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Finnsnes

Troms, Norway · Europe

About Finnsnes

Finnsnes is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Sørreisa, 28km from Bergsbotn Viewpoint, Senja.

Finnsnes is a town located in Troms, Norway. With a population of 3,907, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Finnsnes sits in Norway, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Oslo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Finnsnes to your route.

About Finnsnes

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

Read more 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 is located in the center of the town.

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Where is Finnsnes located?

Finnsnes is located in Troms, Norway, Europe. The coordinates are 69.2296 latitude, 17.9811 longitude.

What is the population of Finnsnes?

Finnsnes has a population of approximately 3,907 people, making it a town in Norway.

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Quick Information

Population
3,907
Continent
Europe
Country
Norway
Region
Troms
Timezone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
69.2296, 17.9811

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Norway

Police
112
Ambulance
113
Fire
110
Driving side
right

Many toll roads use automatic plate recognition (AutoPASS). Headlights required at all times.

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Worth the detour from Finnsnes

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Bergsbotn Viewpoint, Senja

A 44m steel platform jutting over the Bergsfjord on Senja's wild National Tourist Route.

28 km · about 35 min drive

photogenic

Segla Trailhead, Fjordgård

From the fishing village of Fjordgård a steep trail climbs to face Segla, the 639 m sail-shaped peak that has become Senja's icon. The Hesten ridge opposite gives the classic head-on view over Mefjorden.

34 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Bergsbotn Viewing Platform (Senja)

A cantilevered viewing platform on Norway's Senja island, overlooking the dramatic Bergsfjord and jagged peaks of 'Norway's most beautiful island'.

37 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Tungeneset Viewpoint (Senja)

Sculpted timber walkway on the Senja National Tourist Route leading onto sea-smoothed rocks, facing the jagged 'Devil's Teeth' peaks of the Okshornan range across the ocean.

39 km · about 45 min drive

beach

Sommarøy

Fishing village on white shell-sand islets 36 km west of Tromsø, linked by a photogenic 1965 bridge. Caribbean-looking beaches by day, a favourite aurora spot on winter nights away from city light.

45 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Finnsnes

  • 28 kmBergsbotn Viewpoint, SenjaA 44m steel platform jutting over the Bergsfjord on Senja's wild National Tourist Route.
  • 37 kmBergsbotn Viewing Platform (Senja)A cantilevered viewing platform on Norway's Senja island, overlooking the dramatic Bergsfjord and jagged peaks of 'Norway's most beautiful island'.
  • 39 kmTungeneset Viewpoint (Senja)Sculpted timber walkway on the Senja National Tourist Route leading onto sea-smoothed rocks, facing the jagged 'Devil's Teeth' peaks of the Okshornan range across the ocean.
  • 80 kmAndøya National Tourist RouteCoastal drive along Andøya's wild outer shore between Andenes and Bjørnskinn, skimming white-sand beaches at Bleik and pounding surf beneath steep bird cliffs: prime whale-safari country.

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Finnsnes.

Sørreisa

🇳🇴 Norway

12 km away

Brøstadbotn

🇳🇴 Norway

19 km away

Lenvik

🇳🇴 Norway

25 km awayPop. 11,679

Moen

🇳🇴 Norway

27 km awayPop. 847

Sjøvegan

🇳🇴 Norway

40 km away

Setermoen

🇳🇴 Norway

44 km awayPop. 2,464

Storsteinnes

🇳🇴 Norway

49 km awayPop. 1,076

Tennevoll

🇳🇴 Norway

54 km away

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