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Things you should know about Tromsø
Fretex is a second-hand shop and can be found on are pregnant or have an STD. They have both drop-in hours or
probably be charged around 5000-10000 crowns. Do not try to Smugtitt is a cooperation between the student news-
Strandgata 5/7. It is one of the stores in Norway that does not you can also make an appointment. You can also get prescrip-
figure out ways around this rule. Think of your wallet.
paper Utropia and Verdensteatret. Each month, you can see the
12 make your wallet burst into tears. You’ll find small beautiful
things there like candleholders, wineglasses, books, jewelry, but
tions for contraception there. Do not visit this place if you
feel you only have the flu. This place only focuses on sexually
Do you like culture? Don’t want to miss out on great
biggest movie premiers in Vertensteatret- FOR FREE! Check
utropia.no or Utropia’s/ Verdensteatre’s Facebook for more
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also cheap old-style furniture, electronics, and- last but not least related problems. Check http://www.tromso.kommune.no/
exhibitions, concerts or plays? Then press the «like» button on information.
- a lot of nice clothes for any weather condition!
studenthelse stasjonen.146614.no.html for more details.
the facebook pages of every cultural institution in Tromsø.
Sometimes it’s the only way to get to know what is going on in Although it is usually not warm enough to swim in the
www.nestebuss.no saves time and frayed nerves. It is a You do not always need to change busses in Giæver-
this town before it happens.
sea, there are actually nice beaches in the Tromsø area. You can
quick and easy way to find all suitable bus connections to/from bukta or the city center to get to your lectures (or home from
rent a car and drive to Sommarøy or Grøtfjord. If you don’t
the city center and other important spots in Tromsø. Rather school). It is possible to take a direct bus (bus number 36) to the
If you live in a student house, it is strongly recommended drive, go to Sydspissen – Bukta. Bus nr. 34 will take you to a
than attempting to explain how it works, check it out for your- University if you live in Prestvannet, Elverhøy, Storskogåsen or
not to do your laundry on Sundays. You can be sure that on beautiful place where you can grill, play ball, sunbath and, if you
self! However, for a more detailed bus route, you are better off Åsgård. Or for those residing in Storelv, you have bus nr. 43.
Sunday, everyone suddenly needs to wash their clothes. So, if are crazy enough, swim.
using www.177troms.no. In the left corner of the page, you will
you visited a local husky farm during the weekend and need to
find a great travel planner (Reiseplanlegger).
Hunting for cheap(er)alcohol! You don’t always have
smell nice on Monday, book the washing machines beforehand. Are you creative and want to spend time on something
to buy a glass of beer for 69 crowns. Try cheaper beer in Blå
And beware, the machines stop working at night, between else than just studies? Join the student newspaper Utropia. You
If you want to get from the University to town real quick Rock, Driv or Arthur on Mondays, or Circa for a cheap bottle
11:00pm and 8:00am.
can write both about culture and news concerning the campus
and without «sightseeing», you should definitely avoid bus nr. of wine on Wine-Wednesdays. However, this list is by no means
or the Tromsø area, or become a photographer. As a volunteer
34, which goes along Telegrafbukta, Sydspissen etc. It can take exhaustive. We recommend asking around, if anything it is a
No matter how organized you are, it can happen that you you will be granted free entrance to various festivals, concerts,
up to 30 minutes to get to town with this bus.
good way to make friends!
will lock yourself out or lose your keys. If this does arise, call
776 49030 during office hours, otherwise ring 975 30 006.
theater plays and other cultural events for free!
As a student, you are allowed infinite free entries to the
Tromsø museum and all its branches (Arctic Museum and M/S
Polstjerna). So go and enjoy because there is a lot of cool stuff
going on there.
Tromsø is unfortunately famous for high rates of
STDs. It is easier to avoid getting chlamydia or anything else if
you take advantage of the great hospitality at UiT and get some
free condoms. They can be found either in Café Bodega, Sitø or
Rådgivinga. It is free to stay healthy!
At Studenthelsestasjonen (The student health clinic)
in the city center you can get tested for free if you think you
Do you want to get rid of money real quick? Then sit
down on a bench in town, and open a beer or any bottle of
liquor. Drinking in public is prohibited in Norway and you will
You know you study in the Arctic Circle, right? If you
have troubles with the midnight sun, get yourself a roll of
aluminum foil or some non-transparent curtains for your
window. During the winter period of 24-hr darkness, ask at the
Counseling center about lamps that simulate sunlight and give
you energy, just like the sun does.
Because of alcohol restriction, do not forget that
you can buy beer only until 20:00 during weekdays, and until
18:00 on Saturday. On Sunday, some stores are open as well,
but you cannot buy alcohol. Remember also that Vinmonopolet
has limited opening hours. Check www.vinmonopolet.no for
opening hours both in the city center and in Jekta.