Silsand is the largest settlement on Senja, with about 1,600 people. It sits on the east coast of the island, directly across the Gisund Bridge from Finnsnes.
The village is not a tourist destination. It is a practical stop with a supermarket, a few shops and services, and the junction where roads split to different parts of the island. Fylkesvei 86 continues west across Senja towards Gryllefjord, while Fylkesvei 861 heads north along the east coast to Gibostad.
The local economy is known for one unexpected product: potatoes. Tromspotet, based here, is one of the northernmost potato companies in the world.
The village is not a tourist destination. It is a practical stop with a supermarket, a few shops and services, and the junction where roads split to different parts of the island. Fylkesvei 86 continues west across Senja towards Gryllefjord, while Fylkesvei 861 heads north along the east coast to Gibostad.
The local economy is known for one unexpected product: potatoes. Tromspotet, based here, is one of the northernmost potato companies in the world.