{"id":10684,"date":"2023-06-08T13:50:15","date_gmt":"2023-06-08T13:50:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/?post_type=artikler&#038;p=10684"},"modified":"2025-09-01T11:17:14","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T11:17:14","slug":"16-hikes-on-senja-island-offer-endless-beauty","status":"publish","type":"artikler","link":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/16-hikes-on-senja-island-offer-endless-beauty\/","title":{"rendered":"16 hikes on Senja Island offer endless beauty"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-ingress\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vnn__ingress\">\n\t\t\t\tSteep trails to towering peaks overlooking the Atlantic, gentle walks along rocky beaches close to daily life and Senja\u2019s heritage or soft paths into quiet pine forests; hiking on Senja Island is fun, varied and stunningly beautiful. And there is a trail for almost everybody.\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Norway\u2019s second island is a mikro-continent, with endless landscape variations. Wild and utamed as it can be,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitsenja.no\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Senja&nbsp;<\/a>is also easy to explore on foot. Here we have a selection of hikes in the easy to medium plus category, suited for daytrips across this fairytale island.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-3\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/SophiaSornesdotter.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1599\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/SophiaSornesdotter-2048x1364.jpg\" alt=\"Mist and autumn foliage at Hamn i Senja on Senja&#039;s outer coast \u00a9 Sophia Sornesdotter\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/SophiaSornesdotter.jpg\" data-caption=\"Mist and autumn foliage at Hamn i Senja on Senja&#039;s outer coast \u00a9 Sophia Sornesdotter\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/143483691_2840560742848344_2291782452388651193_o.jpg\" data-size=\"2048x1365\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/143483691_2840560742848344_2291782452388651193_o-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"At Hamn i Senja \u00a9 Ronny M. Olsen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/143483691_2840560742848344_2291782452388651193_o.jpg\" data-caption=\"At Hamn i Senja \u00a9 Ronny M. Olsen\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/153962020_2858750264362725_5368492235661396716_o.jpg\" data-size=\"2048x1339\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/153962020_2858750264362725_5368492235661396716_o-768x502.jpg\" alt=\"Midnight Sun on the outer side \u00a9 Ronny M. Olsen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/153962020_2858750264362725_5368492235661396716_o.jpg\" data-caption=\"Midnight Sun on the outer side \u00a9 Ronny M. Olsen\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: Mist and autumn foliage at Hamn i Senja on Senja&#039;s outer coast \u00a9 Sophia Sornesdotter<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: At Hamn i Senja \u00a9 Ronny M. Olsen<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: Midnight Sun on the outer side \u00a9 Ronny M. Olsen<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hamn-i-senja-is-old-industrial-history\">Hamn i Senja is old industrial history<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The old mining town and trading post of<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/hamn-in-senja-offers-a-special-slice-of-northern-norway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;<strong>Hamn i Senja<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;is now a small resort. There are also other accommodations available in the area. This region offers excellent opportunities for hiking. Parking is available at Hellandsneset point, where the old mining town of Hamn was situated. Established in 1872, it employed 350 people, and amenities like a school, church, shops, and a bakery served a population of 650. However, in 1886, everything closed down. Today, the picturesque location invites exploration of the remnants of the town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lake-storvatnet-and-utsikten-overlook-98-islands\">Lake Storvatnet and Utsikten overlook 98 islands<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While parked at Hellandsneset, you can also explore more history and do easy hikes.&nbsp;<strong>Storvatnet&nbsp;<\/strong>is an artificial lake created in 1882 to supply water for Europe\u2019s first hydroelectric power station. The path follows the old penstock as you ascend. As you climb, the view unfolds, revealing the 98 islands in the Bergfjord. A promontory nearby is called&nbsp;<strong>Utsikten&nbsp;<\/strong>(\u201cThe view\u201d). Some adventurous individuals continue up to&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ut.no\/turforslag\/118544\/sukkertoppen-456-moh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sukkertoppen&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong>(456m), but this is a steep ascent and should only be attempted by those who are physically fit and surefooted.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-2\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Mefjordvaer-2_VisitSenjaRegion.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Mefjordvaer-2_VisitSenjaRegion-2048x1536.jpg\" alt=\"Mild and wet in Mefjordv\u00e6r as the autumn is about to start \u00a9 Visit Senja Region\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Mefjordvaer-2_VisitSenjaRegion.jpg\" data-caption=\"Mild and wet in Mefjordv\u00e6r as the autumn is about to start \u00a9 Visit Senja Region\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Roger-Ellingsen-2.