Tromsø Municipality

municipality in Troms, Norway

island in Tromsø, Norway

or is an island in Tromsø Municipality in Troms county, Norway. It lies in the Tromsøysundet strait between the mainland and the larger island of Kvaløya. The city of Tromsø is located on the island, which has 39,882 residents. The island is connected to the Tromsdalen area on the mainland to the east by the Tromsø Bridge and Tromsøysund Tunnel, and to the village of Kvaløysletta on Kvaløya island to the west by the Sandnessund Bridge.

or is a large island in Troms county, Norway. It is divided between Tromsø Municipality and Karlsøy Municipality. Several islands surround Ringvassøya including Kvaløya to the south; Reinøya and Karlsøya to the east; Vannøya, Helgøya, and Nordkvaløya to the north; and Rebbenesøya to the north west. The island is connected to the neighboring island (and the rest of mainland Norway) by the Kvalsund Tunnel on the south shore of the island.

or is a mountain in Tromsø Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The tall mountain is located at the southern end of the Tromsdalen valley, just southeast of Tromsø. Snowfall varies from yearly, but the peak is usually snow free only for a few months in the summer. The mountain is easily spotted from the city centre of Tromsø. The summit is a popular hike, requiring nothing more than good shoes, average physical condition, and plenty to drink.

Jiehkkevárri (alternative spellings: Jiekkevarri, Jiekkevarre, or Jæggevarre) is a mountain on the border of Lyngen Municipality and Tromsø Municipality in Troms county, Norway. It is the highest mountain in Troms and has the second highest prominence (primary factor) among Norwegian mountains. The tall mountain sits about northeast of the village of Lakselvbukt and about southwest of the village of Lyngseidet.

Sommarøy or Sommerøya is an old fishing village in the western part of Tromsø Municipality in Troms county, Norway. It is located about west of the city of Tromsø and is a popular tourist destination due to its white sand beaches and scenery. The village has a population (2023) of 304 and a population density of .

or is an urban neighborhood in the city of Tromsø which is in Tromsø Municipality in Troms county, Norway. It is located just to the east of the city centre on the mainland along the coast of the Tromsøysundet strait. The village has a population (2023) of 18,202 and a population density of .

Tromsø is a city in Tromsø Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The city is the administrative centre of the municipality and the county. The city is located on the island of Tromsøya which sits in the Tromsøysundet strait, just off the mainland of Northern Norway. The mainland suburb of Tromsdalen is connected to the city centre on Tromsøya by the Tromsø Bridge and the Tromsøysund Tunnel. The suburb of Kvaløysletta on the island of Kvaløya is connected to the city centre by the Sandnessund Bridge.

or is a fjord in Troms county, Norway. The fjord runs through the municipalities of Tromsø, Karlsøy, and Lyngen. The fjord flows from the village of Sjøvassbotn northwards along the west side of the Lyngen Peninsula (where the famous Lyngen Alps are located). The Kjosen fjord branches off to the east side and the Grøtsundet strait branches off to the west (which then flows into the Tromsøysundet). The islands of Reinøya and Karlsøya lie along the western side of the fjord. The southern part of the Ullsfjorden is also known as Sørfjorden. The area surrounding the Ullsfjorden was part of Ullsfjo

or is a fjord in Troms county, Norway. The long fjord runs through Balsfjord Municipality and Tromsø Municipality. It branches off the Tromsøysundet strait just south of the city of Tromsø and it flows in a north–south direction, ranging from wide. The European route E8 highway follows most of the eastern shore of the fjord and the European route E6 highway runs along the southern end of the fjord. The village of Storsteinnes lies along the southwestern coast of the fjord and the village of Nordkjosbotn lies at the southeastern end of the fjord.

or is a small lake in Tromsø Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The lake sits at the highest point on the central part of the island of Tromsøya inside the city of Tromsø. Prestvannet was built up as a reservoir in 1867, and continued in that role until 1921. Since then it has been used as park land and a nature reserve.

fjord in Troms, Norway

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Kvaløysletta is an urban neighborhood within the city of Tromsø which is part of Tromsø Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The neighborhood is located on the eastern shore of the island of Kvaløya, about northwest of the city centre of Tromsø. The residential area is located just across the Sandnessund Bridge from the island of Tromsøya where the city centre is located. The neighborhood has a population (2023) of 8,868 and a population density of .

