Guidebook for Senja
Parks & Nature
Ånderdalen on Senja is protected to preserve a diverse North-Norwegian coastal landscape. From the quiet, gentle pine forest on the inside to the high and wild mountains that meet the Sea as a wall to the west. The national park is an important area for biodiversity and has ancient cultural history traces that reflect the use of the area.
Kaperfjellet
Ånderdalen on Senja is protected to preserve a diverse North-Norwegian coastal landscape. From the quiet, gentle pine forest on the inside to the high and wild mountains that meet the Sea as a wall to the west. The national park is an important area for biodiversity and has ancient cultural history traces that reflect the use of the area.
See https://www.nasjonaleturistveger.no/no/turistvegene/senja?attraksjon=Ersfjordstranda.
A beautiful large white sand beach, which is also very child friendly.
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Ersfjord Beach
See https://www.nasjonaleturistveger.no/no/turistvegene/senja?attraksjon=Ersfjordstranda.
A beautiful large white sand beach, which is also very child friendly.
Husfjellet is one of several popular hikes at Senja. 4 hours (round trip). Nice trail, steep at the end. Spectacular 360 degree views from the top of Husfjellet.
See other hikes on this web page
http://www.senjavandrer.no/middels.html
On your hikes It is smart to bring mosquito spray and clothing covering the body, as both the mosquito and the bowl can be troublesome on the first part of the trip. Beside bringing something to drink, it's really nice to have a simple meal on your way up or at the top.
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Husfjellet
Husfjellet is one of several popular hikes at Senja. 4 hours (round trip). Nice trail, steep at the end. Spectacular 360 degree views from the top of Husfjellet.
See other hikes on this web page
http://www.senjavandrer.no/middels.html
On your hikes It is smart to bring mosquito spray and clothing covering the body, as both the mosquito and the bowl can be troublesome on the first part of the trip. Beside bringing something to drink, it's really nice to have a simple meal on your way up or at the top.
Arts & Culture
Skaland Graphite "verk" at Senja was one of the major industrial riots in Troms in the first part of the 20th century and the only active mining in the county today. Skaland was also Northern Europe's only graphite extraction for a period. This large business obviously needed a lot of power, and in 1919 the power plant in Bergsbotn finished and produced 450 kWh, which also benefited the settlements. Although the graphite "verk"went bankrupt and broke down for 10 years, the power plant continued to produce electricity until 1947. A violent rainfall led to dust breaking and the power station was flushed away by the 40 million cubic meters of water flowing downwards.
Ģamle Skaland Grafittverk.
Skaland Graphite "verk" at Senja was one of the major industrial riots in Troms in the first part of the 20th century and the only active mining in the county today. Skaland was also Northern Europe's only graphite extraction for a period. This large business obviously needed a lot of power, and in 1919 the power plant in Bergsbotn finished and produced 450 kWh, which also benefited the settlements. Although the graphite "verk"went bankrupt and broke down for 10 years, the power plant continued to produce electricity until 1947. A violent rainfall led to dust breaking and the power station was flushed away by the 40 million cubic meters of water flowing downwards.
A small museum at Øverbotn at Senja provides cultural and natural history at Senja and in Ånderdalen National Park. The exhibition tells you about a conserved Mark Sami living space; Gammelgrinda (The Old Grind) from the "Nikolai gamma" (Sami gamma where Nikolai lived) in Kaperdalen, a nice small trip from the road. It is also a good chance that you will meet reindeer (often on the road) on your way to see this.
Sážža Senja naturhus og museum
A small museum at Øverbotn at Senja provides cultural and natural history at Senja and in Ånderdalen National Park. The exhibition tells you about a conserved Mark Sami living space; Gammelgrinda (The Old Grind) from the "Nikolai gamma" (Sami gamma where Nikolai lived) in Kaperdalen, a nice small trip from the road. It is also a good chance that you will meet reindeer (often on the road) on your way to see this.
See https://no.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hus%C3%B8y_(Senja).
Due to the very hard weather on the outside of Senja, the oldest houses are fought to the ground. The proximity to the fishing grounds and the absence of racial hazards are two of the reasons that people have chosen to settle on this small island. The fish company is currently operating well and Husøy has had a positive population development in recent years. At Husøya there are a grocery store and cafe. The place received national attention in connection with TV 2's drama when the ladies left in 2
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Husøy
See https://no.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hus%C3%B8y_(Senja).
Due to the very hard weather on the outside of Senja, the oldest houses are fought to the ground. The proximity to the fishing grounds and the absence of racial hazards are two of the reasons that people have chosen to settle on this small island. The fish company is currently operating well and Husøy has had a positive population development in recent years. At Husøya there are a grocery store and cafe. The place received national attention in connection with TV 2's drama when the ladies left in 2
Sightseeing
Senjatrollet is an adventure center and a tourist attraction on outer Senja in Troms. The troll, which runs on Finnsæter in Berg municipality, raises 17.96 meters above the ground and weighs 125 tonnes. It is recorded in Guinness Records Book (1997) and is marketed as the world's largest troll.
Hulderheimen cultural center. A troll park is also part of the troll, and inside the troll itself there is a separate adventure world divided into two floors.
