PackingTravel note
Polar night means little daylight and real cold
Fjellheisen viewpoint, Tromsø, Troms
Published Oct 10, 2026 · RegretMap travel note
The situation
For several weeks in winter the sun doesn't rise above the horizon in Tromsø. Snowy, icy streets are normal.
The lesson
Pack thermal layers and shoe grips, and plan daytime trips around the short twilight.
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