Troms og Finnmark's Arctic Essentials
This collection highlights the geographical and historical landmarks of Norway's northernmost region. It includes UNESCO World Heritage sites like the Struve Geodetic Arc and Lille Raipas, alongside the Museum of Reconstruction in Hammerfest. Natural features range from the white sands of Ersfjord beach and the jagged Okshornan peaks at Tungeneset to the deep dolomite walls of Silfar Canyon and the salmon-rich Alta River, showcasing the dramatic Arctic landscapes of Senja and Finnmark.
Ersfjord beach
A white sand beach on the island of Senja, enclosed by the steep, jagged mountain peaks of the Okshornan range.
B Struve Geodetic Arc
The Struve Geodetic Arc is a chain of survey triangulations stretching from Hammerfest in Norway to the Black Sea, through ten countries…
C Museum of Reconstruction
The Museum of Reconstruction for Finnmark and North Troms is a museum in the town of Hammerfest, Norway.
D Hammerfest Church
Hammerfest Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Gamvik Municipality in Troms og Finnmark county, Norway.
E Tungeneset
A coastal viewpoint on Senja featuring a wooden walkway that leads toward the sea, providing a direct view of the 'Devil's Teeth' mountain peaks.
Silfar Canyon
One of Northern Europe's deepest canyons, featuring light-colored dolomite rock walls and the turquoise waters of the Børselva river.
Alta river
A major salmon fishing river that carves through Sautso, one of the largest canyons in Europe, before emptying into the Altafjord.
Lille Raipas
A mountain peak near Alta that serves as a survey point for the UNESCO-listed Struve Geodetic Arc, offering views of the surrounding valley.
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