Camp Tamok is a wilderness centre located just outside the centre of Tromso, in the beautiful Tamok valley. Even though it’s location is only a 90-minute drive from the city, it’s in a different and drier climate zone, with inland mountain weather. The dry climate generates many clear nights, meaning the conditions are optimal for Northern Lights observations.
Authentic Northern Norwegian Experiences
During winter Camp Tamok is the starting and ending point for lots of authentic Northern Norwegian activities, like Northern Lights trips and other tours by dog sled, snowmobile and reindeer sled. For most of the activities, you’ll be picked up in Tromso and taken on a 90 minute scenic drive to Camp Tamok. After your chosen activity, you’ll spend some time at the camp and enjoy a hot meal over the fire in one of the lavvus (traditional Sami tent) before you return to Tromsø.
You can also spend the night at the camp – maximising your experience to the fullest!
Tromsø Ice Domes Snow Park
Also located in the Tamok Valley is the Tromsø Ice Domes Snow Park – completely of snow and ice, rebuilt every year for the winter season. During winter, the Snow Park is dressed in its shiniest ice suit and with sugary snow that twinkles in the moonlight. There is plenty to explore as you wander around through a fascinating display of snow and ice sculptures. How about getting lost in the snow maze? Or set out on an adventure inside one of the two ice domes? The different sections have a new theme every year, anything from the Northern Lights to local Sami culture, wildlife and local history. The themes are displayed through ice carvings and sculptures and illuminated in different coloured lights. Marvel at the amazing art as it’s coming to life in its natural surroundings of pristine nature and peaceful Arctic landscapes.
There are many different guided tours letting you visit the Snow Park during the day and a range of combination tours allow you to combine a trip to the Ice Domes with an activity of your choice (reindeer sledding, dog sledding, snowmobiling or snowshoeing).
Northern Lights Observations
As mentioned above, Camp Tamok has optimal conditions for aurora borealis observations. Camp Tamok lies in an area surrounded by untouched wilderness, covered in darkness away from the bright city lights. The climate in this area offers more stable weather and lots of clear nights. At Camp Tamok you have the freedom to enjoy an arctic evening outdoors while aurora borealis dances in the sky above you. At the camp you will be provided with warm winter clothes and food around the open fire in a lavvu (traditional Sami tent). Camp Tamok is a perfect combination of traditional lavus and modern buildings with toilets and indoor plumbing.This allows you to get an authentic experience without sacrificing modern comforts.
