Cidade Turismo
Norway

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Your trip to Finnsnes.

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Finnsnes – Troms about 165 km from Tromsø

How to get there

  • Bardufoss lufthavn (BDU) Bardufoss · 45 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Confirm before booking. Arrive by plane to Bardufoss and continue by bus, or use the passenger boat from Tromsø. The Gisund bridge gives access to the island of Senja.

How many days

Three days allow one arrival day and two to explore the fjords and viewpoints with travel by road.

When to go

From June to August there are usually very long days and mild temperatures. The northern lights are typically sought between September and March. In winter the cold tends to persist and days are short.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

A car makes it easier to travel between Senja's stops. Without a car, choose excursions or buses with a confirmed return connection for each section.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Finnsnes
  1. Morning
    Tungeneset

    The Tungeneset viewpoint sits on a promontory between Steinsfjord and Ersfjord on Senja's outer coast. A wooden boardwalk follows the rocks and frames views of the sea and the row of Okshornan peaks.

  2. Afternoon
    Bergsbotn

    Bergsbotn is a viewing platform above the village of the same name on Senja's scenic route. The structure juts out over the hillside and frames the Bergsfjord, with inhabited areas on the shore and mountains surrounding it.

  3. Late afternoon
    Ersfjordstranda

    Ersfjordstranda is the light-sand beach at the head of Ersfjord on Senja's outer coast. The shoreline's arc is ringed by mountains and is part of the scenic route along this section of the island. The visit can be a short walk along the fjord's edge.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

How many days to stay in Finnsnes?

Three days allow one arrival day and two to explore the fjords and viewpoints with travel by road.

Is a car necessary in Finnsnes?

A car makes it easier to travel between Senja's stops. Without a car, choose excursions or buses with a confirmed return connection for each section.

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