{"id":14380,"date":"2025-05-23T11:34:38","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T11:34:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/?post_type=artikler&#038;p=14380"},"modified":"2025-09-01T11:16:50","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T11:16:50","slug":"kvaloya-is-all-of-northern-norway-in-one-island","status":"publish","type":"artikler","link":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/kvaloya-is-all-of-northern-norway-in-one-island\/","title":{"rendered":"Kval\u00f8ya is all of Northern Norway in one island"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-ingress\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vnn__ingress\">\n\t\t\t\tThe southern side of Kval\u00f8ya Island is an easy daytrip from Troms\u00f8. Fjords, mountains, islands, fishing villages, archaeology, history, and even a beheading \u2013 it&#8217;s all here. All year, in any weather. Just be aware of reindeer on the road.\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In Troms\u00f8 and looking to see some of the surroundings? Then a tour around the southern side of Kval\u00f8ya is perfect. It\u2019s a 137 km (85 miles) drive in less than three hours. Although we couldn&#8217;t resist adding a little detour, adding some 55 km in total. It can be a classic panoramic tour, swift and scenic \u2014 or a leisurely drift along side roads and surprises, it\u2019s all up to you. If you\u2019re feeling annoyingly energetic, throw in a hike or two, and why not enjoy lunch along the way?<\/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\/2025\/05\/MNH3490.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1600\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MNH3490-2048x1365.jpg\" alt=\"From Sommar\u00f8y looking north to the rocky island H\u00e5ja, 486 metres high \u00a9 Marie Nystad Helgesen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MNH3490.jpg\" data-caption=\"From Sommar\u00f8y looking north to the rocky island H\u00e5ja, 486 metres high \u00a9 Marie Nystad Helgesen\" \/>\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\/2025\/05\/MNH3793.jpg\" data-size=\"1600x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MNH3793-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"Afternoon sun in Rekvik on Kval\u00f8ya \u00a9 Marie Nystad Helgesen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MNH3793.jpg\" data-caption=\"Afternoon sun in Rekvik on Kval\u00f8ya \u00a9 Marie Nystad Helgesen\" \/>\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\/2025\/05\/MNH3844.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\/2025\/05\/MNH3844-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"Reindeer can be seen everywhere on Kval\u00f8ya \u00a9 Marie Nystad Helgesen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MNH3844.jpg\" data-caption=\"Reindeer can be seen everywhere on Kval\u00f8ya \u00a9 Marie Nystad Helgesen\" \/>\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\/2025\/05\/MNH3812.jpg\" data-size=\"1600x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">04<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MNH3812-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"Midnight sun streaming between towering peaks. Oh, and reindeer too. \u00a9 Marie Nystad Helgesen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MNH3812.jpg\" data-caption=\"Midnight sun streaming between towering peaks. Oh, and reindeer too. \u00a9 Marie Nystad Helgesen\" \/>\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: From Sommar\u00f8y looking north to the rocky island H\u00e5ja, 486 metres high \u00a9 Marie Nystad Helgesen<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: Afternoon sun in Rekvik on Kval\u00f8ya \u00a9 Marie Nystad Helgesen<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: Reindeer can be seen everywhere on Kval\u00f8ya \u00a9 Marie Nystad Helgesen<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: Midnight sun streaming between towering peaks. Oh, and reindeer too. \u00a9 Marie Nystad Helgesen<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-from-city-streets-to-reindeer-crossings\">From city streets to reindeer crossings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Passing Troms\u00f8\u2019s airport, you\u2019ll drive across the 1220-metre long Sandnessund bridge onto the island of Kval\u00f8ya. You\u2019ll see houses, gardens, a cluster of boathouses, shops and restaurants, all framed by wide views of water and mountains.Sometimes, reindeer graze in the roundabouts. At Eidkjosen, you take a left onto road 858, as the suburbs fade into farmland. Take a detour to H\u00e5k\u00f8ya Island \u2013 you can\u2019t miss the timber bridge. On the island, check out the modest memorial to the Tirpitz. This German battleship was sunk in the bay in November 1944, resulting in nearly 1000 casualties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the spring, a more uplifting detour awaits at Tisnes, where you can head to the mudflats on your left. Here wading birds gather before the nesting season, feasting on sea creatures, unconcerned by the great views all the way to the Lyngen Alps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-did-they-play-tennis-7000-years-ago\">Did they play tennis 7000 years ago?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The farm at Skavberg &nbsp;hides a beautiful secret: Rock carvings from the Stone Age. The oldest and most impressive carvings are found the furthest up; they possibly dates from 5000 BC. Originally carved at sea level, the land has since risen due to post-Ice Age uplift, and the carvings now lie higher in the terrain. Two human figures are visible, one of them carrying what appears to be something resembling a tennis racket This could be interpreted as a shaman drum or, alternatively, as a landing net for fishing One of the carvings features a male figure with an exaggerated phallus. However, it might also be interpreted as a stylized map of the surrounding fjords and strait.<\/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\/2025\/05\/Skavberg-Helleristninger-Eldre-Steinalder-Knut-Dyvik-1952-Perspektivet-Museum.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1292\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Skavberg-Helleristninger-Eldre-Steinalder-Knut-Dyvik-1952-Perspektivet-Museum-2048x1103.jpg\" alt=\"Details from the uppermost of the rock carving sites at Skavberg, from the Middle Stone Age \u00a9 Knut Dyvik, 1959 \/ fotoarkiv@perspektivet.no\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Skavberg-Helleristninger-Eldre-Steinalder-Knut-Dyvik-1952-Perspektivet-Museum.jpg\" data-caption=\"Details from the uppermost of the rock carving sites at Skavberg, from the Middle Stone Age \u00a9 Knut Dyvik, 1959 \/ fotoarkiv@perspektivet.no\" \/>\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\/2025\/05\/Skavberg-Helleristninger-Undersokt-fra-1950-Knut-Dyvik-Perspektivet-Museum.jpg\" data-size=\"1554x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Skavberg-Helleristninger-Undersokt-fra-1950-Knut-Dyvik-Perspektivet-Museum-768x1186.jpg\" alt=\"The rock carvings at Skavberg \u00a9 Knut Dyvik, 1959 \/ fotoarkiv@perspektivet.no\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Skavberg-Helleristninger-Undersokt-fra-1950-Knut-Dyvik-Perspektivet-Museum.jpg\" data-caption=\"The rock carvings at Skavberg \u00a9 Knut Dyvik, 1959 \/ fotoarkiv@perspektivet.no\" \/>\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\/2025\/05\/Skavberg-Helleristninger-Yngre-Steinalder-Knut-Dyvik-1952-Perspektivet-Museum.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1159\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Skavberg-Helleristninger-Yngre-Steinalder-Knut-Dyvik-1952-Perspektivet-Museum-768x371.jpg\" alt=\"The lowest and youngest rock carving site at Skavberg on Kval\u00f8ya, from the Late Stone Age \u00a9 Knut Dyvik, 1959 \/ fotoarkiv@perspektivet.no\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Skavberg-Helleristninger-Yngre-Steinalder-Knut-Dyvik-1952-Perspektivet-Museum.jpg\" data-caption=\"The lowest and youngest rock carving site at Skavberg on Kval\u00f8ya, from the Late Stone Age \u00a9 Knut Dyvik, 1959 \/ fotoarkiv@perspektivet.no\" \/>\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\/2025\/05\/Skavberg-Tennisspiller-Helleristninger-Knut-Dyvik-Perspektivet-Museum.