{"id":14691,"date":"2025-08-14T08:07:01","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T08:07:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/?post_type=artikler&#038;p=14691"},"modified":"2026-02-17T09:57:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T09:57:41","slug":"a-gentle-hike-to-engnes-reveals-stunning-views-and-wartime-secrets","status":"publish","type":"artikler","link":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/a-gentle-hike-to-engnes-reveals-stunning-views-and-wartime-secrets\/","title":{"rendered":"A gentle hike to Engnes \u00a0reveals stunning views and wartime secrets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-ingress\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vnn__ingress\">\n\t\t\t\tFollow the same path once tread by German soldiers and Soviet prisoners of war to Engnes from the little town of Skjerv\u00f8y, a rugged promontory steeped in history and breathtaking scenery.\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Engnesodden on Skjerv\u00f8y is a scenic viewpoint overlooking vast fjords, the shipping lane, and the mountainous islands of Northern Troms. The promontory itself is scattered with the remnants of a blown-up World War II coastal fort. The hike there follows a forest path high above the fjord and is easy to manage.<\/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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-33.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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-33-2048x1365.jpg\" alt=\"The road to Engnes is the old construction road from World War II \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-33.jpg\" data-caption=\"The road to Engnes is the old construction road from World War II \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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-4.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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-4-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"Forest in rapid transition from winter to summer on the way out to Engnes \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-4.jpg\" data-caption=\"Forest in rapid transition from winter to summer on the way out to Engnes \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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-5.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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-5-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"Spring-lively brook on the way out to Engnes \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-5.jpg\" data-caption=\"Spring-lively brook on the way out to Engnes \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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-30.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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-30-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"From the upper viewpoint at Engnes looking east \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-30.jpg\" data-caption=\"From the upper viewpoint at Engnes looking east \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: The road to Engnes is the old construction road from World War II \u00a9 Knut Hansvold<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: Forest in rapid transition from winter to summer on the way out to Engnes \u00a9 Knut Hansvold<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: Spring-lively brook on the way out to Engnes \u00a9 Knut Hansvold<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: From the upper viewpoint at Engnes looking east \u00a9 Knut Hansvold<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<p>In early June, you can encounter spring, summer, or even a hint of winter; I was moderately lucky. The air was cool, and light raindrops hinted at a downpour that never came. Tongues of snow streaked the mountainsides, separated by patches of bare earth. Down in the lowlands, the trees were bursting into life \u2014 birch trees wore tiny \u201cmouse ear\u201d leaves, and the rowan\u2019s larger leaves were beginning to unfurl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After a quick explanation from the hotel receptionist, I walked uphill through the neat residential streets of Skjerv\u00f8y. Just above the football ground, I spotted the lighting masts of the ski track. They guided me out of the little town and into low-growing birch forest \u2014 exactly as I had been told.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-trail-leads-into-the-forest\">The trail leads into the forest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Soon, I felt enveloped by the forest. The low, wind-bent trees gave way to denser growth, and before long I reached a viewpoint with sweeping views eastward into the harbour of Skjerv\u00f8y. The protective jetties and the neat little town, its houses arranged in terraces around the port, made a charming sight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I carried on, catching glimpses of the sea through the foliage. Rounding a bend, I was surprised to find snow on the trail \u2014 a patch that had clung on into June in the shade of a north-facing slope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A brook added its voice to a hillside carpeted with last year\u2019s leaves. The trail skirted the edge of a small tarn, hemmed in by steep banks. Down in the moss, where plants and insects were still mustering courage to emerge, the dark water and soft green surroundings felt like something from a Japanese woodcut.<\/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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-10.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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-10-2048x1365.jpg\" alt=\"A sculptural bunker blown up against the vast coastal landscape of Northern Troms \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-10.jpg\" data-caption=\"A sculptural bunker blown up against the vast coastal landscape of Northern Troms \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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-8.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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-8-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"View towards the mountain from Engnes \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-8.jpg\" data-caption=\"View towards the mountain from Engnes \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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-9.