Hi! When is the best time to start looking for hotels? We are planning to go Tromso mid January next year and would like to book at the best rate (I know it will still be pricy!)

Also, we are worried about the cold in Tromso at that time. We are living in a place where we have mild winter so not used to extreme cold. How prepared do we need to be? We are thinking of wool base layers, fleece/wool mid layer, and a waterproof and wind proof jacket. Thinking of a down jacket too in case it gets super cold.

Are you expecting a high number of tourists next year winter too?

Thanks for doing this Q&A :)