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.
Seasons
Tromsø in Summer: When the Sun Won’t Set
What the summer in Tromsø does to the city, and to the people who live in it. Most people meet Tromsø in its winter coat. Snow on the...
Guides
When to visit Tromsø: A Seasonal and Weather Guide
There is no single best time to visit Tromsø. There is only the best time for the trip you actually want. Someone hoping to stand under the aurora...
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...
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...
Seasons
Tromsø in Winter: One Season, Three Winters
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...