Tromso, often called the “Gateway to the Arctic,” sits above the Arctic Circle in northern Norway and is one of the world’s most accessible places to see the northern lights. The Arctic Cathedral anchors the colorful wooden city center.
The Fjellheisen cable car climbs Mount Storsteinen for panoramic fjord views, and whale-watching tours spot orcas and humpbacks during winter feeding season.
Northern lights are visible late August through early April, with November-February offering the darkest skies.