Senja and Central Troms, Norway

From coast to crags

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.
Photo: Hans Arne Paulsen / nordnorge.com

Dog sledding in Bardu.
Photo: Bjørn Klauer / nordnorge.com

Hiking in Lenvik.
Photo: Reiner Schaufler / nordnorge.com

Polar Park in Bardu.
Photo: Roger Johansen / nordnorge.com

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Med tåg

Den norska statens järnväg (NSB) stannar i Fauske, och därifrån kan du ta buss till Senja via Narvik.

Man kan åka med SJ till Narvik, varifrån det ofta går bussar till Senja och Central Troms.
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.
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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Senja & Central Troms

From coast to crags

Things to do in Senja & Central Troms

Where to stay in Senja & Central Troms

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Getting here and around

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Seasons and climate

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