Our first experience tromso, norway was unbelievable. It has been my life long dream to swimsnorkle with orcas. You can see that during last november the temperature in alta was below freezing most of the time, and it briefly fell to below 20c. I have seen that some companies specify november january. Get the monthly weather forecast for tromso, troms, norway, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. I am looking to organize a trip to spend newyears in tromso.
You will be greeted by your guide at the pickup point and then meet your experienced skipper for the day. Upon arrival, there was a restroom available to use before checking in at the front desk. The best time to go whale watching in tromso is from early november until early february. The museums original building from 1917 houses a zoological exhibition with stuffed animals from the polar regions. Find the best time to visit norway for swimming with whales, witnessing the. Scenic whale and orca watching cruise from tromso on colin archer vessel explore the glacial fjords on a whale watching tour in tromso. Whale watch norway is offering the ultimate arctic experience in northern norway, whales, moose, northern lights, deep sea fishing and much more. Whale watching by boat around kvaloyvagen near tromso in northern norway with close encounters of humpback whales and killer whales. Best month to see the northern lights tromso tromso forum. Besides orca and humpback whales, there are also chances to see sperm whale. Discover the best time to see orcas with some of the best killer whale watching holidays available provided by natural world safaris.
From mid november to midjanuary the lands north of the arctic circle experience the polar night, a period when the sun never rises above the horizon. There are normally 0 hours of bright sunshine each day in tromso in november thats 8% of daylight hours. Tromso sits 350km above the arctic circle and is the largest city in northern norway. On the way you can take in the frozenlandscapes as it slowly wakes up.
Tromso and malangen resort northern lights holiday in norway. Short video from near vengsoya island, norway taken from a whale watching boat i was on last week. In 2016 there was whales in the tromso fjords until midfebruary, and in 2017 they left 3 weeks earlier so, its looks they arrive earlier and leaves earlier from year to year, and the scientist are now talking about that maybe this season is the last year for the whales around tromso, since they continue further north. Whale watching happens from november to middle of january when they come up. We have been wanting to visit norway for many years and are both very excited. Norway the best tips for whale watching in norway whaletrips. Purpose built for whale watching, the hybridelectric ship gives you a uniqueperspective on the surroundings. When to go to norway best time to visit natural world safaris. I have read here that the tours from tromso go further north, what is the usual itinerary for these trips. Then, cruise around the pristine fjords and islands to watch for these mighty mammals as they breach, flip and splash in the water. This, naturally, depends on the whales feeding and. The next few days will be spent around the north coast of senja and in andfjorden, where whales have been gathering in recent years. Whale watching october tromso message board tripadvisor. The whale season is normally from november to the end of january.
With little or no light pollution, the northern lights are often seen in their full glory in the night skies above the lodge. It never gets dark during summer and northern lights illuminate the sky in winter both being perfect conditions for a whale watching trip. Hi, sorry to bother you all, i have spoken to several tour companies and they all give conflicting advice on the best month to view the northern lights. When to go to norway best time to visit natural world. Arctic adventure tours, tale fin of a humpback whale. I could not believe how the operators six boats were chasing this pod of orcas which included two calves. Chasing the northern lights in tromso, norway 2020. I have read that there is a decent amount of twilight, but is it enough to.
This northern lights 7hour tour is a smallgroup tour that takes you to the mountains, fjords, and valleys outside of tromso by minibus in the chase for northern lights the actual tour depends on the weather and the northern lights forecast. Orca snorkelling tromso december tromso forum tripadvisor. For two months from mid november to midjanuary, the city is bathed in a magical, eerie twilight as the earth. We will pick you up in tromso center and take our boat ms capella out to. All you need to know about whale watching in norway. Hi all we are trying to arrange a trip in jan or feb next year to include whale watching and northern lights. Hi there, im planning a solo travel to tromso in earlymid october, between the other things i would like to take a whale watching cruise, is october a good season to see the whales. Hi, i visited tromso in jan 2017 and was fortunate enough to see a large number of killer whales. The city centre is an endearing mix of old and new from restored wooden houses to striking modern architecture, the distinctive arctic cathedral probably the most famous landmark.
