POLAR BEAR DISCOVERY TOUR - fascinating past and urgent present

Embark on an extraordinary polar bear discovery tour to meet and hear the tales of Tromsø’s stuffed legends and how the polar bear now stands as a symbol of climate change and the urgency to act upon these changes.

This tour takes you on a captivating adventure by local bus and on foot, exploring some of the city’s iconic sites, each housing fascinating stories of the King of the Arctic – the Polar Bear.

Step into the Polar Museum, the very heart of Tromsø’s Arctic legacy. We will uncover the intriguing tales of explorers, hunters and trappers, who brought back live polar bear cubs, sparking the rumour that these magnificent creatures roamed Tromsø’s streets.

Our tour takes you to key locations where stuffed polar bears serve as both educational artifacts and reminders of the city’s peculiar encounters and the impact they had on local folklore.

The tour ends at the Arctic experience centre Polaria where we confront the pressing issue of climate change and its devasting effects on Polar Bears worldwide. Gain an insight into the challenges Arctic animals face due to the melting ice cap and shifting ecosystems. Understand the urgent need for conservation efforts and the role we play in preserving the Arctic habitat for future generations.