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Polaria
Hjalmar Johansensgata 12
North of Nordland
Northern Norway
77-750100
Type: Sightseeing
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North of Nordland
Northern Norway
77-750100
Type: Sightseeing
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The University of Tromsø is widely known for its research on the Arctic Region and in 1998 the Norwegian Polar Institute moved its headquarters from Oslo to Tromsø. Later on that summer, Polaria opened its doors to the public and immediately became one of the most popular attractions in the city. Polaria (not to be confused with the Polar Museum, which is in a completely different building across town) is an adventure center devoted to the Arctic, including the environment, wildlife and some of the phenomena that occur, most notably the northern lights.
The guided tour starts with the panorama film made by a famous producer named Ivo Caprino. The film was shot with five cameras attached to a helicopter flying above Svalbard. If you hadn’t planned on making a trip to this archipelago in the Arctic before, you might change your mind once you see the film (See Excursions from Tromsø for more information on visiting valbard). Polaria is easy to spot in Tromsø. Just a short walk from the city center, its exterior is reminiscent of five giant ice blocks leaning on each other like dominos.
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