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x2183\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">04<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Skavberg-Tennisspiller-Helleristninger-Knut-Dyvik-Perspektivet-Museum-768x699.jpg\" alt=\"Two human figures at Skavberg in the south of Kval\u00f8ya. One is holding something that might be a shaman\u2019s drum\u2014or perhaps a fishing tool \u00a9 Knut Dyvik, 1959 \/ fotoarkiv@perspektivet.no\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Skavberg-Tennisspiller-Helleristninger-Knut-Dyvik-Perspektivet-Museum.jpg\" data-caption=\"Two human figures at Skavberg in the south of Kval\u00f8ya. One is holding something that might be a shaman\u2019s drum\u2014or perhaps a fishing tool \u00a9 Knut Dyvik, 1959 \/ fotoarkiv@perspektivet.no\" \/>\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: Details from the uppermost of the rock carving sites at Skavberg, from the Middle Stone Age \u00a9 Knut Dyvik, 1959 \/ fotoarkiv@perspektivet.no<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: The rock carvings at Skavberg \u00a9 Knut Dyvik, 1959 \/ fotoarkiv@perspektivet.no<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: The lowest and youngest rock carving site at Skavberg on Kval\u00f8ya, from the Late Stone Age \u00a9 Knut Dyvik, 1959 \/ fotoarkiv@perspektivet.no<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: Two human figures at Skavberg in the south of Kval\u00f8ya. One is holding something that might be a shaman\u2019s drum\u2014or perhaps a fishing tool \u00a9 Knut Dyvik, 1959 \/ fotoarkiv@perspektivet.no<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<p>Reindeer heads, seemingly rising from the water, suggest that this area was once a prized hunting ground during the annual migration of reindeer. Further down, there are younger rock carvings. Further down, you&#8217;ll find younger rock carvings. Near the parking area, there\u2019s a field of neolithic carvings featuring farm animals \u2013 and even a cat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we look at the rock carvings, it\u2019s natural for the imagination to wander. Archaeologists compare carvings across vast regions, looking for patterns and drawing conclusions. Still, it\u2019s difficult to know what the artists themselves were thinking at the time. Their motivations may also have changed over the course of thousands of years. The rock carvings are found on the grounds of a private farm. Be sure to keep well clear of the farmhouse, and avoid touching any plantings or farm equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-at-hella-old-houses-from-tromso-are-preserved\">At Hella, old houses from Troms\u00f8 are preserved<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Surprisingly, you&#8217;ll find a collection of colourful wooden houses at Hella. hese houses were relocated here from Troms\u00f8. In the 1960s, as Troms\u00f8 expanded rapidly, new concrete structures were built. Working-class houses and traditional warehouses on stilts were demolished. However, some were rescued and relocated to Hella. oday, they form a photogenic ensemble, with stunning views of the fjords, mountains, and the waterway just below. This is a popular spot for Troms\u00f8 locals, and if the weather is good, people camp here and fish in the ocean current..<\/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\/2025\/05\/MNH3515.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1600\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MNH3515-2048x1365.jpg\" alt=\"View over Rystraumen, the strongest current on the Hurtigruten sailing route \u00a9 Marie Nystad Helgesen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MNH3515.jpg\" data-caption=\"View over Rystraumen, the strongest current on the Hurtigruten sailing route \u00a9 Marie Nystad Helgesen\" \/>\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\/2020\/06\/001405_Baard-Loeken_www.nordnorge.com_Tromsoe.jpg\" data-size=\"1138x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/001405_Baard-Loeken_www.nordnorge.com_Tromsoe-768x540.jpg\" alt=\"At Rystraumen in Troms\u00f8. Bryggeloftet has been relocated from Troms\u00f8 city centre, while the strongest current in the Hurtigruten passage flows past \u00a9 B\u00e5rd L\u00f8ken\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/001405_Baard-Loeken_www.nordnorge.com_Tromsoe.jpg\" data-caption=\"At Rystraumen in Troms\u00f8. Bryggeloftet has been relocated from Troms\u00f8 city centre, while the strongest current in the Hurtigruten passage flows past \u00a9 B\u00e5rd L\u00f8ken\" \/>\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\/2020\/06\/001411_Baard-Loeken_www.nordnorge.com_Tromsoe.jpg\" data-size=\"966x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/001411_Baard-Loeken_www.nordnorge.com_Tromsoe-768x636.jpg\" alt=\"Fishing in Rystraumen near Troms\u00f8. Fish drift with the current, but fishing with lures can pose a danger to the wildlife in the stream \u00a9 B\u00e5rd L\u00f8ken\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/001411_Baard-Loeken_www.nordnorge.com_Tromsoe.jpg\" data-caption=\"Fishing in Rystraumen near Troms\u00f8. Fish drift with the current, but fishing with lures can pose a danger to the wildlife in the stream \u00a9 B\u00e5rd L\u00f8ken\" \/>\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\/2025\/05\/MNH3512.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1600\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">04<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MNH3512-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"The pier loft at Hella. Watch the children on the rocky shore, especially when the stones are wet from rain \u00a9 Marie Nystad Helgesen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MNH3512.jpg\" data-caption=\"The pier loft at Hella. Watch the children on the rocky shore, especially when the stones are wet from rain \u00a9 Marie Nystad Helgesen\" \/>\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 over Rystraumen, the strongest current on the Hurtigruten sailing route \u00a9 Marie Nystad Helgesen<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: At Rystraumen in Troms\u00f8. Bryggeloftet has been relocated from Troms\u00f8 city centre, while the strongest current in the Hurtigruten passage flows past \u00a9 B\u00e5rd L\u00f8ken<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: Fishing in Rystraumen near Troms\u00f8. Fish drift with the current, but fishing with lures can pose a danger to the wildlife in the stream \u00a9 B\u00e5rd L\u00f8ken<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: The pier loft at Hella. Watch the children on the rocky shore, especially when the stones are wet from rain \u00a9 Marie Nystad Helgesen<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rystraumen-gives-four-shows-a-day\">Rystraumen gives four shows a day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rystraumen&#8217;s ocean current is the strongest along the Hurtigruten route. Here, the waterway narrows around the island of Ry\u00f8ya. Near the Bryggeloftet warehouse on stilts, you can get close to the water and watch the eddies. Shoals of coalfish often stir up the surface, while seagulls dive for their next mea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mind-your-step-at-hella\">Mind your step at Hella!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, some caution is needed. Smooth rock surfaces can be slippery, particularly in wet weather, or if the view to the Bentsjordtindan peaks leaves you dizzy with wonder Falling in when the current is strong could be fatal, so keep a close eye on children. Spoon lures often snag on the bottom, endangering seabirds and fish \u2014 so maybe skip them.<\/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\/2025\/05\/Hella-Rode-uthus-Utfartssted-Knut-Hansvold.jpg\" data-size=\"1350x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Hella-Rode-uthus-Utfartssted-Knut-Hansvold-1152x2048.jpg\" alt=\"Red outbuildings from old Troms\u00f8 relocated to Hella. Red paint was the cheapest option and was used on all kinds of outbuildings \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Hella-Rode-uthus-Utfartssted-Knut-Hansvold.jpg\" data-caption=\"Red outbuildings from old Troms\u00f8 relocated to Hella. Red paint was the cheapest option and was used on all kinds of outbuildings \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" \/>\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\/2025\/05\/Hella-Tromso-Gamle-Hus-Knut-Hansvold.