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The HD Arctic Journal

Stories, guides
and seasonal notes.

Long-form writing on Tromsø, the Arctic, and how to plan a trip that lives up to the place. Written by William Dahl and Erlend Havellen, founders of HD Arctic.

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Midnight Sun in Tromsø: The Complete Guide
Guides

Midnight Sun in Tromsø: The Complete Guide

Most guests arrive prepared for the Tromsø they have seen in photographs. Snow on the rooftops. Aurora over the fjord. A city in its winter coat. Then they...
By Erlend Havellen · 14 min read · 11 May 2026
Northern Lights in Tromsø: The Complete Guide
Guides

Northern Lights in Tromsø: The Complete Guide

We get the same email a hundred times a year. We're flying to Tromsø in November — what are our chances? The honest answer is: better than almost...
By Erlend Havellen · 12 min read · 10 May 2026
Tromsø in winter
Seasons

Tromsø in winter

When to come, what to expect, and how to choose between Tromsø's three winters. I spent years checking in guests at Radisson Blu — first as a receptionist...
By Erlend Havellen · 12 min read · 2 May 2026
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