Visiting Tromsø Cathedral

About Tromsø Cathedral

Built in 1861 in the Gothic Revival style, Tromsø's Lutheran cathedral in the city centre is one of the largest wooden churches in Norway. The yellow-painted church and its square sit right on Storgata.

Tip: Look in during the day, then return at night when the church is lit against the snow.

Plan your visit

• Time needed: 20–30 minutes.
• Cost: Low cost.
• Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
• Where: Sentrum, wooden houses, Storgata's bars and the harbour where tours depart.

Best time to visit Tromsø Cathedral

To avoid the biggest crowds, aim for the quietest of the good months:

• September: 10°C (50°F) highs, about 15 rainy days, moderate crowds.
• October: 5°C (41°F) highs, about 17 rainy days, moderate crowds.
• June: 12°C (54°F) highs, about 11 rainy days, busy crowds.

When to visit Tromsø has the full month-by-month picture.

Fit it into your trip

Our 3-day Tromsø itinerary visits Tromsø Cathedral on day 3, together with Reindeer and Sami culture visits, Whale-watching trips and Ølhallen.

• No. 8 of the 16 sights in our Tromsø things-to-do list.
• Day 2 of the 2-day plan.
• Day 3 of the 5-day plan.

Near Tromsø Cathedral

Also in Sentrum, so you can walk between them:

• Polar Museum — 1–1.5 hours, low cost
• Polaria — 1.5–2 hours, mid-priced
• Ølhallen — 1 hour, low cost

If you like Tromsø Cathedral

• Arctic Cathedral — Tromsdalen, 45 minutes

Staying near Tromsø Cathedral

Stay in Sentrum ($$$$) to walk here: wooden houses, Storgata's bars and the harbour where tours depart. All areas to stay in Tromsø.

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