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1582\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Roger-Ellingsen-2-768x506.jpg\" alt=\"Mefjordv\u00e6r on a clear day \u00a9 Roger Ellingsen\/Statens vegvesen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Roger-Ellingsen-2.jpg\" data-caption=\"Mefjordv\u00e6r on a clear day \u00a9 Roger Ellingsen\/Statens vegvesen\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: Mild and wet in Mefjordv\u00e6r as the autumn is about to start \u00a9 Visit Senja Region<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: Mefjordv\u00e6r on a clear day \u00a9 Roger Ellingsen\/Statens vegvesen<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-the-road-ends-in-mefjordv-r-the-adventure-begins\">Where the road ends in Mefjordv\u00e6r, the adventure begins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mefjordv\u00e6r, a picturesque fishing village, offers a pleasing blend of old and new houses, complemented by stunning views of the fjord and the ocean. To enhance your experience, explore the hiking opportunities in the area. Most tours are relatively easy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Knuten<\/strong>: An effortless hike taking approximately 1 hour round trip, Knuten offers an excellent vantage point to witness the midnight sun during summer or the ocean\u2019s sunset in autumn. The trail is clearly marked, starting from the village football ground.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sk\u00f8yteneset<\/strong>: This promontory extends into the ocean, providing unobstructed views of the open Atlantic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kyle<\/strong>: A short yet challenging ascent reaching an altitude of 503 meters. From the summit, you can gaze upon Mefjordv\u00e6r on one side and the larger village of Senjahopen on the other, along with the entire Senja coastline and the western horizon. This mountain is recommended for experienced hikers only, as some sections can be steep and demanding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-map-route\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"map\" id=\"map-route-69d1c317d47df\" data-point=\"[{&quot;lat&quot;:69.412792,&quot;lng&quot;:17.150796,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Hamn i Senja&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Historic mining town and ascent to Storvatnet and Utsikten, even to Sukkertoppen for the extra sporty. Marker slightly misplaced.&quot;},{&quot;lat&quot;:69.5216868,&quot;lng&quot;:17.4347348,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Mefjordv\\u00e6r&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Picturesque village, hikes to Knuten hill and Sk\\u00f8yteneset point, parking near the marker. Mount Kyle is has a parking ahead of Mefjordv\\u00e6r village.&quot;},{&quot;lat&quot;:69.3390346,&quot;lng&quot;:17.1057466,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Torsken&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Klubban and Ravnfl\\u00f8y are easy hikes above the village, Midtertinden a bit more challenging. Parking on various locations in the village.&quot;},{&quot;lat&quot;:69.0387688,&quot;lng&quot;:17.0518249,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Hofs\\u00f8y bygdemuseum - Dronningstien&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot; Parking for the Queen\\u2019s Route \\u2013 Dronningruta \\u2013 along the beach to the southern tip of Senja Island.&quot;},{&quot;lat&quot;:69.076214,&quot;lng&quot;:17.187618,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Leirpollfjellet&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Easy hill hike with wide views. Parking ahead of the little road to Viklund, where there is also an info board. &quot;},{&quot;lat&quot;:69.0697522,&quot;lng&quot;:16.7977003,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Sjursviktinden &quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Demanding and endlessly rewarding hike. Parking marker slightly misplaced, advance a little bit and find small parking on the left. &quot;},{&quot;lat&quot;:69.5091456,&quot;lng&quot;:17.6283331,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Fjordg\\u00e5rd&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Ascent to Hesten for instagram favourite. Parking in the village.&quot;},{&quot;lat&quot;:69.1988,&quot;lng&quot;:17.4583445,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Hyttekroa - \\u00c5nderdalen nasjonalpark &quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Loop into the pine forests along Lake \\u00c5ndervatn in the National Park. Park across the road from the marker at Hyttekroa caf\\u00e9 in Tran\\u00f8ybotn. &quot;},{&quot;lat&quot;:69.444696,&quot;lng&quot;:17.2983833,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Husfjellet is another iconic viewpoint. Various parking around the shop in Skaland&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Skaland - Husfjellet\\\/Sommardalen&quot;}]\" data-walk=\"false\" data-toggle-route=\"true\" data-zoom-northern=\"false\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"map-route-dropdown-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"map-route-title\">Hikes in Senja<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"map-route-description\">An overview of the places mentioned in the article. The numbers refer to the approximate location of the parkings. This info has to be taken with a little salt, as we have often had to put the marker on the nearest address.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"map-route-dropdown is-hidden is-collapsable\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"map-route-dropdown-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t1\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"map-route-dropdown-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"map-route-dropdown__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"map-route-dropdown__title-text\">Hamn i Senja<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"map-route-dropdown__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHistoric mining town and ascent to Storvatnet and Utsikten, even to Sukkertoppen for the extra sporty. Marker slightly misplaced.