Tromso: Whales watching and arctic scenery

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This beautiful coastal region fringed with fjords, glaciers and arctic mountain scenery is a pristine whale watching setting. The ocean around Tromso is deep near the continental shelf and the churning waters there create a breeding ground for whale food and herrings which draws Humpbacks, Killer Whales, Minke, Orcas and Fin Whales.

Regular operators have counted more than 600 Killer Whales in the waters around Lofoten and most pods travel in large groups so you have a good chance of seeing twenty or more whales at a time. If you want to get close up go with an operator with a zodiac, they're easy to manoeuvre, but you may get nudged around by a whale so make sure they also provide waterproof suits. Whale watchers are also likely to come across dolphins, otters and seals.

Top off your experience by seeing the truly magical Northern Lights in one of Norway's traditional west coast villages with wooden houses. If you stay in Tromso you can also visit the worlds most northern brewery.

5 / 5 Review by expert member Frida Elba

‘Whales: Even more fantastic than you think!’

Whales are well worth watching. Orcas play, Humpback Whales breach, Blue Whales sing and Sperm Whales are just impressively huge, these are majestic creatures best spotted in the wild and in person.... Read more »

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