Things to Do in Tromso in Summer: The Complete Guide
Tromsø’s high season is winter. And Tromsø in summer is one of the most underrated trips in Europe. A city of 77,000 people above the Arctic Circle, with dreamy beaches, world-class hiking, a harbor fish market, and a sun that never sets. Here's everything we found — in the city and beyond.
Jake contemplating the midnight sun on Senja (Mefjordvær)
If you live in Southern Europe like us, you’re probably really, really hot right now. So, this summer, go up north!
Most people think of Tromsø, Norway, as a winter destination: northern lights, dog sledding, snow-covered peaks. And yes, that version of the city is real and a bit too crowded for our taste. But summer in Tromsø is different!.
The midnight sun runs from mid-May through late July. That means golden light at midnight, warm enough afternoons to swim (brave souls do, and not just Norwegians), wildflowers on the ridgelines, and an incredible energy in the air. You can hike at 11pm and still have hours of light ahead of you. The beaches — with white sand and turquoise water — fill up with locals who wouldn’t even dream of spending the summer in Spain. Oh, and less tourists!
This is our guide to the best things to do in Tromsø in summer.
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What are the best things to do in Tromsø in summer? Short answer
The best summer activities in Tromsø include hiking Fløya at sunset (or midnight, same thing), spending an evening at the floating sauna at Pust, eating fish soup at the harbor market and experience the midnight sun from the surrounding mountains.
The beaches at Telegrafbukta, Sommarøy, Oldervik, and Grøtfjord on Kvaløya deliver an Arctic beach experience that surprises almost everyone.
For day trips, Senja is two hours away and one of the most dramatic coastlines in Norway. Lofoten, Lyngen, and Alta are all reachable by car for longer road trips that make Tromsø an excellent base rather than just a destination.
The midnight sun concert series at the Arctic Cathedral runs June through August, and Constitution Day on May 17 transforms the city into something genuinely joyful. The Midnight Sun Marathon draws almost 10 000 runners from all around the world.
Camping in Tromsø in summer is also fantastic, whether you pitch a tent at a proper campsite or go wild camping under the midnight sun.
Did you know?
Tromsø earned the nickname "Paris of the North" in the 19th century, when it was the most cosmopolitan settlement in Arctic Norway — a prosperous trading hub with an opera, a cathedral, and a nightlife that caught southern visitors completely off guard.
The nickname stuck because the city kept proving the point: a university town above the Arctic Circle, home to over 100 nationalities, with an arts, music, and food scene that makes the latitude feel beside the point.
The midnight sun in Tromsø
We took this photo on Senja, but Tromsø’s immediate surroundings have plenty of viewing spots for the midnight sun
The midnight sun is not a metaphor. From mid-May to late July, the sun does not set in Tromsø. It circles the sky continuously, dipping toward the horizon around midnight before climbing again, turning everything gold for hours in a way that disorients your sense of time in the best possible way. The first night you experience — walking out at midnight into full daylight but absolute silence, is unforgettable.
Why does the midnight sun happen?
Astronomically, the midnight sun occurs above the Arctic Circle because of the Earth's axial tilt. In summer, the northern hemisphere tilts toward the sun, and at latitudes above 66.5°N the sun never drops below the horizon during peak season. Tromsø sits at approximately 69.6°N, which means more than two months of continuous daylight. The official midnight sun period runs roughly from May 20 to July 22, though the light starts feeling extraordinary a few weeks on either side of those dates.
A few things worth knowing before you arrive: it takes adjustment. Your body does not register tiredness the way it normally would, and sleeping in full daylight without blackout curtains is difficult. Pack a sleep mask.
Best spots to see the midnight sun in Tromsø
Fløya is the obvious one. At 421 meters, the view from the top takes in the whole city, the bridge, and fjords stretching in every direction. The cable car runs late in summer specifically because of the midnight sun crowds. If you hike up instead, you'll have the trail to yourself at 11pm and the summit just as the light goes golden.
The waterfront and Tromsø Bridge are the classic city-level spots. The bridge at midnight with the Arctic Cathedral on the far side and the mountains behind it is one of those images that becomes the screensaver on your laptop for the next three years.
