{"id":1618,"date":"2019-10-25T13:13:58","date_gmt":"2019-10-25T11:13:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/?post_type=destination&#038;p=2155"},"modified":"2026-02-06T15:18:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T15:18:59","slug":"senja","status":"publish","type":"destination","link":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/destinasjon\/senja\/","title":{"rendered":"Senja is a big island on the Atlantic with many secrets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-ingress\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vnn__ingress\">\n\t\t\t\tNorway&#8217;s second biggest island has a split personality; gentle, green and welcoming on the landward side, and raw, brutal and furiously stormy on the oceanside. \n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Senja Island resembles a micro-continent, showcasing a mountainous spine, a hospitable southern coast, light birch forests, farmland, and a wild, stormy, and precipitous ocean side. Head to the ocean side for a bit of drama, and travel east for serene relaxation and calm. The friendly southern coast hosts numerous beauty spots, and the nearby island of Dyr\u00f8y is lush, green, and off the beaten track. <\/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\/05\/Tungeneset_Stefan-Barth-scaled.jpg\" data-size=\"2560x1707\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Tungeneset_Stefan-Barth-2048x1365.jpg\" alt=\"Tungeneset. Foto: Stefan Barth\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Tungeneset_Stefan-Barth-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Tungeneset. Foto: Stefan Barth\" \/>\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\/07\/000928_Hans-Arne-Paulsen_www.nordnorge.com_.jpg\" data-size=\"1200x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/000928_Hans-Arne-Paulsen_www.nordnorge.com_-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Views of Bergsfjorden \u00a9 Hans Arne Paulsen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/000928_Hans-Arne-Paulsen_www.nordnorge.com_.jpg\" data-caption=\"Views of Bergsfjorden \u00a9 Hans Arne Paulsen\" \/>\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\/05\/005611-2.jpg\" data-size=\"1625x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/005611-2-768x378.jpg\" alt=\"En liten vei slynger seg ut til Hus\u00f8y. Her ute er noen av husene bardunert for \u00e5 st\u00e5 imot stormkastene \u00a9 Jarle W\u00e6hler\/Statens vegvesen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/005611-2.jpg\" data-caption=\"En liten vei slynger seg ut til Hus\u00f8y. Her ute er noen av husene bardunert for \u00e5 st\u00e5 imot stormkastene \u00a9 Jarle W\u00e6hler\/Statens vegvesen\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Senja_Foto_RunarLarsen7959-scaled.jpg\" data-size=\"2560x1707\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Senja_Foto_RunarLarsen7959-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Senja_Foto_RunarLarsen7959-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" \/>\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: Tungeneset. Foto: Stefan Barth<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: Views of Bergsfjorden \u00a9 Hans Arne Paulsen<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: En liten vei slynger seg ut til Hus\u00f8y. Her ute er noen av husene bardunert for \u00e5 st\u00e5 imot stormkastene \u00a9 Jarle W\u00e6hler\/Statens vegvesen<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-west-coast-is-the-meeting-with-the-atlantic\">The west coast is the meeting with the Atlantic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is nothing to hinder the fury of the Atlantic from pounding the outer coast of Senja. The coast plunges 7-800 meters from the mountain tops directly into the ocean. The terrain is solid rock, featuring barren cliffsides and rocky promontories. There are also coves and bays with fishing villages, and some of the sandy beaches boast a South Sea quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-norwegian-scenic-route-follows-the-outer-coast\">The Norwegian Scenic route follows the outer coast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest way to explore this dramatic outer coast is to follow the Norwegian Scenic Route of Senja as it winds its way along the coastline. This route features charming, architecturally designed rest stops, viewpoints, and toilets, all seamlessly blending with and adding to the scenic landscape<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"alignfull vnn-hero wp-block-vnn-hero\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-hero__media\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Mefjordvaer-2_VisitSenjaRegion.jpg);background-position: 50% 50%;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-hero__gradient\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-hero__inner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-16-hikes-in-senja\">16 hikes in Senja&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/16-hikes-on-senja-island-offer-endless-beauty\/?_gl=1*4abmbq*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTEyNjE4MzEwLjE2OTE0MTI3MDY.*_ga_PL60WQGNDT*MTY5MTQxMjcwNS4xLjEuMTY5MTQxMjkyMC4wLjAuMA..\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">..take you to history, flora, fauna and endless views<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-husoy-is-an-island-of-its-own\">Hus\u00f8y is an island of its own<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The liveliest among the numerous fishing villages is Hus\u00f8y. A narrow, winding road takes you over the mountain to the jetty connecting Hus\u00f8y Island (The &#8220;House Island&#8221;) with Senja itself. The village, so exposed to the elements, has some houses wired to the ground to withstand the storms. It&#8217;s a bustling spot, with winter cod fishing and year-round salmon processing. Despite the hardworking folks, the local shop closes for an hour at midday for lunch. This is quite unusual in Norway and is rumored to trace back to a ship off course from the Spanish Armada in 1588.<\/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-natural-highlights todo-national-scenic-routes season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-senja malgrupper-bucket-list-betty 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-national-tourist-route-winds-around-senjas-outer-coast\/\">\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=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/000962_Reiner-Schaufler_www.nordnorge.com_-768x514.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tSenja\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>The Norwegian Scenic Route winds around Senja&#8217;s outer coast<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tNorwegian Scenic Routes\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-activities todo-attractions todo-beautiful-drives todo-hiking todo-hiking-trips todo-natural-highlights todo-national-scenic-routes todo-suggested-routes facilities-sustainable-travel season-autumn region-senja malgrupper-nature-lover malgrupper-outdoor-adventure wp-block-t2-featured-single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/the-senja-autumn-is-a-drama-of-colours-and-weather\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/HikingSegl_VisitSenjaRegion-768x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tSenja\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>The Senja autumn is a drama of colours and weather<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tNorwegian Scenic Routes\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-activities todo-backpacking todo-cross-country-skiing todo-hiking todo-hiking-trips todo-kayaking todo-skiing todo-trekking todo-watersports facilities-adrenaline facilities-sustainability season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-northern-norway malgrupper-adrenaline-kicker 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\/what-are-kristin-harilas-seven-favourite-hikes-in-the-north\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_2649-768x576.