Rya Tunnel, Tromsø

Name: Rya Tunnel
Address: Tromsø, Norway

#27 among attractions in Tromsø

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The Rya Tunnel is a subsea road tunnel in Tromsø Municipality in Troms og Finnmark county, Norway. The tunnel links the island of Kvaløya to the mainland Malangshalvøya peninsula. Located along Norwegian County Road 858, the tunnel runs under Straumsfjorden between the village of Larseng and the Balsnes area on the mainland. The 2,675-metre long tunnel reaches a maximum depth of 87 metres below mean sea level and has a maximum grade of 7.8%. The two-lane tunnel opened on 29 September 2011 and cost about 250 million kr, part of which will be recouped by tolls until 2030. It is open to cyclists since fall 2013. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 69°34'2"N, 18°48'2"E

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Rya Tunnel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tromsø Museum, Arctic Cathedral, Polaria, MS Polstjerna.

5.4 miNE
Museum, Natural history museum
Tromsø Museum, Tromsø
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7.2 miNE
Landmark church built in the 1960s
Arctic Cathedral, Tromsø
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6.4 miNE
Arctic aquarium in a striking building
Polaria, Tromsø
163 min walk • Polaria is an Arctic-themed experience center located in the heart of Tromsø, Norway. This distinctive museum, with its structure resembling ice blocks pushed together by the force of the sea, offers a unique insight into the polar regions and the effects of climate...
6.4 miNE
Museum, Ship, Boat or ferry
MS Polstjerna, Tromsø
164 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque city of Tromsø, Norway, the MS Polstjerna offers visitors an authentic glimpse into the country's rich maritime heritage. This well-preserved vessel-turned-museum stands as a tribute to the arduous lives of Norwegian seal hunters and their...
6.7 miNE
Aerial tramway
Fjellheisen, Tromsø
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6.2 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Hålogaland Teater, Tromsø
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6.5 miNE
Nightlife, Brewery
Mack Brewery, Tromsø
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3.9 miN
69°37'23"N • 18°45'58"E
Tromsø Villmarkssenter, Kvaløya
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5.6 miE
69°32'52"N • 19°1'39"E
Tromsø Mini Zoo, Tromsø
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Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Tromsdalen Stadion, Tromsø
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