About Tromsø, Norway:
Tromsø, Norway, is a vibrant Arctic city known for its stunning natural surroundings and cultural attractions. Located above the Arctic Circle at 69°N, it’s a prime spot for viewing the Northern Lights from September to March, with optimal conditions in winter due to long, dark nights. The city sits on the island of Tromsøya, surrounded by fjords and mountains, offering dramatic scenery.
Tromsø is also home to the world’s northernmost university, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, contributing to its lively, youthful vibe.
About The Church of Our Lady in Tromsø, Norway:
The Church of Our Lady is a small wooden church with room for about 150 seats. It was begun the same year as the Lutheran Cathedral of the city, in 1861, and shares with it the neogothic artistic style. It also has three small towers on the main facade and a larger tower over the choir. While the exterior has remained virtually unchanged since 1861, the interior has been modified on more than one occasion; now the interior is simple and painted in light colors, as was the wish of Bishop Gerhard Goebel, vicar of Tromsø in the 1970s.
Next to the church is the parochial house, which was until 1967 the Catholic school of Tromsø. Currently there are celebrations and social gatherings of the Catholic community. In the square known as Stortorget is the episcopal residence, an empire style building from 1832, where Pope John Paul II slept during his visit to Tromsø in June 1989.
Note: The modernistic Arctic Cathedral here in Tromsø is not Catholic, it is protestant, belonging to the Church of Norway.
Traveling to Tromsø, Norway:
By air: The main airport serving Tromsø, Norway, is Tromsø Airport, Langnes (TOS). Located about 5.5 kilometers (3.4 miles) from the city center, TOS is a mid-sized airport with connections to many European and Norwegian cities.
By cruise ship: Cruises dock at Samuel Arnesens gate 3, 9008 Tromsø, Norway
Traveling to The Church of Our Lady in Tromsø, Norway:
Address: Storgata 94, 9008 Tromsø
Phone: +47 77 68 59 05
E-mail: Tromso@katolsk.no
Click here for the official Facebook page of the Church of Our Lady in Tromsø, Norway.