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Setermoen

Troms, Norway · Europe

About Setermoen

Setermoen sits on the route: 25 minutes from Sjøvegan, 59km from Abisko National Park.

Setermoen is a town located in Troms, Norway. With a population of 2,464, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Setermoen 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 Setermoen to your route.

About Setermoen

Setermoen is the administrative centre of Bardu Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The village is located along the Barduelva river, about 25 kilometres (16 mi) east of the village of Sjøvegan and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) south of Bardufoss. In 1999, the municipal council of Bardu Municipality passed a

Read more resolution declaring town status for the village of Setermoen, but this was rejected by the government of Norway since the municipality has less than 5,000 inhabitants. The 2.87-square-kilometre (710-acre) village has a population (2023) of 2,505 and a population density of 873 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,260/sq mi).

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Where is Setermoen located?

Setermoen is located in Troms, Norway, Europe. The coordinates are 68.8610 latitude, 18.3486 longitude.

What is the population of Setermoen?

Setermoen has a population of approximately 2,464 people, making it a town in Norway.

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Quick Information

Population
2,464
Continent
Europe
Country
Norway
Region
Troms
Timezone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
68.8610, 18.3486

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 Setermoen

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Abisko National Park

A subarctic park in Swedish Lapland considered one of the world's best places to see the northern lights, at the start of the Kungsleden trail.

59 km · about 70 min drive

bridge

Hålogaland Bridge

The longest suspension bridge inside the Arctic Circle, carrying the E6 across Rombaken fjord near Narvik on a graceful 1,145 m main span framed by snow-streaked peaks.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Setermoen

  • 59 kmHålogaland BridgeThe longest suspension bridge inside the Arctic Circle, carrying the E6 across Rombaken fjord near Narvik on a graceful 1,145 m main span framed by snow-streaked peaks.
  • 67 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'.
  • 72 kmBergsbotn Viewpoint, SenjaA 44m steel platform jutting over the Bergsfjord on Senja's wild National Tourist Route.

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 Setermoen.

Sjøvegan

🇳🇴 Norway

20 km away

Tennevoll

🇳🇴 Norway

25 km away

Moen

🇳🇴 Norway

32 km awayPop. 847

Sørreisa

🇳🇴 Norway

33 km away

Gratangen

🇳🇴 Norway

36 km away

Brøstadbotn

🇳🇴 Norway

36 km away

Finnsnes

🇳🇴 Norway

44 km awayPop. 3,907

Bjerkvik

🇳🇴 Norway

47 km awayPop. 1,088

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