Airport transfers and taxi hire in Tromso

In the Funnark county of Norway, between Narvik and Hammerfest lies a small municipality of Tromso which is known for its impeccable architecture, rich history and an enthralling culture. Squatting in the northern part of the country, the municipality is known to be the 12th largest in the country. What makes the city unique is the fact that it is situated right above the island of Tromsøya, ringed by the most active mountain peaks such as Tromsdalstinden in the east. Norway has always been on the top of the itinerary of every traveller who wants to unfold the raw beauty of nature. Personally speaking, we find no better place than Tromso to spend our serene days in. 

Tromso        |        Image by Sharon Ang from Pixabay
 

During the winters when the city is covered with the beautiful snowflakes, the colours of the street lighten up the mood of every traveller that witnesses it. If you are a fan of the Northern light, you can experience it in Tromso during the winter months. The city might not have as much spotlight as other cities of Europe such as London, Rome and Paris does but Tromso has proved itself to be quite a catch when it comes to attracting true nature lovers. An ideal day out can entertain you in their fishing ports. 

Cabin, Tromso    |        Image by Sharon Ang from Pixabay

Amongst the numerous other things that will dazzle you, the most supreme of them still remains the Norwegian cuisine, although the food is diversified and worth drooling for, it is of no surprise that eateries are quite pricey in the country due to the cranked yo labour cost. Sea food is the primary attraction over here, from smoked tuna garnished with herbs to bacalao, we recommend it all. Sushi lovers can give a try to Ra Sushi which is known to serve the best and an array of sushi in Tromso. 

Best Time to Visit Tromso 

If you’re a music enthusiast, every year during the months of January/February the city hosts a Northern Lights Festival which lures symphonic orchestras and artists from all around the world. If you want to experience the midnight sun, the best time to visit the city is during mid May to mid July. 

Later winter to early spring or the summertime is the best time to pay a visit to Tromso, you can go hiking and trailing during the summer months when the sun is up usually longer than any other time of the month. 

Since the city is usually seen to be crawling with a lot of potential explorers and travellers, busses are seen to dominate the modes of transport to travel around. Tromso has a well scheduled city bus system which functions in the city starting from dawn to dusk for seven days in a week. During the weekends, you can enjoy the liberty of catching a night bus, however, the night busses are only available for certain places in the city, from the city centre. Travelling in a bus is not a piece of a cake, especially for those who are not very attentive, you would not be receiving any prior information about your desired destination, make sure to check the routes and the timing.

Bus, Tromso        |        Image by G_FVU from flickr 
 

The tickets can be bought from the bus itself, if you do not wish to indulge into the hassle of getting the tickets physically, you can also consider buying it online from the local bus app. Carrying cash is mandatory if you’re planning to buy the tickets from the bus itself. A single ticket would cost somewhere around 50 NOK for adults and approximately 25 NOK for children and youth. However, if you are planning on staying and exploring the city entirely by bus, you can save a lot by getting a daily pass for 100 NOK and travelling in a bus for a day as much as you want. 

Apart from the busses, Tromso taxis are the most preferred mode of transportation by the majority. Taxis in Tromso can either be booked online or offline, it’s advisable to book the ride online as not only would it save your hassle but it will also prove itself to be budget-friendly. Rydeu provides the best rides, convenient booking method and on time duty to make travelling fun and easier for you. 

Tromso is a major city of Norway and hosts a lot of people due to the Norwegian light that it displays. Tromso airport transfers allow the visitors to get to the centre of the city in three modes : airport express, city busses and the taxis. 

Battery Bus, Le Grand-Saconnex        |       Image by Matti Blum

Norway entirely is a sculpture of beauty at its best, when nature breaks out and bestows the feelings upon a place, it becomes infinitely more attractive and awe-inspiring than it originally was. If we start making a list of all the places that you can visit in Tromso, we’re quite sure we will have you to postpone your tickets and stay a bit more in the city. The jaw-dropping Northern lights, the serene fishing spots and much more, here are the top places recommended by Rydeu for visitors to explore. 

Tromso Arctic - Alpine Garden 

Image by  Sara@Shotley from flickr 
 

Polaria 

Image by  Julia Velkova from flickr

 

Polaria

This museum of Tromso, Polaria is dedicated to the arctic and is situated just 10 minutes walk away from the centre of the city. The exterior looks a lot like the toppling set of the dominoes, the place has been crafted in a manner so that it resembles the ice floes. The place also provides knowledgeable facts like how climate change is affecting the Arctic wildlife.