Arctic Fun Night in Tromsø: Toboggans, Campfire & Aurora Cinema

Toboggan runs, reindeer-hide seating, and an outdoor cinema screening aurora films.

An Arctic activity in Tromsø combining winter sports, Sami traditions, and campfire hospitality, ending with an outdoor cinema screening Northern Lights films. You race down snowy slopes on toboggans, try mini skiing, and learn lasso throwing with real reindeer antlers. Then you gather around a bonfire on soft reindeer hides, sip hot drinks and local snacks, and watch spectacular aurora photography and time-lapse sequences on an outdoor screen beneath the Arctic sky.

The experience

What makes this different from a standard winter outing is the sequence: you start with the physical activities (tobogganing down gentle slopes, trying mini skiing, and learning the Sami skill of lasso throwing using real reindeer antlers), then transition into the warmth and storytelling. The campfire is not a quick break but the heart of the evening, where you sit on soft reindeer hides, drink hot chocolate or coffee, and eat local snacks while the Arctic landscape settles into darkness around you.

The outdoor cinema is where the evening peaks. Instead of heading indoors, you stay beneath the open sky and watch films about the Northern Lights: NASA imagery, time-lapse sequences, and photography that explains both the science and the myths behind the aurora. The films are designed to keep you engaged while you wait, and if conditions align, you might see the real thing dancing overhead. The whole experience runs about two hours, built to fit into an evening without eating your whole night.

A live guide leads the group in English or Norwegian, handling photos and videos so you can focus on the moment. The setup is small-group only, which means you're not competing for space on the slopes or jostling for a seat by the fire. Families bring children, couples come for the novelty, and solo travelers find themselves part of a group that feels intimate rather than crowded.

What’s included

• Lasso and real reindeer antlers for learning Sami traditions.
• goggles if necessary.
• toboggans and mini skis.
• soft reindeer hides for seating.
• hot chocolate, coffee, tea, and warm juice.
• local snacks.
• help with photos and videos.
• guided instruction in English or Norwegian.
• the outdoor cinema screening Northern Lights films and photography.
• cleanup after the activity.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 19:30, 20:00 and 21:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (8 and older) · Child (2 to 7 years) · Infant (under 2)

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Norwegian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Arctic Fun Tromso

Is this one for you?The two-hour evening format fits travelers who want a full Arctic experience without committing a whole day, and the small-group setup means you're not one of dozens competing for space on the slopes or seats by the fire. If you have spinal injuries, are pregnant, or have cardiovascular concerns, check with the operator before booking, as the tobogganing and skiing involve physical activity and cold exposure.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Norwegian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 7 years); Infant (under 2).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is lasso throwing with reindeer antlers actually like?

Lasso throwing is a traditional Sami skill you learn hands-on during the activity. You use real reindeer antlers as the target, and the guide teaches you the technique so you can try it yourself. It's one of the cultural elements woven into the evening rather than a demonstration you watch from the side.

Can you actually see the Northern Lights on this activity, or is the cinema the main event?

The outdoor cinema is the guaranteed part of the evening. The Northern Lights are a bonus if conditions are right. The films about the aurora mean the activity works whether the lights show up or not, but if the sky is clear and active, you're positioned to spot them while you're already outside watching the screen.

How cold does it get, and what do you wear?

The activity happens in Arctic conditions, so you need warm winter clothing. The operator provides goggles if necessary, but you bring your own coat, gloves, and boots. You're moving around during the toboggan and skiing sections, then sitting by the fire, so layering works better than a single heavy coat.

Is the campfire part indoors or outside?

The campfire is outdoors in the Arctic landscape. You sit on soft reindeer hides around the fire, drink hot beverages, and eat snacks while you're under the open sky. That's the whole point of the setup, so you're positioned to see the Northern Lights if they appear and to watch the outdoor cinema screen.