Senja is a big island situated south of Tromsø, north of Harstad, with the Vesterålen and Lofoten islands in the south west. From Finnsnes, on the mainland, there is a bridge to Senja.

How do I get to Senja from Tromsø?

There are catamarans going Tromsø-Finnsnes several times a day. From Finnsnes, the local buses fan out to the various communities on Senja Island. A few times a week, there is also a catamaran going to the port of Lysnes in the northern end of Senja. From there, local buses go to communities along the northern side of Senja. Timetables should be found at EnTur.

How do I get to Senja from Lofoten?

From Lofoten, there are buses to Harstad. From Harstad, there are catamarans several times a day to Finnsnes. From there, you can take buses around Senja. From Harstad, there are also catamarans going to communities along the southern coast, notably Skrolsvik. You can also go by bus from Lofoten through Sortland and Andenes in the Vesterålen Islands. In Summer, there is a ferry from Andenes to Gryllefjord on Senja. This is not an option outside the Summer tourist season. Timetables should be found at EnTur.

Can I drive from Lofoten to Senja?

Yes. There are several ways of doing it. In Summer, you drive from Lofoten through the Vesterålen Islands past Sortland and Andenes, and then take the summer ferry to Gryllefjord. The rest of the year, you have to drive the E10 to Bjerkvik, and then the E6 to Buktamoen near Bardufoss. From here, the 86 takes you to Finnsnes.

Can I drive from Tromsø to Senja?

Yes. In Winter, you drive the E8 to Nordkjosbotn, then the E6 to Buktamoen/Bardufoss. The 86 takes you from there to Finnsnes. In Summer, there is a smart solution; from Brensholmen, one hour southwest of Tromsø, there is a ferry to Botnhamn in the northern end of the Norwegian Scenic route. Timetables should be found at EnTur.

Senja is a big island on the Atlantic with many secrets