In the small fishing village of Sommarøy, located above the Arctic Circle in Norway, locals aren’t obsessed with the ticking of clocks or the rush of deadlines. Here, time behaves differently quite literally, all thanks to residents who decided to not be captive to the rigamarole of regular schedules. During summer, the sun doesn’t set for 69 days straight. And in winter, it doesn’t rise at all for several weeks. So the residents of Sommarøy decided ‘why live by the clock when the sky refuses to?’ In 2019, the town made global headlines when its 300-odd residents informally proposed to become the world’s first “time-free zone.” While it wasn’t legally adopted, the sentiment stuck. Locals began removing clocks from schools, shops, and even the town hall. Cafés open when they feel like it. Meetings are arranged not at 3 p.m. sharp but "after the fish come in." When you sleep, eat, wake up, or even trim your garden bushes depends on your mood, not a schedule. In Sommarøy, time is measured by laughter and midnight swims. A hike at 2 a.m. under the sun? Totally normal. A barbecue breakfast on the beach after a long kayak ride? Expected. You’ll find kids playing soccer under daylight at midnight, and families picnicking in the early hours of dawn simply because it feels right. What makes this town even more special is its refusal to be ruled by a productive culture. In a world obsessed with optimisation and hustle, Sommarøy wants life to matter more than being “on time.” If you’re now tempted to visit this Arctic haven, here’s what you can do: watch whales breach from the shore, feel the cool sand under your feet at 1 a.m., even watch auroras for weeks every night! How To Reach Sommarøy Sommarøy is about 35 km (22 miles) west of Tromsø—the drive takes roughly 1 to 1.5 hours depending on traffic and road conditions.Bus 420 runs from Tromsø city center (Prostneset bus station) to Sommarøy, with a one-way journey time of about 1.5 to 2 hours.If you're exploring from nearby islands or Tromvik, there’s a 1.5-hour ferry ride offering stunning fjord scenery en route to Sommarøy.Tips For Travellers: In summer, you can take bus 420 for a possible same-day return—just arrive early.In winter, driving is recommended due to limited bus service and unpredictable weather.Always check local bus/ferry timetables or download the Troms Reise / TromsBillett app ahead of time.Consider stopping at Ersfjordbotn or doing the Ørnfløya walk for an incredible view before reaching Sommarøy Travel News - Find latest news and tips based on Indian and World travel including top 10 travel destination, tourism information, how to reach visit and more at Times Now.