Tromsø travel guide

(Romsa in Northern Sami, nominative case, Tromssa in Finnish) is a city and municipality in the county of Troms, Norway.
The first church on the island of Tromsøya was erected in the 13th century, after the area had been inhabited since the end of the ice age. A redoubt, Skansen, was probably built during the 17th century. Tromsø was issued its city charter in 1794 by King Christian VII. The city was established as a municipality January 1, 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt). The rural municipalities of Tromsøysund and Ullsfjord, and most of Hillesøy, were merged with Tromsø January 1, 1964. The population of Tromsø municipality is 63,596, and the urban area, Norway's ninth most populous, is home to 53,622 people.
Most of Tromsø, including the city centre, is located on the small island of Tromsøya in the county of Troms, 350 km (217 mi) inside the arctic circle. The island is connected to the mainland by the Tromsø Bridge, and to the island of Kvaløya by the Sandnessund Bridge. The city is warmer than most other places located on the same latitude, due to the warming effect of the Gulf Stream, with an average January temperature of -4 °C, but it's still quite cool in the summer, with a 24-hour average of 12 °C in July.
The city centre of Tromsø contains the highest number of old wooden houses in North Norway, the oldest house dating from 1789. The Arctic Cathedral, a modern church from 1965, is probably the most famous landmark in Tromsø. The city is a cultural centre for its region, several festivals taking place in the summer. The largest football team in the city, Tromsø I.L, plays in the Norwegian Premier League. (...) more....