Senja National Scenic Route
A national scenic route along the northwest coast of Senja, Norway's second-largest island, known for the Bergsbotn viewpoint and the Tungeneset boardwalk.
The Senja National Scenic Route follows the outer coast of Senja from Gryllefjord through Hamn, Skaland, Tungeneset and Ersfjord to Botnhamn. It is about 102 km long. Senja is often called 'Norway in miniature', with jagged peaks rising straight out of the sea and fjord after fjord. Along the way, the Bergsbotn viewpoint is a long platform suspended over the cliff. At Tungeneset, a wooden boardwalk faces the 'Devil's Teeth' of the Okshornan mountains, a classic spot for the midnight sun and northern lights. Ersfjord has white-sand beaches with a golden-roofed toilet building. Side roads lead to the fishing village of Mefjordvær and to Husøy, and hiking enthusiasts climb Segla and Hesten. The route can be driven in a day, but two or three nights is recommended. From Tromsø you can reach the island by the summer ferry to Botnhamn or via the Finnsnes Bridge. The roads are narrow, with many tunnels, some of which are single-lane. Watch for ice and avalanche warnings in winter. Accommodation on the island is mainly fishing-village cabins and small inns, which must be booked in advance in summer. Petrol stations are concentrated around Finnsnes, Skaland and near Gryllefjord.