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"map-route-dropdown is-hidden is-collapsable\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"map-route-dropdown-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t2\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"map-route-dropdown-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"map-route-dropdown__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"map-route-dropdown__title-text\">Mefjordv\u00e6r<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"map-route-dropdown__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPicturesque village, hikes to Knuten hill and Sk\u00f8yteneset point, parking near the marker. Mount Kyle is has a parking ahead of Mefjordv\u00e6r village.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"map-route-dropdown is-hidden is-collapsable\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"map-route-dropdown-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t3\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"map-route-dropdown-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"map-route-dropdown__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"map-route-dropdown__title-text\">Torsken<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"map-route-dropdown__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tKlubban and Ravnfl\u00f8y are easy hikes above the village, Midtertinden a bit more challenging. Parking on various locations in the village.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"map-route-dropdown is-hidden is-collapsable\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"map-route-dropdown-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t4\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"map-route-dropdown-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"map-route-dropdown__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"map-route-dropdown__title-text\">Hofs\u00f8y bygdemuseum &#8211; Dronningstien<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"map-route-dropdown__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t Parking for the Queen\u2019s Route \u2013 Dronningruta \u2013 along the beach to the southern tip of Senja Island.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"map-route-dropdown is-hidden is-collapsable\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"map-route-dropdown-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t5\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"map-route-dropdown-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"map-route-dropdown__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"map-route-dropdown__title-text\">Leirpollfjellet<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"map-route-dropdown__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tEasy hill hike with wide views. Parking ahead of the little road to Viklund, where there is also an info board. \n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"map-route-dropdown is-hidden is-collapsable\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"map-route-dropdown-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t6\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"map-route-dropdown-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"map-route-dropdown__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"map-route-dropdown__title-text\">Sjursviktinden <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"map-route-dropdown__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDemanding and endlessly rewarding hike. Parking marker slightly misplaced, advance a little bit and find small parking on the left. \n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"map-route-dropdown is-hidden is-collapsable\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"map-route-dropdown-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t7\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"map-route-dropdown-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"map-route-dropdown__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"map-route-dropdown__title-text\">Fjordg\u00e5rd<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"map-route-dropdown__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAscent to Hesten for instagram favourite. Parking in the village.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"map-route-dropdown is-hidden is-collapsable\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"map-route-dropdown-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t8\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"map-route-dropdown-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"map-route-dropdown__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"map-route-dropdown__title-text\">Hyttekroa &#8211; \u00c5nderdalen nasjonalpark <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"map-route-dropdown__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLoop into the pine forests along Lake \u00c5ndervatn in the National Park. Park across the road from the marker at Hyttekroa caf\u00e9 in Tran\u00f8ybotn. \n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"map-route-dropdown is-hidden is-collapsable\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"map-route-dropdown-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t9\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"map-route-dropdown-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"map-route-dropdown__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"map-route-dropdown__title-text\">Skaland &#8211; Husfjellet\/Sommardalen<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"map-route-dropdown__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHusfjellet is another iconic viewpoint. Various parking around the shop in