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\tNorthern Norway\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>What are Kristin Harila&#8217;s seven favourite hikes in the north?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tActivities\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mefjordvaer-and-senjahopen-are-non-identical-twins\">Mefjordv\u00e6r and Senjahopen are non-identical twins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Senjahopen is yet another bustling fishing village. However, just a mile further out lies Mefjordv\u00e6r, a much sleepier and traditional counterpart. Old houses gather around a charming harbour, providing a picturesque scene with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and the open sea. A lovely sea view can also be enjoyed from the nearby Knuten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bovaer-has-the-lovliest-beach\">B\u00f8v\u00e6r has the lovliest beach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A detour from the small centre of Skaland leads out to B\u00f8v\u00e6r. Most folks simply visit for the expansive, sandy beach where they walk barefoot in summer, skip stones in the water, and admire the archipelago of 98 islands in the Bergsfjord. The old fish factory \u201cKr\u00e5keslottet\u201d (The Crow\u2019s Nest), built on stilts into the fjord, is a popular backdrop when taking photos at the beach.<\/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\/2020\/07\/005635.jpg\" data-size=\"1199x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/005635.jpg\" alt=\"From Gryllefjord \u00a9 Jarle W\u00e6hler\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/005635.jpg\" data-caption=\"From Gryllefjord \u00a9 Jarle W\u00e6hler\" \/>\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\/07\/005637-1.jpg\" data-size=\"533x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/005637-1.jpg\" alt=\"Over the summer mist \u00a9 Werner Harstad\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/005637-1.jpg\" data-caption=\"Over the summer mist \u00a9 Werner Harstad\" \/>\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\/07\/005640.jpg\" data-size=\"532x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/005640.jpg\" alt=\"Boathouse and waves on the B\u00f8v\u00e6r beach \u00a9 Roger Ellingsen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/005640.jpg\" data-caption=\"Boathouse and waves on the B\u00f8v\u00e6r beach \u00a9 Roger Ellingsen\" \/>\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\/07\/005604.jpg\" data-size=\"532x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">04<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/005604.jpg\" alt=\"On the Hus\u00f8y detour \u00a9 Jarle W\u00e6hler\/Statens vegvesen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/005604.jpg\" data-caption=\"On the Hus\u00f8y detour \u00a9 Jarle W\u00e6hler\/Statens vegvesen\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: From Gryllefjord \u00a9 Jarle W\u00e6hler<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: Over the summer mist \u00a9 Werner Harstad<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: Boathouse and waves on the B\u00f8v\u00e6r beach \u00a9 Roger Ellingsen<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: On the Hus\u00f8y detour \u00a9 Jarle W\u00e6hler\/Statens vegvesen<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-from-the-golden-loo-you-overlook-the-ersfjord-peaks\">From The Golden Loo you overlook the Ersfjord peaks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another photo op along the National Scenic Route is the so-called &#8220;Golden Loo&#8221; (Gulldassen), named after its golden-coloured wall cover. From here, take a stroll to the fine, white-sand beach and relish the view of the impressive mountains on the right side of the fjord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tungeneset-has-the-iconic-view\">Tungeneset has the iconic view<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most photographed spot, and for good reason, is Tungeneset. From here, you&#8217;ll see the Okshornan cliffs dramatically rising from the ocean. A ramp takes you to some flat rocks that are easy to walk on. Snap pictures of the cliffs reflecting in the small pools on the rock surface, or just sit back and enjoy the view. Just be careful not to get too close to the waves.<\/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\/Tobias-Bjorkli_okshornan-scaled.jpg\" data-size=\"2560x1707\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Tobias-Bjorkli_okshornan-2048x1365.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Tobias-Bjorkli_okshornan-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" \/>\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\/Hatten-pa\u030a-Ersfjordstranda.jpg\" data-size=\"2016x1512\">\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\/Hatten-pa\u030a-Ersfjordstranda-768x576.jpg\" alt=\"Hatten p\u00e5 Ersfjordstranda. Foto: Visit senja region\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Hatten-pa\u030a-Ersfjordstranda.jpg\" data-caption=\"Hatten p\u00e5 Ersfjordstranda. Foto: Visit senja region\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/000921_Baard-Loeken_www.nordnorge.com_.jpg\" data-size=\"1203x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/000921_Baard-Loeken_www.nordnorge.com_-768x511.jpg\" alt=\"Mefjordv\u00e6r a sunny day \u00a9 B\u00e5rd L\u00f8ken\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/000921_Baard-Loeken_www.nordnorge.com_.jpg\" data-caption=\"Mefjordv\u00e6r a sunny day \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\/2019\/12\/kajakk-to.jpg\" data-size=\"1067x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">04<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/kajakk-to.jpg\" alt=\"The kayak heading for a boathouse in Berg \u00a9 Visit Senja\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/kajakk-to.jpg\" data-caption=\"The kayak heading for a boathouse in Berg \u00a9 Visit Senja\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>02: Hatten p\u00e5 Ersfjordstranda. Foto: Visit senja region<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: Mefjordv\u00e6r a sunny day \u00a9 B\u00e5rd L\u00f8ken<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: The kayak heading for a boathouse in Berg \u00a9 Visit Senja<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-see-the-fjord-and-ocean-from-the-stomach-churner\">See the fjord and ocean from the \u201cStomach churner\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve driven up the winding road from the end of Bergsfjord, you&#8217;ll reach a pretty special viewpoint. The platform is a bit wobbly, and if