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Berg beach in Senja
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Dog sledding in Bardu
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Hiking in Lenvik
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Polar Park in Bardu
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Things to do in Senja & Central Troms
This is the place to let go of everyday stress and free your mind whilst also taking in the beautiful nature…
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A visit at Polar Park with accommodation at Fjellkysten Guesthouse incl…
TennvollThis is the place to let go of everyday stress and free your mind whilst also taking in the beautiful nature…
Out on the Fjord bottom, where the summer sun is generous, you find the Boatmuseum with its unique collection…
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North Norwegian Boatmuseum
GratangenOut on the Fjord bottom, where the summer sun is generous, you find the Boatmuseum with its unique collection…
Boat museum In the early coastal community the boat was the most important item a man could own. The boat was…
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North Norwegian Boat Museum and Center for preservation of Cultural…
GratangenBoat museum In the early coastal community the boat was the most important item a man could own. The boat was…
The tour start at 19:00 and we finish latest 24:00, and we move to various locations looking for the optimal…
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Aurora and Star hunting
SjøveganThe tour start at 19:00 and we finish latest 24:00, and we move to various locations looking for the optimal…
Garsnes Brygge has in the recent years expanded focusing on providing a complete paradise-package for foreign…
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Garsnes Brygge
SjøveganGarsnes Brygge has in the recent years expanded focusing on providing a complete paradise-package for foreign…
Foldvik Bryggeferie offers high standard sea cottages. With a breathtaking view of the sea and the mountains,…
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Foldvik Bryggeferie - Sea Cottages
GratangenFoldvik Bryggeferie offers high standard sea cottages. With a breathtaking view of the sea and the mountains,…
Krambuvika Rural Museum is beautifully situated beside the Lavangfjord. The main building, "Sverrestua",…
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Krambuvika Rural Museum
LavangenKrambuvika Rural Museum is beautifully situated beside the Lavangfjord. The main building, "Sverrestua",…
Balsfjorden is a magnificently beautiful, 50 km long fjord cutting inland from Kvaløya island and Tromsø city.…
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Birdwatching Balsfjorden (Strandnes, Sørkjosleira)
BalsfjordBalsfjorden is a magnificently beautiful, 50 km long fjord cutting inland from Kvaløya island and Tromsø city.…
Dividalen valley in the scenic interior of Troms leads to Øvre Dividalen National Park covering the barren…
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Birdwatching Dividalen (bird observatory)
MålselvDividalen valley in the scenic interior of Troms leads to Øvre Dividalen National Park covering the barren…
Foldvik Bryggeferie offers high standard sea cottages. With a breathtaking view of the sea and the mountains,…
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Foldvik Bryggeferie - Sea Cottages
GratangenFoldvik Bryggeferie offers high standard sea cottages. With a breathtaking view of the sea and the mountains,…
You take the bus from Scandic and will be driven to Lapphaugen tourist station. Here you will get your…
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Ice Fishing in the Arctic Mountain
You take the bus from Scandic and will be driven to Lapphaugen tourist station. Here you will get your…
Fjellkysten is beautifully located at Åbrekka in Tennevoll, Lavangen, in the very south of Troms County. From…
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Fjellkysten Gjestehus
TennevollFjellkysten is beautifully located at Åbrekka in Tennevoll, Lavangen, in the very south of Troms County. From…
To stay at Fjellkysten can be a special experience. Fjellkysten is built with inspiration from the old…
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Fjellkysten gjestehus
To stay at Fjellkysten can be a special experience. Fjellkysten is built with inspiration from the old…
You take the bus from Scandic and will be driven to Lapphaugen Turiststasjon. Here you will get your…
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Ice fishing
You take the bus from Scandic and will be driven to Lapphaugen Turiststasjon. Here you will get your…
Good old days on the farm, in the scenic surroundings of Presbakken. Salangen Country Museum lies nestled in…
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Salangen Country Museum
SalangenGood old days on the farm, in the scenic surroundings of Presbakken. Salangen Country Museum lies nestled in…
In Salangen is the huge body of the old Salangsverket. In walls also sits memories of a "Klondyke" with its…
