• Norwegian Adventure 2025
    Hot tub sunrise
    Bridge with the tunnel through the mountainWe ate lunch at the white building in the distanceOur lunch stopOur lunch stopWe saw a juvenile moose on our way back to the cabin.Our awesome studded tires

    Exploring North West Senja

    February 2, 2025 in Norway ⋅ ☀️ 27 °F

    Road Trip! After catching an amazing sunrise, we explored the areas of Silsand, Langbaren and Gryllefjord. We stopped in the town of Langbaren for lunch.

    The roads around Senja are no joke! They are all covered in about 2-3 inches of ice and extremely slick. Luckily we found out today that the tires on our rental car have metal studs! In Northern Norway, all vehicles must be equipped with winter tires from 15 October to 1 May.

    Road maintenance consists on plowing, grading the ice and applying crushed black rocks for traction.    Read more