About Yttersia Base
About Yttersia Base
A place born from adventure and belonging
A place born from adventure and belonging
Where every stay becomes an unforgettable experience
Nestled between ocean and mountains on the island of Senja, Yttersia Base is more than a lodge — it’s a vision brought to life by explorer and entrepreneur Markus Bjørkli Jansen, blending outdoor adventure, community, and simple Nordic comfort. Inspired by the raw beauty of Senja in Northern Norway, Yttersia Base was created as a place for travelers, adventurers, and curious souls to connect with nature and themselves.
What started as a personal dream — to bring people closer to the wild landscapes that shaped my own life — has grown into a living hub for experiences, stories, and slow living by the sea.
Where every stay becomes an unforgettable experience
Nestled between ocean and mountains on the island of Senja, Yttersia Base is more than a lodge — it’s a vision brought to life by explorer and entrepreneur Markus Bjørkli Jansen, blending outdoor adventure, community, and simple Nordic comfort. Inspired by the raw beauty of Senja in Northern Norway, Yttersia Base was created as a place for travelers, adventurers, and curious souls to connect with nature and themselves.
What started as a personal dream — to bring people closer to the wild landscapes that shaped my own life — has grown into a living hub for experiences, stories, and slow living by the sea.
Yttersia Base was built for those who seek more than comfort — for those who long for connection, discovery, and the feeling of being alive in wild and beautiful surroundings. It’s a home for adventurers, dreamers, and anyone who dares to explore.
Yttersia Base was built for those who seek more than comfort — for those who long for connection, discovery, and the feeling of being alive in wild and beautiful surroundings. It’s a home for adventurers, dreamers, and anyone who dares to explore.
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Founder driven by the passion for the North
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Founder driven by the passion for the North
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My story
My name is Markus Bjørkli Jansen, born and raised in a small fishing village on Senja. From the sea to the mountains, adventure has always been my way of understanding the world — from ultra trail races and polar expeditions to exploring new paths in business and life.
After years of working in finance and renewable energy, I wanted to return home — to create something tangible and meaningful. Yttersia Base is my way of combining everything I value: nature, people, and purpose. A place where you can come as you are — to explore, rest, and reconnect.
How to get to Yttersia Base
Getting to Yttersia Base is easier than most people expect. You can fly to two nearby airports: Tromsø (TOS) – the main gateway to Northern Norway, with direct routes from over 20 European cities. Bardufoss (BDU) – our closest airport, only a 1.5-hour drive from Skaland. From either airport, the journey to Senja is straightforward, scenic, and available year-round.
Getting to Yttersia Base is easier than most people expect. You can fly to two nearby airports: Tromsø (TOS) – the main gateway to Northern Norway, with direct routes from over 20 European cities. Bardufoss (BDU) – our closest airport, only a 1.5-hour drive from Skaland. From either airport, the journey to Senja is straightforward, scenic, and available year-round.
From Tromsø – several good options. By car A beautiful drive that takes: 2.5 hours via the Brensholmen–Botnhamn ferry, or 3 hours by road the entire way via the mainland. By bus: Arctic Route offers a convenient hop-on hop-off connection from Tromsø to Senja with daily departures all year, stopping close to Yttersia Base in winter and directly at the property in summer.
From Tromsø – several good options. By car A beautiful drive that takes: 2.5 hours via the Brensholmen–Botnhamn ferry, or 3 hours by road the entire way via the mainland. By bus: Arctic Route offers a convenient hop-on hop-off connection from Tromsø to Senja with daily departures all year, stopping close to Yttersia Base in winter and directly at the property in summer.
From Bardufoss Airport it’s a smooth and easy drive. Total travel time: about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
From Bardufoss Airport it’s a smooth and easy drive. Total travel time: about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Summer ferry from Andøya & Lofoten. During summer, the scenic Andenes–Gryllefjord ferry connects Senja with Andøya and the northern part of Lofoten. This makes Yttersia Base the perfect stop if you’re exploring Northern Norway by car.
Summer ferry from Andøya & Lofoten. During summer, the scenic Andenes–Gryllefjord ferry connects Senja with Andøya and the northern part of Lofoten. This makes Yttersia Base the perfect stop if you’re exploring Northern Norway by car.
