Senja Municipality

or is an island in Senja Municipality in Troms county, Norway in northern Europe. With an area of , it is the second largest island in Norway (outside of the Svalbard archipelago). It has a wild, mountainous outer (western) side facing the Atlantic, and a mild and lush inner (eastern) side. The island is located entirely within Senja Municipality, which was established on 1 January 2020. The island of Senja had 7,864 inhabitants as of 1 January 2017. Most of the residents live along the eastern coast of the island, with Silsand being the largest urban area on the island. The fishing village of

former municipality in Troms, Norway

former municipality in Troms in Norway

former municipality in Troms, Norway

former municipality in Troms, Norway

national park in Senja, Norway

Finnsnes (, ) 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. The municipality is well-provided with kindergartens and a decentralized school system on both primary and secondary levels. There are also three schools on the upper secondary/high school level and a center for decentralized studies at the university level. Finnsnes Church

or is a fishing village in Senja Municipality in Troms county, Norway. It is located on the island of Senja, along the Gryllefjorden in the northern part of the municipality. The village has a population (2023) of 325 and a population density of .

Vangsvik or Vangsvika is a village in Senja Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The village has a population of about 350. The village has a school, Vangsvik Chapel, store, and medical office. There is also a large fish farming facility nearby. The Senja Rutebil (bus company) has its headquarters in Vangsvik. The village was the administrative centre of the old Tranøy Municipality until 1 January 2020 when it was merged into Senja Municipality.

or is a village in Senja Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The village is located on the shores of the Bergsfjorden on the northwest side of the island of Senja, about to the southwest of the village of Senjahopen and about southwest of the city of Tromsø. The village of Finnsæter is located about across the fjord to the south.

settlement in Senja Municipality, Norway

municipality in Troms County, Norway

Senjahopen or Senjehopen is a village in Senja Municipality in Troms county, Norway. Senjahopen is located along the Medfjorden on the northwest part of the large island of Senja, where it is one of the most important fishing villages on the island. Another nearby fishing village is Mefjordvær, which located about to the northwest.

fjord in Troms, Norway

or is a village in Senja Municipality in Troms county, Norway. It is located on the eastern shore of the large island of Senja. The village has a population (2023) of 1,638 and a population density of .

or is a village on the large island of Senja in Senja Municipality in Troms county, Norway. Gibostad is a former trading centre, located about north of the Gisund Bridge. Many of the buildings in the harbour area are about 200 years old. The soil is very fertile and therefore suitable for farming, which is why there is an agricultural school at Senja Upper Secondary School. The lake Lysvatnet is located just west of the village.

or is a fjord on the border of Nordland and Troms counties in Norway. It is located in Andøy Municipality, Senja Municipality, Harstad Municipality, and Kvæfjord Municipality. The fjord primarily flows between the large islands of Andøya and Senja. Grytøya and the smaller islands Bjarkøya and Krøttøya are located in the fjord. The main crossing is via the Andenes–Gryllefjord Ferry.

Fjordgård or Fjordgard is a small fishing village in Senja Municipality in Troms county, Norway. It is located on the northern part of the island of Senja, the second largest island in Norway. Fjordgård lies on the west side of the fjord Ørnfjorden, which is an arm that branches off of the main Øyfjorden. The island village of Husøy lies about across the fjord within sight of Fjordgård.

road bridge in Senja, Norway

fjord in Troms, Norway

Gisundet is a strait in Senja Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The long strait separates the island of Senja from the mainland. The strait flows into the Malangen fjord in the north and into the Finnfjorden (and later the Solbergfjorden) in the south. The strait is crossed by the Gisund Bridge which connects the village of Silsand on the island to the town of Finnsnes on the mainland.

village in Tranøy, Norway

or is the highest mountain on the island of Senja in Troms county, Norway. It is located in Senja Municipality, southeast of the Medfjorden and southwest of the village of Medfjordbotn. The village of Senjahopen lies about northwest of the mountain. The lake Svartholvatnet is located along the southwestern base of the mountain.

lake in Senja, Norway

Aglapsvik is a small, isolated, coastal village in Senja Municipality in Troms county in Northern Norway. It is located along the Malangen fjord, about north of the town of Finnsnes. The name of the village comes from the nearby mountain Aglapen. The area is mostly hilly and forested and there is one small road (County Road 263) passing through. There are about 50 residents.

