Both Norwegian and easyJet are launching direct twice-weekly services to the world’s most northerly city
Manchester Airport has announced two new flights to the world’s most northerly city where you can see the spectacular Northern Lights.
Both Norwegian and easyJet are launching direct twice-weekly services to Tromsø Norway. Norwegian’s flights will launch this Wednesday, operating on Wednesdays and Saturdays; while EasyJet’s service will begin on Tuesday, November 19, flying on Tuesdays and Saturdays; just in time for a last-minute Christmas getaway.
Commenting on the new services, Stephen Turner, Chief Commercial Officer at Manchester Airport, said: “Here at Manchester Airport we’re proud to connect the people of the North to an ever-growing route network of over 200 destinations.
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“These new services to Tromsø are a really exciting addition and give people planning their next city break or adventurous holiday a truly unique option. Tromsø is the most northerly destination available from Manchester and visitors will get a true taste of life inside the Arctic Circle.”
Tromsø is considered the world’s most northerly city by virtue of having a population above 50,000 – in fact more than 80,000 people live there – and is perched on an island in a fjord on Norway’s North Atlantic coast.
Highlights of a break in Tromsø include; a reindeer sleigh ride, where people can take a reindeer-drawn sleigh ride through snow-covered mountain passes and learn about the native Sami culture that has scratched a living from this harsh landscape for more than 3,000 years. Whale watching tours are also hugely popular and commonly-sighted species include humpback whales and orcas. On land, you might be lucky enough to spot moose, arctic foxes, seals, and white-tailed eagles.
Also, as the only major Norwegian city inside the Arctic Circle, Tromsø is one of the finest spots in the country to catch a glimpse of the famous Northern Lights when the sky is clear. There’s a strong chance of seeing the Aurora from September until early April, but the middle of winter is the best time to go.
The Troll Museum is also well worth a visit, and interactive Augmented Reality (AR) experience allows you to immerse yourself in Norwegian folklore, and learn about the stories Norwegian children grow up with, many of them tracing their roots to Norse mythology.
