Troll legends, museum news and travel tips, written by the team behind Troll Museum Tromsø.
How a nameless troll-child, turned away three times, walked north until the mountains fell into the sea, and earned the name Havgard, he who guards the sea.
August 20, 2026
How old is the word “troll”, where do the tusser fit in, and why do the fairy tales pit righteousness, wit and courage against the mountain folk?
August 15, 2026
The story of the Troll Museum began on Christmas Eve, 2015. I was sitting with my mother, showing her the Troms region on a map, when I suddenly saw something I'd never noticed before.
August 14, 2026
