Tromso

This functioning parish church is also the site of many concert performances due to its wonderful acoustics.  — Atlas Obscura

The world's northernmost aquarium looks like it has fallen over.  — Atlas Obscura

an old-fashioned romp through life in the Arctic, taking in everything from the history of trapping to the ground-breaking expeditions of Nansen and Amundsen. — Lonely Planet

Near the southern end of Tromsøya, this museum has well-presented and documented displays on traditional and modern Sami life, ecclesiastical art and accoutrements, and a small section on the Vikings — Lonely Planet

Domkirke, the Lutheran Church of Norway's cathedral, is one of Norway's largest wooden churches. Its opening hours are erratic. — Lonely Planet

This venerable institution merits a pilgrimage. Established in 1877, it produces 18 kinds of beer, including the very quaffable Macks Pilsner, Isbjørn, Haakon and several dark beers. — Lonely Planet

The great polar explorer is remembered in this far north Norwegian town, where he embarked on his final expedition.   — Atlas Obscura

Take this cable car from the mainland, just across the bridge and behind the cathedral, up to the island's mountains. Storsteinen (Big Rock), rising 1,386 feet above sea level, has a great city view. — Fodor's