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\/2025\/05\/Hella-Tromso-Gamle-Hus-Knut-Hansvold-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"Gamle hus fra Troms\u00f8 flyttet ut til Hella. P\u00e5 sekstitallet var dette en vanlig form for \u00e5 ta vare p\u00e5 kulturarven - gjenskape den p\u00e5 et nytt sted. I dag ville man heller tatt vare p\u00e5 husene der de opprinnelig sto \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Hella-Tromso-Gamle-Hus-Knut-Hansvold.jpg\" data-caption=\"Gamle hus fra Troms\u00f8 flyttet ut til Hella. P\u00e5 sekstitallet var dette en vanlig form for \u00e5 ta vare p\u00e5 kulturarven - gjenskape den p\u00e5 et nytt sted. I dag ville man heller tatt vare p\u00e5 husene der de opprinnelig sto \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" \/>\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: Red outbuildings from old Troms\u00f8 relocated to Hella. Red paint was the cheapest option and was used on all kinds of outbuildings \u00a9 Knut Hansvold<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: Gamle hus fra Troms\u00f8 flyttet ut til Hella. P\u00e5 sekstitallet var dette en vanlig form for \u00e5 ta vare p\u00e5 kulturarven &#8211; gjenskape den p\u00e5 et nytt sted. I dag ville man heller tatt vare p\u00e5 husene der de opprinnelig sto \u00a9 Knut Hansvold<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-drama-ended-on-ryoya-island\">A drama ended on Ry\u00f8ya Island<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ry\u00f8ya, now uninhabited, lies in the middle of the current. Folklore links this island to the dramatic execution of the siblings Birte and Benjamin in 1742. Birte, still a young woman, had been married off to a much older man \u2014 a deeply unhappy, possibly violent, union,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a quarrel, she killed her husband with an axe. Her younger brother, Benjamin, helped her sink the body in the sea, but the sea gave him back. They tried to flee to Sweden, but were captured and returned. In 1739, they were convicted, and in 1742 beheaded on Ry\u00f8ya Island Birte\u2019s blond hair on a stake, blowing in the wind, was the final image the spectators were left with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-devil-is-not-in-the-details\">The devil is not in the details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As with any good story, doubts have been raised, including where the two were executed. But since the documents burned in a fire in Copenhagen \u2013 the case went to the Supreme Court of Denmark-Norway \u2013 we will never know. There is thus no reason not to see in your mind\u2019s eye the two heads at Stegelnesset \u2013 \u201cstake point\u201d \u2013 the islands\u2019 western tip. And who are we to kill a good story?<\/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\/2021\/04\/Mann-som-fisker-pa\u030a-Hella-Mina-Taaje.jpg\" data-size=\"2500x1667\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Mann-som-fisker-pa\u030a-Hella-Mina-Taaje-2048x1366.jpg\" alt=\"Man fishing at Hella. The mountains on the Malangen Peninsula lie right in the middle of the view \u00a9 Mina Taaje\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Mann-som-fisker-pa\u030a-Hella-Mina-Taaje.jpg\" data-caption=\"Man fishing at Hella. The mountains on the Malangen Peninsula lie right in the middle of the view \u00a9 Mina Taaje\" \/>\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\/Venner-pa\u030a-Hella-Mina-Taaje.jpg\" data-size=\"2500x1667\">\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\/Venner-pa\u030a-Hella-Mina-Taaje-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"On fine summer days, Hella is a lovely place to be \u00a9 Mina Taaje\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Venner-pa\u030a-Hella-Mina-Taaje.jpg\" data-caption=\"On fine summer days, Hella is a lovely place to be \u00a9 Mina Taaje\" \/>\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\/Barn-pa\u030a-Hella-Mina-Taaje.jpg\" data-size=\"2500x1667\">\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\/Barn-pa\u030a-Hella-Mina-Taaje-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Children at Hella. Make sure they don\u2019t go too close to the current \u00a9 Mina Taaje\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Barn-pa\u030a-Hella-Mina-Taaje.jpg\" data-caption=\"Children at Hella. Make sure they don\u2019t go too close to the current \u00a9 Mina Taaje\" \/>\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\/Fiske-pa\u030a-Hella-Mina-Taaje.jpg\" data-size=\"2500x1667\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">04<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Fiske-pa\u030a-Hella-Mina-Taaje-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Small fish are drawn in by the Rystraumen current, and saithe and cod follow \u00a9 Mina Taaje\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Fiske-pa\u030a-Hella-Mina-Taaje.jpg\" data-caption=\"Small fish are drawn in by the Rystraumen current, and saithe and cod follow \u00a9 Mina Taaje\" \/>\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: Man fishing at Hella. The mountains on the Malangen Peninsula lie right in the middle of the view \u00a9 Mina Taaje<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: On fine summer days, Hella is a lovely place to be \u00a9 Mina Taaje<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: Children at Hella. Make sure they don\u2019t go too close to the current \u00a9 Mina Taaje<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: Small fish are drawn in by the Rystraumen current, and saithe and cod follow \u00a9 Mina Taaje<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-straumen-gard-is-a-well-preserved-coastal-farm\">Straumen g\u00e5rd is a well-preserved coastal farm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another picturesque stop is the <a href=\"https:\/\/perspektivet.no\/en\/about-the-museum\/straumen-farm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Straumen farm<\/a>. This farm is surprisingly well preserved, with buildings dating from the 19<sup>th<\/sup> century. The ochre main building is surrounded by smaller buildings and a little fenced-in garden. Everything is wonderfully well preserved, and unlike almost anywhere else, you get to see traditional coastal architecture with log cabins, partially panelled, in weather-beaten ochre, barn-red, and shiny grey. The view to the Bentsjordtindan peaks is great,and you\u2019re free to wander the grounds and peek through the windows. The museum is usually closed, though it occasionally opens for special events.<\/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\/2025\/05\/Straumen-Gard-Apen-Dag-Mari-Hildung-Perspektivet-Museum.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1601\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Straumen-Gard-Apen-Dag-Mari-Hildung-Perspektivet-Museum-2048x1366.jpg\" alt=\"Occasionally, events are held at Straumen farm, offering a chance to step inside the houses \u00a9 Mari Hildung\/Perspektivet Museum\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Straumen-Gard-Apen-Dag-Mari-Hildung-Perspektivet-Museum.jpg\" data-caption=\"Occasionally, events are held at Straumen farm, offering a chance to step inside the houses \u00a9 Mari Hildung\/Perspektivet Museum\" \/>\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\/2025\/05\/straumen-gard-fasader-mot-sjoen-kystgard-Knut-Hansvold.jpg\" data-size=\"1350x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/straumen-gard-fasader-mot-sjoen-kystgard-Knut-Hansvold-768x1365.jpg\" alt=\"Seaside fa\u00e7ade of Straumen farm. All traffic came by sea, so the houses had the most colour and panelling on the side facing the water \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/straumen-gard-fasader-mot-sjoen-kystgard-Knut-Hansvold.jpg\" data-caption=\"Seaside fa\u00e7ade of Straumen farm. All traffic came by sea, so the houses had the most colour and panelling on the side facing the water \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" \/>\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\/2025\/05\/straumen-gard-tromso-knut.jpg\" data-size=\"1350x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/straumen-gard-tromso-knut-768x1365.jpg\" alt=\"Outbuildings at Straumen farm with weathered grey timber \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/straumen-gard-tromso-knut.jpg\" data-caption=\"Outbuildings at Straumen farm with weathered grey timber \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" \/>\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\/2025\/05\/straumen-gard-hagegjerde-Knut-Hansvold.