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Senja

Welcome to Norway’s second largest island. Senja is just as spectacular as the more famous Lofoten Islands, but far less traveled, and full of untouched nature.

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Attractions on Senja


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Hiking Trail · Senja
Hesten
recommended route Difficulty
Distance 1.8 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 520 m
Descent 0 m

Get that famous shot of Segla

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Hiking Trail · Senja
Segla
recommended route Difficulty
Distance 2 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 590 m
Descent 7 m

Tackle Senja’s most famous mountain

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Hiking Trail · Senja
Husfjellet
recommended route Difficulty
Distance 3.8 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 630 m
Descent 46 m

Discover possibly Senja’s most rewarding hike

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Hiking Trail · Senja
Barden
Map / Barden
Difficulty
Distance 3.4 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 590 m
Descent 59 m

Enjoy a local favorite and one of Senja’s famous peaks

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  • Senja er ikke langt unna Tromsø og Kvaløya og kan fint kombineres med en tur til Lofoten lenger sør. 
  • Senja er hjem til en av Norges mest populære turer Segla. Segla har blitt populær gjennom bilder i sosiale medier og de fleste av bildene er tatt fra nabofjellet Hesten. 
  • Senja er veldig variert og tilbyr også mange fine skogsturer i Ånderdalen nasjonalpark. 
  • På Senja får du midnattssol fra slutten av mai til slutten av juli, og gode muligheter for nordlys fra september til april. 
  • Det finnes mange ulike campingplasser på Senja hvis du har med teltet ditt. 
  • Located just south of Tromsø and Kvaløya, and driving distance to Lofoten, Senja is a must on any Northern Norway itinerary.
  • Senja is home to one of Norway’s most popular hikes, Segla. Nearby Hesten provides the best angle for capturing one of the famous photos.
  • In Ånderdalen National Park, trek through quiet pine forest to fish for trout and stay in the two-bed cabin by Åndervatnet Lake.
  • From late May to late July the sun never sets on Senja. The golden glow of the midnight sun is a special experience.
  • Little light pollution and spectacular mountain backdrops make Senja an excellent northern lights destination from September to April.
  • Basic and serviced campgrounds around the island contribute to responsible and sustainable travel.

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  • September 22, 2026
    Matteo Schincaglia
    Posto meraviglioso
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    Scenic
    Written September 22, 2026
    Viewpoint
    Tungeneset
  • April 19, 2026
    Karl Schrag 
    April 15, 2026
    Beste Verhältnisse, super Firn!
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    Written April 19, 2026
    Ski Touring
    Keipen (938 m)
  • August 10, 2025
    Avenaut 
    August 10, 2025
    Am Anfang ist der Weg recht mühsam, da er über Stock und Stein durch hüfthohes Farn führt und teilweise auch etwas morastig ist. Nach ca. 10 Minuten wird es dann ein angenehmer Pfad durch einen lichten Birkenwald. Bei der Geröllhalde fast am See muss man gut darauf achten, dass man die Markierungen nicht verliert, wenn der Weg sich im unteren Viertel scharf nach links wendet. Es war für uns eine schöne und einsame Wanderung, beim See hörten wir überhaupt keine Zivilisationsgeräusche.
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    Written August 10, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    Hike Norddalsvatnet
  • April 13, 2025
    Isabella Baur 
    April 13, 2025
    Kurze schöne Tour auf den Skolpan mit toller abfahrt und grandiosen Weitblicken!
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    Written April 13, 2025
    Ski Touring
    SOLPAN 779M
  • February 16, 2025
    Guillaume Merlin 
    Magnifique randonnée que nous avons réalisé en hiver ! Le balisage n’est pas toujours visible ( il avait neigé dans la nuit ) ; malgré ça, la randonnée reste facile. Au bord du lac, une cabane très bien aménagée, en très bon état nous as permis de manger au chaud !
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    Written February 16, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    Åndervatnet Lake
  • August 04, 2024
    Hashtag Reiselust 
    Wir haben die Tour im Juli 2024 in ähnlicher Art gemacht und sind schwer begeistert. Die letzten Meter ganz nach oben haben wir uns gespart. Eindrücke gibt es in unserem Blog: https://hashtag-reiselust.de/2024/07/24/roadtrip-nordkap-wanderung-hesten-senja/
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    Written August 04, 2024
  • July 04, 2024
    Juliane M
    short hike, not too difficult, a bit muddy in the beginning.
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    Photo: Juliane M, Community
    Written July 04, 2024
    Hiking Trail
    Riven
  • February 26, 2024
    Gear Tier
    July 25, 2023
    Sehr schöner Ausblick bei guten Wetter. 360° Panorama. Jedoch müssen die letzten 200 Höhenmeter geklettert werden (wirklich sehr steil). Es sind keine Seile, Ketten oä. vorhanden. Nur bei absolut trockenen Wetter zu empfehlen.
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    Photo: Gear Tier, Community
    Written February 26, 2024
    Hiking Trail
    Breidtinden
  • August 29, 2023
    Petra J 
    August 28, 2023
    Nice hike with beautiful views. I recommend to take the same way up as down. The way up as to the track of this tour does not exist anymore and you need to partly cross muddy areas and bushes without any path. The climb at the last part towards the top is only recommended for experienced hikers but even if you return before reaching the top you have beautiful views.
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    Written August 29, 2023
    Hiking Trail
    Astridtind
  • October 09, 2022
    Nadin S.
    October 09, 2022
    Easy to moderate short hike (in October), that's worth every second. This hike alone is worth visiting Senja!
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    Written October 09, 2022
    Hiking Trail
    Hesten
  • July 27, 2022
    Jonas Paule 
    Low effort peak with great views. The path up is not too steep and is technically easy so it’s basically a hike for everyone. As everyone seems to know this I would recommend to do this as an evening hike to avoid a lot of people. The path could be in better condition though, especially the part through the mud after half the way is chaotic and should be better maintained to reduce erosion and safe the plants.
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    Written July 27, 2022
    Hiking Trail
    Husfjellet
  • July 27, 2022
    Jonas Paule 
    Exhausting hike up to a famous peak. The views from the segla are really nice and well earned after a demanding and steep hike up. When you are up there definitely take the chance to look down the cliff into the fjord if you’re not too afraid of heights. If you want to make it a longer hike go up to the Barden first from Fjordgard and then over the ridge towards segla. This way you can add another peak with great views with just a little more effort and the walk along the ridge feels great.
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    Written July 27, 2022
    Hiking Trail
    Segla

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