May in Tromsø is the true beginning of spring, when the snow gradually melts away in the city and the first green signs of nature appear. The days are already long, and by late May, the Midnight Sun returns, bringing endless daylight that energises both locals and visitors. Outdoor life shifts from skiing and winter tours to hiking, cycling, and enjoying the fjords as the ice disappears. It’s a month of celebrations too, with Constitution Day on May 17th filling the streets with parades, music, and Norwegian traditions. May captures the excitement of transition - the last traces of winter giving way to the full brightness of the Arctic summer.