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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-9-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"Nature reclaims Engnes \u2013 a birch emerging from a blown-up bunker \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-9.jpg\" data-caption=\"Nature reclaims Engnes \u2013 a birch emerging from a blown-up bunker \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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-24.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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-24-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"Crumbling concrete in a coastal landscape at Engnes \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-24.jpg\" data-caption=\"Crumbling concrete in a coastal landscape at Engnes \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: A sculptural bunker blown up against the vast coastal landscape of Northern Troms \u00a9 Knut Hansvold<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: View towards the mountain from Engnes \u00a9 Knut Hansvold<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: Nature reclaims Engnes \u2013 a birch emerging from a blown-up bunker \u00a9 Knut Hansvold<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: Crumbling concrete in a coastal landscape at Engnes \u00a9 Knut Hansvold<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-i-could-see-far-and-wide\">I could see far and wide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The trail kept bending left until the forest opened onto a sweeping panorama. To the west rose the towering, sheer slopes of the mountainous islands of Lauk\u00f8ya and Arn\u00f8ya, their peaks \u2014 some over 1,000 metres high \u2014 lost in the fog. Straight ahead, the fjord widened, and far in the distance I could just make out the mountains marking the border between Troms and Finnmark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To the east, however, the island of Hauk\u00f8ya was bathed in unexpected sunshine. Beyond it, the jagged Kv\u00e6nangstindan \u2014 the \u201cdragon\u2019s back\u201d \u2014 thrust their pointed peaks into battle with the clouds. From here, the beauty of the view is matched only by its history: at the very tip of the headland ahead lies the crumbling remains of a Second World War coastal battery, silent now but once a place of watchfulness and war.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-military-fort-rose-from-the-landscape\">A military fort rose from the landscape<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The military-looking structure sparked my curioused. Scanning the shoreline of the promontory below, I spotted a block-like shape perched on a rise. From the viewpoint, I could trace a grassy wheel track winding down towards it. My feet grew wet in the tall grass as I descended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Circular gun emplacements \u2014 deep, walled pits \u2014 lay silent, their crumbling concrete and rusting rebar speaking of another time. This had once been a place teeming with people, orders, and urgency. Down by the shore, green meadows waited for the Arctic summer, while broken foundations marked where buildings had stood. On the way back up, I peered into dark caves carved into the hillside, their silence as heavy as the history they held.<\/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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-25.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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-25-2048x1365.jpg\" alt=\"A path leads out to a viewpoint full of bunkers at Engnes \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-25.jpg\" data-caption=\"A path leads out to a viewpoint full of bunkers at Engnes \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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-19.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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-19-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"Beacon light in a bunker landscape \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-19.jpg\" data-caption=\"Beacon light in a bunker landscape \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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-20.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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-20-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"A forgotten concrete pillar at Engnes \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-20.jpg\" data-caption=\"A forgotten concrete pillar at Engnes \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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-28.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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-28-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"Wet and cool early summer atmosphere at Engnes, with a view towards Lauk\u00f8ya Island \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-28.jpg\" data-caption=\"Wet and cool early summer atmosphere at Engnes, with a view towards Lauk\u00f8ya Island \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: A path leads out to a viewpoint full of bunkers at Engnes \u00a9 Knut Hansvold<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: Beacon light in a bunker landscape \u00a9 Knut Hansvold<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: A forgotten concrete pillar at Engnes \u00a9 Knut Hansvold<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: Wet and cool early summer atmosphere at Engnes, with a view towards Lauk\u00f8ya Island \u00a9 Knut Hansvold<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-i-was-on-the-atlantic-wall\">I was on the Atlantic wall<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1940, the German Reich established military control from the Norwegian\u2013Russian border all the way to France\u2019s frontier with Spain. Britain, however, refused to yield, and to secure its grip on occupied territory, Nazi Germany fortified the entire coastline with bunkers, observation posts, and gun emplacements \u2014 the so-called Atlantic Wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sweeping view I had just admired was once part of this vast defence network. From Engnes, German forces could monitor a long stretch of Norway\u2019s coastal fareway. The entrances to two major fjord systems \u2014 Kv\u00e6nangen and the deep Lyngenfjord \u2014 lay within sight, both of strategic importance. Out in the open Atlantic, the British navy harassed Nazi shipping, while far to the north, the legendary Murmansk convoys fought their way to Soviet ports. Small wonder Engnes bristled with fortifications.<\/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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-15.