The road along the outer coast of the island winds up and downhill through striking scenery and between fingers of mountain that reach out into the mighty Norwegian Sea.

The rich fishing in the sea provides the basis for existence. In the fjords there are characteristic examples of coastal culture with strong vitality. Small, dispersed fishing hamlets and villages claw onto thin strips of land between the mountains and the sea.

Here you will find the beautiful Husøya with a population of less than 250 and a five minute walk to anywhere. An exotic gem with traditions from former Spanish shipwrecks - the siesta is alive and well on Senja.

Senja is hospitable all year round, in summer with its constant light, but also in winter with its short days and changeable weather. Just like the weather and the sea, the nature on the island is an exciting encounter. Senja and Andøya offer a more coastal alternative to the E6 and Hurtigruten. You can reach the island from the E6 via Finnsnes or by ferry from the north and south.

The future Senja National Tourist Route winds between Gryllefjord and Botnhamn and is 90 kilometres long.