you&#8217;re not a fan of heights, it might be a tad scary. But trust me, it&#8217;s definitely worth facing those fears because the views of Bergsfjorden, the open sea, and the majestic peaks will stay with you forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hamn-i-senja-is-a-sheltered-port-facing-the-ocean\">Hamn i Senja is a sheltered port facing the ocean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hamn means port, and a cluster of islets creates a sheltered harbor for this ancient settlement. The old nickel mine and trading post in Hamn i Senja couldn&#8217;t be more dramatically situated, with the Sugarloaf mountain directly south, the 98 islands of Bergsfjord to the north, and the endless Atlantic to the west<\/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\/90972366_2588956738008747_6433349298414419968_o.jpg\" data-size=\"1944x1296\">\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\/90972366_2588956738008747_6433349298414419968_o.jpg\" alt=\"Okshornan cliffs and the Midnight Sun in the ocen \u00a9 Johnny M Olsen\/Hamn i Senja\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/90972366_2588956738008747_6433349298414419968_o.jpg\" data-caption=\"Okshornan cliffs and the Midnight Sun in the ocen \u00a9 Johnny M Olsen\/Hamn i Senja\" \/>\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\/89783227_2576933265877761_8779898916737908736_o.jpg\" data-size=\"2028x1330\">\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\/89783227_2576933265877761_8779898916737908736_o-768x504.jpg\" alt=\"Foto: Johnny M Olsen \/ Hamn i Senja\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/89783227_2576933265877761_8779898916737908736_o.jpg\" data-caption=\"Foto: Johnny M Olsen \/ Hamn i Senja\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/153962020_2858750264362725_5368492235661396716_o.jpg\" data-size=\"2048x1339\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/153962020_2858750264362725_5368492235661396716_o-768x502.jpg\" alt=\"Midnight Sun on the outer side \u00a9 Ronny M. Olsen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/153962020_2858750264362725_5368492235661396716_o.jpg\" data-caption=\"Midnight Sun on the outer side \u00a9 Ronny M. Olsen\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><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\/20151217-20151217-810_4738sign.jpg\" data-size=\"2000x957\">\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\/20151217-20151217-810_4738sign-768x367.jpg\" alt=\"Foto: Dag A Larsen \/ Hamn i Senja\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20151217-20151217-810_4738sign.jpg\" data-caption=\"Foto: Dag A Larsen \/ Hamn i Senja\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: Okshornan cliffs and the Midnight Sun in the ocen \u00a9 Johnny M Olsen\/Hamn i Senja<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: Foto: Johnny M Olsen \/ Hamn i Senja<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: Midnight Sun on the outer side \u00a9 Ronny M. Olsen<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: Foto: Dag A Larsen \/ Hamn i Senja<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-torsken-village-is-a-small-detour\">Torsken village is a small detour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A quick detour from the main road leads you to the old centre of Torsken, now a quiet village with around 150 people. The fjord view is fantastic. The small Torsken church, built in 1785, holds treasures dating back to earlier churches from as far back as the late Middle Ages. It was also the ministry of Ingrid Bjerk\u00e5s, the first woman minister in the Church of Norway, who started her service here in 1961, stirring quite a bit of controversy at the time. Nevertheless, she is warmly remembered by the parishioners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gryllefjord-is-a-colourful-village\">Gryllefjord is a colourful village<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The village of Gryllefjord enjoys a dramatic setting between the fjord and the open ocean. Highly dependent on fishing, the village is compact and colourful, with houses painted in a myriad of hues. Come here for a bit of urbanity amidst all the scenery, and to take the summer ferry to the whale town of Andenes.<\/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\/2020\/07\/005591.jpg\" data-size=\"1202x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/005591.jpg\" alt=\"Delerict boat houses in Gryllefjord \u00a9 Jarle W\u00e6hler\/Statens vegvesen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/005591.jpg\" data-caption=\"Delerict boat houses in Gryllefjord \u00a9 Jarle W\u00e6hler\/Statens vegvesen\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/001055_Reiner-Schaufler_www.nordnorge.com_-1-scaled.jpg\" data-size=\"2560x1714\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/001055_Reiner-Schaufler_www.nordnorge.com_-1-768x514.jpg\" alt=\"Gryllefjord, a colourful village on Senja&#039;s outer coast, dressed for winter \u00a9 Reiner Schaufler\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/001055_Reiner-Schaufler_www.nordnorge.com_-1-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Gryllefjord, a colourful village on Senja&#039;s outer coast, dressed for winter \u00a9 Reiner Schaufler\" \/>\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\/12\/001053_Reiner-Schaufler_www.nordnorge.com_-1-scaled.jpg\" data-size=\"2560x2560\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/001053_Reiner-Schaufler_www.nordnorge.com_-1-768x768.jpg\" alt=\"Gryllefjord enjoys a sheltered position in a little fjord, but the raging Atlantic is just befhind the hillside \u00a9 Reiner Schaufler\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/001053_Reiner-Schaufler_www.nordnorge.com_-1-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Gryllefjord enjoys a sheltered position in a little fjord, but the raging Atlantic is just befhind the hillside \u00a9 Reiner Schaufler\" \/>\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\/07\/005635.jpg\" data-size=\"1199x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">04<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/005635-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"From Gryllefjord \u00a9 Jarle W\u00e6hler\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/005635.jpg\" data-caption=\"From Gryllefjord \u00a9 Jarle W\u00e6hler\" \/>\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: Delerict boat houses in Gryllefjord \u00a9 Jarle W\u00e6hler\/Statens vegvesen<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: Gryllefjord, a colourful village on Senja&#039;s outer coast, dressed for winter \u00a9 Reiner Schaufler<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: Gryllefjord enjoys a sheltered position in a little fjord, but the raging Atlantic is just befhind the hillside \u00a9 Reiner Schaufler<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: From Gryllefjord \u00a9 Jarle W\u00e6hler<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-senja-is-bike-heaven\">Senja is bike heaven<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Norwegian Scenic Route is a fantastic cycling route. Although you&#8217;re on the road, traffic is minimal. Following the shoreline, it&#8217;s not too strenuous, except for the Bergsfjorden hairpin bends. Stop at viewpoints, check out local cafes, and park your bike for a beach walk. The