Tromsø, A pure Magical Place
A place that feels like a magical wonderland is called Tromso.
Tromsø is a municipality in Norway and this place holds a special place in my heart. Tromso become independent Municipality on 1stJanuary 1838. This town is one of the most interesting and amazing places in the world that will leave you overwhelmed. Tromsø is a major cultural hub over the artic circle and it had nickname “ Getway to the artic”. A beautiful place that had so many things in it to captivate you. Tromsø is relatively expensive destination to visit so keep your budget high while visiting Norway and especially Tromso. The city of Tromso got its name by the Tromsoya Island on which it is located. The Tromso Bridge and the Tromsoysund tunnel contact Tromsoya Island to the mainland.
The most amazing and interesting thing about Tromso is the polar night. The poler night starts from November 27th and lasts till 15th January. Sun doesn’t rise at all and making it a dark long night for months.This thing fascinated tourists a lot and the more you travel towards south you will see the sun rise and at the same time it is dark night in Tromso. This unique feature of polar night makes this place unique.
Tromso is famous for being on of the best places from where you can see the magical and breathtaking Northern lights. It is considered as the home of light variation. In Tromso the northern lights are so strong that they are visible from the Tromso town or even from the window of your hotel room. These northern lights garb the attention of million of visitors everywhere. These northern lights will make you feel like you are in magic land. The best season to watch northern lights in Tromso is from March to September. Must visit Tromso to watch the strongest Northern lights invading Tromso sky.
Tromsø had highest number of old wooden houses in northern Norway. The oldest house that we can find in Tromso is from 1789 and these houses are well built and still in use. The sight of wooden houses covered with snow in winter would be the best sight you can ever see. Well for me that give me old time medieval vibes. Tromso is largest urban area in the northern Norway.
You would not believe that the winters of Tromso are not intensely cold despite of the fact that it is located in the north pole and a town where the sun don’t raise for 6 months. The average temperature of Tromso is recorded maximum -4oC that makes it easy for the tourists and locals to move and live there.
Arctic–Alpine Botanic Garden is another beautiful place to explore. It is a garden that is under the administration of Tromso University. This garden displays all the Arctic and alpine plants from northern hemisphere. You will learn so many things by visiting the garden. 
If you are interested in knowing the history of Tromso and arctic then must visit The Polar Museum of Tromso. That museum had so many things to open your gates of mind. If you love fishing then you will be happy to know that Tromso is the largest fishing port in Norway. Tromso is known for its lively nights. There are number of restaurants and hotel ranges that serve fresh artic ingredients and delicious dishes.
