Finnsnes
The bridge across to Senja, "Norway in miniature" — and the last stop before the run into Tromsø.
The facts
| Elevation | 5 m |
| Coordinates | 69.2289, 17.9746 |
| Time to allow | 2 h |
What to see
- Nasjonal turistveg Senja Activity
- Ånderdalen nasjonalpark Hike
- Senja Sight
Month by month
| Month | Daylight | Day high | Wet days | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.8 h | -4.8 °C | 15 | Open |
| February | 7.6 h | -4.9 °C | 14 | Open |
| March | 11.6 h | -2 °C | 15 | Open |
| April | 16 h | 2.7 °C | 14 | Open |
| May | 21.5 h | 7.8 °C | 15 | Open |
| June | Midnight sun | 12.7 °C | 14 | Open |
| July | Midnight sun | 16.2 °C | 13 | Open |
| August | 17.9 h | 15 °C | 15 | Open |
| September | 13.3 h | 10.6 °C | 17 | Open |
| October | 9.2 h | 4 °C | 17 | Open |
| November | 4.4 h | -0.6 °C | 14 | Open |
| December | Polar night | -3 °C | 15 | Open |
Background
Finnsnes (Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈfɪ̀nsnɛs] , also [ˈfɪnsnɛs]) is a town that is the administrative centre of Senja Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The town is located on the mainland part of Norway, just across the Gisundet strait from the island of Senja. The Gisund Bridge connects Finnsnes to the suburban villages of Silsand and Laukhella on the island of Senja.
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On these routes
- Bodø–Lofoten–Tromsø — Ferry to Lofoten and onward north — midnight sun in summer, northern lights in winter.
- Oslo–Tromsø — The length of the country: Dovrefjell, the Arctic Circle, Lofoten, and finally the aurora over Tromsø.