Can you rent warm winter clothing in Tromsø instead of bringing it?
Where to rent, what you get and what tours provide.
Short answer
Yes, you can rent winter clothing in Tromsø: Tromsø Outdoor in Fredrik Langes gate 14 rents thermal suits, jackets, trousers, boots, mittens and hats. You can rent a full package or single items for 24 hours or longer. Many tour operators also lend thermal suits, boots, hats and mittens for their excursions.
Why
- Tromsø Outdoor's own website lists winter clothes and winter boots among the equipment it rents out, together with skis, bikes and camping gear.
- Visit Tromsø lists Tromsø Outdoor's Arctic clothing package, which includes a thermal suit, boots, a hat with ear flaps and mittens.
- Visit Tromsø says many activity providers supply clothing for excursions, such as thermal suits, boots, hats and mittens.
Details
Tromsø Outdoor's rental shop is open every day from 10:00 to 17:00 between 1 November and 30 April, and you can book online or by phone on +47 975 75 875. Rentals are booked for 24 hours, with discounts for several days. For walking around town, Visit Tromsø recommends wool next to the skin and shoes with room for an extra pair of wool socks.
Tip
When you book a tour, ask exactly which clothing is included, so you know what you need to rent or bring yourself.
What may differ
Not every tour includes clothing, and what is supplied varies between operators and activities, so check the description of each trip.
People also ask
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Sources
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Prices and opening hours change, so check with Tromsø Outdoor or your tour operator before you go.
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