Warm and Cozy Apartment in Slettaelva – Northern Light Escape
Welcome to your peaceful hideaway in Tromsø, located in beautiful Slettaelva on Kvaløya – just 7 minutes from the airport and with excellent bus connections to both airport, shopping mall and the city centrum. The apartment offers a view over the garden, the ocean and west side of Tromsøya, where the northern lights often dance across the sky right outside your window.
This bright and comfortable home (55 m²) has a warm, classic Nordic style with modern touches and unique photo art by Lars Espen Langhaug. Guests enjoy the entire apartment with a private entrance, ensuring privacy and a true home-away-from-home feeling.
The apartment features:
One bedroom with a 180 cm double bed
A 90 cm bunk bed (perfect for kids or friends)
A cozy 75 cm daybed in the living room – in total up to 5 sleeping places
Fully equipped kitchen, bathroom with shower, washer, fast Wi-Fi, smart TV and free parking
Relax indoors or step outside to experience the tranquility of Kvaløya’s landscape. Beautiful hiking trails, ocean views and some of Tromsø’s best northern light spots are only a few steps away.
Whether you’re visiting to chase the aurora, enjoy midnight sun adventures, or simply unwind in a calm and scenic setting, this apartment combines comfort, charm and authentic Norwegian atmosphere.
We are looking forward to welcoming you to our arctic getaway adventure-home.
We are a family of four who rents out a ground floor apartment, in our villa. We hope you will like living here just as much as we do. We go to great lenghts to cover or exceed all your needs and expectations. Looking forward to seeing you!
Discover Tromsø – The Arctic Capital of Adventure
Nestled between majestic mountains and shimmering fjords, Tromsø is the vibrant heart of Arctic Norway — a place where raw nature and urban life blend seamlessly. Just a short drive from the city center lies Slettaelva on Kvaløya, an area surrounded by peaceful valleys, rivers, and endless hiking trails that invite you to explore the true North at your own pace.
In winter, Tromsø becomes one of the world’s best locations to witness the Northern Lights. As the sky dances in shades of green and violet, you can watch the aurora from a cozy cabin, a mountain ridge, or even right above the Slettaelva valley. In contrast, summer offers the Midnight Sun — 24 hours of golden light that transforms the landscape into a playground for hikers, cyclists, and kayakers. From Kvaløya’s rugged peaks to Tromsøya’s gentle coastal paths, every trail rewards you with breathtaking views of the Arctic wilderness.
Despite its remote location, Tromsø boasts a lively urban atmosphere. The compact city center offers award-winning restaurants, buzzing cafés, and cultural highlights such as the Arctic Cathedral, Polaria, and the Polar Museum. Local festivals and live music fill the streets with warmth and energy all year round.
Whether you seek northern lights adventures, midnight sun hikes, or simply the charm of an Arctic city that never sleeps under the stars, Tromsø — with Slettaelva and Kvaløya at its doorstep — promises unforgettable moments in the world’s most enchanting North.
Languages spoken: English,Norwegian