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Salangsverket
SalangenIn Salangen is the huge body of the old Salangsverket. In walls also sits memories of a "Klondyke" with its…
Right in the center of Sjøvegan is the stately Lundbrygga. The pier was built in the interwar period on the…
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Lundbrygga
SalangenRight in the center of Sjøvegan is the stately Lundbrygga. The pier was built in the interwar period on the…
Andørja Adventures located at the tip of Engenes, a small island Andørja. Andørja Northern Europe mountain…
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Andørja Adventures
IbestadAndørja Adventures located at the tip of Engenes, a small island Andørja. Andørja Northern Europe mountain…
Where to stay in Senja & Central Troms
When you stay in the WolfLodge you will be met by our guide in the afternoon. You are served an exquisite…
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Wolf Lodge
BarduWhen you stay in the WolfLodge you will be met by our guide in the afternoon. You are served an exquisite…
Garsnes Brygge has in the recent years expanded focusing on providing a complete paradise-package for foreign…
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SjøveganGarsnes Brygge has in the recent years expanded focusing on providing a complete paradise-package for foreign…
Andørja Adventures is located on the island of Andørja, which is situated between Harstad and Tromsø. With 20…
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Andørja Adentures
IbestadAndørja Adventures is located on the island of Andørja, which is situated between Harstad and Tromsø. With 20…
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Picturesque Senja is now livestreaming its northern lights to the world
A custom built camera makes it possible to watch the aurora borealis in Northern Norway live in HD around the clock.
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10 lesser-known Instagram-friendly spots in Norway
Get introduced to some of Norway's most photogenic places.
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Scenic rides on Norwegian Scenic Routes
Along select roads in Norway, natural wonders are amplified by art, design and architecture – taking you closer to nature in new and surprising ways. Meet the award-winning National Tourist Routes.
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Top 25 off-beat places in Norway
Norway’s most widely travelled journalist and discerning adventurer, Jens A. Riisnæs, has put together a list of his 25 favourite places in Norway.
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By train
The Norwegian State Railway (NSB) stops in Fauske, and from there you can take buses to Senja via Narvik.
Ad: Check out NSB’s website for prices and timetables.
International travellers can use the Swedish SJ railway company to Narvik, from where frequent buses go to Senja and Central Troms.
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By boat
Fast, comfortable high-speed ferries link Tromsø and Harstad, calling at Finnsnes and smaller ports along the way.
In the summer, car ferries traffic the stretches Andenes–Gryllefjord and Brensholmen–Botnhamn.
The Norwegian Coastal Voyage Hurtigruten calls at Finnsnes twice a day.
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By bus
There are bus connections from Finnsnes to most of the western villages in Senja. However, getting between the villages on the western side are difficult by public transportation, and good planning is essential.
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By car
There are good roads all over the island.
National Tourist Route Senja is a magnificent road between the ocean and the mountains.
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By plane
Bardufoss Airport near Finnsnes offers several daily connections to Oslo.
You can also fly to Tromsø Airport or Harstad airport and go by boat to Senja.
Seasons and climate
- Due to the temperate waters of the Gulf Stream, Senja and Central troms has a much milder climate than other parts of the world at the same latitude, such as Alaska and Siberia.
- The coastal climate in Senja and Central Troms makes the winters mild and the summers relatively cool.
- January and February are the coldest months, with an average temperature of 24°F.
- July and August are warmest with an average temperature of 53°F.
- May and June are the driest months, with an average 50 mm of rainfall.
- October is the wettest month.
- Strong winds can occur, especially in late autumn and winter.
- Get the latest weather forecast on yr.no.
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Northern Norway
Northern Norway is by far the largest and most sparsely populated part of mainland Norway, and covers more than a third of the country.
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The Lofoten Islands
Lofoten is known for excellent fishing, spectacular nature attractions such as the northern lights and the midnight sun, and small villages off the beaten track. Kayak between the islands or go fishing for the catch of your life.
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