Bruelva

Bruelva is a stream in Tromsø, Troms. Bruelva is situated nearby to the suburb Solligården, as well as near the neighborhood Sandtorgholmen.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Tromsø University Museum and Polaria.

Tromsø University Museum

Museum

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Tromsø University Museum is a university museum located in Tromsø, Norway. Founded in 1872, it is one of the oldest scientific institutions in Northern Norway and has been part of the University of Tromsø since 1977. Tromsø University Museum is situated 3 km northwest of Bruelva.

Polaria

Public aquarium

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Polaria is an aquarium situated in Tromsø in Troms, Norway. It is the world's most northerly aquarium. It opened in May 1998. It had 167 thousand visitors in 2025. Polaria is situated 3½ km north of Bruelva.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bjerkaker and Tromsdalen.

Bjerkaker

Suburb

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Bjerkaker is a neighborhood in the city of Tromsø in Tromsø Municipality in Troms county, Norway. It is located on the southern tip of the island of Tromsøya. Bjerkaker is situated 3 km northwest of Bruelva.

Tromsdalen

Suburb

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Tromsdalen or Romssavággi is an urban neighborhood in the city of Tromsø which is in Tromsø Municipality in Troms county, Norway. It is located just to the east of the city centre on the mainland along the coast of the Tromsøysundet strait. Tromsdalen is situated 4 km north of Bruelva.

Tomasjord

Suburb

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Tomasjord is a suburb, which is situated 6 km northeast of Bruelva.

Bruelva

Type: Stream
Category: body of water
Location: Tromsø, Troms, Northern Norway, Norway, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude

69.61028° or 69° 36′ 37″ north

Longitude

18.95388° or 18° 57′ 14″ east

Elevation

401 metres (1,316 feet)

Open location code

9FXWJX63+4H

GeoNames ID

9790688

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In Other Languages

“Bruelva” goes by many names.

Norwegian: “Bruelva”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Solligården and Sandtorgholmen.

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Highlights include Ramberget and Solligårdsneset.

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