Senja

如何抵達

Finnsnes is easy to reach by plane (Bardufoss airport) from Oslo. Several catamarans depart for Harstad and Tromsø daily. There is also a catamaran connection nine times a week to Lysnes (Northern Senja) with onward bus connections from Tromsø. From Skrolsvik on the southern tip of Senja, there is a catamaran connection to Harstad. All year around, convenient car ferries [1] go from Brensholmen near Tromsø to Botnhamn in northern Senja. In summer, there is a car ferry from Gryllefjord to Andenes at the northern tip of Vesterålen.

當地交通

Basically, there are good bus connections from Finnsnes out to most of the western villages. However, getting between the villages on the western side are difficult by public transportation. Good planning is essential. If you have your own car, there are reasonably good roads all over the island. Be aware of the tunnels between Senjahopen and Skaland on the west coast. Curiously enough, they don't seem to appear on maps, but provide a fantastically scenic and convenient road on the west side.

必看景點

Basically, the reason to go to Senja is to see the rugged coastline on the Western side. Largely overseen by most tourists, tourist brochures and tour operators, this is one of the most dramatic parts of Norway, and easily competes with the neighbouring Lofoten. Be warned that the road on the Western coast is both very narrow and windy, and can be challenging for larger vehicles. Make sure to stop at some of the villages and beauty spots, like Fjordgård, Husøy, Mefjordvær, Bøvær and Torsken. The inside of Senja is comparatively less dramatic, with forests, lakes and rounded mountains. The Ånderdalen National Park is a relatively small national park, but with varied coastal and inland scenery, including a pine forest. Sights in the traditional sense play second fiddle on Senja, but the following attractions add spice to a Senja visit:

Segla mountain in Fjordgård offers good hike and mesmerizing views of the fjord. A beautiful spot for hiking and must visit place for instagram lovers. Torsken Church in Torsken (near Gryllefjord) is an 18th c. wooden church. Kaperdalen Sami Museum in Kaperdalen (midway between Finnsnes and Sifjord on the west coast) is a restored Sami farm built of turf huts. Tranøy Church on the small island of Tranøy off the south coast of Senja is another 18th c. wooden church.

Itineraries Whatever you do, drive along the rugged west side. Drive to Botnhamn, either from Finnsnes or by ferry from Brensholmen near Tromsø. Then continue along the west coast, making detours to Fjordgård, Husøy, Mefjordvær and Bøvær, down to Gryllefjord and Torsken. Then either cross back to Finnsnes or take the ferry across to Andenes.

體驗活動

Hike beautiful mountains that Senja has to offer. Popular choices include Segla, Barden, Hesten, Kongan/Kongeporten, Grytetippen, Keipen etc. Explore inner Senja with kayaking on lakes.

美食

Fresh fish is all the rage, cod in the winter, coalfish in the summer. Try out skreimølja in the wintertime, fish, roe and liver cooked together. In summer, there is seimølja, same thing, but with coalfish (saithe). Feskekake, fish burgers, are slightly less rustic.

Skarvesteinen Kafé at Husøy offers a bit of everything, with a fantastic view towards Øyfjord. Try their Kvæfjordkake, a dream of a rum cream and meringue cake.

飲品與夜生活

Moonshine? A few local pubs are found in the villages. Note that pubs are only open in tourist season (early Summer to Spring).

順遊推薦

In the summer, taking the ferry to Andenes is the first step to the magnificent drive to Å, at the Westernmost point of the Lofoten.