Skaland\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-torsken-is-a-village-with-a-fjord-and-ocean-ambiance\">Torsken is a Village with a Fjord and Ocean Ambiance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Torsken is a charming fishing village located on a serene fjord near the vast Atlantic Ocean. Its highlight is the picturesque 18th-century church. The village also offers good hiking opportunities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Klubban<\/strong>: Situated amidst pointed mountains and rocks, Klubban is a rounded hill with an elevation of 195 meters. The climb is a steady ascent that most people can accomplish, rewarding hikers with stunning landscape views. Park your vehicle at \u00d8vre Fer\u00e5nna, the village entrance, and expect a return hike of approximately one hour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ut.no\/turforslag\/1112155084\/midtertind-senja-5-turer-med-turbo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Midtertinden<\/a><\/strong>: This hike involves a climb of 623 meters and typically takes around 3-4 hours for a round trip. While the majority of the ascent is steady, some sections may be more challenging. From the summit, you can see the mountains around Troms\u00f8 in the north and Harstad in the south. If you find the full climb too demanding, you can opt to stop at&nbsp;<strong>Ravnfl\u00f8ya<\/strong>, which still offers rewarding views across Andfjord to And\u00f8ya Island.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-south-coast-is-senja-s-friendly-side\">The South Coast is Senja\u2019s friendly side<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes The South Coast, particularly around Stonglandseidet, can occasionally feel like a real costa with its beaches and calm waters. However, such conditions are not guaranteed. We recommend three routes in this area: one flat and coastal, one easy hill hike, and a full-day excursion for experienced hikers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-style-faq\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\n\t\t\t\tStay safe and minimise your footprint\n\t\t\t<\/h3><div class=\"t2-accordion wp-block-t2-accordion\" data-allow-multiple=\"1\" role=\"list\"><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"what-dangers-do-i-face-when-hiking-on-senja-island?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat dangers do I face when hiking on Senja Island?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel\" aria-labelledby=\"what-dangers-do-i-face-when-hiking-on-senja-island?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tThe most frequent accidents in summer and autumn are caused by wiggling your ankle and by hypotermia. The risk of both is reduced by the right shoes, good clothes and checking the weather forecast. \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"what-equipment-should-i-carry-on-tour?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat equipment should I carry on tour?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-1\" aria-labelledby=\"what-equipment-should-i-carry-on-tour?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tThe easiest tours on this list can be done safely with regular trainers and a wind-proof jacket. The tours where you are out over several hours, and especially those ascending several hundred metres require good hiking shoes, wind and rainproof jackets and trousers and a backpack with an extra sweater, gloves and a good hat. A flask with hot drinks is also a good idea, as some extra food.\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"when-is-the-hiking-season-on-senja-island?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhen is the hiking season on Senja Island?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-2\" aria-labelledby=\"when-is-the-hiking-season-on-senja-island?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tAround mid-June, the snow has melted in most places, and you can start hiking. June-July are good for midnight sun hikes. August and y September are the most popular months for the locals. Occasionally, there might be snow on the mountain tops in September, forcing you to cut your hike short. In October, days are short, but a mid-day hike is still a good idea, as long as the weather is reasonable.\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"how-do-i-minimise-my-footprint-when-hiking-on-senja?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tHow do I minimise my footprint when hiking on Senja?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-3\" aria-labelledby=\"how-do-i-minimise-my-footprint-when-hiking-on-senja?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tTry to stick as much as possible to the marked trail. Trails tend to widen when many people use them, and they become water canals in the spring snow melting. Do not leave any litter behind, take it all with you. This also goes for orange and banana peel. Although it does rot, it takes time, and makes it unpleasant for other hikers. \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"how-do-i-avoid-being-a-nuisance-to-the-locals?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tHow do I avoid being a nuisance to the locals?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-4\" aria-labelledby=\"how-do-i-avoid-being-a-nuisance-to-the-locals?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tParking at odd places can cause irritation, and maybe a fine for you. Use designated parking lots. Try to use public toilets as much as possible. If you need to go in the nature, make sure you go a fair bit away from the path. If you go through a gate, make sure to close it after you. This stops sheep for going astray. \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"why-do-you-recommend-these-trips-in-particular,-when-there-are-so-many?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-5\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhy do you recommend these trips in particular, when there are so many?