Ersfjordbotn is a village in Tromsø Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The village is located on an isthmus between the Ersfjorden and the Kaldfjorden on the island of Kvaløya. It is about west of the city of Tromsø. The villages of Kjosen and Kvaløysletta are located just to the east of Ersfjordbotn.

settlement in Tromsø Municipality, Norway

or is a village in Tromsø Municipality in Troms county, Norway. It is located at the southeastern end of the Kaldfjorden on the island of Kvaløya about west of the city of Tromsø. There are several villages located around Kaldfjord including Kjosen, Ersfjordbotn, and Kvaløysletta. Kaldfjord is considered part of the Kvaløysletta urban area.

Movik is a village in Tromsø Municipality in Troms county, Norway. It is located along the Tromsøysundet strait on the mainland part of the municipality. The village sits about northeast of the city of Tromsø and about north of the village of Kroken. The village has a population (2023) of 382 and a population density of .

mountain in Tromsø, Norway

or is a mountain in Tromsø Municipality in Troms county, Norway. At tall, it is the highest mountain peak on the mainland peninsula west of the Ullsfjorden. Hamperokken has the 6th most prominent peak in Norway with a prominence of . The mountain sits about east of the village of Fagernes and the European route E8 and it is also about southeast of the city of Tromsø.

Olavsvern () is a decommissioned underground submarine base formerly used by the Royal Norwegian Navy located just outside the city of Tromsø. It is located along the European route E8 at the entrance to the Ramfjorden from the Balsfjorden.

or is a strait located in Tromsø Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The long strait separates the island of Tromsøya (the location of the city of Tromsø) from the mainland east of the island. The strait is crossed by the Tromsøysund Tunnel (E8 highway) and by the Tromsø Bridge. The strait ranges from about wide. The strait connects to the Balsfjorden and Straumsfjorden to the south and into the Kvalsundet and Grøtsundet straits to the north.

thumb|left|Lakselvbukt Church lies on the outskirts of Lakselvbukt or is a village in Tromsø Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The village is located on the inner part of the Ullsfjorden. The village lies about northeast of the village of Laksvatn (in neighboring Balsfjord Municipality) and the European route E8 highway.

fjord in Tromsø, Norway

or is an island in Tromsø Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The island is located in the Sandnessundet strait between the islands Kvaløya and Tromsøya. It is southeast of the village of Eidkjosen on Kvaløya and west of the city of Tromsø on Tromsøya.

part of the city of Tromsø, Norway

or is a village in Tromsø Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The village is located along the Ullsfjorden, about southeast of the city of Tromsø. The village was the administrative centre of the old Ullsfjord Municipality which existed from 1902 until 1964.

or is a strait between Tromsø Municipality and Karlsøy Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The long strait separates the islands of Reinøya and Ringvassøya from the mainland to the south. The strait has a width of . The strait is one of the main shipping lanes into the city of Tromsø, which lies about southwest of the strait.

or is a village in Tromsø Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The village is located along the Ullsfjorden on the Lyngen peninsula, about east of the city of Tromsø, but it is about to drive there. The proposed Ullsfjord Bridge would cross the Ullsfjorden near Jøvika, reducing the travel time to central Tromsø by half. The village has road access via the Fv293 road to the village of Lakselvbukt to the south and further to the European route E8 highway. Before the road was built in the 1970s a ferry went from Jøvik to Breivikeidet.

mountain in Tromsø, Norway

strait in Tromsø, Norway

village in Tromsø, Norway

or is an island and fishing village in Tromsø Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The island is dominated by a mountain, but the southeastern third of the island is relatively flat and that is where the residents of the island live. In 2018, there were 25 inhabitants on the island. The island lies just north of the island of Store Sommarøya and it is connected by the Hillesøy Bridge to Sommerøy which in turn is connected to the large island of Kvaløya and the rest of Norway by another bridge.

island in Tromsø, Norway