Telegrafbukta beach, on the southwestern tip of the island, catches the low midnight sun over the water. In summer locals play beach volleyball here past midnight. It's not dramatic scenery, but it's a very Tromsø way to experience the light.
Grøtfjord beach on Kvaløya is our pick for the most cinematic midnight sun experience near the city. White sand, mountains dropping into the fjord, and the sun sitting just above the ridgeline at 1am. Drive out, bring food, stay late.
Ersfjordbotn, also on Kvaløya, is a classic. Quiet, incredibly picturesque.
The Tromsø Midnight Sun Marathon
The Midnight Sun Marathon is one of the most unique running events in the world, and the numbers back that up: in 2025 it set a participation record with close to 9,000 runners from 88 nations. The race starts at midnight and finishes in full daylight, which is exactly as surreal as it sounds. The course runs through the city and along the waterfront, the sun low and golden for the entire race.
The event takes place in June, and there are distances for all levels: 10km, half marathon, and the full marathon. If you're a runner and you haven't put this on the list, put it on the list. Even non-runners should consider being in the city that weekend — the atmosphere, the crowds, and the spectacle of watching thousands of people run through an Arctic city at midnight under a full sun is something else entirely.
Things to see in Tromsø
Sights & landmarks
Hiked up to the top of Fløya (with spikes in early May)
The Arctic Cathedral
The Arctic Cathedral — Ishavskatedralen in Norwegian — is the building on every Tromsø postcard. Designed by Jan Inge Hovig and completed in 1965, it sits on the Tromsdalen side of the bridge with an aluminum facade that changes completely depending on the light. In summer, under the midnight sun, it's almost blinding. In the softer evening hours, it's extraordinary. The triangular form was inspired by Håja mountain peaks, Arctic glaciers, and the Sami lavu tent. Inside, the altarpiece is one of the largest stained-glass windows in Europe.
Walk across the Tromsø Bridge on foot for the best approach, especially at golden hour. And if you're visiting between June and August, the midnight sun concert series held here at 11:30pm is pretty unique.
Fløya — Cable car or hike
The view from Fløya at 421 meters is the defining panorama of Tromsø: the city spread across the island, the bridge connecting to the mainland, fjords in every direction. The Fjellheisen cable car gets you there in four minutes and runs through summer with extended evening hours (worth checking, as they change seasonally). If you'd rather earn it, the trail from Solliveien takes 45 minutes to an hour on a good day and follows a well-marked path through birch forest.
In summer, the summit is warm in the sun, and the café at the top is a good reason to linger.
The mosaics of Marit Bockelie
Scattered around Tromsø are large-scale mosaic works by Norwegian artist Marit Bockelie — vivid, Arctic-inspired pieces that most visitors walk past without noticing. The most striking is Gateway to the Arctic, visible from the harbor. Bockelie's work is embedded in the city's walls and public spaces in a way that rewards slow walking and actual looking. Arctic Run's walking tour with Kristoffer covers the mosaics and the stories behind them — more on that below.
Tromsø botanical garden
The world's northernmost botanical garden sits on the university campus and is free to enter. It sounds like it shouldn't work at this latitude, and yet: Alpine and Arctic plants from across the northern hemisphere growing side by side, including Himalayan species, North American tundra plants, Norwegian Arctic flora and flowers from my native Alps (Eli). A genuine hour well spent, especially in June when everything is in bloom. From there, it's an easy walk to Vardentoppen for views across Tromsøya island.
Museums
The Perspektiv Museum and old movie theater
The Polar Museum
Tromsø was the staging ground for some of the most significant Arctic expeditions in history. Amundsen left from here. Nansen prepared here. Whalers and sealers operated out of this harbor for centuries. The Polar Museum (Polarmuseet) tells that story through original equipment, diaries, photographs, and objects that make the expeditions feel less romantic and more real. The building itself is a 19th-century blubber warehouse on the harbor. If you're at all interested in the history of Arctic exploration — the ambition of it, the near-madness of it — this is a few hours well spent, especially on a rainy day.
Perspektivet Museum
A smaller, often overlooked museum in the city center that focuses on photography and the cultural history of Tromsø and Northern Norway. The permanent collection draws on the city's history as a cosmopolitan Arctic trading post, and the temporary exhibitions tend to be strong. Free entry on Sundays.