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-5\" aria-labelledby=\"why-do-you-recommend-these-trips-in-particular,-when-there-are-so-many?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tAlmost all of Senja is hiking terrain, open to the public. We have asked the municipality of Senja to recommend some tours that are both beautiful and can take the extra wear and tear that an article like this could cause. You are in no way obligated to stick to these trails, but if you do, you minimise your footprint.\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"some-of-the-links-are-to-a-norwegian-language-page.-why?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-6\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tSome of the links are to a Norwegian-language page. Why?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-6\" aria-labelledby=\"some-of-the-links-are-to-a-norwegian-language-page.-why?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tThe website www.ut.no is a website with numerous trails. They have good maps and come up with parking info and warnings. They are simply good. Use google translate, as there is nothing similar available in English. \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"who-is-responsible-if-i-have-an-accident?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-7\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWho is responsible if I have an accident?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-7\" aria-labelledby=\"who-is-responsible-if-i-have-an-accident?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tYou are. Norway&#8217;s nature comes without a safety guarantee. We, the website ut.no, the landowner, Senja municipality or anyone else can be held responsible by Norwegian law. Use your good senses, and don&#8217;t over-estimate yourself. \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dronningstien-the-queen-s-route-takes-you-to-the-southern-tip\">Dronningstien \u2013 The Queen\u2019s Route \u2013 takes you to the southern tip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This easy trek takes you through coastal forests on the tip of the Stonglandet peninsula, including its southernmost point. The terrain is gentle, making it suitable for almost everyone. Along the route, you will encounter a nature reserve with rare coastal pines, bog landscapes, fields, grazing areas for livestock, and various historic structures like boathouses, food storages, barns, and mills. For those in good shape, there is an option to climb the 301-meter-high hill, Stangnesfjellet. The loop trail spans approximately 9 km and should take around 3 hours to complete. Park your vehicle at Hofs\u00f8y Bygdemuseum (local museum). Our intrepid Queen Sonja has done the route, thus the name&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ut.no\/turforslag\/1112318\/stongodden-pa-senja-dronningsti-gjennom-naturreservat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dronningstien<\/a>&nbsp;, the Queen\u2019s Path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-from-leirpollfjellet-you-see-all-the-islands\">From Leirpollfjellet, you see all the islands<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A relatively easy hike to&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ut.no\/turforslag\/111738394\/leirpollfjellet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leirpollfjellet&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong>hill on the Stonglandet peninsula awaits. Suited for most hikers, with an altitude of only around 250 meters, the main highlight is the panoramic view. From the summit, you can admire Senja, the mountainous And\u00f8rja Island, Harstad to the south, and significant portions of the Vester\u00e5len islands to the west. This quick hike takes up to 2 hours, covering a mere 3 km. With an elevation difference of 240 meters, there is a designated parking lot available.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-content-layout alignwide alignwide wp-block-t2-featured-content-layout\" role=\"list\"><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-activities todo-attractions todo-beautiful-drives todo-hiking todo-hiking-trips todo-natural-highlights todo-national-scenic-routes todo-suggested-routes facilities-sustainable-travel season-autumn region-senja malgrupper-nature-lover malgrupper-outdoor-adventure wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/the-senja-autumn-is-a-drama-of-colours-and-weather\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/HikingSegl_VisitSenjaRegion-768x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tSenja\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>The Senja autumn is a drama of colours and weather<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tNorwegian Scenic Routes\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-activities todo-ski-touring todo-skiing facilities-groups season-spring season-winter region-senja malgrupper-nature-specialist malgrupper-outdoor-adventure wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/ski-touring-on-senja\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/nedkj\u00f8ring-etter-topptur-pa\u030a-senja-768x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tSenja\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Ski touring on Senja<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tSki Touring\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-activities todo-attractions todo-coastal-culture todo-cross-country-skiing todo-culture-and-history todo-fishing todo-northern-lights todo-skiing todo-winter-fishing facilities-family-friendly facilities-groups facilities-sami season-autumn season-winter region-senja malgrupper-bucket-list-betty malgrupper-local-insider malgrupper-nature-lover wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/senja-is-the-fairy-tale-island-under-the-northern-lights\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/VirgilReglioni-Krokelvvatnet-21-768x461.