{"id":10869,"date":"2023-07-13T13:16:06","date_gmt":"2023-07-13T13:16:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/?post_type=artikler&#038;p=10869"},"modified":"2025-09-01T11:17:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T11:17:12","slug":"dyroy-is-the-green-island-in-the-arctic","status":"publish","type":"artikler","link":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/dyroy-is-the-green-island-in-the-arctic\/","title":{"rendered":"Dyr\u00f8y is the green island in the Arctic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-ingress\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vnn__ingress\">\n\t\t\t\tA green and friendly island well inside the Arctic, Dyr\u00f8y is a place to go for rural charm and scenic hikes off the beaten tourist track.\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Inside the Arctic Circle, about 300 kilometres away, lies the island of Dyr\u00f8y. It&#8217;s protected from the Atlantic&#8217;s roughness by the big island of Senja. Dyr\u00f8y has lush forests that stretch almost to the top of the island\u2014a rare sight in the Arctic. There&#8217;s a small bridge connecting it to Br\u00f8stadbotn, the little center of the area. On both sides of the Dyr\u00f8ysundet waterway, you&#8217;ll find peaceful farmland and green fields. It\u2019s simply beautiful.<\/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\/CampSolbergfjord2.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\/CampSolbergfjord2-2048x1536.jpg\" alt=\"The bridge to Dyr\u00f8y Island in the autumn light \u00a9 Camp Solbergfjord\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/CampSolbergfjord2.jpg\" data-caption=\"The bridge to Dyr\u00f8y Island in the autumn light \u00a9 Camp Solbergfjord\" \/>\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\/05\/Dyroy_Jenny-Hoff.jpg\" data-size=\"768x960\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Dyroy_Jenny-Hoff.jpg\" alt=\"Dyr\u00f8y is a beautiful island \u00a9 Jenny Hoff\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Dyroy_Jenny-Hoff.jpg\" data-caption=\"Dyr\u00f8y is a beautiful island \u00a9 Jenny Hoff\" \/>\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: The bridge to Dyr\u00f8y Island in the autumn light \u00a9 Camp Solbergfjord<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: Dyr\u00f8y is a beautiful island \u00a9 Jenny Hoff<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Few tourists make it to Dyr\u00f8y<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dyr\u00f8y is off the beaten track, with only a few small places to stay and eat. There aren&#8217;t many attractions, but if you visit during summer or autumn, you&#8217;ll experience the welcoming nature of the local community. The best thing to do here is to go hiking on the easy to medium trails. The views are fantastic, and you&#8217;ll enjoy the tranquillity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Go hiking on easy trails in Dyr\u00f8y<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We asked the Dyr\u00f8y municipality to recommend some hiking trails. These trails have varying levels of markings, as part of an effort to make nature more accessible to locals. So, don&#8217;t be surprised if you come across friendly locals, especially on weekends. There are seven trails to choose from, ranging from easy hikes to reaching the peak of S\u00f8rtinden at 997 meters. None of them are too challenging, and all offer breathtaking views of mountains, islands, and waterways. Plus, most of the trails have connections to the area&#8217;s history and traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-map-route\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"map\" id=\"map-route-69e8b7842729f\" data-point=\"[{&quot;lat&quot;:69.0885272,&quot;lng&quot;:17.6934309,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Br\\u00f8stadbotn &quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Municipal centre on Dyr\\u00f8y&#039;s mainland side&quot;},{&quot;lat&quot;:68.9574548,&quot;lng&quot;:17.5642267,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;S\\u00f8rfjorden - for Kvalnes and H\\u00e5llaksla&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Easy hike to Kvalnes where the landslide killed two people in &#039;59, and on to H\\u00e5llaksla for those great views. &quot;},{&quot;lat&quot;:68.9946511,&quot;lng&quot;:17.4039788,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Mikkelbostad - for Hagenes&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Easy hike to WII bunkers&quot;},{&quot;lat&quot;:69.0103748,&quot;lng&quot;:17.3995082,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Vinjevegen - for Dyr\\u00f8ygommen&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Medium hike for great views - marker slightly misplaced. &quot;},{&quot;lat&quot;:69.0086344,&quot;lng&quot;:17.3759956,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Vinje - for Berg and Bergaksla&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Hike along the shore to abandoned houses - and maybe make it up to a viewpoint&quot;},{&quot;lat&quot;:69.084925,&quot;lng&quot;:17.7635805,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Finnefjellet - for Femvatnan and S\\u00f8rtinden &quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Medium hike to Femvatnan (u0022Five Lakesu0022) - or go up to the roof of Dyr\\u00f8y at a 1000 