route can be tackled in a day for the experienced, two for the rest of us. Add extra days for exploring the inland forest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-sifjord-detour-leads-to-nowhere-but-picturesque-rural-communities\">The Sifjord detour leads to nowhere but picturesque rural communities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the adventurous souls, the sidetrack to the communities along the Sifjord is a real gem. The winding road descending the scree of Sifjordura towards the fjord is simply picturesque. Continue driving along the fjord, passing quaint settlements, until you reach the road&#8217;s end at Grunnfarnes, surrounded by small farms beneath majestic peaks. En route across the mountains, make a pit stop at the <a href=\"https:\/\/mtmu.no\/en\/museum\/kaperdalen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kaperdalen museum<\/a>, a collection of turf huts constructed by the Sami who settled here 2-300 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\/2021\/04\/Magasuget-view-point-in-Bergsfjorden-DSC_7330-scaled.jpg\" data-size=\"2560x1707\">\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\/Magasuget-view-point-in-Bergsfjorden-DSC_7330-2048x1365.jpg\" alt=\"&quot;Magasuget&quot; - the stomach churner - a summer night \u00a9 Best Artic\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Magasuget-view-point-in-Bergsfjorden-DSC_7330-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"&quot;Magasuget&quot; - the stomach churner - a summer night \u00a9 Best Artic\" \/>\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\/07\/IMG_1442.jpg\" data-size=\"800x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1442-768x768.jpg\" alt=\"Heading along the Bergsfjorden \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1442.jpg\" data-caption=\"Heading along the Bergsfjorden \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\/2021\/04\/Magasuget-view-point-in-Bergsfjorden-DSC_0361_2-1-scaled.jpg\" data-size=\"2560x1571\">\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\/Magasuget-view-point-in-Bergsfjorden-DSC_0361_2-1-768x471.jpg\" alt=\"Foto: Best Artic\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Magasuget-view-point-in-Bergsfjorden-DSC_0361_2-1-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Foto: Best Artic\" \/>\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\/09\/000959_Reiner-Schaufler_www.gif-REDIGERT.gif\" data-size=\"1355x907\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">04<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/000959_Reiner-Schaufler_www.gif-REDIGERT-768x514.gif\" alt=\"Autumn at the Bergsfjord on Senja Island \u00a9 Reiner Schaufler\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/000959_Reiner-Schaufler_www.gif-REDIGERT.gif\" data-caption=\"Autumn at the Bergsfjord on Senja Island \u00a9 Reiner Schaufler\" \/>\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: &quot;Magasuget&quot; &#8211; the stomach churner &#8211; a summer night \u00a9 Best Artic<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: Heading along the Bergsfjorden \u00a9 Knut Hansvold<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: Foto: Best Artic<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: Autumn at the Bergsfjord on Senja Island \u00a9 Reiner Schaufler<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<div class=\"alignfull vnn-hero wp-block-vnn-hero\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-hero__media\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/SophiaSornesdotter.jpg);background-position: 50% 50%;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-hero__gradient\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-hero__inner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-senja-autumn\">The Senja autumn&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-arrow\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8230;are colours, fresh hikes and entertaining weather<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-map-route\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"map\" id=\"map-route-69d720d3478b4\" data-point=\"[{&quot;lat&quot;:69.2296016,&quot;lng&quot;:17.9812966,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Finnsnes&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Town, centre of communication&quot;},{&quot;lat&quot;:69.5082193,&quot;lng&quot;:17.9028281,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Botnhamn&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Northern end  of the Norwegian Scenic Route of Senja&quot;},{&quot;lat&quot;:69.5445735,&quot;lng&quot;:17.659924229996626,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Hus\\u00f8y&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Dense, active fishing village&quot;},{&quot;lat&quot;:69.488858,&quot;lng&quot;:17.334105,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Tungeneset&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Iconic viewpoint&quot;},{&quot;lat&quot;:69.5186431,&quot;lng&quot;:17.438209,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Mefjordv\\u00e6r&quot;},{&quot;lat&quot;:69.5186431,&quot;lng&quot;:17.438209,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Tungeneset&quot;},{&quot;lat&quot;:69.3390346,&quot;lng&quot;:17.1057466,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Torsken&quot;},{&quot;lat&quot;:69.3520444,&quot;lng&quot;:17.0457813,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Gryllefjord&quot;},{&quot;lat&quot;:69.2853083,&quot;lng&quot;:17.1475883,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Sifjord&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Drive past the Sami museum down the switchback road of Sifjordura to the remote villages along the Sifjord&quot;},{&quot;lat&quot;:69.0640392,&quot;lng&quot;:16.8150552,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Skrolsvik&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Fishing port facing the open sea, and the end of the road. Stop for the halibut museum. &quot;},{&quot;lat&quot;:69.19812225000001,&quot;lng&quot;:17.458449561433163,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Tran\\u00f8ybotn&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Calm cove filled with islands, suited for kayaking. The National Park of \\u00c5nderdalen invites to easy forest hikes&quot;},{&quot;lat&quot;:69.14396335,&quot;lng&quot;:17.442495547264407,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Tran\\u00f8ya Island&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;The church from 1775, the vicarage and the calm atmosphere of days gone by&quot;},{&quot;lat&quot;:69.3538045,&quot;lng&quot;:18.0760924,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Gibostad&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;A colourful old trading centre on the main shipping lane. &quot;}]\" data-walk=\"false\" data-toggle-route=\"true\" data-zoom-northern=\"false\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"map-route-dropdown-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"map-route-title\">Highlights Senja<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"map-route-description\">Some points of orientation on the u0022Fairy Tale Islandu0022 of Senja<\/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\">Finnsnes<\/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\tTown, centre of