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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-15-2048x1365.jpg\" alt=\"Thick concrete walls \u2013 blown up and destroyed \u2013 at Engnes near Skjerv\u00f8y \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-15.jpg\" data-caption=\"Thick concrete walls \u2013 blown up and destroyed \u2013 at Engnes near Skjerv\u00f8y \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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-23.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1600\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-23-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Hauk\u00f8ya island in the sun, while rain showers play with the peaks of the Kv\u00e6nangstindan, seen from Engnes \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-23.jpg\" data-caption=\"Hauk\u00f8ya island in the sun, while rain showers play with the peaks of the Kv\u00e6nangstindan, seen from Engnes \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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-6.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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-6-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"A bunker with a view \u2013 the mountains of Lauk\u00f8ya island in the background \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-6.jpg\" data-caption=\"A bunker with a view \u2013 the mountains of Lauk\u00f8ya island in the background \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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-26.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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-26-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Entrance to the mountain bunker at Engnes \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-26.jpg\" data-caption=\"Entrance to the mountain bunker at Engnes \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: Thick concrete walls \u2013 blown up and destroyed \u2013 at Engnes near Skjerv\u00f8y \u00a9 Knut Hansvold<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: Hauk\u00f8ya island in the sun, while rain showers play with the peaks of the Kv\u00e6nangstindan, seen from Engnes \u00a9 Knut Hansvold<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: A bunker with a view \u2013 the mountains of Lauk\u00f8ya island in the background \u00a9 Knut Hansvold<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: Entrance to the mountain bunker at Engnes \u00a9 Knut Hansvold<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-six-guns-could-shoot-17-kilometres\">Six guns could shoot 17 kilometres<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The coastal battery at Engnes was started in 1942 and declared operational in January 1945. It consisted of six gun positions with artillery capable of reaching up to 17 kilometers, along with anti-aircraft and searchlight installations. The battery included several concrete bunkers, trenches, and shelter rooms, as well as underground rock chambers for ammunition and personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The gun positions were placed in deep concrete pits with storage niches for ammunition, and trenches connected the positions, allowing soldiers to move protected between them. In April 1945, the German withdrew from the area beyond a new defensive line north and east of Troms\u00f8, the guns and ammunition were transported away and the command centre blown up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9649a0d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\"><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-activities todo-archeology-and-early-history todo-culture-and-history todo-hiking todo-hiking-trips facilities-family-friendly facilities-sami season-autumn season-summer region-lyngenfjord malgrupper-culture-lover malgrupper-heritage-explorer malgrupper-nature-lover wp-block-t2-featured-single-post\">\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-tareneset-heritage-trail-iron-age-industry-in-ice-age-landscapes\/\">\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: 48% 54%;\" 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\/2025\/09\/MNH6965-768x512.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\tLyngenfjord\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>The Tareneset Heritage Trail: Iron Age Industry in Ice Age Landscapes<\/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>\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-beautiful-drives todo-suggested-routes season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-lyngenfjord malgrupper-leave-no-tracer malgrupper-local-insider malgrupper-nature-lover wp-block-t2-featured-single-post\">\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\/arnoya-a-remote-island-of-majestic-peaks-and-small-communities\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Ferge-Lauksund-Arnoya-Skjervoy-Nord-Troms-Foto-Knut-Hansvold-1-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tLyngenfjord\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Arn\u00f8ya \u2013 a remote island of majestic peaks and small communities<\/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\tSuggested routes\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-coastal-culture todo-culture-and-history todo-eat-and-stay todo-food-in-northern-norway todo-sapmi-culture facilities-sami facilities-sustainability season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-lyngenfjord malgrupper-heritage-explorer malgrupper-leave-no-tracer malgrupper-local-insider malgrupper-slow-traveller wp-block-t2-featured-single-post\">\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\/kronebutikken-a-little-shop-of-wonders-in-nordreisa\/\">\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=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Kronebutikken-solje-Nordreisa-768x768.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\tLyngenfjord\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Kronebutikken \u2013 A little shop of wonders in Nordreisa<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tCulture and history\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-soviet-prisoners-paid-the-heaviest-price\">Soviet prisoners paid the heaviest price<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The builders of the coastal battery were Soviet prisoners of war, held in a camp established on Skjerv\u00f8y. These prisoners were forced to construct the coastal defenses and roads, including the route leading to Engnes. They endured harsh conditions, living in simple, uninsulated huts and surviving on meager rations. Many attempted to escape but were often caught and severely punished, with some executed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though the camp was destroyed in the last days of the war, remnants such as building foundations and a guard tower can still be seen today \u2014 silent reminders of the suffering endured here during the war.