Meren en wetlands op Senja

Scenic Lakes and Wetlands

Senja's landscape is defined by the transition from dramatic coastal peaks to a quiet interior of freshwater ecosystems. This collection features Arctic lakes like Kapervatnet, which sits within the Kaperdalen valley, and extensive wetland areas like Sivertmyra and Heimervassmyra. These sites represent the island's diverse hydrology, ranging from deep mountain-fed basins to peat bogs and marshes that provide essential habitats for local birdlife and support traditional reindeer grazing routes.

Scenic Lakes and Wetlands — Kaart

A

Stortjønna

Freshwater lake located in the western interior near Straumsbotn.

B

Djupvatnet

Lake situated in the hilly landscape of eastern Senja, near Gibostad.

C

Lomvatnet

Mountain lake located in the northern part of the island near the village of Lysnes.

D

Grytvatnet

Lake located in the mountainous terrain between the Mefjorden and Ersfjorden fjords.

E

Langevatnet

Elongated freshwater lake located in the central part of the island.

F

Ballesvikvatnet

Lake situated near the western coast, surrounded by steep coastal peaks.

G

Sivertmyra

Large marshland area located in the central part of Senja.

H

Kapervatnet - Gahperjávri

High-altitude lake in the Kaperdalen valley, traditionally used by Sami reindeer herders.

I

Heimervassmyra

Bog and wetland area located in the southern part of the island.

J

Klokhollmyra

Subarctic peat bog located in the southern region of Senja.