Whenever furious winter storms hit the city, or the summer takes a wet, chilly break, the big indoor lures the tromsoites away from passivity. Tromsø's landmark 1960'ies swimming pool, squash, our indoor climbing wall or the numerous well-equipped gyms in town all provide that extra strength needed for the arctic workday.

Golf enthusiasts practice their strokes indoor in town to be prepared for the short golfing season at the world's northernmost golf course between Tromsø and the Lyngen Alps.

Less strenuous and more entertaining is some bowling with friends, with go-cart a speedier and more competitive alternative.

Tromsø's dark side is the youth centre Darklight, where whole office teams are massacred by soft gun in unfathomable darkness.