Ten days of winter whale watching in tromso, far beyond the arctic circle. This site uses cookies to improve your experience, to enhance site security and to show you personalized advertising. The best time to go whale watching is between november and february, but this all depends on the whales. This worldclass whale experience will give you memories that will last a lifetlime. After the tour you will be transferred back to your hotel. Whaletrips norway the best tips for whale watching in. Considering that they are around between november and january, i figured newyears might be a great opportunity. Departure express boat hurtigbat from tromso havn prostneset tromso. Please come back again between november and january to meet also orcas. In november 1992 he heard the call of the great outdoors and decided to go to the south pole. The guide will drive you to the area that has the highest chance of seeing the dancing lights. The last day of sun in tromso is on the 26th of november when the sun goes under the horizon until the 21st of january. Tromso tourism best of tromso, norway tripadvisor tromso fjords 2020 all you need to know before you go with photos tromso, norway tromso pictures. Arctic hunting took off in the early 1800s and was stimulated by the growing urbanisation of europe and increasing demand for whale and seal oilfat for a wide range of uses.
My fiancee and i are travelling to tromso at the start of november. White whale freed from harness in norway could be russiatrained weapon, experts say. Based on this last winter is there a better time to visit. The sea is frequently rough and the whales are somewhere else. After being greeted with a big smile, i was checked in and boarded the bus. White whale freed from harness in norway could be russia. Whale watching tromso end of october with a child tromso forum.
It was just an crazy, beautiful and amazing experience, and i have to join a new boat trip soon. Tromso and norway in general is not exactly a cheap destination so if youre visiting on a budget, its vital to know what you can do and see for free, and how you can save money on food and transportation. From tromso allinclusive whale and seabird safari by boat to. Long summer days provide the best conditions for hiking while february and march are most likely to deliver a winter wonderland for enjoying the northern lights and snowbased activities.
Toprated tromso whale watching tours 2020 dolphin tours. By clicking on or navigating the site, you agree to our use of cookies. So you will not see that much of nature outside on your boat trip as it will be pretty dark outside by 16. And in tromso there isnt enough light for marine sightseeing at that time of year. The arctic hunting boom introduction and summary what was the arctic hunting boom. One of the best times to see orcas in the icecold waters of norway is between november and january. Many whale safaris seem to begin 1st november we are staying in tromso 26th30th october but some companies say it depends on the whales and season. Dear guests, thank you for sharing with us this nice experience of the whale safari, which starts on november and finish at the end of january.
The tromso villmarkssenter representative was easy to spot in their traditional sami clothing. Northern lights cruise in the evening, enjoy a northern lights cruise where you will sail away from the city lights, and view the stunning auroras from sea. Scenic whale and orca watching cruise from tromso on colin. Epic adventure guide to tromso in winter this big wild. You can rent a car and drive to skjervoy, or you can do the transfer by boat or bus. But there will not be much sunlight in tromso in november.
Whether you book a whale safari in norway in summer or in winter. Find the best time to visit norway for swimming with whales, witnessing the northern lights or enjoying the wilderness. Northern norway whale and aurora cruise sailing holiday. Arctic panorama lodge northern lights winter short break. Where to see whales in northern norway tromso this winter. The main attraction is the large model of a blue whale hanging from the ceiling. So if thats something youd like to know, i wrote a guide to visiting tromso on a budget, that you can access here. Watch for humpback and killer whales on a boat safari from tromso to whale. When we encountered this pod, the animals were quite. From tromso allinclusive whale and seabird safari by.
Check out tripadvisor members candid photos and videos of landmarks, hotels, and attractions in tromso. This has provided our whale watching partners in tromso with a challenge. Fisherman dived into icy water to release harness from whale. Norway is a very expensive country, and everything you do here will easily get very expensive. That was a bit colder than normal, but certainly in the last week of november the expected average temp is about 4c to 5c, so you can. Whale watching in norway best places and time to see.
Extend your stay at senja to go kayaking, fishing or snow shoeing. Northern lights winter short break in the lyngen alps. Whale watching is mostly done in the north of norway. It was the rapid exploitation of seal, whale and arctic and subarctic fisheries. October or november whale watching tromso forum tripadvisor. I am looking to book my honeymoon but we havent got too much time to take off to see.
Best for solo travelers, groups of friends, couples and families. I know nothing is guaranteed but just trying to choose a good time to. We plan to do a northern lights trip one evening but can anyone else suggest some mustdo. The only difference from our other tours is that you must meet in skjervoy, instead of tromso like on the other whale tours. An 3 hour whale watching tour on kattfjord, kvaloya, tromso arctic norway, at december 9th, 20. Search for humpback, killer and fin whales, as well as seals and white tailed eagles, from the exclusivity of a small tour group. Since the sun does not rise during that time of year, is it worth going on a whale watching excursion. Ten days high above the arctic circle, watching whales and northern lights.
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