Tromsø update

The Congress will take place in Tromsø, Norway the same weekend as the Midnight Sun Marathon. We will provide more information on the program, but here are some important things to remember.

At 69N, 350km North of the Arctic Circle, on a small island surrounded by majestic mountains and fjords, you will find Tromsø. The city has a population of 80.000, quite small compared to most places, but it is one of the most populated places in the Arctic.

Being inside the Arctic, Tromsø can offer some of the most spectacular natural phenomena. In winter, the Northern Lights dance across the dark sky, and in summer the Midnight Sun creates a special atmosphere. From May 21st to July 22nd the sun never sets, and you can experience 24-hour daylight.

The Midnight Sun Marathon race has been one of the most spectacular running events since it started in 1990. The Marathon starts at 20:30/ 8:30 PM, and most runners will cross the finish line after Midnight – wearing sunglasses. The race offers Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km and 5km distances. In 2025 more than 10,000 registered for the event.

Being far away from the rest of Europe one must plan the travel. Tromsø has an international airport with direct flights to the major cities in Northern Europe. Usually we would recommend flying through Copenhagen or Oslo.

Norway is a part of Schengen and most nationalities will have the same rules for travelling to Norway as they have travelling to other countries in the Schengen area.

Please find information about applying for a Visitors Visa at the UDI website. If you are planning to participate please contact Midnight Sun Marathon to get the personal invitation.

The Congress will take place at the Scandic Ishavshotel. Participants will stay at this hotel.

The transfer time from the airport is 15 minutes by bus or taxi. The organiser will arrange this for all participants travelling to Tromsø.

The daytime temperature will probably be 14 – 20° C. At night it will drop even if the sun is up. We will of course send all the participants guidance on how to dress for an Arctic summer.

Please contact us if you have any questions, or if you need an invitation letter. E-mail: info@msm.no