5-Day Norway Road Trip in Tromsø

Tromso harbour at sunset, Norway.
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Summary

Starts in
Tromsø
Ends in
Tromsø
Duration
5 days & 4 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
4 nights included
Car rental
5 days included
Flights
Optional
Travel app
All vouchers, itinerary, & map

Description

Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 5-day road trip through Norway.

This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in Norway. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 4 nights in Tromsø, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Norway. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Tromsø.

We'll help you experience the best 5 days in Norway you can imagine, so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in Tromsø, you’ll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you’ll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in Norway, including the stunning Tromsø Arctic Reindeer and Arctic Cathedral.

You’ll have your choice of the country's best hotels and places to stay throughout your road trip, suitable for all budgets. For example, in the city of Comfort Hotel Xpress Tromso, you could choose to stay at a popular hotel like the 4-star Radisson Blu Hotel, Tromso. Alternatively, you could stay at a luxury accommodation like the 3-star Scandic Grand Tromsø. Travelers looking for the best cheap accommodation could choose the 3-star Comfort Hotel Xpress Tromso. No matter which price range you’re looking for, our local experts will assist you in finding the best stay option for your visit.

Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights in Norway. From the magnificent The Arctic University Museum of Norway to the breathtaking Folkeparken and Tromso Wilderness Center - Dog sledding, your journey will take you on a thrilling adventure through some of the most iconic travel destinations in the country. Your discovery doesn't end there. Make sure to marvel at the remarkable Prestvannet and learn more about the unique The Polar Museum to truly immerse yourself in the local culture. As you hit the open road and drive through Tromsø, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Norway. Whether you're exploring enchanting small towns, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there's always something new and exciting to experience in Norway.

Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in Norway. You’ll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you’ll never have a boring moment on your road trip through Norway.

Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in Norway.

You’ll return home having experienced the very best of everything Norway has to offer.

You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.

Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of Norway. You’ll be booked at the best hotels for 4 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 4 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.

You’ll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. All taxes are included in your vacation package price. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in Norway extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.

The best services in Norway fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your self-drive road trip in Norway today!

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Included

Hotel, 4 nights
Rental car, 5 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

Photo of houses, bridge and panorama of Norwegian city Tromso beyond the Arctic circle from mountain in Norwegian fjords.Tromsø / 4 nights

Map

Attractions

Arctic Cathedral in Tromsø Norway.Arctic Cathedral
Polarmuseet i Tromsø, Tromsø, Troms og Finnmark, NorwayThe Polar Museum
Tromso Wilderness Center - Dog sledding, Tromsø, Troms og Finnmark, NorwayTromso Wilderness Center - Dog sledding
It was 1pm when we took this shot on the frozen Prestvannet Lake in Tromsø. The sun was high in the sky! The colors were magical...Prestvannet
Norges arktiske universitetsmuseum / Tromsø Museum – Universitetsmuseet, Tromsø, Troms og Finnmark, NorwayThe Arctic University Museum of Norway
Folkeparken, Tromsø, Troms og Finnmark, NorwayFolkeparken
Tromso southern beach, Tromsø, Troms og Finnmark, NorwayTromso southern beach
Aerial panorama of Tromso in the Troms og Finnmark district in Norway.Tromsø Cathedral
Tromso Arctic Reindeer / Sami Arctic Reindeer, Tromsø, Troms og Finnmark, NorwayTromso Arctic Reindeer / Sami Arctic Reindeer
Arctic–Alpine Botanic Garden, Tromsø, Troms og Finnmark, NorwayArctic–Alpine Botanic Garden
Charlottenlund Recreational Park, Tromsø, Troms og Finnmark, NorwayCharlottenlund Recreational Park
Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum, Tromsø, Troms og Finnmark, NorwayNordnorsk Kunstmuseum
Northern Norwegian science center, Tromsø, Troms og Finnmark, NorwayNorthern Norwegian science center
perspective Museum, Tromsø, Troms og Finnmark, NorwayPerspective Museum

Travel details

Travel dates
May 1 - May 5

Include flights?

Yes
No

Flights

Round trip
Economy
Round trip
Economy

Travelers

Rooms

1 traveler1 room
1 traveler1 room

Flights
Yes
No

Round trip
Economy
Round trip
Economy

Car
Yes
No

Car

Small car

Small car

Category
small car
Transmission
People
Large bags
Medium car

Medium car

Category
Medium
Transmission
People
Large bags
Premium car

Premium car

Category
premium car
Transmission
People
Large bags

Hotels

Personalize your itinerary

Day 1 – Tromsø - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Tromsø - arrival day

  • Tromsø - Arrival day
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Your road trip adventure in Norway begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Tromsø. You’ll stay in Tromsø for 4 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Tromsø has many popular destinations you can explore.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city.

One of the best luxury places you could choose in Tromsø is Scandic Grand Tromsø. This 3-star hotel is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 3,407 guests.

We also recommend the best 4-star accommodations, like Radisson Blu Hotel, Tromso. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 4,441 guests.

Alternatively, one of the best cheap hotel options in Tromsø is Comfort Hotel Xpress Tromso. This 3-star hotel is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 3,092 guests.

If these hotels are unavailable during your vacation in Tromsø, our system will automatically help you find the best alternative for your stay.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Tromsø, Risø food & coffee shop. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 811 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Tromsø is Art Café. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 536 customers.

Locals recommend Ølhallen as one of the best restaurants in the city of Tromsø. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,086 customers.

Tromsø also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Tromsø is Magic Ice Bar Tromsø. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 485 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 5-day vacation in Norway!

