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Arctic Cathedral
A white triangular church of 1965, likened to an iceberg, with one of Europe's largest stained-glass windows.
- Open
- Every day; concert evenings vary
- Price
- Paid; concerts extra
- Time Needed
- 45 minutes
- Address
- Hans Nilsens vei 41, 9020 TromsdalenDirections
- Getting There
- About 25 minutes on foot across the Tromsø Bridge, or a short bus ride.
Why Go
The church stands across the bridge from the center, its stepped roof catching the light. The great glass mosaic of the east wall, added in 1972, shows Christ descending in rays of light. Concerts are held here on summer nights under the midnight sun and in winter by candlelight.
Nearby in Tromsø
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