Experiences
Jake loooves jumping from the roof of Pust sauna on a crisp sunny morning!
Pust — The floating sauna
We love Norwegian floating saunas. Pust (we also tried the one in Bodø) is moored in the Tromsø harbor, and it is exactly as wonderful as it sounds. You book a session, heat up properly in the sauna, then jump into the fjord. It fills up fast — book in advance.
Arctic Run walking tours with Kristoffer
One of our best insider finds in Tromsø. Kristoffer runs small walking tours that go well beyond the standard landmarks: the public art, the mosaics, the city's history as an Arctic hub, World War II history, and details you'd only know if you actually grew up here. The Bockelie mosaics are a highlight, but it's the framing Kristoffer brings to everything that makes the difference. If you do one organized activity in the city itself, this is the one we'd pick.
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Constitution Day — 17 May
If your visit falls around May 17, Syttende Mai — Norway's Constitution Day — Tromsø does it properly. The main street fills with children's and adult parades, people dress in bunad (traditional Norwegian dress), brass bands move through the city, and the atmosphere is one of the most genuinely joyful national days you'll encounter anywhere. It's not a tourist event. It's the city celebrating itself, and visitors are warmly included. Even if you miss the official parade, the evening goes late.
Reindeer hot dog anyone?
Shopping and food
The shopping and eating in Tromsø is the same year-round — and good enough that we've covered it properly in our complete Tromsø guide. Short version: don't leave without stopping at Raketten (the rocket-shaped hot dog kiosk that's been there since 1911), the harbor fish market for smoked salmon and fish soup, and Blåst — the world's northernmost glassblowing studio — if you want to bring something home that was actually made here. For shopping, Rein Love and Skaperlaget are our picks for things rooted in the place rather than just branded for tourists.
Beaches near Tromsø
Our hidden paradise on Kvaløya!
This is the part of a summer Tromsø trip, and actually across Arctic Norway, that surprises most people. Arctic beaches. White sand, turquoise water, mountains dropping straight into the sea. The Gulf Stream keeps the water from being completely brutal — locals swim, and not only the hardiest ones. On a sunny July day under the midnight sun, Northern Norway's beaches are extraordinary. There’s a reason why we included Lofoten in our favorite European beaches!
Telegrafbukta
Telegrafbukta — Telegraph Bay — is the city beach, a short cycle or bus ride from the center at the southwestern tip of Tromsø island. In summer, it's where locals go to play beach volleyball, sunbathe in the midnight sun, and eat outdoors. The vibe is relaxed and very local. Go in the evening when the light over the water is at its best. This is the most accessible Tromsø beach, and the easiest to combine with a full day in the city.
Sommarøy
Sommarøy — "Summer Island" — is about an hour's drive from Tromsø and is one of the most strikingly beautiful places in Northern Norway. White sand beaches, clear turquoise water, and a landscape that looks like it belongs somewhere tropical (it’s called the Caribbean of the North) until you notice the mountains. Unfortunately, it’s a very popular spot, and you won’t be alone on a sunny day. The island sits at the entrance to a fjord and has beaches on multiple sides. You can reach it as a half-day trip from the city with a rental car, or as a stop on the road to Senja.
Oldervik — Our little secret
Most visitors never make it to Oldervik, a small village about 40 kilometers from Tromsø on the mainland, and the beach there is part of why we're reluctant to shout about it (we absolutely fell in love with the place when we discovered it accidentally because we missed our bus stop). Mountains rising on all sides, a small stretch of sand and pebbles that feels undiscovered, and almost no one else around. It also serves as a trailhead into serious backcountry terrain, so if you want a beach morning followed by a long afternoon in the hills, this is the combination. You can take the bus (check the schedule; it doesn’t run very often) from the city or drive there.
Sandbukta — Breidvik natural reserve
Sandbukta in Breidvik is the kind of place that feels like it was kept deliberately off the map. A sheltered bay inside the Breidvik natural reserve, with clear water and the particular stillness that protected areas tend to have. Getting there requires a bit of effort, which is precisely what keeps it the way it is. For nature lovers and anyone who finds the more accessible beaches a bit too busy on a warm July weekend, this is the alternative.
