TROMSØ HIKING FIELD GUIDE
Blue Ice and Arctic Silence: A Gentle Hike to Blaisvannet in the Lyngen Alps
A full-day, easy hike from Tromsø to Blaisvannet (the Blue Ice Lake) with hotel pickup, a short ferry crossing, guide-led stories, lunch, wildlife viewing and digital photos—this guide explains what to expect and what to pack.
Blue Ice and Arctic Silence: A Gentle Hike to Blaisvannet in the Lyngen Alps.
Embark on a memorable adventure to Blaisvannet, the Blue Ice Lake, tucked into the Lyngen Alps. This short, easy hike moves through pristine Arctic terrain to a mountain-top vantage where the lake's remarkable blue hues and the silence of the wilderness are the day's reward.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
From Tromsø to the Lyngen Peaks
The day begins with hotel pickup in a comfortable Mercedes V‑Class and a roughly 90‑minute drive to the Lyngen range that includes a short ferry crossing. Guides provide safety instruction and share stories en route, and you may spot Arctic wildlife along the way.
A Short, Easy Ascent to a Mountain-Top Lake
The hike is described as short and easy—suitable for both young and old—and moves through pristine Arctic nature to a summit viewpoint where Blaisvannet's blue ice lake can be admired.
Lunch, Silence and Digital Keepsakes
At the top you'll rest and refuel with lunch and snacks; after the hike you'll be driven back to your hotel and the operator will send a digital album of photos from the day.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The day unfolds as a comfortable, guide-led outing: hotel pickup, a scenic road ride and short ferry crossing, brief safety instructions, then a deliberate, easy hike through Arctic landscape to a peak view over the Blue Ice Lake. A leisurely break with lunch and snacks at the top lets you take in the silence and color of the lake before a relaxed return drive and receipt of your digital photos.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits—and who should check alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Because this is the Arctic, wear wind- and rainproof clothing and comfortable hiking shoes; layers are essential even in summer.
Bring some water in a reusable bottle for the hike—bottles can be refilled during the outing.
Dress in layers to adjust to changing conditions; a windproof, waterproof outer layer and sturdy, comfortable footwear are recommended.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the trip?
The full outing lasts approximately nine hours.
Where does the day start?
The operator picks you up from your hotel in Tromsø in a Mercedes V‑Class and drives to the Lyngen Alps, including a short ferry crossing.
How difficult is the hike?
The hike is short and easy and described as suitable for both young and old.
Is food provided?
During the break at the top you can rest and refuel with lunch and snacks provided as part of the trip.
Will I get photos from the day?
The operator will send a digital album of photos from the trip after you return to your hotel.
What wildlife might I see?
Guides note that you may see local Arctic wildlife such as reindeer, eagles or hares during the drive and outing.