It’s not a lecture — it’s a relaxed journey through art, history, and local stories.

Each stop offers a short insight, a curious fact, or a smile before we continue the walk.

🗺️ Route and Practical Info

  • Meeting point: The Rocket Kiosk (Rakettkiosken) at Stortorget.

  • Distance: ~5.5 km, mostly flat with a few gentle hills.

  • Duration: ~120–150 min, depending on the pace.

  • Surface: Pavements, some side streets. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

  • Weather: The tour runs in all conditions — dress for the Arctic weather.

  • Safety: Reflective vests and traction cleats (ice grips) are available if needed.

  • Facilities: We pass a public toilet halfway, and there are cafés nearby throughout the route.

  • Photos: Group photos are not taken on standard tours, but available on private bookings.

🎨 What You’ll See

  • Roald Amundsen Statue – The Polar Explorer who put Tromsø on the world map.

  • Porten til Ishavet (The Gate to the Arctic) – Symbolic entry to the north.

  • Fangst og fiskerimonumentet (The Hunting and Fishing Monument) – Tribute to the city’s sealers and fishermen.

  • King Haakon VII Monument – A story of resilience during WWII.

  • The Seven Muses – Playful art outside Hålogaland Theatre.

  • Plus dozens of other sculptures, plaques, and public artworks that even locals often miss.

✨ Why Join?

  • Discover Tromsø through its art, not just its buildings

  • Get local insights and stories from a native guide

  • Explore at an easy pace — no rush, no crowds

  • Great introduction to the city for first-time visitors

💬 Good to Know

  • This tour is suitable for most fitness levels.

  • Available all year — the winter version has its own charm under snow and city lights.

  • For families or groups, the route can be shortened on request.

🧭 Book Your Spot

Experience Tromsø’s art, history and hidden humour — one statue at a time.

Statue Hunt Tromsø

– Discover Stories in Bronze & Stone

Price: NOK 450 per person

(small group, max 10)

Private tour: NOK 3500

(up to 6 participants)

Duration: ~2–2.5 hours

Distance: 5.5 km

A different kind of city walk — where every statue has a story.

Join this guided walk through Tromsø’s city centre and discover over 30 statues, monuments, and pieces of public art.

From famous figures like Roald Amundsen and King Haakon VII, to hidden sculptures in side streets and pocket parks — this tour reveals the city’s character in a fun, easy-going way.

Book Here for Private Option