metres&quot;},{&quot;lat&quot;:69.094102,&quot;lng&quot;:17.624256,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Camp Solbergfjord&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Accommodation and Activities&quot;},{&quot;lat&quot;:69.068874,&quot;lng&quot;:17.652706,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Accommodation and Activities&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Attme Have&quot;},{&quot;lat&quot;:68.9941224,&quot;lng&quot;:17.4867002,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;J\\u00e6ger Adventure&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Accommodation and Activities&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\">Know your way around Dyr\u00f8y<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"map-route-description\">Here are some of the hikes and tours you can make in Dyr\u00f8y. The markers are place approximately, ask around locally and respect signage. <\/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\">Br\u00f8stadbotn <\/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\tMunicipal centre on Dyr\u00f8y&#8217;s mainland side\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\">S\u00f8rfjorden &#8211; for Kvalnes and H\u00e5llaksla<\/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 hike to Kvalnes where the landslide killed two people in &#8217;59, and on to H\u00e5llaksla for those great views. \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\">Mikkelbostad &#8211; for Hagenes<\/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 hike to WII bunkers\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\">Vinjevegen &#8211; for Dyr\u00f8ygommen<\/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\tMedium hike for great views &#8211; 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\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\">Vinje &#8211; for Berg and Bergaksla<\/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\tHike along the shore to abandoned houses &#8211; and maybe make it up to a viewpoint\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\">Finnefjellet &#8211; for Femvatnan and S\u00f8rtinden <\/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\tMedium hike to Femvatnan (&#8220;Five Lakes&#8221;) &#8211; or go up to the roof of Dyr\u00f8y at a 1000 metres\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\">Camp Solbergfjord<\/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\tAccommodation and Activities\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\">Attme Have<\/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\tAccommodation and Activities\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\">J\u00e6ger Adventure<\/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\tAccommodation and Activities\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\">The trail to Kvalnes takes you to an old tragedy.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1959, heavy rainfall caused a landslide at Kvalnes that dragged a house into the fjord, resulting in the unfortunate deaths of two women. Luckily, the local postman managed to survive. The nearby farms were evacuated, and the settlement was abandoned due to safety concerns. Today, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telltur.no\/turmaal\/myghxi9g\/5141\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">easily walk<\/a> along the beach from S\u00f8rfjorden, the southernmost point on Dyr\u00f8y&#8217;s mainland side. It&#8217;s a short round trip of under two hours, and you&#8217;ll find benches and information boards recounting the tragic event along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">H\u00e5llaksla offers a magnificent view with minimal effort.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For those adventurous hikers who find the Kvalnes hike a bit short, adding a tour to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telltur.no\/turmaal\/5srh0rdf\/5142\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">H\u00e5llaksla <\/a>viewpoint is a great option. The trail takes you around Kvalnes point and uphill. Along the way, you&#8217;ll find boardwalks across bogs, and at an altitude of 320 meters, you&#8217;ll reach distinctive cliffs. From this vantage point, you can enjoy a splendid southwest view of the majestic peaks of And\u00f8rja, Norway&#8217;s most mountainous island.<\/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\/2019\/12\/dyr\u00f8y-5-1.jpg\" data-size=\"533x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/dyr\u00f8y-5-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dyr\u00f8y church on the island Dyr\u00f8y dates from 1880 \u00a9 Jenny Hoff\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/dyr\u00f8y-5-1.jpg\" data-caption=\"Dyr\u00f8y church on the island Dyr\u00f8y dates from 1880 \u00a9 Jenny Hoff\" \/>\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\/2019\/12\/dyr\u00f8y-7.jpg\" data-size=\"1200x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/dyr\u00f8y-7.jpg\" alt=\"Hiking in Dyr\u00f8y \u00a9 Ragvald Storvold\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/dyr\u00f8y-7.jpg\" data-caption=\"Hiking in Dyr\u00f8y \u00a9 Ragvald Storvold\" \/>\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: Dyr\u00f8y church on the island Dyr\u00f8y dates from 1880 \u00a9 Jenny Hoff<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: Hiking in Dyr\u00f8y \u00a9 Ragvald Storvold<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Hagenes hike takes you through war history.