communication\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\">Botnhamn<\/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\tNorthern end  of the Norwegian Scenic Route of Senja\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\">Hus\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\tDense, active fishing village\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"map-route-dropdown is-hidden is-collapsable\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"map-route-dropdown-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t4\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"map-route-dropdown-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"map-route-dropdown__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"map-route-dropdown__title-text\">Tungeneset<\/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\tIconic viewpoint\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"map-route-dropdown is-hidden is-collapsable\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"map-route-dropdown-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\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\">Mefjordv\u00e6r<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"map-route-dropdown__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\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\">Tungeneset<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"map-route-dropdown__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\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\">Torsken<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"map-route-dropdown__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\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\">Gryllefjord<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"map-route-dropdown__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\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\">Sifjord<\/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 past the Sami museum down the switchback road of Sifjordura to the remote villages along the Sifjord\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\">Skrolsvik<\/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 port facing the open sea, and the end of the road. Stop for the halibut museum. \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\">Tran\u00f8ybotn<\/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\tCalm cove filled with islands, suited for kayaking. The National Park of \u00c5nderdalen invites to easy forest hikes\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\t12\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\">Tran\u00f8ya Island<\/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 church from 1775, the vicarage and the calm atmosphere of days gone by\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\t13\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\">Gibostad<\/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\tA colourful old trading centre on the main shipping lane. \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<div class=\"alignfull vnn-hero wp-block-vnn-hero\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-hero__media\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Kaperdalsura-view-towards-Sifjord-Senja-Island-Kristoffer-Vangen.jpg);background-position: 50% 50%;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-hero__gradient\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-hero__inner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-discover-the-unknown-senja\">Discover the unknown Senja<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/venture-around-hidden-senja-island-at-a-leisurely-pace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Follow Senja&#8217;s country roads to unknown pearls<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-eastern-side-of-senja-has-a-different-face\">The eastern side of Senja has a different face<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The eastern slopes of Senja Island present a completely different landscape. Dense birch forests, intertwined with aspen and rowan, cover the area. Tiny lakes glisten, and rivers and streams weave through the scenery. In the valleys, you&#8217;ll come across small farms, while along the inner waterways facing the mainland, there&#8217;s fertile farmland and a welcoming, green panorama. Gibostad, an old trading post, boasts charming old houses and hosts a popular market in August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Senja has a friendly southern coast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The diversion from Finnsnes through Vangsvik to Tran\u00f8ybotn, Stonglandseidet, and Skrolsvik is a seldom-taken route. However, it unveils yet another facet of Senja. The sheltered bay of Tran\u00f8ybotn is perfect for year-round kayaking. The Stonglandseidet peninsula offers easy hikes to viewpoints or a shoreline path to the southern tip. The \u00c5nderdalen National Park is among the most accessible, featuring gentle forest hikes. Skrolsvik, at the road&#8217;s end, is a sheltered port on the open ocean.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-4\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Anderdalen_BasecampSenja.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Anderdalen_BasecampSenja-2048x1536.jpg\" alt=\"Hard frost in the late autumn in \u00c5nderdalen National Park \u00a9 Basecamp Senja\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Anderdalen_BasecampSenja.jpg\" data-caption=\"Hard frost in the late autumn in \u00c5nderdalen National Park \u00a9 Basecamp Senja\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Gapahuken-i-Anderdalen_Cathrine-Solstrand.jpg\" data-size=\"1800x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Gapahuken-i-Anderdalen_Cathrine-Solstrand-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"View from the wind shelter at \u00c5nderdalen National Park towards the Senja autumn \u00a9 Cathrine Solstrand\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Gapahuken-i-Anderdalen_Cathrine-Solstrand.jpg\" data-caption=\"View from the wind shelter at \u00c5nderdalen National Park towards the Senja autumn \u00a9 Cathrine Solstrand\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Tranoy-Ga\u030ard_Jenny-Hoff-scaled.jpg\" data-size=\"2560x1707\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Tranoy-Ga\u030ard_Jenny-Hoff-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Into the Tran\u00f8y vicarage https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/tranoya-is-an-old-centre-in-the-middle-lane\/\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Tranoy-Ga\u030ard_Jenny-Hoff-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Into the Tran\u00f8y vicarage https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/tranoya-is-an-old-centre-in-the-middle-lane\/\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/tran\u00f8y-3.jpg\" data-size=\"1573x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">04<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/tran\u00f8y-3.jpg\" alt=\"(c) Dag Arild Larsen \/ Midt-Troms Museum Tran\u00f8y Church and Vicarage\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/tran\u00f8y-3.jpg\" data-caption=\"(c) Dag Arild Larsen \/ Midt-Troms Museum Tran\u00f8y Church and Vicarage\" \/>\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: Hard frost in the late autumn in \u00c5nderdalen National Park \u00a9 Basecamp Senja<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: View from the wind shelter at \u00c5nderdalen National Park towards the Senja autumn \u00a9 Cathrine Solstrand<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: Into the Tran\u00f8y vicarage https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/tranoya-is-an-old-centre-in-the-middle-lane\/<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: (c) Dag Arild Larsen \/ Midt-Troms Museum Tran\u00f8y Church and Vicarage<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tranoy-is-the-old-centre\">Tran\u00f8y is the old centre<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before cars and roads, communication relied on the sea. In those times, the small island of Tran\u00f8y was at the heart of trade and communication. This is why we find the old church, dating from 1775, here, surrounded by the buildings of the vicarage. Today, the island is car-free and remarkably tranquil, offering a haven for anyone seeking to get away from it all.