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9649a0d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\"><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-activities todo-watersports todo-wildlifesafari facilities-family-friendly season-autumn season-summer region-lyngenfjord malgrupper-nature-lover wp-block-t2-featured-single-post\">\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\/only-a-riverboat-takes-you-to-mollis-waterfall\/\">\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: 52% 72%;\" 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\/2024\/02\/Mollisfossen-i-Nordreisa-gjor-deg-liten-Magy-Media-1-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tLyngenfjord\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Only a riverboat takes you to the Mollisfossen Waterfall<\/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\tWildlife Safari\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-activities todo-hiking todo-hiking-trips facilities-family-friendly facilities-groups facilities-sustainability season-autumn season-summer region-lyngenfjord malgrupper-first-timer malgrupper-leave-no-tracer malgrupper-nature-lover wp-block-t2-featured-single-post\">\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\/isbuktvannet-a-green-glacial-lake-by-the-arctic-ocean\/\">\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=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Isbuktvannet-Skjerveoy-explore-70-degrees-768x433.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\tLyngenfjord\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Isbuktvannet \u2013 a green glacial lake by the Arctic Ocean<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tActivities\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-attractions todo-coastal-culture todo-culture-and-history todo-sapmi-culture facilities-family-friendly facilities-groups facilities-sami facilities-universal-accessibility season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-lyngenfjord malgrupper-heritage-explorer malgrupper-local-insider wp-block-t2-featured-single-post\">\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\/encounters-threads-of-the-past-in-the-northern-troms-landscape\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/013565_Petr-Pavl-ek_Visit-Lyngenfjord-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\tLyngenfjord\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Encounters: Threads of the Past in the Northern Troms Landscape<\/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\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-i-returned-the-same-way\">I returned the same way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Along grassy paths, I retraced my steps back to Skjerv\u00f8y. There\u2019s a longer route you can take, but I felt I\u2019d had enough for the day. On the way, I finally met a few locals walking their dogs in the evening calm. Back at the viewpoint overlooking Skjerv\u00f8y, I noticed the Hurtigruten \u2014 now often called the Coastal Route \u2014 approaching the harbour. I lingered a while to snap a photo. My walk was peaceful and calm \u2014 a stark contrast to the challenges faced here 80 years ago.<\/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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-32.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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-32-2048x1365.jpg\" alt=\"Pond along the trail out to Engnes \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-32.jpg\" data-caption=\"Pond along the trail out to Engnes \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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-38.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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-38-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"Kystruta \u2013 the new name for the Hurtigruten \u2013 arriving at the harbour in Skjerv\u00f8y \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-38.jpg\" data-caption=\"Kystruta \u2013 the new name for the Hurtigruten \u2013 arriving at the harbour in Skjerv\u00f8y \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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-36.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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-36-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"View from the trail towards the harbour at Skjerv\u00f8y, the Lyngen Alps still snow-covered in the early days of June \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-36.jpg\" data-caption=\"View from the trail towards the harbour at Skjerv\u00f8y, the Lyngen Alps still snow-covered in the early days of June \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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-17.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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-17-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"View eastwards towards the Kv\u00e6nangstindan, shrouded in rain showers \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-17.jpg\" data-caption=\"View eastwards towards the Kv\u00e6nangstindan, shrouded in rain showers \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: Pond along the trail out to Engnes \u00a9 Knut Hansvold<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: Kystruta \u2013 the new name for the Hurtigruten \u2013 arriving at the harbour in Skjerv\u00f8y \u00a9 Knut Hansvold<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: View from the trail towards the harbour at Skjerv\u00f8y, the Lyngen Alps still snow-covered in the early days of June \u00a9 Knut Hansvold<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: View eastwards towards the Kv\u00e6nangstindan, shrouded in rain showers \u00a9 Knut Hansvold<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9649a0d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\"><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-culture-and-history todo-worldwar2 region-alta region-tromso malgrupper-culture-lover malgrupper-culture-specialist wp-block-t2-featured-single-post\">\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\/tirpitz-played-a-major-role-in-the-war-drama-in-northern-norway\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 47.5% 69.746376811594%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"528\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/0856b_tp_tirpitz_l\u00fctzow_late_april_1943_kaafjord-1280x880.