Tromso

Why Visit Tromso # The sharp smell of salted cod and woodsmoke drifts off the Arctic waters, carrying the damp chill of a northern latitude where winter nights stretch endlessly. Situated far above the Arctic Circle, this Norwegian city offers a distinct encounter with the extreme north, framed by jagged peaks that plunge straight into icy fjords. Travelers arriving from the United States often find themselves surprised by how easily urban comforts coexist with true wilderness here. Modern cafes serve dark roast coffee within sight of snow-covered mountain ridges, and coastal weather shifts rapidly from blinding sunlight to heavy, swirling snow squalls.