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another easy trail leads to the southernmost tip of Dyr\u00f8ya Island, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telltur.no\/turmaal\/myghxi9g\/5088\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hagenes<\/a>. The terrain is so gentle that you can bring a pram for most of the hike, which follows the shoreline from the hamlet of Mikkelbostad. Here, you&#8217;ll discover two gun emplacements and two bunkers from World War II, built by the German occupying forces to secure their hold on Northern Norway. The view is exceptional, and you can sit on benches and light a fire at designated fireplaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Berg path guides you to abandoned settlements.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Facing the open Tran\u00f8yfjord on the island&#8217;s western side, with expansive views of Senja and mountainous And\u00f8rja Island, lies the old <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telltur.no\/turmaal\/myghxi9g\/5087\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Berg <\/a>area where more people once resided. A tractor path traces the shoreline from Vinje on the southwestern side. In less than an hour, you can reach the well-maintained old houses of Berg, which now serve as summer homes. If you&#8217;re up for a longer hike, you can venture towards the 559-meter-high <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telltur.no\/turmaal\/myghxi9g\/9765\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bergsheia <\/a>hillside along a ridge just northeast of the old settlement, extending the duration to nearly five hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dyr\u00f8ygommen rewards you with a stunning view.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Standing at the summit of the 490-meter-high <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telltur.no\/turmaal\/myghxi9g\/5089\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dyr\u00f8ygommen <\/a>hill, you can overlook the impressive mountains of And\u00f8rja to the southwest, along with the island of Senja. On clear days, you might even catch a glimpse of Harstad. The tour commences in a forested hillside, gradually ascending through wooded areas on easy paths. The terrain becomes a bit steeper and rocky towards the end, but the effort is soon forgotten. The round trip typically takes around 2-3 hours.<\/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\/CampSolbergfjord.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\/04\/CampSolbergfjord-2048x1152.jpg\" alt=\"On an autumn walk there is a lot of autumn leaves to kick into \u00a9 Camp Solbergfjord\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/CampSolbergfjord.jpg\" data-caption=\"On an autumn walk there is a lot of autumn leaves to kick into \u00a9 Camp Solbergfjord\" \/>\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\/Husky-p\u2020-hjul_Arctic-Guide_Bilde-@seffis-@teamrenomme.jpg\" data-size=\"1920x2400\">\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\/Husky-p\u2020-hjul_Arctic-Guide_Bilde-@seffis-@teamrenomme-768x960.jpg\" alt=\"Autumn is time to get in shape ahead of the winter dog sledding season \u00a9 Seffis \/ Team Renomm\u00e9\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Husky-p\u2020-hjul_Arctic-Guide_Bilde-@seffis-@teamrenomme.jpg\" data-caption=\"Autumn is time to get in shape ahead of the winter dog sledding season \u00a9 Seffis \/ Team Renomm\u00e9\" \/>\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: On an autumn walk there is a lot of autumn leaves to kick into \u00a9 Camp Solbergfjord<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: Autumn is time to get in shape ahead of the winter dog sledding season \u00a9 Seffis \/ Team Renomm\u00e9<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose between a medium hike or a tough one at S\u00f8rtinden<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mount <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telltur.no\/turmaal\/myghxi9g\/9674\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">S\u00f8rtinden<\/a>, located east of Br\u00f8stadbotn, rises to an impressive height of 997 meters, providing breathtaking views of the surrounding area. While the climb is challenging, taking less than five hours for a round trip, an alternative option is to stop at the Femvatnan (&#8220;the five lakes&#8221;) on the way up, situated in a southwest-facing valley at 500-600 meters above sea level. The lakes offer a beautiful view and are more suitable for those in average shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is the best time for hiking in Dyr\u00f8y?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The trails along the shore are accessible from May, and by mid-June, most areas are free of snow, although you may encounter patches along the way. The S\u00f8rtinden hike is best reserved for July. In this prime holiday month, you might be fortunate enough to hike in shorts and a t-shirt, surrounded by nature in full bloom. Bugs can be active, but bug spray will keep them at bay. However, the locals prefer August and September. August offers pleasant temperatures and abundant blueberries, while September showcases tart lingonberries and stunning autumn colors. The clear, crisp air allows for long-distance visibility. Although October days are shorter, the low sunlight creates a wonderful atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What else can you do in Dyr\u00f8y?