Senja and Central Troms

From coast to crags in the Northern wild

Go kayaking and hiking in the midnight sun, or skiing and dog sledding under the northern lights. Or simply kick back and enjoy some of the most spectacular scenery Norway has to offer.

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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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Getting here and around

Get in-depth travel information on Northern Norway's official website.

By train

Passengers travelling by land can take the Norwegian State Railway (NSB) to Fauske, then take the bus to Narvik. From where you can catch buses to most of Central Troms. Check out NSB's website for prices and timetables.

International travelers use the Swedish network to Narvik, from where frequent buses go to Central Troms.
By boat

Fast, comfortable high-speed ferries link Tromsø and Harstad, calling at Finnsnes and smaller ports along the way. Local boats depart from Tromsø and Harstad to communities in Central Troms.

The famous Hurtigruten, The Norwegian Coastal Voyage, calls at at Finnsnes on its north and south trips.
By bus

Senja National Tourist Route is a magnificent road between the ocean and the mountains. Central Troms boasts a network of bus routes, with highly variable frequency.
By car

Central Troms is located midway between the most famous destinations in Northern Norway, and a well-developed road network takes you to even the smallest settlements in the region.

E6 leads south to Narvik, Fauske, and Oslo, and northwards to the North Cape and Kirkenes. E8 leads to Tromsø, while E10 leads to the Lofoten Islands.
By plane

Bardufoss Airport offers several daily connections to Oslo.

Northern parts of the area are more easily reached from Tromsø Airport, and southern parts from Harstad/Narvik Airport.

Northern lights forecast

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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From coast to crags in the Northern wild

Things to do in Senja & Central Troms

Where to stay in Senja & Central Troms

Get inspired

Getting here and around

By train

By boat

By bus

By car

By plane

Northern lights forecast

Seasons and climate

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