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1350\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">04<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/straumen-gard-hagegjerde-Knut-Hansvold-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"A garden sloping down towards the sea was a small status symbol in the 1800s. Straumen farm in the south of Kval\u00f8ya \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/straumen-gard-hagegjerde-Knut-Hansvold.jpg\" data-caption=\"A garden sloping down towards the sea was a small status symbol in the 1800s. Straumen farm in the south of Kval\u00f8ya \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" \/>\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: Occasionally, events are held at Straumen farm, offering a chance to step inside the houses \u00a9 Mari Hildung\/Perspektivet Museum<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: Seaside fa\u00e7ade of Straumen farm. All traffic came by sea, so the houses had the most colour and panelling on the side facing the water \u00a9 Knut Hansvold<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: Outbuildings at Straumen farm with weathered grey timber \u00a9 Knut Hansvold<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: A garden sloping down towards the sea was a small status symbol in the 1800s. Straumen farm in the south of Kval\u00f8ya \u00a9 Knut Hansvold<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-map-route\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"map\" id=\"map-route-69d7368b71153\" data-point=\"[{&quot;lat&quot;:69.647971,&quot;lng&quot;:18.9596742,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Start-up in downtown Troms\\u00f8&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Drive from town towards the airport, continue across the Sandnessundbrua bridge to the island of Kval\\u00f8ya. Turn left, watch out for reindeer along the road, and make another left in Ersfjordbotn. &quot;},{&quot;lat&quot;:69.6471679,&quot;lng&quot;:18.8076168,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Tirpitz memorial&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Make a little detour from the road across the flat timber bridge of H\\u00e5k\\u00f8ybrua, and find the memorial to the German battle ship of the Tirpitz, sunk here in November 1944. &quot;},{&quot;lat&quot;:69.5614067,&quot;lng&quot;:18.74271,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Skavberg rock carvings&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Continue through farmland to Skavberg. Here, rock carvings from 7000 BC.&quot;},{&quot;lat&quot;:69.5607343,&quot;lng&quot;:18.7242736,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Hella&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Stop at the parking a few hundred metres on. Walk down to Hella for the ocean current and the old houses from Troms\\u00f8.&quot;},{&quot;lat&quot;:69.5646276,&quot;lng&quot;:18.6720288,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Straumen g\\u00e5rd&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Another few hundred metres take you to Straumen g\\u00e5rd, an old farm wonderfully well preserved. &quot;},{&quot;lat&quot;:69.5986851,&quot;lng&quot;:18.0254838,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Austein&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Time to drive along the fjord for some 40 minutes to Brensholmen. The quiet bay near the church is a great place to stop. Or you could hike up \\u00d8rnfl\\u00f8ya Hill for unobstructed seaview. &quot;},{&quot;lat&quot;:69.633568,&quot;lng&quot;:18.0074,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Sommar\\u00f8y&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Thisu003ca href=u0022https:\\\/\\\/nordnorge.com\\\/en\\\/artikkel\\\/sommaroy-island-an-island-for-all-seasons\\\/u0022u003e fishing village with an attitude u003c\\\/au003einvites to a quiet stroll and coffee or lunch. The beaches are to die for. &quot;},{&quot;lat&quot;:69.6944118,&quot;lng&quot;:18.6208344,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Ersfjordbotn&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Drive from coast to the quiet waters of Kattfjord. Across the mountain pass of Kattfjordeidet, you reach stunning Ersfjordbotn with a classical fjord view. &quot;},{&quot;lat&quot;:69.7770051,&quot;lng&quot;:18.5397693,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Gr\\u00f8tfjord&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;The drive north from Ersfjordbotn is a detour taking you to a lovely beach. &quot;},{&quot;lat&quot;:69.7793855,&quot;lng&quot;:18.3990927,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Tromvik&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Fishing village with great views. Stop for photography along the Gr\\u00f8tfjord with its impressive peaks. The detour here adds some 55 km, bringing the total length of the tour to almost 200 km. &quot;},{&quot;lat&quot;:69.6509075,&quot;lng&quot;:18.9556513,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Troms\\u00f8&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Back in Troms\\u00f8. &quot;}]\" data-walk=\"false\" data-toggle-route=\"false\" 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\">Around Kval\u00f8ya to Sommar\u00f8y<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"map-route-description\">140 km around the southern half of the island of Kval\u00f8ya &#8211; varied scenery of mountains, fjords and islands along with archaeology, coast culture and WWII. <\/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\">Start-up in downtown Troms\u00f8<\/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\tDrive from town towards the airport, continue across the Sandnessundbrua bridge to the island of Kval\u00f8ya. Turn left, watch out for reindeer along the road, and make another left in Ersfjordbotn. \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\">Tirpitz memorial<\/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\tMake a little detour from the road across the flat timber bridge of H\u00e5k\u00f8ybrua, and find the memorial to the German battle ship of the Tirpitz, sunk here in November 1944. \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\">Skavberg rock carvings<\/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\tContinue through farmland to Skavberg. Here, rock carvings from 7000 BC.\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\">Hella<\/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\tStop at the parking a few hundred metres on. Walk down to Hella for the ocean current and the old houses from Troms\u00f8.