The HD Arctic Journal
Stories, guides
and seasonal notes.
What to do, when to come, and what the seasons actually feel like in Tromsø. Written by William Dahl and Erlend Havellen, founders of HD Arctic.
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Tromsø in July: The Warmest Weeks
The warmest weeks of the Arctic year, and the last of the midnight sun. July is when Norway goes on holiday and Tromsø fills up with everyone else.
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Tromsø in June: The Longest Days
June is the fullest month of the midnight sun in Tromsø. 24-hour daylight, the Midnight Sun Marathon, and a city that never quite goes to bed.
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Tromsø in March: The Best of Both
Tromsø in March is many locals' favorite month: deep snow, long days, the clearest skies of the season and the aurora still active. Here's what to expect.
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Tromsø in February: Deep Winter, Longer Days
Tromsø in February keeps the snow and the aurora of deep winter, but the light comes back fast. It's a strong, balanced month for a first Arctic trip. Here's what to expect.
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Tromsø in January: The Sun Returns
Tromsø in January is deep winter with a turning point in it: the polar night ends, the sun comes back over the horizon, and the aurora is at its most reliable. Here's what to expect.
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Tromsø in December: The Longest Night
December is the darkest month of the year in Tromsø, polar night, deep snow, peak aurora season and an Arctic Christmas. Here's what to expect.
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Tromsø in November: The Last Sunset
Tromsø in November is when the light leaves, the polar night begins, the first snow settles, and the aurora hits its peak. Here's what to expect.
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Tromsø in October: When the Aurora Gets Serious
Tromsø's first dark month: strong aurora odds, autumn color on the peaks, and far fewer crowds than deep winter, with rain as the trade-off.
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Tromsø in September: Northern Lights Return
September is the turn. The midnight sun is gone by the end of July, and within the first week of September, the sky over Tromsø goes dark enough...
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Tromsø in August: The Quiet Turn
The warmest, greenest month in Tromsø — long bright nights, open trails, and the first aurora of the season returning at month's end.