Has anyone done the cable car in Tromso independently?

[SoBaycruiser]

Thank you. This was great.

 

At the moment we are the only cruise ship in port, but as you said, research vessels etc may fill up the downtown area. Maybe in January the port will publish the 2013 schedule.

 

Thanks again.

[TLCOhio]

Since this "oldie, but goodie" thread got refreshed, below is some added Tromso info from our visit there in July 2010. More details for this and other ports along this scenic Norway coast can be obtained from my full live/blog.

 

As my visuals below show, it is some distance from where you might be docking, across the long bridge and then getting to where one would take the cable car to the mountain top to get the super great views over this region and its scenic wonders. We did a ship tour that helped make the logistics so much easier, simpler and quicker. DIY is nice, but it is not always practical or fast.

 

With 63,500 people, it is the seventh largest city in Norway and the largest in its northern area. It is known as the “Paris of the North”, is 186 miles north of the Arctic Circle and is located on an island. The city center of Tromsø contains the highest number of old wooden houses in northern Norway, the oldest house dating from 1789. The Arctic Cathedral, a modern church from 1965, is probably the most famous landmark in Tromsø. Its east wall is composed entirely of stained glass. The Polar Museum is situated in a wharf house from 1837, presents Tromsø's past as a center for Arctic hunting and starting point for many major Arctic expeditions. You are standing on a forest-covered island in a narrow sound, hemmed in by soaring mountains. A cable car travels up to the top of Mt. Storsteinen at 1,260 feet for views of the town, islands, mountains and water. The Polaria Arctic Center has sea life displays, an aquarium of marine life and trained seals. Its main street is Storgata with the town square opening onto the harbor. There is a daily open-air market selling flowers and crafts. Its two best dining places are Arctandria and Compagniet. Emm’a Drommekjokken get super high marks and is across from Tromso’s cathedral. For July 8, average high of 57F° and low of 47F°; record high of 69F° and record low of 42F° on this date. Twenty-four hours of daylight. Latitude: 69.7° N.

Port info: http://www.tromso.havn.no/en/shiptraffic/cruiseships

http://www.destinasjontromso.no/english/index.html

info@visittromso.no

 

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

 

For details and visuals, etc., from our July 1-16, 2010, Norway Coast/Fjords/Arctic Circle cruise experience from Copenhagen on the Silver Cloud, check out this posting. This posting is now at 88,810 views.

http://www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1227923

 

Did a June 7-19, 2011, Celebrity Solstice cruise from Barcelona that had stops in Villefranche, ports near Pisa and Rome, Naples, Kotor, Venice and Dubrovnik. Enjoyed great weather and a wonderful trip. Dozens of wonderful visuals with key highlights, tips, comments, etc., on these postings. We are now at 112,670 views for this live/blog re-cap on our first sailing with Celebrity and much on wonderful Barcelona. Check these postings and added info at:

http://www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1426474

 

 

Taking the cable car up to the top of Mt. Storsteinen at 1,260 feet provides great views of the town, islands, mountains and water. With our mid-day weather so sunny, it really helped enjoy this city in such a great setting.:

 

 

 

The Arctic Cathedral is the most famous in Tromso. Here is the front view of this church that seats 700 and was completed in 1965.:

 

 

 

This is the Arctic Cathedral’s interior view of its stained glass window on the east wall.:

 

 

 

This is a view of the main part of Tromso’s central city, including the unique winged shape of its public library. The town has a 1000-car garage dug under the mountain for car parking.:

 

 

 

From the mountain top of Mt. Storsteinen, 1,260 feet above the sea, this is a wider shot of the area showing the dramatic setting of this island city of Tromso and its nearby airport, bridges, mountains, etc.:

 

 

 

In the Tromso Museum, here are some historic religious items from this part of Norway.:

 

[Arlendius]

Thank you. This was great.

 

At the moment we are the only cruise ship in port, but as you said, research vessels etc may fill up the downtown area. Maybe in January the port will publish the 2013 schedule.

 

Thanks again.

 

The cable cars will re-open in May according to one of the the local newspapers.

 

The full article can be read in English here (automatic translation by google): http://translate.google.no/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.itromso.no%2Fnyheter%2Farticle7011973.ece&act=url

 

Arlendius

[TLCOhio]

The cable cars will re-open in May according to one of the the local newspapers.

The full article can be read in English here (automatic translation by google): http://translate.google.no/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.itromso.no%2Fnyheter%2Farticle7011973.ece&act=url

Arlendius

 

Great news and posting from Arlendius. As my previous postings and pictures documented, we really enjoyed this "adventure" up to this scenic mountain top vantage point.

 

Below are four additional views in and around Tromso that I have not previously posted. Great mountains around this town.

 

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

 

For details and visuals, etc., from our July 1-16, 2010, Norway Coast/Fjords/Arctic Circle cruise experience from Copenhagen on the Silver Cloud, check out this posting. This posting is now at 93,750 views.

http://www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1227923

 

 

Before going up to the top of Mt. Storsteinen, here is a view of the island city of Tromso from near water level showing various buildings, the gull-shaped library roof, a variety of residences going up the hillside, distant mountains, etc.:

 

 

 

From the mountain top of Mt. Storsteinen, 1,260 feet above the sea, here are some more views showing the dramatic setting of this island city of Tromso. First, looking south, second looking to the north, third a closer focus on the various roof lines, buildings, etc.:

 

 

 

 

 

 

[SoBaycruiser]

The cable cars will re-open in May according to one of the the local newspapers.

 

The full article can be read in English here (automatic translation by google): http://translate.google.no/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.itromso.no%2Fnyheter%2Farticle7011973.ece&act=url

 

Arlendius

 

Thanks for the update. That would give us a few weeks to spare in case of delays.