<\/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-boat-tour todo-coastal-culture todo-culture-and-history todo-sapmi-culture facilities-sami season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-senja malgrupper-culture-lover 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\/lenvik-museum-shares-the-rich-heritage-of-ancient-lands\/\">\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\/2024\/07\/20240618-DSC08999-768x512.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\tSenja\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Lenvik museum shares the rich heritage of ancient lands<\/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 todo-attractions todo-culture-and-history todo-sapmi-culture facilities-family-friendly facilities-sami facilities-sustainable-travel facilities-universal-accessibility season-summer region-senja 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\/the-turf-house-in-kaperdalen-bears-witness-to-a-little-known-sami-group\/\">\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% 52%;\" 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\/2024\/06\/17-KAPERDALEN_20180716-DSC01838-768x511.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\tSenja\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>The turf house in Kaperdalen bears witness to a little known S\u00e1mi group<\/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 todo-attractions todo-coastal-culture todo-culture-and-history facilities-family-friendly facilities-groups season-summer region-senja malgrupper-culture-lover 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\/the-halibut-museum-in-skrolsvik-is-consecrated-to-a-sacred-fish\/\">\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=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SKROLSVIK_20130622-DSC_0092_film-768x432.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tSenja\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>The Halibut Museum in Skrolsvik is consecrated to a sacred fish<\/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>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-trees-in-anderdalen-national-park-are-600-years-old\">The trees in \u00c5nderdalen National Park are 600 years old<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The compact \u00c5nderdalen National Park, located near Senja&#8217;s southern coast, stands as a guardian of the distinctive coastal pine forests that have managed to escape logging. The park also boasts various types of deciduous forests, offering easy access for hikes and fishing in summer, as well as dog sledding, snowshoeing, and skiing in winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-finnsnes-is-the-new-centre-bjorelvnes-the-old\">Finnsnes is the new centre, Bjorelvnes the old<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, most people get to Senja through the town of Finnsnes, near the bridge to Senja. You&#8217;ll find plenty of shops, restaurants, and places to stay in Finnsnes. But for a dose of history, head to nearby Bjorelvnes. There, you&#8217;ll discover the old Lenvik church, originally built in 1130, and an ancient vicarage that now houses a small museum.<\/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\/2020\/07\/000962_Reiner-Schaufler_www.nordnorge.com_.jpg\" data-size=\"1195x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/000962_Reiner-Schaufler_www.nordnorge.com_.jpg\" alt=\"Midnight Sun at the Okshornan cliffs on Senja&#039;s outer coast \u00a9 Reiner Schaufler\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/000962_Reiner-Schaufler_www.nordnorge.com_.jpg\" data-caption=\"Midnight Sun at the Okshornan cliffs on Senja&#039;s outer coast \u00a9 Reiner Schaufler\" \/>\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\/07\/000943_Reiner-Schaufler_www.nordnorge.com_.jpg\" data-size=\"1067x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/000943_Reiner-Schaufler_www.nordnorge.com_-768x576.jpg\" alt=\"Midnight View from Mount Husfjellet \u00a9 Reiner Schaufler\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/000943_Reiner-Schaufler_www.nordnorge.com_.jpg\" data-caption=\"Midnight View from Mount Husfjellet \u00a9 Reiner Schaufler\" \/>\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\/07\/000924_Frank-Andreassen_www.nordnorge.com_-1.jpg\" data-size=\"1200x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/000924_Frank-Andreassen_www.nordnorge.com_-1-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Viewing the Midnight Sun from Hamn \u00a9 Frank Andreassen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/000924_Frank-Andreassen_www.nordnorge.com_-1.jpg\" data-caption=\"Viewing the Midnight Sun from Hamn \u00a9 Frank Andreassen\" \/>\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\/07\/005629-1-2.jpg\" data-size=\"1203x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">04<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/005629-1-2-768x511.jpg\" alt=\"Mefjordv\u00e6r in Midnight Sun \u00a9 Werner Harstad\/Statens vegvesen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/005629-1-2.jpg\" data-caption=\"Mefjordv\u00e6r in Midnight Sun \u00a9 Werner Harstad\/Statens vegvesen\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: Midnight Sun at the Okshornan cliffs on Senja&#039;s outer coast \u00a9 Reiner Schaufler<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: Midnight View from Mount Husfjellet \u00a9 Reiner Schaufler<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: Viewing the Midnight Sun from Hamn \u00a9 Frank Andreassen<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: Mefjordv\u00e6r in Midnight Sun \u00a9 Werner Harstad\/Statens vegvesen<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-midnight-sun-shines-for-two-months-at-senja\">The Midnight Sun shines for two months at Senja<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Senja, located a good 300 km north of the Arctic Circle, experiences the midnight sun for over 2 months. In Finnsnes, the sun graces the sky at midnight from the 20th of May to the 23rd of July. However, be aware that the Midnight Sun might be concealed behind a mountain, especially along the rugged outer coast of Senja. Some catch the Midnight Sun at Knuten hill near Mefjordv\u00e6r, while others prefer the view from Tungeneset overlooking Okshornan. Ask around for the best vantage points wherever you are at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-senja-is-right-under-the-northern-lights-oval\">Senja is right under the Northern Lights oval<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Northern Lights oval, the prime zone for witnessing the Northern Lights, is positioned about 100 km above Senja. This makes the island one of the best places globally for catching the Northern Lights. Venture around the island for Northern Lights hunting or join a professional guide to explore the island for clear skies, a must to spot them. During the winter, many visitors opt to rent a cabin for a tranquil holiday, keeping an eye out for the lights each night.