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Here you will find interesting articles, inspiring stories, and useful tips about everything from the camping life, the local attractions, to the amazing nature that surrounds us here in Tromsø.
Here you get quick access to answers to the most common questions we receive. This applies to everything from facilities and services to local attractions.
If you can’t find what you’re looking for here, you are always welcome to contact us directly.
Bed linen, towels, and the end of stay cleaning are all included in the price for all of our cabins.
Please note that for the sake of the environment, we will not clean your cabin on a daily basis if this is included in the price. Please contact the reception if you want daily cleaning of your cabin.
If you prefer, you can of course bring your own bed sheets. Sleeping bags are also fine.
The northern lights chasing tours cover a large area around Tromsø, much larger than you could reach by foot or with the city buses. This makes the chances of seeing the northern lights much higher, since you could reach areas with clear sky if it’s cloudy near Tromsø. The northern lights tours also have guides who know what to look for on the forecast to predict where you get the best chances of seeing the northern lights.
It is of course possible to reach the same area around Tromsø on your own if you have a car available during your stay, and many guests have had success with hunting for the aurora on their own. Please do note that the winter roads around Tromsø could be very slippery, and it could be dangerous to drive out if you’re not experienced with wintry driving conditions.
We could help you decide which areas to go to at the reception, but we do not have the same experience and knowledge about the area as the guides driving the norther lights tours have.
The northern lights could appear anywhere on the sky in the area Tromsø is located in. There are three main concerns to think about when looking for the northern lights:
-First of all, the sky should be clear. The northern lights are above the clouds, so if it’s completely cloudy, it will block the view to the northern lights. If it’s cloudy in Tromsø, we recommend booking a northern lights tour, since they cover a much larger area around Tromsø. It’s often clearer weather in the inland areas if it’s cloudy by the coast, and opposite. If you’re comfortable with driving on winter roads and have access to a car during your stay, you could either check yr.no for the weather forecast, or we could help you suggest locations to drive to at the reception.
-The Aurora Forecast is also worth checking before looking for the northern lights. The forecast measures the northern lights activity in the atmosphere, and spends from 0-10, where 10 is the highest. An example of a northern lights forecast could be find here. There are also several apps available for predicting the chances of seeing the northern lights during your stay.
-Lastly, the area you are in when looking for the northern lights should be as dark as possible. Street lights and lights from houses block the view to the sky, and there’s therefore a lot of light pollution in and around town. The camping is located a bit away from the main population of the city, so there are areas both on and around the camp site which could be used as good locations for seeing the aurora. There is also a walking trail going up the valley behind the camping where you can get away from most street lights. The path itself is lit up but please make sure you have a light on your own if you’re staying out late, as these lights aren’t on all night. If you walk for about 30-40 minutes up the path, you will arrive at a lavvu/hut where you could sit inside and/or light a fire.
A good rule of thumb is that if you can see the stars, then it is possible to see the northern lights.
Tromsø Lodge & Camping require pre-payment for direct bookings.
Please follow the link below and do the following:
Add your booking/reference number and the e-mail address provided when booking.
http://online.techotel.dk/Common/Checkout.aspx?hotelid=97538&lang=en
Cancellations made within the free cancellation period (individual guests) will be refunded immediately in accordance to our cancellation policies.
If you have any questions regarding pre-payment, please contact the reception / front desk (+47 776 38 037 / post@tromsocamping.no)
Opening hours
May (mid) – August 31.:
Every day 7.00 am – 11.00 pm
September – May:
Every day 7.00 am – 9.00 pm
Phone open 24 hours:
+47 77 63 80 37
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