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\tAlta\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Tirpitz played a major role in the war drama in Northern Norway<\/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\tWorld War II\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-culture-and-history todo-worldwar2 season-summer region-lyngenfjord region-tromso malgrupper-culture-specialist malgrupper-heritage-explorer wp-block-t2-featured-single-post\">\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\/jan-balsrud-is-the-man-that-never-gave-up\/\">\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: 44.059405940594% 79.10447761194%;\" 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\/3DBCC095-D5C3-449C-AD45-0F96023B0683-1.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>Jan B\u00e5lsrud is the man that never gave up<\/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>\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-alta region-finnmarksvidda region-hammerfest region-kirkenes region-lyngenfjord region-northern-norway region-varanger malgrupper-culture-specialist malgrupper-heritage-explorer wp-block-t2-featured-single-post\">\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\/reconstruction-architecture-defines-north-troms-and-finnmark\/\">\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=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/003400_Bjarne-Riesto-riesto.no_www.nordnorge.com_-768x511.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tNorthern Norway\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Reconstruction Architecture defines North Troms and Finnmark<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\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\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\n\t\t\t\tFacts about Engnes and Skjerv\u00f8y\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"t2-accordion wp-block-t2-accordion\" data-allow-multiple=\"1\" role=\"list\">\n<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-engnes?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhere is Engnes?\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-engnes?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>\n\t\t\t\tEngnes is a promontory marking the northern tip of the island of Skjerv\u00f8y, where the Nazi occupiers built bunkers and fortifications during the second world war. It is found some 3-4 km on foot north of the little town on Skjerv\u00f8y, mid way between Troms\u00f8 and Alta in Northern Norway. \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"how-long-is-the-walk-to-engnes-from-skjerv\u00f8y\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tHow long is the walk to Engnes from Skjerv\u00f8y\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-1\" aria-labelledby=\"how-long-is-the-walk-to-engnes-from-skjerv\u00f8y\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>\n\t\t\t\tYou can do two things: Either walk from Skjerv\u00f8y to the Engnes promotory, and return the same way. Or make a little detour uphill to Skjerv\u00f8ytrollet, some 200 metres high. All in all about 8 m or two hours. \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"how-do-i-get-to-skjerv\u00f8y?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tHow do I get to Skjerv\u00f8y?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-2\" aria-labelledby=\"how-do-i-get-to-skjerv\u00f8y?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>\n\t\t\t\tSkjerv\u00f8y is a fishing village on the coast of Northern Norway. It is some 3,5-4,5 hours&#8217; drive from Troms\u00f8, and some 3 hours from Alta. From Troms\u00f8 you can take the Hurtigruten\/Havila ship, taking some 4 hours. There is also a comfortable catamaran most days of the week, along with a bus connection. \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<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-stay-in-skjerv\u00f8y?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhere do I stay in Skjerv\u00f8y?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-3\" aria-labelledby=\"where-do-i-stay-in-skjerv\u00f8y?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>\n\t\t\t\tSkjerv\u00f8y is decidedly untouristy, but there is a mid-range hotel and some simpler accommodation. Consult the website of Visit Lyngenfjord. \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"where-can-i-eat-in-skjerv\u00f8y?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhere can I eat in Skjerv\u00f8y?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-4\" aria-labelledby=\"where-can-i-eat-in-skjerv\u00f8y?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>\n\t\t\t\tThe hotel has a restaurant, and there are a couple of options along the main street. Do note that dinner is served early in Skjerv\u00f8y. Consult Visit Lyngenfjord for the details. \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9649a0d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\"><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-activities todo-architecture todo-attractions todo-bungee-jump todo-culture-and-history todo-hiking todo-natural-highlights facilities-family-friendly facilities-sami facilities-sustainability season-autumn season-summer region-lyngenfjord malgrupper-bucket-list-betty malgrupper-nature-lover wp-block-t2-featured-single-post\">\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-gorsabrua-bridge-spans-one-of-europes-deepest-canyons\/\">\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% 47%;\" 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\/2024\/03\/013152_Petr-Pavl-ek_Visit-Lyngenfjord-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\tLyngenfjord\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>The Gorsabrua bridge spans one of Europe&#8217;s deepest canyons<\/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\tNatural highlights\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-art todo-culture-and-history todo-sapmi-culture facilities-sami season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-lyngenfjord malgrupper-heritage-explorer malgrupper-local-insider wp-block-t2-featured-single-post\">\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\/manndalen-treasure-trove-of-traditional-crafts\/\">\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: 61.5% 61.5%;\" 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\/2019\/11\/001000_Gunn-Isaksen_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\tLyngenfjord\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Manndalen preserves treasured trove of traditional crafts<\/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\tSami Culture\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler season-autumn season-summer region-lyngenfjord malgrupper-nature-lover malgrupper-outdoor-adventure wp-block-t2-featured-single-post\">\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-glacier-steindalsbreen-is-a-blue-wonder-in-the-lyngen-alps\/\">\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% 85%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"855\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Lyngen-26-1-768x855.