I've visited Tromso regularly over the last 10 years. When my wife and I first sailed the Norwegian Coastal Route in 2024, we loved the brief time we had there. On day 5 of the Norwegian Coastal Route, at around 14:15 in the afternoon, you arrive into the small compact city of Tromso, known as the "Gateway to the Arctic". The ship docks at the modern port building - quite literally in the city centre. You've got 4 hours to explore - so make sure you have got a plan as 4 hours