Photo: Nelson Minar, flickr.com
Norwegian Scenic Route Senja runs from Gryllefjord to Botnhamn, with short detours to Mefjordvær and Husøy. The route is 102 km long (Road 86/862) and together with Norwegian Scenic Route Andøya it provides an outer alternative to Euroroute 6 and the Hurtigruten coastal express.
Since Senja is an island, to get there you must cross the bridge from the mainland (Euroroute 6 via Finnsnes) or take the ferry from Tromsø. The Senja and Andøya Scenic Routes are also linked by ferry. Detours to Husøya (Road 7886) and Mefjordvær (Road 7868) will allow you to experience the Norwegian Sea at close hand.
In combination with the Hurtigruten coastal express or ferries you can make a round trip of Senja, Andøya and Lofoten. In the summer season the ferry from Gryllefjord – Andenes links the Senja and Andøya Scenic Routes. The summer ferry from Botnhamn – Brensholmen can be your route from Senja to Tromsø.
Check out on this route:
Other locations in this part of Norway:
The UNESCO Rock Art Centre – Alta Museum is situated in Alta in Finnmark. 6000 carvings are documented – the oldest 7000 years old.
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Treriksrøysa is a three-country cairn, marking the meeting point of the boarders between Norway, Sweden, and Finland.
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Tromsdalen Church, also known as Ishavskatedralen (The Arctic Cathedral) was dedicated on November 19, 1965.
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Norwegian Scenic Route Varanger runs from Varangerbotn to Hamningberg, a total distance of 160 km.
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One of the most famost spots for a photoshoot in Lofoten. Located at Toppøya on road E10 – with a view towards Hamnøy.
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At Borg in Lofoten, a farmer discovered the largest Viking longhouse ever found and excavated. Make a stop at Lofotr Viking Museum.
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Norwegian Scenic Route Helgelandskysten runs from Holm to Godøystraumen (Road 17) with detours to Torghatten.
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Norwegian Scenic Route Andøya runs along the outer edge of Andøya between Bjørnskinn and Andenes, a total distance of 58 km.
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