Tromso Dec 2019
Another trip to Europe between Christmas and New Year. This time to Tromso, Norway. Trying to see aurora borealis.
Before I start to tell you all about our trip to Norway.I must explain what the Northern lights are.
Simple terms. The effects electrically charged particles from the sun that enter the our planet`s atmosphere.A spectacular light show seen in Northern skies.
Another trip to Europe between Christmas and New Year. This time to Tromso, Norway. Trying to see aurora borealis.
Before I start to tell you all about our trip to Norway.I must explain what the Northern lights are.
Simple terms. The effects electrically charged particles from the sun that enter the our planet`s atmosphere.A spectacular light show seen in Northern skies.
Oslo Airport
We have always dreamed about seeing the Aurora Borealis.
So-- Christmas night was shortend.Turkey was early. Drinks were curtailed a bit but it`s was worth it.
Early start Boxing day.Our flight to Norway was from Edinburgh Airport. 12.55pm
We took the Airport bus at 9.00 am from Glasgow Buchanan st bus station which got us in with plenty of time to spare.
So-- Christmas night was shortend.Turkey was early. Drinks were curtailed a bit but it`s was worth it.
Early start Boxing day.Our flight to Norway was from Edinburgh Airport. 12.55pm
We took the Airport bus at 9.00 am from Glasgow Buchanan st bus station which got us in with plenty of time to spare.
The flights were fine.Got our first taste of Norwegian prices.
We had a Pizza in Oslo Airport. At Tromso we took local bus to the city centre. Unfortunately I took a tumble in the ice the minute I got off the bus. As I lay on the ground a local girl said to me welcome to Norway.
We had a Pizza in Oslo Airport. At Tromso we took local bus to the city centre. Unfortunately I took a tumble in the ice the minute I got off the bus. As I lay on the ground a local girl said to me welcome to Norway.
Day1 Husky sledge ride.
Early morning start.We took a mini bus to Hege’s and Per-Thore’s farm on the island of Kvaløya.
Early morning start.We took a mini bus to Hege’s and Per-Thore’s farm on the island of Kvaløya.
The husky farm is located in the snow-smothered wilderness of Tromso. We climbed aboard our sleigh for an exhilarating ride.
To start with-- I mushed and controlled the brake , and Mrs B sat on front and assisted me with the steering. Half way through the journey we changed position.There were a few nerve moments and a few choice words as we bumped our way round.
Great fun was had by all.
We were revitalised with a hot drink and a sweet cake in a teepee-like tent before returning to the city.
To start with-- I mushed and controlled the brake , and Mrs B sat on front and assisted me with the steering. Half way through the journey we changed position.There were a few nerve moments and a few choice words as we bumped our way round.
Great fun was had by all.
We were revitalised with a hot drink and a sweet cake in a teepee-like tent before returning to the city.
All the excitement is on the link below.
Day 1 Evening Search for the Northern light
From September to March many people come to Tromsø in the hope of seeing the northern lights.It is all in the hands of the gods.We joined the chasing lights tour.
We ended up having to go to Finland to see Aurora Borealis.
All the excitement is on the link below.
From September to March many people come to Tromsø in the hope of seeing the northern lights.It is all in the hands of the gods.We joined the chasing lights tour.
We ended up having to go to Finland to see Aurora Borealis.
All the excitement is on the link below.
You Need Patience. Weather conditions in the Arctic are unpredictable. You should be prepared to spend 6+ hours out in the elements (cold, wind, snow, darkness) to catch a glimpse of the lights. You need to be patient to see the lights.
Day2 Walk to the Arctic Cathedral
Now this was fun. After a large breakfast at our hotel we ventured out.The weather was bad.Rain,wind,sleet and icy underfoot. The walk took about 45mins. Could have taken less but the conditions slowed us down.
Now this was fun. After a large breakfast at our hotel we ventured out.The weather was bad.Rain,wind,sleet and icy underfoot. The walk took about 45mins. Could have taken less but the conditions slowed us down.
Bridge over the Tromso sound
The cathedral is a kind of focal point when looking around the city.“The Opera House of Norway. Nickname-similarity of the Opera house in Sydney.
At night we had dinner at Emma`s. Excellent
At night we had dinner at Emma`s. Excellent
Windy crossing Tromsø Bridge
The Cathedral was stunning.Built in 1965. Inside is The "Return of Christ" glass mosaic.Worth the high entrance fee to go inside.
11 immense triangles of white concrete and this representing the 11 apostles after the betrayal.
Tromsø is located 350 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle
Day3 Jellheisen Cable car
It really was a wet day and we really were stuck what to do.
We looked across the water to a mountain.We could see the summit.A cable car was running up and down. So thats what we did.Glad we made the effort. The views were amazing.
All the excitement is on the link below.
It really was a wet day and we really were stuck what to do.
We looked across the water to a mountain.We could see the summit.A cable car was running up and down. So thats what we did.Glad we made the effort. The views were amazing.
All the excitement is on the link below.
The cable car runs from Solliveien in Tromsdalen up to the mountain ledge Storsteinen (421 m above sea level) in just four minutes.
Last night
Later on we spent the day exploring Tromso it`s self.
At night we went back to the Egon for dinner.We liked it in there. After dinner we went to the Bastard bar.Met up with an American mother and daughter.We shared stories and said our goodbyes and went down stairs to the bar.
Later on we spent the day exploring Tromso it`s self.
At night we went back to the Egon for dinner.We liked it in there. After dinner we went to the Bastard bar.Met up with an American mother and daughter.We shared stories and said our goodbyes and went down stairs to the bar.
9 quid a beer--Stuff it --no long till payday.
Bastard Bar is a cool basement hangout with low beams and white, furry walls and bands (up to three times weekly). Showing UK and Norwegian football, it also has a faithful following of armchair-sporting regulars. I enjoyed a pint of Muck.The most famous beer of the artic.
Thank you Tromso it has been a blast.
Thank you Tromso it has been a blast.
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