Tromsø (April 2002)

Norway, 300 km north of the artic circle, the city of Tromsø amazed us and will stay in our memories for the rest of our lives. When we arrived in the neighbourhood of the city, we were amazed by all the fjords around us, very abrupt mountains on our right, the sea on our left, and the road and some houses in between. The landscape is so hostile and the weather conditions are so hard all year long, with dark winters and cold summers, that it was unbelievable for us that such a city could exist. But there is nothing else but a beautiful city in a wonderful landscape.

We first had a walk in the inner city: clean streets, attractive shops, and helpful people. With 60 000 inhabitants, Tromsø is very active, and 8 000 students help a lot for the life of the city. The activities do not miss: Artic Cathedral, polar museum, northern light planetarium, cinemas, cafes and restaurants at every corner, and skiing areas, the most important. A cross-country track is going through the city, from north to south. And some downhill slopes offer very good skiing conditions. At the top of the lift, we did not hesitate a second to walk 20 more minutes to the summit where we could admire a magnificent view over Tromsø and its fjords. The Tromsø district offers as well great possibilities for various off-piste skiing tours. An unforgettable experience!

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