Finnsnes is the administrative centre of Senja municipality and the regional hub for the Midt-Troms area, serving roughly 35,000 people. The town itself has about 5,000 residents. It sits on the mainland side of Gisundet, the narrow strait that separates Senja island from the continent, and is connected to the island by the Gisund Bridge.
A hundred years ago this was a small farm community. It grew into a commercial centre because of its position as the gateway to Senja, with a harbour, a shopping centre, and services you will not find on the island itself. The Hurtigruten coastal steamer calls here daily.
There is not much to see in Finnsnes itself. Most visitors pass through on their way to or from Senja. It is the last place to fill up on fuel, groceries and cash before heading onto the island. The nearest airport is Bardufoss, about 50 minutes by car to the southeast.
A hundred years ago this was a small farm community. It grew into a commercial centre because of its position as the gateway to Senja, with a harbour, a shopping centre, and services you will not find on the island itself. The Hurtigruten coastal steamer calls here daily.
There is not much to see in Finnsnes itself. Most visitors pass through on their way to or from Senja. It is the last place to fill up on fuel, groceries and cash before heading onto the island. The nearest airport is Bardufoss, about 50 minutes by car to the southeast.