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tSenja\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Senja is the fairy tale island under the Northern Lights<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tNorthern Lights\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sjursviktinden-is-the-big-challenge\">Sjursviktinden is the big challenge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Located on Senja\u2019s southwestern tip,&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ut.no\/turforslag\/1110833\/topptur-til-sjursviktinden-837-moh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sjursviktinden&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong>offers a challenging but not extreme tour. The primary attraction is the breathtaking view that encompasses the Vester\u00e5len Islands and the surrounding islands of V\u00e5gsfjord. Equally impressive is the view north along the outer Senja coast. There is also an intriguing hole in the mountain near the summit. This day trip requires sturdy hiking shoes, provisions, and extra clothing. It is not recommended for first-time hikers. Expect a 5-6 hour hike covering 7 km with an ascent of 791 meters. A designated parking area is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-3\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/HikingSegl_VisitSenjaRegion.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/HikingSegl_VisitSenjaRegion-2048x1536.jpg\" alt=\"Mount Segla is where everybody wants to hike in Senja. And you can understand why \u00a9 Visit Senja Region\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/HikingSegl_VisitSenjaRegion.jpg\" data-caption=\"Mount Segla is where everybody wants to hike in Senja. And you can understand why \u00a9 Visit Senja Region\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Moody-Segla_VisitSenjaRegion.jpg\" data-size=\"1800x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Moody-Segla_VisitSenjaRegion-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Mount Segla at the end of summer \u00a9 Visit Senja Region\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Moody-Segla_VisitSenjaRegion.jpg\" data-caption=\"Mount Segla at the end of summer \u00a9 Visit Senja Region\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/013012.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1351\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/013012-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"View heading up to Hesten, all the big fjords on Senja&#039;s ocean side are impressive \u00a9Trine Kanter Zerwekh\/Statens vegvesen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/013012.jpg\" data-caption=\"View heading up to Hesten, all the big fjords on Senja&#039;s ocean side are impressive \u00a9Trine Kanter Zerwekh\/Statens vegvesen\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: Mount Segla is where everybody wants to hike in Senja. And you can understand why \u00a9 Visit Senja Region<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: Mount Segla at the end of summer \u00a9 Visit Senja Region<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: View heading up to Hesten, all the big fjords on Senja&#039;s ocean side are impressive \u00a9Trine Kanter Zerwekh\/Statens vegvesen<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hesten-is-between-the-fjords\">Hesten is between the fjords<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The hike to the popular Instagram spot,&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ut.no\/turforslag\/112336088\/topptur-tl-hesten-og-stavelitippen-i-fjordgard-med-videre-muligheter#14.19\/69.50786\/17.61352\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hesten<\/a><\/strong>, is short yet demanding. With an ascent of 670 meters, you only need to cover a mile to reach the top. The view of the iconic rock formation Segla, along with the panoramic views of \u00d8yfjorden to the northeast and Mefjord to the southwest, is breathtaking. The round trip takes about two hours to complete over a distance of 4 km. Designated parking is available in Fjordg\u00e5rd village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nderdalen-national-park-offers-instant-wilderness\">\u00c5nderdalen National Park offers instant wilderness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u00c5nderdalen National Park<\/strong>&nbsp;boasts a rare coastal pine forest, diverse flora, and a varied landscape of lakes, forests, mountains, and fjords. While reaching the park\u2019s remote areas requires lengthy hikes and camping, some parts are wonderfully accessible. A&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ut.no\/turforslag\/1112155078\/gapahuken-i-anderdalen-senja-5-turer-med-turbo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">suggested loop<\/a>&nbsp;around the southern entrance takes you through gently rolling terrain, offering delightful views of \u00c5ndervatnet Lake and the distant mountains. Take a coffee break at the architecturally designed shelter. The loop covers approximately 4 km of varied terrain, including some gentle hills, and should take 2-3 hours to complete. Park opposite the Hyttekroa tavern in Tran\u00f8ybotn.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-2\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Gapahuken-i-Anderdalen_Cathrine-Solstrand.jpg\" data-size=\"1800x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Gapahuken-i-Anderdalen_Cathrine-Solstrand-1536x2048.jpg\" alt=\"View from the wind shelter at \u00c5nderdalen National Park towards the Senja autumn \u00a9 Cathrine Solstrand\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Gapahuken-i-Anderdalen_Cathrine-Solstrand.jpg\" data-caption=\"View from the wind shelter at \u00c5nderdalen National Park towards the Senja autumn \u00a9 Cathrine Solstrand\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Anderdalen_BasecampSenja.