Penguin tip:
The Gulf Stream keeps Arctic Norway warmer than the latitude suggests, but "warmer" is relative. Tromsø summer water temperatures are typically in the range of 8–14°C in the warmest months, depending on the location and the year. Cold by Southern European standards, very swimmable for the determined and the Nordic. You may want to verify current conditions locally.
Grøtfjord beach (Kvaløya)
Grøtfjord, sometimes called “Playa Grøtfjord” by locals) is the most famous beach on Kvaløya island, 36 kilometers from Tromsø (around 45 minutes by car). White sand, backed by mountains that drop almost straight into the water. The beach is shallow, good for kids and for the brave who swim. Barbecue huts, campfire pits, and disability-friendly facilities. On warm July days it draws locals in real numbers. If you want a full beach day away from the city, this is the one to go to. The hike up Smørstabben above the beach (approximately 420 meters, around 4.5 kilometers round trip) gives you the beach from above — one of the better reward-to-effort ratios on the island. For more on Kvaløya's beaches and hikes (including our secret beach alternative to Grøtfjord), see our full Kvaløya guide.
Around Tromsø in summer
Hikes
Enjoying the view of Grøtefjord from Smørstabben hike on Kvaløya
Kvaløya
Kvaløya is the large island connected to Tromsø by road and bridge, and it has the kind of scenery that would be the headline attraction almost anywhere else. Mountains that drop into the sea, long fjords, quiet fishing villages, and trails that range from accessible valley walks to serious ridge routes. It's also home to several of the beaches above. In summer, the hiking season is fully open and the trails are at their best. You can also spot many free-roaming reindeer around the island.
See our full Kvaløya guide for specific trail recommendations based on our experience.
Oldervik
Beyond the beach, Oldervik is one of the quieter trailheads near Tromsø. The surrounding terrain pushes up into the mountains toward DNT huts, with almost no one else on the path. The landscape reminded us of British Columbia and Alaska, with an irresistible end-of-the-world feeling. A car gets you there easily (see our guide to renting a car in Tromsø) or check the bus schedule from the city center
Day tours from Tromsø in summer
Ersfjord beach, on Senja, all to ourselves (which is rare in summer)
Senja
Norway's second-largest island sits two hours from Tromsø and holds some of the most dramatic Arctic coastline in the country: near-vertical peaks meeting the sea, turquoise beaches, fishing villages at the ends of roads that barely go anywhere. Senja's National Scenic Route is narrow and winding enough that having someone else drive is the better choice if you want to look at the landscape rather than the road. We took Unique Norway's small-group day tour with local guide Henrik and spent nine hours covering Kvaløya, Senja, and a scenic ferry crossing via Sommarøy.
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Fjord cruise
Tromsø's position inside the Tromsøysundet strait makes it an excellent departure point for fjord cruises. In summer, evening cruises with dinner on board are a great option — mountain walls dropping into dark Arctic water, small islands, fishing villages, and the midnight sun lighting everything in gold for hours. Several operators run daytime sightseeing routes too.
Midnight sun kayaking
One of the nicest summer-specific experiences near Tromsø. Several operators run guided sea kayaking trips at midnight, paddling through fjords and around the coastline of Kvaløya with the sun still high. The scale of the mountains from water level is different from anything you get on a trail, and on a calm night with flat water reflecting the sky, it's magical.
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Road trips from Tromsø
Hiking Hesten to see the mighty Segla, on Senja
This is what makes summer in Tromsø different from almost anywhere else as a base. Rent a car — we have a full guide to renting a car in Tromsø (including route options) — and suddenly the entire Arctic Norway opens up. The roads are nearly empty, landscapes don’t get better than this, and the distances that look long on a map feel manageable when you don't have to factor in darkness.
Lyngen Alps
The Lyngen Alps are about 1.5 to 2 hours east of Tromsø by car, and they are one of the most spectacular mountain landscapes in Northern Norway. Glacier-draped peaks that rise directly from the fjord, with some of the best ski touring in Norway in winter and excellent hiking in summer. A day drive along the Lyngenfjord — stopping at viewpoints, small fishing villages, and the odd trailhead — is one of the best summer trips from Tromsø. You may want to verify ferry schedules if you plan to cross the fjord, as the timing changes seasonally.
