Sommaroy Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Sommaroy. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Arctic Fjord Sightseeing by Minibus
• Fjord Photo Tour
• Tromso: Kvaloya & Sommaroy Minibus Tour (English/Spanish)
• Arctic Wildlife and Fjord Sightseeing
• Tromso & Sommaroy - Private coastal tour with a local

Visiting Sommaroy is technically free, as it’s an island open to visitors. Your costs vary depending on your choice of transportation, accommodation, food, and activities. Sightseeing tours—which bundle up your expenses into one—tend to cost around US$200, though they vary with duration and offerings.

Sommaroy is about a 1-hour drive from Tromso, roughly 22 miles or 36 kilometers. Get there by car via Norwegian County Road 862, which offers super-scenic views along the way, or take a bus from Tromso (schedules vary, so check timetables in advance). Taking a tour removes the logistical worries.

The best time to visit Sommaroy depends on your interests. To experience the midnight sun, visit between May and July. For the northern lights, visit between September and April. Summer is ideal for hiking, kayaking, and enjoying the beaches, while winter works for seeing the auroras and trying winter sports.

Sommaroy offers many activities, including taking in small-town Norwegian culture. In summer, hike along scenic trails, kayak, fish in the island’s blue waters, relax on white sandy beaches (a fabulous Arctic surprise), and experience the midnight sun. Or go on a whale-watching tour and see the northern lights in winter.

Sommaroy is home to spectacular wildlife, including whales, which can be seen on winter whale-watching tours. You might also spot seals and otters along the coastline and various seabirds, including puffins, Arctic terns, and eagles. Reindeer are also commonly spotted in the surrounding area, especially in winter.