Troms: Skiing on Senja, mountains and culture
Accommodation in Troms
Troms combines an alpine ski center on Senja with mountain landscapes, hiking destinations and culture. Regional differences can help you focus your search on the places and experiences that will shape your trip.
Skiing on Senja
Senja has an alpine ski center with slopes for all ability levels. If you are traveling with people who have different levels of skiing experience, this range can help guide your choice of skiing destination. Operating conditions may vary; check them before your trip when planning your stay.
Mountains, valleys and hiking trails
The Lyngen Alps stretch across Lyngen, Storfjord and Tromsø, reaching 1,834 meters at their highest point. The Fjellheisen cable car offers panoramic views of Tromsø and the surrounding islands, fjords, mountains and sea. Reisa National Park is shaped by the long Reisadalen valley, formed by the Reisa River; its landscape includes narrow valleys, gorges, mighty waterfalls and river cirques.
Senja and the surrounding islands have numerous hiking trails, including routes associated with Husfjellet, Hesten and Segla. The hike from the car park to Steindalsbreen and back is 12.4 kilometers long and takes about five to six hours. This approximate time gives you a concrete reference point for planning your day; trail conditions may vary. The hike to Blåisvatnet leads to intensely blue water surrounded by steep mountains. The Gorsa Bridge spans the deep Sabetjohk Canyon for 153 meters.
Summer in Reisa National Park
In summer, the main valley from Saraelv to Nedrefoss is used for river trips, canoeing, salmon fishing and hiking. The usual way to access Reisa National Park is by riverboat from Bilto or Saraelv. The Nordkalottleden trail also starts in Bilto and Saraelv and runs mostly along the river into the valley. If you plan to use this route, check the availability of riverboat trips before your journey.
Museums and culture
Exhibitions in Troms range from polar and natural history to science and storytelling traditions. The Polar Museum’s permanent exhibitions are dedicated to Arctic hunting and trapping, Norwegian polar expeditions, and the cultural history of Svalbard. The Arctic University Museum of Norway brings together the history and nature of Northern Norway in exhibitions on Sámi culture, Stone Age people and the Vikings of the North.
The Science Centre of Northern Norway focuses on four main themes and also features Norway’s largest planetarium. Polaria combines knowledge-based exhibitions developed in collaboration with researchers with insights into aspects of climate and environmental research in the polar regions. Visitors can also see bearded seals up close. The Troll Museum offers a different way to explore stories; it is Norway’s first museum devoted entirely to trolls and fairy tales. At Seppalatunet, visitors can learn more about famous polar expeditions.
The annual Riddu Riđđu festival also adds a cultural dimension: it takes place in July in Manndalen on the shores of the Lyngenfjord; dates vary. This gives you a way to compare destinations according to their different highlights.
Discover more destinations: Tromsø Municipality, Akershus, Østfold, Buskerud, Finnmark, Sogn Og Fjordane, Nordland.
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