Senja
You can also do Senja as a self-drive rather than a guided tour. The route from Tromsø takes you across Kvaløya, past Sommarøy, and onto Senja via the scenic ferry crossing. We recommend at least 2 or 3 nights. The National Scenic Route along Senja's western coast — from Botnhamn toward Husøy and Mefjordvær — is one of the most dramatic drives in Norway. Narrow roads, fjord crossings by small ferry, fishing villages that look unchanged, and peaks that look irresistible (and imposing) to hikers and climbers.
Lofoten
Lofoten is a longer commitment from Tromsø — roughly five to six hours by car going south through Narvik, or you can combine road and ferry depending on your route. A few nights in Lofoten are worth the effort: dramatic peaks, red fishing villages (rorbuer), and hiking that ranges from easy coastal strolls to demanding ridge routes. We have a full Lofoten guide if you're planning that part of the trip. Just know that it will be very busy in summer.
Alta
Alta is about 2.5 to 3 hours east of Tromsø by car and is best known for the UNESCO-listed rock carvings at Alta Museum — thousands of prehistoric petroglyphs depicting hunters, boats, reindeer, and bears, carved by the people who lived here up to 7,000 years ago. It's a compelling stop if you're driving further into Finnmark. The canyon at Sautso is nearby and impressive. Read our full Alta travel guide here.
Camping in Tromsø
You could wake up to a grazing reindeer if you camp on Kvaløya
Camping in and around Tromsø in summer is excellent, and a good way to save on accommodation. The midnight sun means you can set up camp at 11pm in full daylight, the fjords and mountains put the scenery in a different category from most European camping, and Norway's generous right-to-roam laws mean you're not limited to official sites. Just remember to bring a good sleeping mask! Here's what you need to know.
Wild camping and the allemannsretten
Norway's allemannsretten — the "right of all" — gives everyone the right to camp on uncultivated land for up to two nights in the same spot, as long as you stay at least 150 meters from the nearest house or cabin. This applies to forests, mountains, moorland, beaches, and the islands around Tromsø. It is one of the most traveler-friendly laws in Europe (shared by other Nordic countries=, and it makes the Tromsø area really special for anyone who wants to pitch a tent with a fjord view and no one else around.
A few rules that matter:
Fires: Open fires are prohibited in or near forests from April 15 to September 15. A portable camping stove is the right call in summer. Outside that zone and period, fires are allowed on bare rock or ground, with care.
Leave no trace: Take everything out that you brought in. This is both a legal requirement and the reason the landscape is the way it is.
Respect private land: Cultivated fields, gardens, and the immediate surroundings of homes are off-limits regardless of season.
Reindeer calving season: On Kvaløya and in areas where reindeer roam, May and June is calving season. Give animals a very wide berth and keep dogs on a lead.
Tromsø Lodge and Camping
The best-known campsite in the Tromsø area sits in the Tromsdalen valley, a few minutes by car or bus from the city center. Tromsø Lodge and Camping offers tent pitches, motorhome and caravan spots, and a range of cabins from economy to fully equipped lodges. There's a restaurant, a lobby shop and bar, and free wifi. It's open year-round. The location is hard to beat: you're close enough to walk into town, but in a valley with the mountains right above you. We included it in our favorite accommodations in Tromsø.
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Skittenelv Camping
A smaller and more low-key option further out from the city center, Skittenelv Camping sits along the river of the same name. More rustic than Tromsø Lodge, better suited to people who want quiet over convenience. Facilities are basic. Worth checking their current availability directly, as capacity is limited.
Wild camping on Kvaløya
Kvaløya is the best area near Tromsø for wild camping. The island has mountain terrain, beaches, and fjord shoreline that all qualify as uncultivated land under the allemannsretten. Grøtfjord beach has barbecue huts and fire pits and is a natural stopping point for a camp night after a day of hiking. The area around Vandbaever Engen — a long, beautiful stretch of sand on the western edge of the island — is almost completely deserted and one of our personal picks for a midnight sun tent pitch. Anywhere along the Tromvik and Rekvik road, where the terrain opens up toward the sea, you'll find spots that feel like they belong to no one and everyone.
