Tromsø

The town of Tromsø in northern Norway is no ordinary ski resort. Although there is a small ski area with a few drag lifts and pistes just some 10 kilometers from town, that’s not the reason we find Tromsø on the ski resort map. Instead, people are coming here from all over the world to do ski touring in the nearby mountains. Touring opportunities are next to endless here.

Lyngen and Senja are probably the best-known ski destinations around Tromsø, both located a couple of hours by car away from the city. There are ski areas that are a lot closer though. Just look at some photos from Tromsø and you will understand you don’t need to hike far to get access to some world-class touring areas. It is an area that is really suitable for any touring enthusiasts, family friendly “picnic skiers” but also hard-core alpine skiers. Add to that the magnificent views. Tromsø is located on the Atlantic coast with all its beautiful fjords. It easy to understand why Tromsø and its surroundings are areas which touring skiers from all over the world long to visit.