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-4\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/DSC_7828.jpg\" data-size=\"1920x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/DSC_7828-1638x2048.jpg\" alt=\"The Northern Lights forming an arch over the mountains on Senja Island \u00a9 Kristoffer Vangen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/DSC_7828.jpg\" data-caption=\"The Northern Lights forming an arch over the mountains on Senja Island \u00a9 Kristoffer Vangen\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Mefjordbotn-DSC_1508-copy.jpg\" data-size=\"1920x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Mefjordbotn-DSC_1508-copy-768x960.jpg\" alt=\"Glitzy nightlife over Senja, near Mefjordbotn \u00a9 Steffen Fossbakk\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Mefjordbotn-DSC_1508-copy.jpg\" data-caption=\"Glitzy nightlife over Senja, near Mefjordbotn \u00a9 Steffen Fossbakk\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Brygghaug-DSC02808.jpg\" data-size=\"1920x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Brygghaug-DSC02808-768x960.jpg\" alt=\"Quivering Northern Lights at Brygghaug, Southern Senja \u00a9 Steffen Fossbakk\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Brygghaug-DSC02808.jpg\" data-caption=\"Quivering Northern Lights at Brygghaug, Southern Senja \u00a9 Steffen Fossbakk\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/dsc_0570-edit.jpg\" data-size=\"1714x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">04<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/dsc_0570-edit-768x1075.jpg\" alt=\"Snow-laden trees, stars...and all of a sudden the Northern Lights at Senja Island \u00a9 Kristoffer Vangen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/dsc_0570-edit.jpg\" data-caption=\"Snow-laden trees, stars...and all of a sudden the Northern Lights at Senja Island \u00a9 Kristoffer Vangen\" \/>\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 Northern Lights forming an arch over the mountains on Senja Island \u00a9 Kristoffer Vangen<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: Glitzy nightlife over Senja, near Mefjordbotn \u00a9 Steffen Fossbakk<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: Quivering Northern Lights at Brygghaug, Southern Senja \u00a9 Steffen Fossbakk<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: Snow-laden trees, stars&#8230;and all of a sudden the Northern Lights at Senja Island \u00a9 Kristoffer Vangen<\/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-activities todo-attractions todo-northern-lights todo-photo season-autumn season-winter malgrupper-bucket-list-betty malgrupper-nature-lover malgrupper-nature-specialist wp-block-t2-featured-single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/kristoffer-went-hunting-for-the-northern-lights-in-senja\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 46% 62%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1154\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/DSC_3350-Edit-768x1154.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h2>Kristoffer went hunting for the Northern Lights in Senja<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tNorthern Lights\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-activities todo-attractions todo-coastal-culture todo-cross-country-skiing todo-culture-and-history todo-fishing todo-northern-lights todo-skiing todo-winter-fishing facilities-family-friendly facilities-groups facilities-sami season-autumn season-winter region-senja malgrupper-bucket-list-betty malgrupper-local-insider malgrupper-nature-lover wp-block-t2-featured-single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/senja-is-the-fairy-tale-island-under-the-northern-lights\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/VirgilReglioni-Krokelvvatnet-21-768x461.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tSenja\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Senja is the fairy tale island under the Northern Lights<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tNorthern Lights\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<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-senja malgrupper-nature-lover malgrupper-slow-traveller malgrupper-wellness-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\/watch-the-northern-lights-in-your-swimsuit-on-senja\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_8610-768x598.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tSenja\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Watch the Northern Lights in Your Swimsuit on Senja<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\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-hike-for-ocean-views-or-head-into-the-pine-forest\">Hike for ocean views, or head into the pine forest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of Senja&#8217;s highlights is the abundance of scenic hikes. The outer coast offers steep yet short trails to iconic sea viewpoints. Smaller shoreline hikes are also available. On the eastern and southern shores, easier hikes traverse gentle landscapes with forests and farmland. The stroll around Lake \u00c5ndervatn in the south delivers instant wilderness. At the other extreme, the five-day hike along Senja&#8217;s mountainous spine (&#8220;Senja p\u00e5 langs&#8221;) is a civilization-free adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-4\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Husfjellet2.jpg\" data-size=\"1067x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Husfjellet2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Husfjellet2.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/HikingSegl_VisitSenjaRegion.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/HikingSegl_VisitSenjaRegion-768x576.jpg\" alt=\"Mount Segla is where everybody wants to hike in Senja. And you can understand why \u00a9 Visit Senja Region\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/HikingSegl_VisitSenjaRegion.jpg\" data-caption=\"Mount Segla is where everybody wants to hike in Senja. And you can understand why \u00a9 Visit Senja Region\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/013012.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1351\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/013012-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"View heading up to Hesten, all the big fjords on Senja&#039;s ocean side are impressive \u00a9Trine Kanter Zerwekh\/Statens vegvesen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/013012.jpg\" data-caption=\"View heading up to Hesten, all the big fjords on Senja&#039;s ocean side are impressive \u00a9Trine Kanter Zerwekh\/Statens vegvesen\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/013007.