Troms\u00f8 was granted commercial privileges by the royal decree of 1794. In 1827, the port commission was appointed, which means that the Port of Troms\u00f8 will soon be 200 years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Throughout history, the sea and the sea route have provided the basis of existence for settlement along the coast. The sea has been the most important traffic artery for people and goods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The historical development of the port through trade, shipping and the environment is a vibrant and fascinating chapter in the life of the city and the region and has provided conditions for the development of Troms\u00f8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From the 1850s, Troms\u00f8 was a centre for hunting and trapping in the Arctic, including Svalbard. In the early 20th century, the city was the starting point for numerous hunting, trapping, research and tourist expeditions to Arctic and Antarctic regions, which led to Troms\u00f8 being known as \u201cThe Gateway to the Arctic\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Arctic hunting\/trapping, the Arctic culture and the people who went on long hunting\/trapping expeditions are in the process of disappearing. Every year, two to three vessels depart from Troms\u00f8 on hunting\/trapping expeditions. Instead of Arctic hunting\/trapping, the capital of Northern Norway has developed a knowledge community at the international forefront within climate, environment and utilisation of Arctic resources that will play an important role in the development of the High North. Moreover, Troms\u00f8 has become an international leader in polar research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n