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Ånderdalen is Norway's northernmost coastal pine forest and the only national park on Senja. It was established in 1970 and covers 125 square kilometres of forest, bog and mountain in the southern part of the island. Some of the Scots pine trees here are over 600 years old.
The landscape is completely different from the dramatic west coast. This is soft, green, and quiet. The park has several marked trails ranging from short family walks to full-day hikes. The terrain is mostly flat to gently rolling, making it one of the easier hiking areas on the island.
Wildlife includes moose, otter, and a rich birdlife. The forest floor is thick with blueberries in late summer.
Access is from the south side of Senja, off the road between Stonglandseidet and Tranøy. There is a staffed cabin at Ånderdalen in summer. Bring mosquito repellent in June and July.
The landscape is completely different from the dramatic west coast. This is soft, green, and quiet. The park has several marked trails ranging from short family walks to full-day hikes. The terrain is mostly flat to gently rolling, making it one of the easier hiking areas on the island.
Wildlife includes moose, otter, and a rich birdlife. The forest floor is thick with blueberries in late summer.
Access is from the south side of Senja, off the road between Stonglandseidet and Tranøy. There is a staffed cabin at Ånderdalen in summer. Bring mosquito repellent in June and July.