\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\">Straumen g\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\tAnother few hundred metres take you to Straumen g\u00e5rd, an old farm wonderfully well preserved. \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\">Austein<\/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\tTime to drive along the fjord for some 40 minutes to Brensholmen. The quiet bay near the church is a great place to stop. Or you could hike up \u00d8rnfl\u00f8ya Hill for unobstructed seaview. \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\">Sommar\u00f8y<\/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\tThis<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/sommaroy-island-an-island-for-all-seasons\/\"> fishing village with an attitude <\/a>invites to a quiet stroll and coffee or lunch. The beaches are to die for. \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\">Ersfjordbotn<\/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\tDrive from coast to the quiet waters of Kattfjord. Across the mountain pass of Kattfjordeidet, you reach stunning Ersfjordbotn with a classical fjord view. \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\">Gr\u00f8tfjord<\/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\tThe drive north from Ersfjordbotn is a detour taking you to a lovely beach. \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\t10\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\">Tromvik<\/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\tFishing village with great views. Stop for photography along the Gr\u00f8tfjord with its impressive peaks. The detour here adds some 55 km, bringing the total length of the tour to almost 200 km. \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\t11\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\">Troms\u00f8<\/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\tBack in Troms\u00f8. \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-kvaloya-s-south-coast-opens-to-the-atlantic\">Kval\u00f8ya\u2019s South Coast Opens to the Atlantic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From Straumen g\u00e5rd, it\u2019s a 40-minute drive to Brensholmen with little to tempt you to stop \u2013 at first glance. Just great panoramas of mountains across the wide, open Malangskjeften inlet. The remnants of a rich past are visible to the trained eye. Notably, the barely visible foundations of a longhouse at Greipstad suggest that someone of note once lived here, overlooking fjords and waterways. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the small settlement of Buvika, the road leads uphill across the Buvikfjellet heathland down to Brensholmen. This patchwork of small bays, farmland, islets and heath is dotted with homesteads and houses. Many archaeological finds from the Iron Age and Viking Age point to the area\u2019s historic importance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-quiet-bay-at-austein-welcomed-churchgoers\">The quiet bay at Austein welcomed churchgoers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A natural stop in the &nbsp;Brensholmen area is Austein, home to the 1887 Hilles\u00f8y Church. The sheltered bay below the served as a safe harbour for church boats arriving from across the fjord. The church is usually closed, but if you do get the chance to go inside, you can see two Gothic triptychs from around 1500, brought north through the stockfish trade to a predecessor of the present church. Mostly, though, it\u2019s the quiet surroundings and the view across the water that draw the eye and invite a pause.<\/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-coastal-culture todo-culture-and-history todo-cycling todo-midnight-sun todo-northern-lights season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-tromso 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\/sommaroy-island-an-island-for-all-seasons\/\">\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: 64% 34%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/158268_David-Jensen_nordnorge.com_.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>Sommar\u00f8y is an island for all seasons<\/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\tCoastal Culture\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-adrenaline season-spring season-winter region-tromso 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-in-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: 63% 35%;\" 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\/2019\/11\/002298_Yngve-Olsen-Saebbe_www.nordnorge.com_.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>Ski touring in Troms\u00f8<\/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-attractions todo-northern-lights season-autumn season-spring season-winter region-tromso 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\/chase-the-northern-lights-by-car-in-the-tromso-region\/\">\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: 49% 57%;\" 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\/10\/low-resolution_-13-768x512.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>Chase the northern lights by car in the Troms\u00f8 region<\/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\tAttractions\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-lunch-light-and-lingering-steps-enchant-at-sommaroy\">Lunch, light, and lingering steps enchant at Sommar\u00f8y<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/sommaroy-island-an-island-for-all-seasons\/\">Sommar\u00f8y <\/a>is a fishing village found on a cluster of islands just off the coast from Brensholmen, linked to the bigger Kval\u00f8ya by a graceful bridge span. Some 300 people live here, with fishing central to daily life. We suggest a coffee at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/havfruakro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Havfrua<\/a>, or maybe dinner at the <a href=\"https:\/\/sommaroy.no\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sommar\u00f8y Hotel<\/a>, along with a walk along narrow roads through the village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure to explore the white-sand beaches and take lots of photos of the silhouette of the H\u00e5ja cliff island to the north as well as the distant mountains on <a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/the-national-tourist-route-winds-around-senjas-outer-coast\/\">Senja <\/a>island to the south. Two easier hikes offer even better views for those in half-decent shape. Most people find there&#8217;s no rush to leave Sommar\u00f8y.<\/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\/2025\/01\/David-Jensen-@jensenmedia-Haja-sunset-in-spring.jpg\" data-size=\"1600x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/David-Jensen-@jensenmedia-Haja-sunset-in-spring-1365x2048.jpg\" alt=\"Midnight sun at H\u00e5ja \u2013 &quot;the high island&quot; \u2013 a 486-meter high cliff island located in the far west of Troms\u00f8 municipality. The view from Sommar\u00f8y towards H\u00e5ja is a popular photographic motif \u00a9 David Jensen \/ @jensenmedia\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/David-Jensen-@jensenmedia-Haja-sunset-in-spring.jpg\" data-caption=\"Midnight sun at H\u00e5ja \u2013 &quot;the high island&quot; \u2013 a 486-meter high cliff island located in the far west of Troms\u00f8 municipality. The view from Sommar\u00f8y towards H\u00e5ja is a popular photographic motif \u00a9 David Jensen \/ @jensenmedia\" \/>\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\/2025\/04\/158268_David-Jensen_nordnorge.com_.jpg\" data-size=\"576x720\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/158268_David-Jensen_nordnorge.com_.jpg\" alt=\"Late summer sunset in the north \u2013 Sommar\u00f8y in the foreground \u00a9 David Jensen \/ Jensen Media\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/158268_David-Jensen_nordnorge.com_.jpg\" data-caption=\"Late summer sunset in the north \u2013 Sommar\u00f8y in the foreground \u00a9 David Jensen \/ Jensen Media\" \/>\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\/2025\/01\/Vegard-Stien-Raw-Studios-Midnight-Sun-Haja-Sommaroy-Aerial-View-Tromso.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1797\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vegard-Stien-Raw-Studios-Midnight-Sun-Haja-Sommaroy-Aerial-View-Tromso-768x575.jpg\" alt=\"The midnight sun battles with the clouds over the rocky island of H\u00e5ja, seen from Sommar\u00f8y southwest of Troms\u00f8. \u00a9 Vegard Stien\/Raw Studios\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vegard-Stien-Raw-Studios-Midnight-Sun-Haja-Sommaroy-Aerial-View-Tromso.jpg\" data-caption=\"The midnight sun battles with the clouds over the rocky island of H\u00e5ja, seen from Sommar\u00f8y southwest of Troms\u00f8. \u00a9 Vegard Stien\/Raw Studios\" \/>\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\/11\/Sommar\u00f8ya-1-of-1.jpg\" data-size=\"1200x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">04<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Sommar\u00f8ya-1-of-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sommaroy on October \u00a9 Mats Hoel Johannessen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Sommar\u00f8ya-1-of-1.jpg\" data-caption=\"Sommaroy on October \u00a9 Mats Hoel Johannessen\" \/>\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: Midnight sun at H\u00e5ja \u2013 &quot;the high island&quot; \u2013 a 486-meter high cliff island located in the far west of Troms\u00f8 municipality. The view from Sommar\u00f8y towards H\u00e5ja is a popular