In Hulderheimen there are galleries, tin, handicrafts, jewelry department and sales of souvenirs. Here is also serving food and drinks. See Wikipedia; https://no.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senjatrollet
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Senjatrollet AS
Senjatrollet is an adventure center and a tourist attraction on outer Senja in Troms. The troll, which runs on Finnsæter in Berg municipality, raises 17.96 meters above the ground and weighs 125 tonnes. It is recorded in Guinness Records Book (1997) and is marketed as the world's largest troll.
Hulderheimen cultural center. A troll park is also part of the troll, and inside the troll itself there is a separate adventure world divided into two floors.
In Hulderheimen there are galleries, tin, handicrafts, jewelry department and sales of souvenirs. Here is also serving food and drinks. See Wikipedia; https://no.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senjatrollet
https://www.nasjonaleturistveger.no/en/routes/senja?attraction=Tungeneset. This is of all the nice stops on Norwegian Scenic Route (Nasjonal turistveg) at Senja. https://www.nasjonaleturistveger.no/no/turistvegene/senja.
Tungeneset rest area lies on the tip of the promontory that separates the Steinsfjord and the Ersfjord. A walkway built in Siberian larch leads out over the rocks to provide a view to the Northern Sea in the west and the mountain Oksen with the sharp peaks in the north.
See also: https://www.nrk.no/troms/the-telegraph-omtaler-kjorerute-pa-senja-som-en-av-verdens-mest-spektakulaere-1.14859391
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Tungeneset
https://www.nasjonaleturistveger.no/en/routes/senja?attraction=Tungeneset. This is of all the nice stops on Norwegian Scenic Route (Nasjonal turistveg) at Senja. https://www.nasjonaleturistveger.no/no/turistvegene/senja.
Tungeneset rest area lies on the tip of the promontory that separates the Steinsfjord and the Ersfjord. A walkway built in Siberian larch leads out over the rocks to provide a view to the Northern Sea in the west and the mountain Oksen with the sharp peaks in the north.
See also: https://www.nrk.no/troms/the-telegraph-omtaler-kjorerute-pa-senja-som-en-av-verdens-mest-spektakulaere-1.14859391
Ferry from Gryllefjord to the amazing small city Andenes.
https://no.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andenes.
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Andenes
Ferry from Gryllefjord to the amazing small city Andenes.
https://no.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andenes.
Drinks & Nightlife
Pila Pub&kultur is a great cafe and bar, which is open at least on Saturdays. Cafes during the day, with delicious homemade baguettes, cakes and often a soup. Saturday night is the open bar, happy with live music, and you will meet open and lively people from Senja who are looking and enjoying themselves. Werner Enoksen will most likely be there.
Pila Pub AS Skaland
1450 Fv251Pila Pub&kultur is a great cafe and bar, which is open at least on Saturdays. Cafes during the day, with delicious homemade baguettes, cakes and often a soup. Saturday night is the open bar, happy with live music, and you will meet open and lively people from Senja who are looking and enjoying themselves. Werner Enoksen will most likely be there.
Food Scene
Open only summertime; https://www.facebook.com/Draugen-Kro-Bar-260889638007183/ Check if it is open.
The reason to visit here is the Pizza, which is absolutely amazing. When you drive through Kaperdalen, it's worth to drive to see the small places along the coast, all the way to Kaldfarnes. You will then pass Medby, where Draugen Kro&Bar sometimes is open (It's connected to Senja havfiskesenter, where you also can rent boats).
Draugen Kro&Bar
Open only summertime; https://www.facebook.com/Draugen-Kro-Bar-260889638007183/ Check if it is open.
The reason to visit here is the Pizza, which is absolutely amazing. When you drive through Kaperdalen, it's worth to drive to see the small places along the coast, all the way to Kaldfarnes. You will then pass Medby, where Draugen Kro&Bar sometimes is open (It's connected to Senja havfiskesenter, where you also can rent boats).
You will be served good local food here. On a sunny day you will be served out on the terrace, where you can enjoy the stunning view. http://www.mefjordbrygge.no/nb/
A nice stop if you drive on the Norwegian Scenic Route (Senja nasjonale turistveg).
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Mefjord Brygge
You will be served good local food here. On a sunny day you will be served out on the terrace, where you can enjoy the stunning view. http://www.mefjordbrygge.no/nb/
A nice stop if you drive on the Norwegian Scenic Route (Senja nasjonale turistveg).
Entertainment & Activities
Luttinden
Off piste. You will have to walk all the way up.
Getting Around
You should rent a car at the airport, as this is where the local car rental market is. If you come from Tromsø airport, you should rent a car there. Travelling from/to Tromsø, via Kvaløya and by ferry to Senja, is a good option during the summertime.
If you are visiting Lofoten and Vesterålen, you can drive to Andenes and go by ferry to Senja.
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Bardufoss Lufthavn
You should rent a car at the airport, as this is where the local car rental market is. If you come from Tromsø airport, you should rent a car there. Travelling from/to Tromsø, via Kvaløya and by ferry to Senja, is a good option during the summertime.
If you are visiting Lofoten and Vesterålen, you can drive to Andenes and go by ferry to Senja.