Guidebook for Senja
Sightseeing
One of the most populare places to stop for the view, in all seasons. From our house it is possible to walk or go by bike, around 3 kilometers.
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Tungeneset picnic
Fylkesvei 862One of the most populare places to stop for the view, in all seasons. From our house it is possible to walk or go by bike, around 3 kilometers.
The beach in Ersfjord is really beatiful and also popular to visit for both locals as well as tourists. Now there is a new toilet under construction, locals like to Call it "The Golden Toilet"...
Ersfjorden
The beach in Ersfjord is really beatiful and also popular to visit for both locals as well as tourists. Now there is a new toilet under construction, locals like to Call it "The Golden Toilet"...
Hikingtracks starts here. End of the road. Small village. Senja Mountain Lodge is situades here. Certificated guide for hiking, climbing, toptour skiing.
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Mefjordvær
Hikingtracks starts here. End of the road. Small village. Senja Mountain Lodge is situades here. Certificated guide for hiking, climbing, toptour skiing.
Fjordgård
Starting point for the hikingtour to Segla. A small fishing community.
Summerferry to Tromsø. After summer 2015 the ferry will run all year. Fishing community, also nice hiking possibilities nearby. Groceryshop. Fishing factory.
Botnhamn
Summerferry to Tromsø. After summer 2015 the ferry will run all year. Fishing community, also nice hiking possibilities nearby. Groceryshop. Fishing factory.
Viewpoint "Magasuget" at road 862. This map is not correct, follow the road. Marked by signs.
Bergsbotn
Viewpoint "Magasuget" at road 862. This map is not correct, follow the road. Marked by signs.
Tunnel. Fishing lakes at both sides and beautiful view. Note that in wintertime under special conditions there can be danger of avalanche and closing of this road.
Skalandtunnelen
SkalandtunnelenTunnel. Fishing lakes at both sides and beautiful view. Note that in wintertime under special conditions there can be danger of avalanche and closing of this road.
Stopping point by the bridge in Straumsbotn. Maelstroem. Possibilty for "bodyrafting" in a survival suit, contact Hamn i Senja (hotel/ resort). Fishing.
Straumsbotn
Stopping point by the bridge in Straumsbotn. Maelstroem. Possibilty for "bodyrafting" in a survival suit, contact Hamn i Senja (hotel/ resort). Fishing.
Flakstadvåg Cabins
Nice spot. Deep sea fishing
Wonderful spot to go sightseeing. Birds, seals, in january also whales and orchas. White beaches. Beautiful! Contact Hamn i Senja or Basecamp Senja.
Bergsøyan
Wonderful spot to go sightseeing. Birds, seals, in january also whales and orchas. White beaches. Beautiful! Contact Hamn i Senja or Basecamp Senja.
Essentials
In Senjahopen there is a groceryshop and fuelpump, kiosk, maritim shop. Fishing industry and harbour. In wintertime, a small skiing hill (alpine) for children.
Senjahopen
In Senjahopen there is a groceryshop and fuelpump, kiosk, maritim shop. Fishing industry and harbour. In wintertime, a small skiing hill (alpine) for children.
Gibostad
Gas filling station, well equipped. Grocery store. Agricultural school. Shooting range.
Skaland is the center of Berg communicipality. Church. Shop. Gas filling. Motell. Pila Pub. Senja Basecamp. Skaland Graphite mine. Center for elder people. Doctors Office (not every day). Hiking.
Skaland
Skaland is the center of Berg communicipality. Church. Shop. Gas filling. Motell. Pila Pub. Senja Basecamp. Skaland Graphite mine. Center for elder people. Doctors Office (not every day). Hiking.
Gryllefjord
Shop. Gaspump. Summerferry to Andenes . Ølningen pub. Fishing community.
Food Scene
Mefjord Brygge
Restaurant, coffee, bar. Boat rental.
Vardnes Urtegård ( at the end of the road "Vardnesveien") sells locally produced products with the focus on herbs and healthyness. Small cafè. Embrace Life-center.
Vardnesveien
VardnesveienVardnes Urtegård ( at the end of the road "Vardnesveien") sells locally produced products with the focus on herbs and healthyness. Small cafè. Embrace Life-center.
The largest hotel in Senja. Restaurant, cafè, bar. Hot tub, sauna. Lighthouse. Fishingboats, kayaks, bikes, snoeshoes, winterclothings, guides, whalesafari, rib, for rent. Hiking. See their website.