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">04<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/013007-768x576.jpg\" alt=\"Heading up to Husfjellet. You can make a shorter trip by turning around in Sommardalen \u00a9 Trine Kanter Zerwekh \/ Statens vegvesen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/013007.jpg\" data-caption=\"Heading up to Husfjellet. You can make a shorter trip by turning around in Sommardalen \u00a9 Trine Kanter Zerwekh \/ Statens vegvesen\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>02: Mount Segla is where everybody wants to hike in Senja. And you can understand why \u00a9 Visit Senja Region<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: View heading up to Hesten, all the big fjords on Senja&#039;s ocean side are impressive \u00a9Trine Kanter Zerwekh\/Statens vegvesen<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: Heading up to Husfjellet. You can make a shorter trip by turning around in Sommardalen \u00a9 Trine Kanter Zerwekh \/ Statens vegvesen<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"is-questions-closed wp-block-vnn-faq-group\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"vnn-faq__title\">Practical on Senja<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-faq\"><h3 class=\"vnn-faq__question\"><button type=\"button\">Where is Senja?<\/button><\/h3><p class=\"vnn-faq__answer\">Senja is a big island situated south of Troms\u00f8, north of Harstad, with the Vester\u00e5len and Lofoten islands in the south west. From Finnsnes, on the mainland, there is a bridge to Senja.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-faq\"><h3 class=\"vnn-faq__question\"><button type=\"button\">Where do I get more info on Senja?<\/button><\/h3><p class=\"vnn-faq__answer\">Visit Senja is the local tourist board, with lots of useful info on their website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitsenja.no\/en\">visitsenja.no<\/a> <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-faq\"><h3 class=\"vnn-faq__question\"><button type=\"button\">Where do I stay in Senja?<\/button><\/h3><p class=\"vnn-faq__answer\">There is a wide range of accommodation, mostly locally owned places with character. Have a look at Visit Senja&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitsenja.no\/en\/accommodation-0\">overview<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-faq\"><h3 class=\"vnn-faq__question\"><button type=\"button\">Can I drive from Lofoten to Senja?<\/button><\/h3><p class=\"vnn-faq__answer\">Yes. There are several ways of doing it. In Summer, you drive from Lofoten through the Vester\u00e5len Islands past Sortland and Andenes, and then take the summer ferry to Gryllefjord. The rest of the year, you have to drive the E10 to Bjerkvik, and then the E6 to Buktamoen near Bardufoss. From here, the 86 takes you to Finnsnes.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-faq\"><h3 class=\"vnn-faq__question\"><button type=\"button\">Can I go by public transport from Lofoten to Senja?<\/button><\/h3><p class=\"vnn-faq__answer\">From Lofoten, there are buses to Harstad. From Harstad, there are catamarans several times a day to Finnsnes. From there, you can take buses around Senja. From Harstad, there are also catamarans going to communities along the southern coast, notably Skrolsvik. You can also go by bus from Lofoten through Sortland and Andenes in the Vester\u00e5len Islands. In Summer, there is a ferry from Andenes to Gryllefjord on Senja. This is not an option outside the Summer tourist season. Timetables should be found at EnTur.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-faq\"><h3 class=\"vnn-faq__question\"><button type=\"button\">Can I drive from Troms\u00f8 to Senja?<\/button><\/h3><p class=\"vnn-faq__answer\">Yes. The easiest is to drive from Troms\u00f8 to Brensholmen, near the fishing village of Sommar\u00f8y 1 hour southwest of Troms\u00f8. Then on you take the ferry Brensholmen-Botnhamn. Botnhamn is on the northern end of the Senja scenic route. You can also drive overland from Troms\u00f8 to Nordkjosbotn and on to Buktamoen, then turn right and go to Finnsnes. From Finnsnes, you cross the bridge to Senja. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9649a0d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\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-ski-touring todo-skiing facilities-groups season-spring season-winter region-senja malgrupper-nature-specialist 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\/ski-touring-on-senja\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/nedkj\u00f8ring-etter-topptur-pa\u030a-senja-768x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tSenja\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Ski touring on Senja<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tSki Touring\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler facilities-sustainability facilities-sustainable-travel season-spring season-winter region-senja malgrupper-leave-no-tracer malgrupper-nature-lover 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\/kayaking-among-ice-floes-in-senja-is-a-low-pulse-experience\/\">\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% 80%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tranoybotn-ronny-m-olsen-winter-kayaking-senja-island-768x483.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tSenja\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Kayaking among Ice Floes in Senja is a Low Pulse Experience<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\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-sustainability facilities-universal-accessibility season-autumn season-spring season-summer region-senja 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\/anderdalen-national-park-takes-you-into-silence\/\">\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=\"1019\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Anderdalen-Andervatn-Reflection-Dag-A-Larsen-768x1019.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tSenja\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>\u00c5nderdalen National Park takes you into silence<\/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>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ski-touring-is-the-spring-adventure\">Ski touring is the spring adventure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br>In March, April, and early May, when the weather is steady and the hillsides boast waist-deep snow, it&#8217;s prime time for ski touring in the Senja mountains. Skiing enthusiasts can stay in cabins and resorts along the outer coast or rent a holiday home, spending the entire day skiing. After all, who can resist the allure of skiing from a summit straight down to the Atlantic?<\/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\/2022\/03\/DSC07583-1-scaled.jpg\" data-size=\"2560x1441\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC07583-1-2048x1153.jpg\" alt=\"Taggene p\u00e5 Senja er lett \u00e5 kjenne igjen \u00a9 Lars Petter Jonassen \/ NordNorsk Reiseliv AS\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC07583-1-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Taggene p\u00e5 Senja er lett \u00e5 kjenne igjen \u00a9 Lars Petter Jonassen \/ NordNorsk Reiseliv AS\" \/>\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 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