photographic motif \u00a9 David Jensen \/ @jensenmedia<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: Late summer sunset in the north \u2013 Sommar\u00f8y in the foreground \u00a9 David Jensen \/ Jensen Media<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: The midnight sun battles with the clouds over the rocky island of H\u00e5ja, seen from Sommar\u00f8y southwest of Troms\u00f8. \u00a9 Vegard Stien\/Raw Studios<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: Sommaroy on October \u00a9 Mats Hoel Johannessen<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-move-from-coast-to-fjord-in-an-instant\">Move from coast to fjord in an instant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When the \u201cRussian air\u201d \u2013 high-pressure systems and warm weather from the southeast \u2013 comes in, troms\u00f8ites flock to the lovely beaches northeast of Sommar\u00f8y. &nbsp;In places like Sandvika and Otervika, they sunbathe, play beach volleyball and swim for at least 30 seconds in the refreshing water. &nbsp;The iron-age house foundation tucked away in the forest above, however, are only visible for a trained eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the little settlement of Sandneshamn, the landscape shifts, as the peaks soar higher. The Kattfjord slices deeply into the mountains, carving out a classic fjord landscape right next to the open Atlantic. Dense birch forests, stretches of farmland, cozy houses, and barn-red boathouses frame the S\u00f8rfjorden inlet.<\/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-aktiviteter todo-activities todo-hiking todo-hiking-trips facilities-family-friendly season-autumn season-spring season-summer region-tromso malgrupper-nature-lover malgrupper-outdoor-adventure wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" 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\/climb-mount-brattfjellet-557-metres-in-tromso\/\"><\/a>\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-1-1 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sunniva-utsikt-grotfjorden-2-scaled.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;C&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>Climb Mount Brattfjellet (557 metres) in Troms\u00f8<\/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 d=\"M192 96c-52.935 0-96 43.065-96 96s43.065 96 96 96 96-43.065 96-96-43.065-96-96-96zm0 160c-35.29 0-64-28.71-64-64s28.71-64 64-64 64 28.71 64 64-28.71 64-64 64zm0-256C85.961 0 0 85.961 0 192c0 77.413 26.97 99.031 172.268 309.67 9.534 13.772 29.929 13.774 39.465 0C357.03 291.031 384 269.413 384 192 384 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\tTroms\u00f8\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-hiking todo-hiking-trips season-summer region-tromso malgrupper-nature-lover wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" 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\/hike-to-mount-buren-802-m\/\"><\/a>\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-1-1 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Solkveldstur-pa-Buren__Tine-Marie-V-Hagelin.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;H&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\">Hiking trips<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Hike to Mount Buren (802 m)<\/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 d=\"M192 96c-52.935 0-96 43.065-96 96s43.065 96 96 96 96-43.065 96-96-43.065-96-96-96zm0 160c-35.29 0-64-28.71-64-64s28.71-64 64-64 64 28.71 64 64-28.71 64-64 64zm0-256C85.961 0 0 85.961 0 192c0 77.413 26.97 99.031 172.268 309.67 9.534 13.772 29.929 13.774 39.465 0C357.03 291.031 384 269.413 384 192 384 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\tTroms\u00f8\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-hiking todo-hiking-trips season-autumn season-summer region-tromso wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" 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\/mountain-hike-to-mount-vasstinden-900-m\/\"><\/a>\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-1-1 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2359\" height=\"1573\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/nytt-navn-1.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;M&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\">Hiking<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Mountain Hike to Mount Vasstinden (900 m)<\/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 d=\"M192 96c-52.935 0-96 43.065-96 96s43.065 96 96 96 96-43.065 96-96-43.065-96-96-96zm0 160c-35.29 0-64-28.71-64-64s28.71-64 64-64 64 28.71 64 64-28.71 64-64 64zm0-256C85.961 0 0 85.961 0 192c0 77.413 26.97 99.031 172.268 309.67 9.534 13.772 29.929 13.774 39.465 0C357.03 291.031 384 269.413 384 192 384 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\tTroms\u00f8\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-hiking todo-hiking-trips facilities-family-friendly season-autumn season-summer region-tromso malgrupper-local-insider malgrupper-nature-lover wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" 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\/hike-to-the-hillesoytoppen-hill\/\"><\/a>\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-1-1 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Utsikt-fra-Hillesoytoppen_Tine-Marie-V-Hagelin.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;H&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\">Hiking trips<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Hike to the Hilles\u00f8ytoppen Hill<\/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 d=\"M192 96c-52.935 0-96 43.065-96 96s43.065 96 96 96 96-43.065 96-96-43.065-96-96-96zm0 160c-35.29 0-64-28.71-64-64s28.71-64 64-64 64 28.71 64 64-28.71 64-64 64zm0-256C85.961 0 0 85.961 0 192c0 77.413 26.97 99.031 172.268 309.67 9.534 13.772 29.929 13.774 39.465 0C357.03 291.031 384 269.413 384 192 384 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\tTroms\u00f8\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\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\/2025\/05\/MNH4046.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1600\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MNH4046-2048x1365.jpg\" alt=\"When summer arrives on Kval\u00f8ya \u00a9 Marie Nystad Helgesen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MNH4046.jpg\" data-caption=\"When summer arrives on Kval\u00f8ya \u00a9 Marie Nystad Helgesen\" \/>\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\/2025\/05\/MNH4120-1.jpg\" data-size=\"1600x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MNH4120-1-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"The small fjord arm Gr\u00f8tfjord features sharp peaks and lovely beaches \u00a9 Marie Nystad Helgesen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MNH4120-1.jpg\" data-caption=\"The small fjord arm Gr\u00f8tfjord features sharp peaks and lovely beaches \u00a9 Marie Nystad Helgesen\" \/>\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\/2025\/05\/MNH3713.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1600\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MNH3713-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Ersfjorden one early summer evening, with 1000-metre-high mountains on both sides \u00a9 Marie Nystad Helgesen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MNH3713.jpg\" data-caption=\"Ersfjorden one early summer evening, with 1000-metre-high mountains on both sides \u00a9 Marie Nystad Helgesen\" \/>\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\/2025\/05\/MNH3499.jpg\" data-size=\"1600x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">04<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MNH3499-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"White beaches and invigorating waters in the south of Kval\u00f8ya \u00a9 Marie Nystad Helgesen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MNH3499.jpg\" data-caption=\"White beaches and invigorating waters in the south of Kval\u00f8ya \u00a9 Marie Nystad Helgesen\" \/>\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: When summer arrives on Kval\u00f8ya \u00a9 Marie Nystad Helgesen<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: The small fjord arm Gr\u00f8tfjord features sharp peaks and lovely beaches \u00a9 Marie Nystad Helgesen<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: Ersfjorden one early summer evening, with 1000-metre-high mountains on both sides \u00a9 Marie Nystad Helgesen<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: White beaches and invigorating waters in the south of Kval\u00f8ya \u00a9 Marie Nystad Helgesen<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-greatest-fjord-lies-at-the-end\">The greatest fjord lies at the end<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From the head of the fjord, the road climbs uphill to the Kattfjordeidet, a glacial pass through the steep mountains in seemingly untouched wilderness. Soon, another fjord appears on the horizon: the Kaldfjord. Here we suggest a little detour; to yet another fjord, the Ersfjord. Turn left, drive for a few kilometres, and arrive at the village of Ersfjordbotn. This place is a mix of a local village and a suburb to Troms\u00f8, the beauty is the view toward the fjord. 