Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
9am-6pm Jun-Aug,
10am-4.30pm Mon-Fri, noon-3pm Sat, 11am-4pm Sun Sep-May)
Near the southern end of Tromsøya, this museum has well-presented and documented dis-
plays on traditional and modern Sami life, ecclesiastical art and accoutrements, and a small
section on the Vikings. Downstairs, learn about rocks of the north and ponder a number of
thought-provoking themes (such as the role of fire, the consequences of global warming
and loss of wilderness).
There's also a replica 'northern lights machine', or terrella, an early invention that gives
you in miniature a sense of the splendour of the aurora borealis.
Other highlights include, in the garden, a
gammen,
or traditional Sami sod house (which
offers free coffee in summer) and the set of hourglasses, turned to warn the vicar that his
sermon time was running out. Take bus 37.
Tromsø Kunstforening
GALLERY
The Tromsø branch of this national contemporary art foundation makes the most of its
late-19th-century premises and promotes rotating exhibitions of contemporary art.
Mack Brewery
BREWERY
This venerable institution merits a pilgrimage. Established in 1877, it produces 18 kinds of
beer, including the very quaffable Macks Pilsner, Isbjørn, Haakon and several dark beers.
At 1pm year-round (plus 3pm, June to August)
tours
(Nkr160, including a beer mug, pin
and pint) leave from the brewery's own Ølhallen Pub, Monday to Thursday. It's wise to re-
serve in advance.
Blåst
GLASSWORKS
77 68 34 60;
www.blaast.no
;
Peder Hansens Gate 4;
10am-5pm Mon-
Fri, to 3pm Sat)
Pass by the world's most northerly glass-blowing workshop to see the young team puffing
their cheeks and perhaps to pick up an item or two.
