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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
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Tromsdalen
Troms, Norway · Europe
About Tromsdalen
Tromsdalen is worth a stop: 45 minutes from Lenvik, 1km from Arctic Cathedral, Tromso.
Tromsdalen is in Troms, Norway, with about 18,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Lenvik, about 41 km away.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Tromsdalen?
Within an hour or so of Tromsdalen: Arctic Cathedral, Tromso (1 km), Tromsø (2 km), Sommarøy (39 km), Segla Trailhead, Fjordgård (56 km).
Are there any good drives near Tromsdalen?
The nearest famous roads are Northern Lights Route (E8) and Andøya National Tourist Route.
Where is Tromsdalen?
Tromsdalen is in Troms, Norway, about 41 km from Lenvik.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 18,291
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Norway
- Region
- Troms
- Timezone
- Europe/Oslo
- Coordinates
- 69.6500, 19.0167
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Many toll roads use automatic plate recognition (AutoPASS). Headlights required at all times.
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Worth the detour from Tromsdalen
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Tromsø
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
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Sommarøy
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
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Segla Trailhead, Fjordgård
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
Driving roads near Tromsdalen
- 64 kmBergsbotn Viewing Platform (Senja)A cantilevered viewing platform on Norway's Senja island, overlooking the dramatic Bergsfjord and jagged peaks of 'Norway's most beautiful island'.
- 64 kmBergsbotn Viewpoint, SenjaA 44m steel platform jutting over the Bergsfjord on Senja's wild National Tourist Route.
- 68 kmTungeneset Viewpoint (Senja)Sculpted timber walkway on the Senja National Tourist Route leading onto sea-smoothed rocks, facing the jagged 'Devil's Teeth' peaks of the Okshornan range across the ocean.
When to drive here
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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