1000 metre high mountains rise from the sea, creating your classic fjord view Take a moment for another coffee, this time at \u2018Bryggejentene\u2019, a cozy local caf\u00e9 and a popular stop for those venturing from Troms\u00f8. Above all, be sure to take plenty of photos. Troms\u00f8 is now just a half-hour drive away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have more time and want more fjords&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is, in fact more to see on Kval\u00f8ya. From Ersfjordbotn, you can continue north under Mount Bl\u00e5mannen, Kval\u00f8ya\u2019s highest mountain rising to 1044 metres. Soon you reach the settlement of Gr\u00f8tfjord with a fantastic beach facing north. On sunny days, this beach is popular with city folks sunbathing and swimming. Temperatures tend to be on the character-building scale, but the view to Vengs\u00f8ya Island and the open Atlantic is great and the sand is white and powdery. Past the village of Gr\u00f8tfjord, the rocky, brooding peaks around the still, black mirror of the Gr\u00f8tfjord both impress and intimidate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You finally arrive in Tromvik, a compact, colourful little village of around 100 people. &nbsp;Turn back here \u2013 or keep going along the narrow, winding road to Rekvik, where a handful of residents enjoy front-row views of the open ocean. You\u2019ve officially run out of road. Turn around, and take your new favourite fjord views with you.<\/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\tGood to know about Kval\u00f8ya Island\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-kval\u00f8ya?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhere is Kval\u00f8ya?\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-kval\u00f8ya?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tKval\u00f8ya is Norway&#8217;s 5th biggest island, and is found immediately west of the city of Troms\u00f8, and there is a bridge linking the island to Troms\u00f8, the 1222 metre long Sandnessundbrua &#8211; Sandnessund brigde. In fact, Troms\u00f8&#8217;s urbans sprawl is spilling over to Kval\u00f8ya Island, although most of Kval\u00f8ya is rural. The island&#8217;s highest peak is Mount Bl\u00e5mannen, at 1044 metres. The Oskal family, a Sami family of reindeer herders, has its reindeer on the island year-round. \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-roads-do-i-drive-for-this-tour?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat roads do I drive for this 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-roads-do-i-drive-for-this-tour?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tFrom whereever you are in Troms\u00f8, follow the signage to the airport. Continue on the 862 to Eidkjosen. There, take a left onto the 858. At Larseng, you avoid the tunnel, and continue on the 7764 to Brensholmen. Here, you take a left to the 862 and cross over to Sommar\u00f8y. Back from Sommar\u00f8y, you can follow the 862 all the way to Troms\u00f8. However, for the detours to Ersfjordbotn and Tromvik, you follow the 7768. Very few people get lost on this distance, but consulting an online map is still a good idea. \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-lunch-on-this-tour?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhere can I eat lunch on this 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-2\" aria-labelledby=\"where-can-i-eat-lunch-on-this-tour?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tSommar\u00f8y has both a rather stylish hotel with a restaurant, and a simple, cozy cafe, Havfrua. We love both of them. The Bryggejentene in Ersfjordbotn has coffee, cakes and light lunches, and is immensely popular in Troms\u00f8. \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-do-this-tour-all-year?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tCan I do this tour all year?\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=\"can-i-do-this-tour-all-year?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tYes, people do it all year. We do not recommend to drive on snow here if you haven&#8217;t done it before, though. Our narrow roads take a bit of experience in winter conditions. \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-should-i-look-out-for-when-driving-around-kval\u00f8ya?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat should I look out for when driving around Kval\u00f8ya?\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=\"what-should-i-look-out-for-when-driving-around-kval\u00f8ya?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tAnimals in the road represent the biggest risk. Both reindeer, own by the Sami, and wild elk &#8211; moose &#8211; have a tendency to spend time in the middle of the road. This is the case all year. Solution? Be on the lookout. \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-do-this-tour-by-bus?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-5\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tCan I do this tour by bus?\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=\"can-i-do-this-tour-by-bus?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tUnfortunately, the buses are few and far between. For an easy fjord visit, you can take the bus to Ersfjordbotn Monday to Friday relatively easy. Otherwise, day trips out of Troms\u00f8 are difficult. For updated bus and boat info, consult the country public transport company Svipper. \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-do-i-get-more-information?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-6\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhere do 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-6\" aria-labelledby=\"where-do-i-get-more-information?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tLook no further than Visit Troms\u00f8, the visitor&#8217;s centre &#8211; tourist information &#8211; of the city. \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\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\/2025\/05\/MNH3952.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1600\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MNH3952-2048x1365.jpg\" alt=\"The quay at Rekvik faces the open sea \u00a9 Marie Nystad Helgesen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MNH3952.jpg\" data-caption=\"The quay at Rekvik faces the open sea \u00a9 Marie Nystad Helgesen\" \/>\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\/2025\/05\/MNH4064.jpg\" data-size=\"1600x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MNH4064-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"A barn reflects in the fjord on the island of Kval\u00f8ya in soft night light \u00a9 Marie Nystad Helgesen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MNH4064.jpg\" data-caption=\"A barn reflects in the fjord on the island of Kval\u00f8ya in soft night light \u00a9 Marie Nystad Helgesen\" \/>\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\/2025\/05\/MNH4037.