Botnhamn is a village in Senja Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The small village is located more than north of the Arctic Circle on the northern part of the large island of Senja. The village lies along the west side of the Stønnesbotn fjord. The population (2001) was 308. Botnhamn experiences warm summers and long, dark winters. Botnhamn is located about northwest of the village of Gibostad and northwest of the town of Finnsnes.

Solbergfjorden is a fjord (or more accurately, a strait) on the southeastern side of the large island of Senja in Troms county, Norway. The fjord flows through Dyrøy Municipality, Sørreisa Municipality, and Senja Municipality. The long strait flows into the Vågsfjorden to the southwest and into the Finnfjorden and Reisafjorden in the northeast. The village of Vangsvik is one of the larger settlements along the Solbergfjorden.

settlement in Senja Municipality, Norway

or is a fjord in Senja Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The long fjord cuts into the large island of Senja from northwest. The villages of Mefjordvær and Senjahopen are located at the southern side of the fjord, and at the innermost point in the fjord is the village of Medfjordbotn.

or is a village in Senja Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The village is located about north of the town of Finnsnes, along the Gisundet strait, directly across the strait from the village of Gibostad. The village of Langnes lies about east of Bjorelvnes. Lenvik Church is located in Bjorelvnes.

or is a village in Senja Municipality in Troms county, Norway. It serves as a community center for the areas around the Rossfjorden and the lake Rossfjordvatnet. It is located about northeast of the town of Finnsnes, and about northeast of the village of Langnes. In 2009, the village area had 428 residents. Rossfjord Church is located in this village.

island in Troms, Norway

church in Tranøy, Norway

thumb|Ersfjorden Ersfjorden is a fjord in the Senja municipality of Norway. It is 12.5 kilometers long and begins on the western side of Kvaløya.

county road in Troms, Norway

wooden troll statue in Norway

church in Lenvik, Norway

chapel in Torsken, Norway

Mefjordvær (historic spelling: Medfjordvær) is a fishing village in Senja Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The village is located about northwest of the village of Senjahopen, along the Medfjorden on the northwest coast of the large island of Senja. In 2001, there were 179 residents of the village. Mefjordvær Chapel is located in this village.

church in Lenvik, Norway

Skrolsvik or Skrollsvika is a village on the southwestern tip of the island of Senja in Troms county, Norway. The village is located in Senja Municipality, west of the villages of Å and Stonglandseidet. This village has an important ferry connection with the nearby town of Harstad which is located across the Vågsfjorden to the southwest. Skrolsvik Chapel is located in this village.

church in Lenvik, Norway

Flakstadvåg is a village in Senja Municipality in Troms county, Norway. It is located along the Selfjorden on the southwestern part of the island of Senja. It is surrounded by the fjord, mountains, and a marsh. There is one road connection to the village from the outside world. Ånderdalen National Park lies just to the northeast of the village. Flakstadvåg Chapel is located here.

church in Lenvik, Norway

church in Senja, Norway

Medby is a village in Senja Municipality in Troms county, Norway. It is located along the Veidmannsfjorden on the southwestern part of the island of Senja. The village lies along a highway that connects the villages of Grunnfarnes and Sifjord. The Kaldfarnes area lies just to the west of Medby and Ånderdalen National Park lies about to the east of the village. Medby Chapel is located in this village.

church in Lenvik, Norway

church in Tranøy, Norway

church in Tranøy, Norway

village in Senja, Norway

church building in Torsken, Northern Norway

church in Lenvik, Norway

or is a village in Senja Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The village lies to the west of the village of Silsand on the island of Senja. It is located along the Laksfjorden, about west of the town of Finnsnes.

Stonglandseidet is a village in Senja Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The village has a population (2001) of 225. The village is home to a grocery store, bank, nursing home, Stonglandet Church, and a public school.

church in Senja, Norway

church in Senja, Norway

Sultindvik is a village in the far east part of Senja Municipality, in Troms county in northern Norway. The village lies on the west side of Målselvfjorden, under the mountains of Sultinden and Vassbruna. Sultindvik has a road link via fylkesvei 261 west to Rossfjordstraumen (12 km), where there is a school and shops. The population of Sultindvik has gradually decreased, and there are now less than 50 living in the village.

church in Lenvik, Norway

church in Lenvik, Norway