There are a lot of steep, curvey streets that are difficult to navigate on a good day, and sometimes impossible to drive on in snowy and icy conditions. One time all the busses around me were delayed for two hours because a bus had skidded out and blocked the road. Luckily, people don't mind walking if their transportation plans fall through.
Because of the sometimes extreme conditions that people in Northern Norway face, they have had to adapt their lives to the world around them, especially in the winter time. In the darkness of the polar night, when the sun doesn't rise for two months, people embrace the idea of coziness. They put up string lights on their balconies and windows, sleep in more and drink a lot of warm drinks. This also helps people to deal with the harsh winter conditions.
However, there's a saying in Norway: "There's no bad weather, only bad clothes". Norwegians don't let the cold, wet or windy conditions stop them from going outside and getting some fresh air. Many people go out running or skiing every day, even during the coldest months. Since it can be very icy and slippery out, many people in Tromsø also have special spikes they can wear over their shoes so they don't fall. I've really learned to appreciate Norwegians' love of the outdoors and willingness to go out whenever.