For a longer adventure, the Kjølen ridge trail above Kvaløysletta has a small DNT emergency cabin at the top plateau with underfloor heating — a very welcome detail if the weather turns.
See our full Kvaløya guide for more on getting around the island.
Where to stay in Tromsø in summer
Midnight sun view from our rental apartment
Tromsø has accommodations ranging from city center hotels to fjord-view cabins on the surrounding islands. In summer, staying on Kvaløya or near Sommarøy gives you immediate access to hiking and beaches with the city still close. For city stays, anywhere in the center puts you within walking distance of everything. And if camping is your plan, Tromsø Lodge and Camping in Tromsdalen is the most convenient base with facilities, while Kvaløya opens up the wild camping possibilities covered above.
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FAQ: Things to do in Tromsø in summer
Is Tromsø worth visiting in summer?
It's one of the most underrated summer trips in Europe. The midnight sun means continuous daylight, the hiking season is fully open, beaches come alive, and the city has a warmth and energy that the northern lights season doesn't always offer. It's also less crowded than winter, and the landscape on a clear Arctic summer day is extraordinary.
What is the temperature in Tromsø in summer?
Tromsø summer temperatures typically range from around 12°C to 18°C (54–64°F) during the day in June, July, and August, though warmer and cooler days both happen. It can feel genuinely warm in the sun, especially in July. Evenings and ridge-level hiking can be significantly colder — a windproof layer and a mid-layer are worth having regardless of the forecast. You may want to check a current source closer to your travel dates, as conditions vary year to year.
When is the midnight sun in Tromsø?
The midnight sun runs roughly from mid-May to late July, with continuous daylight around the clock at peak. The light is extraordinary: soft, golden, and seemingly endless. It genuinely takes some adjustment if you're not used to sleeping in full daylight. Bring a sleep mask.
Do you need a car in Tromsø in summer?
For the city itself, no — it's walkable and has bus connections. For beaches like Grøtfjord, Oldervik, and Sommarøy, road trips to Senja and Lyngen, and hiking on Kvaløya beyond the bus routes, a car makes a real difference. Our guide to renting a car in Tromsø covers everything you need to know.
What are the best beaches near Tromsø?
Telegrafbukta is the easiest to reach from the city. Grøtfjord on Kvaløya is the most classically beautiful Arctic beach close to Tromsø. Sommarøy, about an hour's drive, is stunning and worth a half-day trip. Oldervik is quieter and wilder, good for those who want fewer people. All are best in summer under the midnight sun.
Can you camp in Tromsø in summer?
Yes, and it's excellent. Norway's allemannsretten (right to roam) allows wild camping on uncultivated land for up to two nights in the same spot, as long as you're at least 150 meters from the nearest house. Kvaløya is the best area near Tromsø for this. Tromsø Lodge and Camping in Tromsdalen is the main campsite with full facilities, just across the bridge from the Arctic Cathedral. Skittenelv Camping is a quieter alternative further out.
How many days do you need in Tromsø in summer?
Three to four days is the minimum to feel like you've actually been there. That gets you the city sights, a beach day, and one day trip. A week or more lets you do a road trip to Senja or Lyngen, spend a night camping on Kvaløya, and take the time that turns a trip into a real experience.
What is the Arctic Cathedral?
The Arctic Cathedral (Ishavskatedralen) is Tromsø's most recognizable building, a striking triangular structure on the Tromsdalen side of the bridge, designed in 1965. The aluminum facade and the large stained-glass altarpiece inside make it worth visiting even for non-religious visitors. Midnight sun concerts are held here in summer.
Are there tours in Tromsø in summer?
Yes, and the options are quite different from winter. Guided hiking, sea kayaking, fjord cruises, Senja day tours, and the Arctic Run walking tours of the city are all excellent summer options. Browse current Tromsø summer tours for availability and pricing.
Summer in Tromsø is the version of the city that locals love and most visitors miss. The beaches are insanely beautiful, the air is pure and cool (underrated unless you come from Southern Europe during a heat wave) the hiking is fully open, and the light never leaves. Get a rental car and a few extra days — there's so much more here than any single trip will cover.
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