Husky sledding, reindeer and the northern lights, high in the Arctic Circle. Here's what Tromsø is like with the family, when to go and how long to stay.
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January to March has snow for husky sledding and dark skies for the northern lights, with daylight coming back by February. From late November to mid-January the sun doesn't rise at all. In summer the sun never sets, which is great for hiking and fjord trips.
Guides drive out to wherever the skies are clearest. Most tours have hot drinks and a campfire.
Ride in a sled pulled by a team of dogs, then meet the puppies.
Feed reindeer and hear stories in a lavvu tent from the Sámi people.
Up the mountain for huge views over the island city.
An Arctic aquarium with bearded seals, in a building shaped like ice floes.
A striking white church with candlelit concerts in winter.
Yes, for a once-in-a-lifetime winter trip. Most activities suit children from around four, though check age limits on longer night tours.
Four or five nights gives you several chances to see the northern lights and time for a husky and a reindeer trip.
No, British passport holders can visit Norway for up to 90 days in any 180 without a visa. New European entry checks are being brought in, so check GOV.UK before you travel.
Usually around -5°C in winter, milder than you might expect thanks to the Gulf Stream. Tour companies lend thermal suits and boots.
Put Tromsø on standby with everyone's other ideas. You each spread your points in secret, get one veto, and the draw picks where you go.