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Attme Have provides rentals of SUP boards, bikes, cars, and fishing gear for shore fishing. They also organize farm visits and informal guided tours, with a specialization in yoga. J\u00e6ger Adventure camp offers rentals of SUP boards and kayaks, as well as diving excursions. Camp Solbergsfjord conducts guided cultural tours and hikes to nearby peaks, and they also rent out fishing boats. The local motor club offers go-kart rentals every Sunday. Additionally, there is an 18-hole disc golf course in central Br\u00f8stadbotn for some outdoor fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The midnight sun shines for two months<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A good 300 km north of the Arctic Circle, Dyr\u00f8y enjoys the midnight sun for a whole two months. The first night when the sun remains above the horizon at midnight, is at the 22nd of May. It sets again a little past midnight on the 24th of July. This is measured at Br\u00f8stadbotn, providing a free view to the north. It is of course perfect timing to climb one of the hills or mountains mentioned above at midnight.<\/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-hiking todo-hiking-trips facilities-sustainability season-autumn season-summer region-senja malgrupper-heritage-explorer 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\/16-hikes-on-senja-island-offer-endless-beauty\/\">\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=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pexels-tobias-bjorkli-4976397-768x541.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>16 hikes on Senja Island offer endless beauty<\/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\tHiking trips\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-drink-in-northern-norway todo-eat-and-stay season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-tromso malgrupper-local-insider malgrupper-slow-traveller malgrupper-unplugger 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\/william-went-to-town-in-tromso-read-his-story\/\">\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=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MNH6918-768x512.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\tTroms\u00f8\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>William went to town in Troms\u00f8 &#8211; read his story<\/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\tDrink in Northern Norway\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-architecture todo-attractions todo-culture-and-history todo-polarhistory todo-worldwar2 facilities-sustainable-travel season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-tromso malgrupper-culture-lover malgrupper-heritage-explorer malgrupper-local-insider malgrupper-slow-traveller 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\/walk-the-historic-centre-of-tromso\/\">\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\/2022\/08\/IMG_7960-768x576.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\tTroms\u00f8\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Walk the historic centre of Troms\u00f8 &#8211; your own city walk<\/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\tCulture and history\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\">In autumn, the northern lights dance over Dyr\u00f8y<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dyr\u00f8y is found directly under the Northern Lights belt of the planet. This means there is no better place to watch the Northern Lights than here. Admittedly, the same goes for most of Northern Norway. Around mid-August, the nights are dark for a few hours and the Northern Lights have a little window. By early September, chances have increased a lot. In the latter half of September and first half of October, there is often a boost in the Northern Lights activity, and we can watch some of the best Northern Lights for the whole season. Go for a long walk or bring a headlamp and walk one of trails we have listed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eating out is limited, but sociable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Often, the only place serving food in Dyr\u00f8y is the petrol station Yx, which has a snack bar serving burger and pizza. However, with a bit of planning, one could visit the \u201cNordavindshagen\u201d in the small cultural centre dedicated to the local poet Arvid Hanssen, where there is often a caf\u00e9. On summer Sundays, one also meets in the premises of the boating association at Finnlandsnes. Be assured that this is much less posh and much more welcoming than a posh yacht club.<\/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\tFinding your way around Dyr\u00f8y\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-dyr\u00f8y?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhere is Dyr\u00f8y?\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=\"where-is-dyr\u00f8y?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tDyr\u00f8y is a small municipality between the cities of Harstad and Troms\u00f8. The town of Finnsnes is some 50 km and 50 minutes to the north. \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-are-the-facts-and-figures-of-dyr\u00f8y?