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\/2025\/05\/MNH4037-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"Midnight sun by the fjord on Kval\u00f8ya Island \u00a9 Marie Nystad Helgesen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MNH4037.jpg\" data-caption=\"Midnight sun by the fjord on Kval\u00f8ya Island \u00a9 Marie Nystad Helgesen\" \/>\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\/2025\/05\/MNH3973.jpg\" data-size=\"1600x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">04<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MNH3973-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"Midnight and summer in Tromvik, at the far western edge of Kval\u00f8ya \u00a9 Marie Nystad Helgesen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MNH3973.jpg\" data-caption=\"Midnight and summer in Tromvik, at the far western edge of Kval\u00f8ya \u00a9 Marie Nystad Helgesen\" \/>\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 quay at Rekvik faces the open sea \u00a9 Marie Nystad Helgesen<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: A barn reflects in the fjord on the island of Kval\u00f8ya in soft night light \u00a9 Marie Nystad Helgesen<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: Midnight sun by the fjord on Kval\u00f8ya Island \u00a9 Marie Nystad Helgesen<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: Midnight and summer in Tromvik, at the far western edge of Kval\u00f8ya \u00a9 Marie Nystad Helgesen<\/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-architecture todo-culture-and-history todo-photo facilities-sustainability season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-tromso malgrupper-heritage-explorer malgrupper-local-insider malgrupper-slow-traveller wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" 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-small-streets-in-tromso-for-panoramas-and-great-architecture\/\">\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: 54% 29%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Vestregata-arbeiderhus-Tromso-vinter-Knut-Hansvold-768x1365.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 small streets in Troms\u00f8 for panoramas and great architecture<\/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\tArchitecture\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-art todo-attractions todo-culture-and-history todo-festivals facilities-family-friendly season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-tromso malgrupper-culture-lover malgrupper-culture-specialist malgrupper-heritage-explorer malgrupper-local-insider wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" 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-cinema-verdensteatret-in-tromso-is-a-century-of-film-history\/\">\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=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Et-julelys-pa-vidvanke-foran-Verdensteatret-i-Tromso-Knut-Hansvold-768x1024.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>The cinema Verdensteatret in Troms\u00f8 is a century of film history<\/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\tAttractions\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-architecture todo-art todo-attractions todo-culture-and-history todo-glacier-hiking todo-hiking todo-hiking-trips todo-midnight-sun todo-polarhistory todo-trekking season-summer region-tromso malgrupper-bucket-list-betty malgrupper-heritage-explorer malgrupper-local-insider malgrupper-nature-lover wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" 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\/tromso-is-the-cool-summer-city-literally\/\">\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=\"513\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_9766-768x513.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>Troms\u00f8 is the cool Summer city &#8211; literally<\/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-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-3\" 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<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-aktiviteter todo-attractions todo-hiking todo-hiking-trips todo-midnight-sun todo-natural-highlights facilities-family-friendly facilities-sustainability season-autumn season-summer region-tromso malgrupper-family-memorymaker malgrupper-local-insider malgrupper-nature-lover wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" 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\/climb-the-sherpa-steps-in-tromso\/\"><\/a>\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-1-1 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1281\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Mats-Hoel-Johannessen.JPG-3.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;C&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\">Hiking<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Climb the Sherpa steps in Troms\u00f8<\/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 d=\"M192 96c-52.935 0-96 43.065-96 96s43.065 96 96 96 96-43.065 96-96-43.065-96-96-96zm0 160c-35.29 0-64-28.71-64-64s28.71-64 64-64 64 28.71 64 64-28.71 64-64 64zm0-256C85.961 0 0 85.961 0 192c0 77.413 26.97 99.031 172.268 309.67 9.534 13.772 29.929 13.774 39.465 0C357.03 291.031 384 269.413 384 192 384 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\tTroms\u00f8\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-culture-and-history todo-polarhistory facilities-groups season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-tromso malgrupper-culture-lover malgrupper-heritage-explorer wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" 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\/polar-museum-in-tromso\/\"><\/a>\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 42.574257425743% 71.551724137931%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-1-1 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/POlarMuseumTroms%C3%B8.jpeg\" 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;P&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\">Polar history<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Polar Museum in Troms\u00f8<\/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 d=\"M192 96c-52.935 0-96 43.065-96 96s43.065 96 96 96 96-43.065 96-96-43.065-96-96-96zm0 160c-35.29 0-64-28.71-64-64s28.71-64 64-64 64 28.71 64 64-28.71 64-64 64zm0-256C85.961 0 0 85.961 0 192c0 77.413 26.97 99.031 172.268 309.67 9.534 13.772 29.929 13.774 39.465 0C357.03 291.031 384 269.413 384 192 384 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\tTroms\u00f8\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-culture-and-history facilities-groups season-spring season-summer region-tromso malgrupper-culture-lover malgrupper-culture-specialist malgrupper-nature-lover malgrupper-nature-specialist wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" 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\/tromso-botanical-garden-has-plants-from-all-continents\/\"><\/a>\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-1-1 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Calceolaria-lanceolata-n%C3%A6rt-nedste-Nothofagus-2-26.7.07.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;T&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\">Culture and history<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Troms\u00f8 Botanical Garden has plants from all continents<\/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 d=\"M192 96c-52.935 0-96 43.065-96 96s43.065 96 96 96 96-43.065 96-96-43.065-96-96-96zm0 160c-35.29 0-64-28.71-64-64s28.71-64 64-64 64 28.71 64 64-28.71 64-64 64zm0-256C85.961 0 0 85.961 0 192c0 77.413 26.97 99.031 172.268 309.67 9.534 13.772 29.929 13.774 39.465 0C357.03 291.031 384 269.413 384 192 384 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\tTroms\u00f8\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-cross-country-skiing todo-midnight-sun todo-natural-highlights todo-northern-lights facilities-family-friendly season-spring season-summer season-winter region-tromso malgrupper-bucket-list-betty malgrupper-nature-lover wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" 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\/from-the-cable-car-you-see-all-tromso\/\"><\/a>\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 36% 100%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-1-1 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1616\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_9766.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\">Natural highlights<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>See the sights from Troms\u00f8 cable car<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg 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