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Anderdalen_BasecampSenja-768x576.jpg\" alt=\"Hard frost in the late autumn in \u00c5nderdalen National Park \u00a9 Basecamp Senja\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Anderdalen_BasecampSenja.jpg\" data-caption=\"Hard frost in the late autumn in \u00c5nderdalen National Park \u00a9 Basecamp Senja\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: View from the wind shelter at \u00c5nderdalen National Park towards the Senja autumn \u00a9 Cathrine Solstrand<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: Hard frost in the late autumn in \u00c5nderdalen National Park \u00a9 Basecamp Senja<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-husfjellet-offers-the-big-view\">Husfjellet offers the big view<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mount&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ut.no\/turforslag\/112369470\/topptur-til-husfjell-fra-skaland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Husfjellet<\/a><\/strong>, standing at 632 meters, is well-known from Instagram and offers views of the iconic Okshornan cliffs and the Atlantic to the west. The hike is of the short and demanding variety, although the terrain is not overly difficult. In&nbsp;<strong>Sommardalen<\/strong>, located at 327 meters altitude, shelters are available for a coffee break while enjoying the view of the 98 islands of Bergsfjorden. If you cut the ascent short in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ut.no\/turforslag\/111656028\/sommardalen-senja-5-turer-med-turbo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sommardalen<\/a>, you will be forgiven. It takes some 4 hours return to Husfjellet, and 2 if you turn around at Sommardalen. It all takes off from Skaland, a village with a cafe and and shop on the outer side.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-4\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/013006.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1350\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/013006-2048x1152.jpg\" alt=\"Views from the ascent to Husfjellet \u00a9 Trine Kanter Zerwekh \/ Statens vegvesen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/013006.jpg\" data-caption=\"Views from the ascent to Husfjellet \u00a9 Trine Kanter Zerwekh \/ Statens vegvesen\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/013005.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1350\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/013005-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"View south ascending up to Husfjellet \u00a9 Trine Kanter Zerwekh \/ Statens vegvesen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/013005.jpg\" data-caption=\"View south ascending up to Husfjellet \u00a9 Trine Kanter Zerwekh \/ Statens vegvesen\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/005637.jpg\" data-size=\"1600x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/005637-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"Fog at Husfjellet \u00a9 Werner Harstad \/ Statens vegvesen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/005637.jpg\" data-caption=\"Fog at Husfjellet \u00a9 Werner Harstad \/ Statens vegvesen\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/013007.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">04<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/013007-768x576.jpg\" alt=\"Heading up to Husfjellet. You can make a shorter trip by turning around in Sommardalen \u00a9 Trine Kanter Zerwekh \/ Statens vegvesen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/013007.jpg\" data-caption=\"Heading up to Husfjellet. You can make a shorter trip by turning around in Sommardalen \u00a9 Trine Kanter Zerwekh \/ Statens vegvesen\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: Views from the ascent to Husfjellet \u00a9 Trine Kanter Zerwekh \/ Statens vegvesen<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: View south ascending up to Husfjellet \u00a9 Trine Kanter Zerwekh \/ Statens vegvesen<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: Fog at Husfjellet \u00a9 Werner Harstad \/ Statens vegvesen<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: Heading up to Husfjellet. You can make a shorter trip by turning around in Sommardalen \u00a9 Trine Kanter Zerwekh \/ Statens vegvesen<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-content-layout alignwide alignwide wp-block-t2-featured-content-layout\" role=\"list\"><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-activities todo-boat-tour todo-glacier-hiking todo-hiking todo-hiking-trips season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-northern-norway wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/how-to-stay-safe-in-northern-norway-this-summer\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 71% 65%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/29juli2012_himmeltind_58-31-1-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tNorthern Norway\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>How to stay safe in Northern Norway this summer<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tActivities\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler facilities-sustainable-travel season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-northern-norway wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/10-things-you-should-know-about-the-right-to-roam-in-norway\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 51% 75%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/000758_Espen-Mortensen-esmofoto.no_www.nordnorge.com_-1-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tNorthern Norway\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>10 things you should know about the right to roam in Norway<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-activities todo-cycling todo-hiking season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-northern-norway wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/the-right-to-roam-means-freedom-with-responsibility-in-the-great-outdoors\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 51% 76%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/FRIDAXIANG_95483011-8-\u2013-Kopi-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tNorthern Norway\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>The &#8220;Right to Roam&#8221; means freedom with responsibility in the great outdoors<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tActivities\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-style-faq\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\n\t\t\t\tPractical about Senja\n\t\t\t<\/h3><div class=\"t2-accordion wp-block-t2-accordion\" data-allow-multiple=\"1\" role=\"list\"><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"where-is-senja?