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\tLyngenfjord\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>The glacier Steindalsbreen is a blue wonder in the Lyngen Alps<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-12.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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-12-2048x1365.jpg\" alt=\"Gun emplacement at Engnes \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-12.jpg\" data-caption=\"Gun emplacement at Engnes \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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-13.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1600\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-13-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Rusty reinforcing bars at Engnes. The installation was blown up in late winter 1945 \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-13.jpg\" data-caption=\"Rusty reinforcing bars at Engnes. The installation was blown up in late winter 1945 \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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-18.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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-18-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Lush early summer grass down by the sea at Engnes \u2013 with walls and gun emplacements hiding among the lady&#039;s mantle \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-18.jpg\" data-caption=\"Lush early summer grass down by the sea at Engnes \u2013 with walls and gun emplacements hiding among the lady&#039;s mantle \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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-22.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\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-22-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"The entire point at Engnes is filled with crumbling concrete \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-22.jpg\" data-caption=\"The entire point at Engnes is filled with crumbling concrete \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: Gun emplacement at Engnes \u00a9 Knut Hansvold<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: Rusty reinforcing bars at Engnes. The installation was blown up in late winter 1945 \u00a9 Knut Hansvold<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: Lush early summer grass down by the sea at Engnes \u2013 with walls and gun emplacements hiding among the lady&#039;s mantle \u00a9 Knut Hansvold<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: The entire point at Engnes is filled with crumbling concrete \u00a9 Knut Hansvold<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<div class=\"vnn__byline vnn-grid has-author has-date has-tags\"><div class=\"vnn__byline-meta\"><div class=\"vnn__byline-author\">Written by Knut Hansvold<\/div><div class=\"vnn__byline-date\">August 14, 2025<\/div><div class=\"vnn__byline-date\">Last updated February 17, 2026<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vnn__byline-tags\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/experiences-and-activities\/?fwp_se-og-gjore=activities\" rel=\"tag\">Activities<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/experiences-and-activities\/?fwp_se-og-gjore=culture-and-history\" rel=\"tag\">Culture and history<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/experiences-and-activities\/?fwp_se-og-gjore=hiking\" rel=\"tag\">Hiking<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/experiences-and-activities\/?fwp_se-og-gjore=hiking-trips\" rel=\"tag\">Hiking trips<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/experiences-and-activities\/?fwp_se-og-gjore=worldwar2\" rel=\"tag\">World War II<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/experiences-and-activities\/?fwp_omrder=lyngenfjord\" rel=\"tag\">Lyngenfjord<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/experiences-and-activities\/?fwp_sesonger=autumn\" rel=\"tag\">Autumn<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/experiences-and-activities\/?fwp_sesonger=summer\" rel=\"tag\">Summer<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/experiences-and-activities\/?fwp_fasiliteter=family-friendly\" rel=\"tag\">Family Friendly<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/experiences-and-activities\/?fwp_fasiliteter=sustainability\" rel=\"tag\">Sustainability<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"featured_media":30037,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":{"_searchwp_excluded":"","vnn_header_layout":"featured","vnn_header_layout_image_id":30037,"vnn_header_layout_image_focal_point_x":0.5,"vnn_header_layout_image_focal_point_y":0.5,"vnn_header_layout_description":"","vnn_header_layout_url":"","vnn_header_layout_url_text":"","vnn_header_layout_photographer":"","vnn_header_layout_video_id":"","vnn_header_layout_yt_id":"","vnn_header_layout_vimeo_id":"","teft_location_geodata_lat":70.060051120521,"teft_location_geodata_lng":20.991214227519,"teft_cards_image_id":30037,"teft_cards_image_focal_point_x":0.5,"teft_cards_image_focal_point_y":0.5,"teft_cards_title":"","teft_cards_excerpt":"","footnotes":""},"todo":[2,19,14,32,82],"facilities":[15,5864],"season":[6,7],"region":[69],"malgrupper":[73,23,58,18],"class_list":["post-14691","artikler","type-artikler","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","todo-activities","todo-culture-and-history","todo-hiking","todo-hiking-trips","todo-worldwar2","facilities-family-friendly","facilities-sustainability","season-autumn","season-summer","region-lyngenfjord","malgrupper-culture-specialist","malgrupper-heritage-explorer","malgrupper-local-insider","malgrupper-nature-lover"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.5 (Yoast SEO v25.3.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>A gentle hike to Engnes \u00a0reveals stunning views and wartime secrets - Arctic Norway<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"An easy hike takes you to Engnes near Skjerv\u00f8y, offering wide views of mountains and fjords. 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