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Hamn i Senja
1145 HamnveienThe largest hotel in Senja. Restaurant, cafè, bar. Hot tub, sauna. Lighthouse. Fishingboats, kayaks, bikes, snoeshoes, winterclothings, guides, whalesafari, rib, for rent. Hiking. See their website.
Senjastua
2 LaukhellaveienGood food
Everything Else
Segla
Hiking. The track starts in Fjordgård.
Hiking. The track starts outside Berg kirke (the Church of Berg in Skaland). Easy hike, also for children. Famous because the Queen of Norway, Sonja, has been hiking several times here.
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Husfjellet
Hiking. The track starts outside Berg kirke (the Church of Berg in Skaland). Easy hike, also for children. Famous because the Queen of Norway, Sonja, has been hiking several times here.
The most beautiful beach in Senja. Kråkeslottet (The crow Castle) culturalcenter. Festival in July and events with Music. Note that Bøvær is at the end of the road 251, this map is incorrect.
Bøvær
The most beautiful beach in Senja. Kråkeslottet (The crow Castle) culturalcenter. Festival in July and events with Music. Note that Bøvær is at the end of the road 251, this map is incorrect.
Fishing. Must buy fishinglicense. Hunting area in autumn for small game (grouse) is also possible in this area. Must buy license.
Finnsætervatnet
Fishing. Must buy fishinglicense. Hunting area in autumn for small game (grouse) is also possible in this area. Must buy license.
Torsken Church
Old wooden church with lots of history. Shop. Restaurant. Fishing community. Hiking.
Husøy is a tiny island attached to Senja, by a pier, really special to see. Small cafè in summerseason. One of the most important fishing industries in Senja.
Husøy chapel
Husøy is a tiny island attached to Senja, by a pier, really special to see. Small cafè in summerseason. One of the most important fishing industries in Senja.
Start for a easy hike up to 2 shelters. The track goes through the Lars Larsa-valley in a farming ditrict with roots in Sami culture.
sandbakken chapel
Sekundær Fylkesvei 229Start for a easy hike up to 2 shelters. The track goes through the Lars Larsa-valley in a farming ditrict with roots in Sami culture.
Grasmyrskogvatn
Fishing. Buy license.
Fishing for salmon. This in one of 3 rivers at Senja where the salmon goes up to the waters.
Lakselva
Fishing for salmon. This in one of 3 rivers at Senja where the salmon goes up to the waters.
Ånderdalen Nasjonalpark
National Park. Hiking.
Tennevatnet
Fishing. Buy license.
Svanfjellet
Hiking
Airport. Note that Norwegian airline is the only one flying here. Direct flights from Oslo Gardermoen.
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Flugvöllur Bardufoss
Airport. Note that Norwegian airline is the only one flying here. Direct flights from Oslo Gardermoen.
Tromsø Airport
31 FlyplassvegenAirport in Tromsø.
Stonglandseidet
Shop. Gas pump.
Hofsøya
Nice drive from Stonglandseidet to Hofsøy.
Summerferry between Andenes and Gryllefjord. Easy access to Lofoten and Vesterålen.
Andenes-Gryllefjord
Andenes-GryllefjordSummerferry between Andenes and Gryllefjord. Easy access to Lofoten and Vesterålen.
Botnhamn-Brensholmen
Botnhamn-BrensholmenSummerferry between Botnhamn/ Senja and Brensholmen near Tromsø city.
Sandvika
Winter: Alpine skiing
Waterfall, popular fishing spot for salmon. Målselv river is å very good river for salmon fishing.
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Målselvfossen
Waterfall, popular fishing spot for salmon. Målselv river is å very good river for salmon fishing.
Entertainment & Activities
The Troll of Senja and the home of the "Hulder". See the troll,his wife and their small children! Troll-show for children inside the troll. Cafè Hulderheimen. Souvenirs. Stop for caravans. Hiking.
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Senjatrollet AS
The Troll of Senja and the home of the "Hulder". See the troll,his wife and their small children! Troll-show for children inside the troll. Cafè Hulderheimen. Souvenirs. Stop for caravans. Hiking.
Polar Park
319 BonesveienNice park that has all the wild animals that lives in the north.
Arts & Culture
Skrolsvik
Museum of halibut. Festival. Oldfashioned shop - like a museum, must be seen! hiking.
Vesterfjell
"Jordhuset" at Vesterfjell - contact Basecamp Senja.
Øverbotn
Under establishing now: National Park Center for Ånderdalen national park.