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Arctic Cathedral, Tromso
A soaring triangular white church evoking ice and Sami tents, the gateway landmark of the Arctic capital.
1 km · about 5 min drive
Troms, Norway · Europe
Tromsdalen is worth a stop: 45 minutes from Lenvik, 1km from Arctic Cathedral, Tromso.
Tromsdalen is a town located in Troms, Norway. With a population of 18,291, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Tromsdalen sits in Norway, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Oslo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Tromsdalen to your route.
Tromsdalen (Norwegian) or Romssavággi (Northern Sami) is an urban neighborhood in the city of Tromsø which is in Tromsø Municipality in Troms county, Norway. It is located just to the east of the city centre on the mainland along the coast of the Tromsøysundet strait. The 5.13-square-kilometre (1,270-acre) villageRead more
has a population (2023) of 18,202 and a population density of 3,548 inhabitants per square kilometre (9,190/sq mi).
The urban area encompasses a good portion of the valley in which it is located. Tromsdalen, which literally means Troms valley, is connected to the island of Tromsøya by the Tromsø Bridge. The European route E8 highway runs through the northern part of Tromsdalen. The Tromsdalselva river flows through the valley. The Arctic Cathedral is located here.
Popular attractions in Tromsdalen are the Arctic Cathedral and the Fjellheisen aerial tramway to the top of a nearby fell; the tramway ends at an elevation of 420 metres (1,380 ft) where the view is stunning. The mountain Tromsdalstinden is located at the eastern end of Tromsdalen and reaches an elevation of 1,238 metres (4,062 ft). The climb to the top of this mountain is very popular with the Tromsø residents, since mountain climbing equipment is not needed.
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Tromsdalen is located in Troms, Norway, Europe. The coordinates are 69.6500 latitude, 19.0167 longitude.
Tromsdalen has a population of approximately 18,291 people, making it a town in Norway.
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cathedral
A soaring triangular white church evoking ice and Sami tents, the gateway landmark of the Arctic capital.
1 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
The 'Gateway to the Arctic' and Norway's northern lights capital, home to the Arctic Cathedral and a vibrant cultural scene above the Arctic Circle.
2 km · about 5 min drive
beach
Fishing village on white shell-sand islets 36 km west of Tromsø, linked by a photogenic 1965 bridge. Caribbean-looking beaches by day, a favourite aurora spot on winter nights away from city light.
39 km · about 45 min drive
photogenic
From the fishing village of Fjordgård a steep trail climbs to face Segla, the 639 m sail-shaped peak that has become Senja's icon. The Hesten ridge opposite gives the classic head-on view over Mefjorden.
56 km · about 65 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A 44m steel platform jutting over the Bergsfjord on Senja's wild National Tourist Route.
59 km · about 70 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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