Tromsø Cathedral Tromsø domkirke
This Gothic Revival Lutheran cathedral was designed by Christian Heinrich Grosch and built in 1861. The wooden structure has a capacity of 618 and is one of the 32 most looked-up sights in Norway on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest weather occurs in July, with daily highs of 15 °C and lows of 10 °C. The coldest temperatures are found in January and December, when highs are -6 °C and lows reach -12 °C. Rain is frequent throughout the year; October is the wettest month with 216 mm, while June and August see about 20 rainy days each. Travelers can reach the cathedral via Tromsø Airport, located 4 km away, or from Oslo, which is 1148 km away.
Nearby attractions include the Cathedral of Our Lady, Tromsø, which is 0.3 km away, and the Arctic Cathedral, located 1.2 km away. During the months of June, July, and August, the cathedral is open from Monday to Friday between 12:00 and 17:00. Please note that wheelchair access at the site is limited.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 15 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -6 | -6 | -3 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 3 | -3 | -5 |
| Average low, °C | -12 | -11 | -9 | -4 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 5 | -1 | -8 | -11 |
| Rainfall, mm | 178 | 152 | 129 | 117 | 93 | 93 | 138 | 146 | 195 | 216 | 166 | 189 |
| Rainy days | 18 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