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Experiences

Day 2 – Tromsø

Day 2

Day 2 – Tromsø

  • Tromsø
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Drive 36 km, 1 hour 2 min

  • Tromso Arctic Reindeer / Sami Arctic Reindeer
  • Arctic Cathedral
  • The Arctic University Museum of Norway
  • Folkeparken
  • Tromso southern beach
  • More

Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Tromsø has to offer. Cherish the 3 nights you have left in Tromsø by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Tromsø. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the town of Tromsø, like the extraordinary Tromsø Arctic Reindeer. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 934 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Tromsø is the spectacular Arctic Cathedral. This attraction is a church building and is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 5,901 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing The Arctic University Museum of Norway museum. This outstanding attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,266 visitors.

Folkeparken is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This top-tier point of interest is a popular destination among visitors in Tromsø. Rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,010 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Tromso southern beach. Tromso southern beach is a park and popular attraction in Tromsø. More than 940 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Your discovery of Tromsø does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Tromsø on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Norway, be sure to eat at Bardus Bistro, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Tromsø. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,260 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Tromsø is the popular Fiskekompaniet. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 882 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Tromsø is Skarven Kro. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 846 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Helmersen is one of the best bars in the city of Tromsø for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 428 customers.

Huken Brygg is another of the most popular bars in the city of Tromsø. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 414 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Tromsø!

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Experiences

Day 3 – Tromsø

Day 3

Day 3 – Tromsø

  • Tromsø
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Drive 49 km, 1 hour 9 min

  • Arctic–Alpine Botanic Garden
  • Northern Norwegian science center
  • Tromso Wilderness Center - Dog sledding
  • Prestvannet
  • Charlottenlund Recreational Park
  • More

Day 3 of your road trip across Norway is another day in the magnificent Tromsø. You now have 2 nights left in Tromsø. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

Tromsø offers plenty for you to see and do, and your hotel will be conveniently located near several of the area's best attractions.

One of the best travel destinations you can travel to in the town of Tromsø is the stunning Arctic–Alpine Botanic Garden. This has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 942 visitors.

You could also spend some time visiting the spectacular Northern Norwegian science center in the town of Tromsø. This attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 335 visitors.

Another attraction you could visit in the town of Tromsø is the incredible Tromso Wilderness Center - Dog sledding. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,817 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the fantastic Prestvannet. This lake and travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,087 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the outstanding Charlottenlund Recreational Park. This park is a much-appreciated attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 546 visitors.

Today you’ll also have the opportunity to take part in a popular tour. You’ll be excited to learn that there are plenty of options for top-rated tours and activities in Tromsø you could sign up for on this day of your vacation. Choose among the best tours before or after booking.

When it’s time to eat, the city of Tromsø has restaurants and bars to fit all budgets.

We recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Tromsø, Mathallen Tromsø. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 516 customers.

Alternatively, if you’re hungry to try a top restaurant in the city of Tromsø that locals enjoy, eat at Full Steam Tromsø AS. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 497 customers.

Another of the best restaurant options in the city of Tromsø is Helmersen. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 428 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Tromsø, Raketten Bar & Pølse. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 294 customers.

For one of the best bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Tromsø, we recommend the cocktails at Agenturet Øl og Vinbar. This bar has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 380 customers.

Toast to another amazing day in the city of Tromsø!

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Experiences

Day 4 – Tromsø

Day 4

Day 4 – Tromsø

  • Tromsø
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Drive 2 km, 11 min

  • The Polar Museum
  • Perspective Museum
  • Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum
  • Tromsø Cathedral
  • More

Day 4 of your road trip across Norway is another day in the magnificent Tromsø. You now have 1 night left in Tromsø. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

Tromsø offers plenty for you to see and do, and your hotel will be conveniently located near several of the area's best attractions.

One of the best travel destinations you can travel to in the town of Tromsø is the stunning The Polar Museum. This has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,241 visitors.

You could also spend some time visiting the spectacular Perspective Museum in the town of Tromsø. This attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 304 visitors.

Another attraction you could visit in the town of Tromsø is the incredible Tromsø Cathedral. This attraction is a cultural property and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 836 visitors.

Today you’ll also have the opportunity to take part in a popular tour. You’ll be excited to learn that there are plenty of options for top-rated tours and activities in Tromsø you could sign up for on this day of your vacation. Choose among the best tours before or after booking.

When it’s time to eat, the city of Tromsø has restaurants and bars to fit all budgets.

We recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Tromsø, Koselig Cafe Og Hjemmebakeri. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 387 customers.

Alternatively, if you’re hungry to try a top restaurant in the city of Tromsø that locals enjoy, eat at Huken Brygg. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 414 customers.

Another of the best restaurant options in the city of Tromsø is Raketten Bar & Pølse. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 294 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Tromsø, Bastard Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 374 customers.

For one of the best bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Tromsø, we recommend the cocktails at Hildr Gastro Bar. This bar has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 308 customers.

Toast to another amazing day in the city of Tromsø!

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Day 5 – Tromsø - departure day

Day 5

Day 5 – Tromsø - departure day

  • Tromsø - Departure day
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Day 5 of your road trip in Norway is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Tromsø before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Tromsø and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Norway.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Tromsø at Maskinverkstedet before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 290 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Hildr Gastro Bar for your last chance at a meal in the city of Tromsø. The Hildr Gastro Bar restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 308 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Tromsø Mikrobryggeri. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 128 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Tromsø. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Norway!

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