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-8\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhere is Senja?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-8\" aria-labelledby=\"where-is-senja?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tSenja is an island on 69 degrees north in Northern Norway, some 300 km inside the Arctic Circle.\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"how-do-i-get-to-senja?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-9\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tHow do I get to Senja?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-9\" aria-labelledby=\"how-do-i-get-to-senja?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tSenja can be reached by car, rather easily across the bridge from Finnsnes on the mainland. There are catamaran boats from Troms\u00f8 and Harstad to Finnsnes on Senja\u2019s mainland side. There is also a quick connection from Troms\u00f8 to Lysnes on Senja\u2019s north-eastern coast, and another from Harstad to Skrollsvika on the southwestern side.\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"where-can-i-stay-in-senja?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhere can I stay in Senja?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-10\" aria-labelledby=\"where-can-i-stay-in-senja?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tSenja has a number of nice\u00a0places to stay, in various categories. Have a look at the website of Visit Senja for a closer look\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"where-can-i-eat-in-senja?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhere can I eat in Senja?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-11\" aria-labelledby=\"where-can-i-eat-in-senja?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tSenja has a number of small eateries, often connected with accommodation, that offer local food. Check Visit Senja for an\u00a0overview.\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"where-can-i-get-more-information?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-12\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhere can I get more information?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-12\" aria-labelledby=\"where-can-i-get-more-information?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tVisit Senja\u00a0is the local tourist board, and they inform in detail about everything in Senja.\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-content-layout alignwide alignwide wp-block-t2-featured-content-layout\" role=\"list\"><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post 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281.931z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tSenja\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-aktiviteter todo-activities todo-snowshoeing facilities-family-friendly facilities-groups season-winter region-senja malgrupper-family-memorymaker malgrupper-nature-lover wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"image-top wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/aktiviteter\/on-snow-shoe-you-can-get-deep-into-anderdalen-national-park\/\"><\/a>\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 48.505004882813% 74.791666666667%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-1-1 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1329\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/\u00e5nder1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail 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384 269.413 384 192 384 85.961 298.039 0 192 0zm0 473.931C52.705 272.488 32 256.494 32 192c0-42.738 16.643-82.917 46.863-113.137S149.262 32 192 32s82.917 16.643 113.137 46.863S352 149.262 352 192c0 64.49-20.692 80.47-160 281.931z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tSenja\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-aktiviteter todo-activities todo-dog-sledding facilities-family-friendly season-winter region-senja malgrupper-family-memorymaker malgrupper-nature-lover wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"image-top wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/aktiviteter\/siberian-huskies-are-waiting-for-you-to-join-them-on-a-senja-husky-adventure\/\"><\/a>\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 48.505004882813% 62.106188208656%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-1-1 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1415\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Silje-M.-Eriksen-Senja-Husky-Adventure.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;;this.insertAdjacentHTML(&#039;afterend&#039;,&#039;&lt;div class=&quot;t2-post-featured-image__fallback&quot;&gt;S&lt;\/div&gt;&#039;);\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-image_top wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-theme\">Activities<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Siberian huskies are waiting for you to join them on a  Senja Husky Adventure<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-tag\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path 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