Polar explorers city walk

Polar explorers city walk

Tromsø always played a important part in many of history´s great polar expeditions, and still does. On this guided walk through Tromsø town, with views across the water to the Arctic Cathedral, you will discover through Tromsø´s buildings, statues and monuments why Tromsø´s got the nickname “Gateway to the Arctic”.

Your guide will stop by the statue of Roald Amundsen, who started several of his polar expeditions from Tromsø.

Your tour will end at Polarmuseet where you can enjoy a photo exhibition depicting the life and adventures of Roald Amundsen in the Polar regions. The museum also exhibits some artifacts from Amundsen’s famous expeditions, some of which are considered the greatest gems of Norway´s proud polar history.

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Stop At: The Polar Museum (Polarmuseet), Sondre Tollbugt. 11 Postboks 900, Tromso 9259 Norway

The basis of the exhibition is a foto collection, about all of Roald Amundsens life and work in the polar regions.

Where: The Polar Museum

Type of exhibition: Permanent exhibition

We will look at some items from famous expeditions at the Polar Museum, some of which are the norwegian polar nations great gems within this proud part of our history.

Duration: 1 hour