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The Ånderdalen National Park – adventurous wilderness
Preservation of a Northern Norwegian coastal landscape
Across the Senja island, from fjord to fjord, lies the Ånderdalen National Park.
Surrounded by high and wild mountains, in between the fjords Tranøyfjord, Selfjord and Sifjord, you find Ånderdalen, a preserved Northern Norwegian coastal landscape. This remote and wild area with over 500 year old primeval pine forest, birchtree woodland, rivers, waterfalls and lakes has a rich flora and fauna. Here you encounter the ultimate experience of true wilderness, far away from the most popular viewpoints of Senja Island. However, everyone is invited to get a peak into the park by using the universally designed hiking trail in Tranøybotn.
The Ånderdalen Visitor Center lies in Sážžá Senja Nature Centre & Museum in Øverbotn. We recommend to stop there before the visit in the National Park.
The entry point of Tranøybotn boasts a parking area, toilet and a universally designed hiking trail with fire pits and picnic benches, giving everyone the opportunity to acess the boundaries of the Ånderdalen National Park. This 2 kilometer trail continues to a viewpoint where you can enjoy the view or continue on regular hiking trails into the wilderness.
The Senja Traverse and the Senja Coast to coast hiking trails are populare for those seeking outdoor experience that combines living in tent, fishing and managing on your own. There are no other shelters than Ånderbu and Åndergammen (a traditional turf hut).
Other entry points are Gjeska, near Flakstadvåg and Kaperdalen.
During winter the Ånderdalen National Park offers skiconditions for backcountry skiing and snowshoes.
Mt Kvænan (964 mas), the third highest mountain of Senja is part of Ånderdalen National Park and is also a popular mountain for toptour skiing.
Inside the National Park you have a range of high peaks and mountanious areas to choose from as you next hiking destination.
Welcome, please take care of our nature by following these guidelines
The national parks offer the very best of Norwegian nature. Their conservation status protects the landscape and the diversity of the flora and fauna. When you walk in the outdoors, it is important to show consideration towards people and wildlife – so we can continue to enjoy the area in the future.
The Norwegian right to roam the countryside. You may walk or ski wherever you want, but we urge you to stick to waymarked paths and routes, to protect the environment. You can picnic or camp where you like, provided it is more than 150 metres from a lived-in building. However, do show consideration for local vegetation and wildlife. This is particularly important during the nesting and breeding season in spring and early summer. Reindeer are extra vulnerable in winter and spring, and on warm days in summer.
Sami cultural remains from before 1917 enjoy automatic protection. Keep in mind that you are travelling through a Sami cultural landscape, where it is often hard to identify cultural remains.
Fishing is permitted, like elsewhere in Norway, if you hold a fishing permit. Live fish and wet fishing tackle must never be transferred from one watercourse to another.
Bring your litter home and tidy up after yourself.
Dogs are welcome, but show consideration towards wildlife, reindeer and other people all year. Between 1 April and 20 August all dogs must be kept on a lead throughout Senja.
Campfires are allowed between 15 September and 15 April, and during the rest of the year where there is clearly no risk of fire. Pay attention to local bans. Be considerate when collecting firewood. It is an offence to use pine trees for fuel, whether standing or fallen, and whether alive or dead.
Motorised vehicles are banned in the national park. In the winter, Sami reindeer herders use snowmobiles for herding purposes.
Drone flying can cause harm to the environment. Ask for permission from local authorities before use.
Mountain weather can change suddenly, whatever the season. You are responsible for assessing the weather and conditions underfoot, as well as your own skills and fitness level. Prepare well by bringing appropriate clothing and equipment. Bring a map and compass to be safe.
The better prepared you are, the better your hike!
The Ånderdalen Visitor Center lies in Sážžá Senja Nature Centre & Museum in Øverbotn. We recommend to stop there before the visit in the National Park.
The entry point of Tranøybotn boasts a parking area, toilet and a universally designed hiking trail with fire pits and picnic benches, giving everyone the opportunity to acess the boundaries of the Ånderdalen National Park. This 2 kilometer trail continues to a viewpoint where you can enjoy the view or continue on regular hiking trails into the wilderness.
The Senja Traverse and the Senja Coast to coast hiking trails are populare for those seeking outdoor experience that combines living in tent, fishing and managing on your own. There are no other shelters than Ånderbu and Åndergammen (a traditional turf hut).
Other entry points are Gjeska, near Flakstadvåg and Kaperdalen.
During winter the Ånderdalen National Park offers skiconditions for backcountry skiing and snowshoes.
Mt Kvænan (964 mas), the third highest mountain of Senja is part of Ånderdalen National Park and is also a popular mountain for toptour skiing.
Inside the National Park you have a range of high peaks and mountanious areas to choose from as you next hiking destination.
Welcome, please take care of our nature by following these guidelines
The national parks offer the very best of Norwegian nature. Their conservation status protects the landscape and the diversity of the flora and fauna. When you walk in the outdoors, it is important to show consideration towards people and wildlife – so we can continue to enjoy the area in the future.
The Norwegian right to roam the countryside. You may walk or ski wherever you want, but we urge you to stick to waymarked paths and routes, to protect the environment. You can picnic or camp where you like, provided it is more than 150 metres from a lived-in building. However, do show consideration for local vegetation and wildlife. This is particularly important during the nesting and breeding season in spring and early summer. Reindeer are extra vulnerable in winter and spring, and on warm days in summer.
Sami cultural remains from before 1917 enjoy automatic protection. Keep in mind that you are travelling through a Sami cultural landscape, where it is often hard to identify cultural remains.
Fishing is permitted, like elsewhere in Norway, if you hold a fishing permit. Live fish and wet fishing tackle must never be transferred from one watercourse to another.
Bring your litter home and tidy up after yourself.
Dogs are welcome, but show consideration towards wildlife, reindeer and other people all year. Between 1 April and 20 August all dogs must be kept on a lead throughout Senja.
Campfires are allowed between 15 September and 15 April, and during the rest of the year where there is clearly no risk of fire. Pay attention to local bans. Be considerate when collecting firewood. It is an offence to use pine trees for fuel, whether standing or fallen, and whether alive or dead.
Motorised vehicles are banned in the national park. In the winter, Sami reindeer herders use snowmobiles for herding purposes.
Drone flying can cause harm to the environment. Ask for permission from local authorities before use.
Mountain weather can change suddenly, whatever the season. You are responsible for assessing the weather and conditions underfoot, as well as your own skills and fitness level. Prepare well by bringing appropriate clothing and equipment. Bring a map and compass to be safe.
The better prepared you are, the better your hike!