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat are the facts and figures of Dyr\u00f8y?\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-are-the-facts-and-figures-of-dyr\u00f8y?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tDyr\u00f8y has a good 1000 inhabitants, and an area of 289 square kilometres. Most people live in the municipal centre of Br\u00f8stadbotn on the mainland side, and less than 200 live on the island of Dyr\u00f8y, which has given name to the municipality. \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=\"can-i-get-to-dyr\u00f8y-by-public-transport?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tCan I get to Dyr\u00f8y by public transport?\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=\"can-i-get-to-dyr\u00f8y-by-public-transport?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tThe catamaran between Troms\u00f8 and Harstad stops several times a day in Br\u00f8stadbotn. There are also buses from Finnsnes. However, to reach most of the hiking options we have listed, you need a car. Or at least a bike. \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-link-to-a-norwegian-language-site-for-the-hikes?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhy do you link to a Norwegian-language site for the hikes?\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=\"why-do-you-link-to-a-norwegian-language-site-for-the-hikes?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tSimply because there is no English-language site informing about tours in Dyr\u00f8y. The Telltur.no site has excellent maps, information about parking etc. Use google translate, and ask around a little. This is the price of going off the beaten track. \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\">Where do you stay in Dyr\u00f8y?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attmehave.no\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attme Have<\/a> (Local spelling of \u201cved Havet\u201d \u2013 by the sea) is a comfortable guesthouse just outside Br\u00f8stadbotn, specialising in yoga sessions, digital detox and relaxation. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jaegeradventure.com\/nn\/home-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">J\u00e6ger Adventure Camp<\/a> has modern, spacious holiday homes suited for groups of friends. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solbergfjord.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Camp Solbergfjord <\/a>offers accommodation in modern holiday homes, and is also suited for small groups or families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Combine Dyr\u00f8y with other destinations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dyr\u00f8y has friendly landscapes and a relaxed atmosphere. Equally relaxed is the island of Senja, visible from most of Dyr\u00f8y, but the oceanside of this island is stormy and dramatic. Sophisticated Harstad in the south has some important historic sights and some first-class dining. Glitzy colourful Troms\u00f8 in the north has none of Dyr\u00f8y\u2019s sleepy charm, instead it\u2019s busy and loud well into the night. Every destination in the north has its own personality, waiting to be discovered.<\/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-eat-and-stay todo-food-in-northern-norway season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-harstad malgrupper-culture-specialist malgrupper-slow-traveller 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-road-from-farm-to-table-is-short-in-harstad\/\">\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\/2022\/10\/2022_NNReiseliv_Harstadmat-0242-768x576.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\tHarstad\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>The road from farm to table is short in Harstad<\/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\tEat and stay\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-northern-lights todo-photo season-autumn season-winter malgrupper-bucket-list-betty malgrupper-nature-lover malgrupper-nature-specialist 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\/kristoffer-went-hunting-for-the-northern-lights-in-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: 46% 62%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1154\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/DSC_3350-Edit-768x1154.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<h2>Kristoffer went hunting for the Northern Lights in 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\tNorthern Lights\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"vnn__byline vnn-grid has-author has-date has-tags\"><div class=\"vnn__byline-meta\"><div class=\"vnn__byline-author\">Written by arild<\/div><div class=\"vnn__byline-date\">July 13, 2023<\/div><div 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This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.5 (Yoast SEO v25.3.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Dyr\u00f8y is the green island in the Arctic - Arctic Norway<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/dyroy-is-the-green-island-in-the-arctic\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Dyr\u00f8y is the green island in the Arctic\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Inside the Arctic Circle, about 300 kilometres away, lies the island of Dyr\u00f8y. 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