Door-to-door from Oslo. Thanks to strong connections through Tromsø and Bardufoss, you can travel from Oslo to Yttersia Base in around 6 hours — flight + airport transfer + short coastal drive.
Door-to-door from Oslo. Thanks to strong connections through Tromsø and Bardufoss, you can travel from Oslo to Yttersia Base in around 6 hours — flight + airport transfer + short coastal drive.
Private transport from us. If you prefer the simplest and smoothest option, we offer private pickup and transport from both Tromsø and Bardufoss, directly to your cabin door at Yttersia Base.
Private transport from us. If you prefer the simplest and smoothest option, we offer private pickup and transport from both Tromsø and Bardufoss, directly to your cabin door at Yttersia Base.
How to get to Yttersia Base
Getting to Yttersia Base is easier than most people expect. You can fly to two nearby airports: Tromsø (TOS) – the main gateway to Northern Norway, with direct routes from over 20 European cities. Bardufoss (BDU) – our closest airport, only a 1.5-hour drive from Skaland. From either airport, the journey to Senja is straightforward, scenic, and available year-round.
From Tromsø – several good options. By car A beautiful drive that takes: 2.5 hours via the Brensholmen–Botnhamn ferry, or 3 hours by road the entire way via the mainland. By bus: Arctic Route offers a convenient hop-on hop-off connection from Tromsø to Senja with daily departures all year, stopping close to Yttersia Base in winter and directly at the property in summer.
From Bardufoss Airport it’s a smooth and easy drive. Total travel time: about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Summer ferry from Andøya & Lofoten. During summer, the scenic Andenes–Gryllefjord ferry connects Senja with Andøya and the northern part of Lofoten. This makes Yttersia Base the perfect stop if you’re exploring Northern Norway by car.
Door-to-door from Oslo. Thanks to strong connections through Tromsø and Bardufoss, you can travel from Oslo to Yttersia Base in around 6 hours — flight + airport transfer + short coastal drive.
Private transport from us. If you prefer the simplest and smoothest option, we offer private pickup and transport from both Tromsø and Bardufoss, directly to your cabin door at Yttersia Base.
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Yttersia Base is about more than a stay — it’s about shared moments in nature. A place to meet, to explore, and to feel small among mountains and sea.
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Escape to breathtaking scenery, wildlife, and serenity to reconnect with what matters.
Our story begins where the mountains meet the sea
Yttersia Base was born from a dream
Yttersia Base is more than a place to stay — it’s a vision taking shape on the outer edge of Senja. Built between mountains and fjords, it’s a base for explorers, travelers, and dreamers who seek raw nature and real connection. Every path, every peak, and every wave around it tells a story of freedom, simplicity, and belonging.
Yttersia Base was born from a dream
Yttersia Base is more than a place to stay — it’s a vision taking shape on the outer edge of Senja. Built between mountains and fjords, it’s a base for explorers, travelers, and dreamers who seek raw nature and real connection. Every path, every peak, and every wave around it tells a story of freedom, simplicity, and belonging.
Yttersia Base was born from a dream
Yttersia Base is more than a place to stay — it’s a vision taking shape on the outer edge of Senja. Built between mountains and fjords, it’s a base for explorers, travelers, and dreamers who seek raw nature and real connection. Every path, every peak, and every wave around it tells a story of freedom, simplicity, and belonging.
Honoring the island, embracing the wild
This place is created with deep respect for Senja — for the weather, the silence, and the people who have lived by the sea for generations. Our goal is to bring visitors closer to this landscape — not by changing it, but by letting it speak for itself. We believe in slow travel, local food, and experiences that feel real and rooted.
Honoring the island, embracing the wild
This place is created with deep respect for Senja — for the weather, the silence, and the people who have lived by the sea for generations. Our goal is to bring visitors closer to this landscape — not by changing it, but by letting it speak for itself. We believe in slow travel, local food, and experiences that feel real and rooted.
Honoring the island, embracing the wild
This place is created with deep respect for Senja — for the weather, the silence, and the people who have lived by the sea for generations. Our goal is to bring visitors closer to this landscape — not by changing it, but by letting it speak for itself. We believe in slow travel, local food, and experiences that feel real and rooted.
A new kind of base
Yttersia Base is still being built — but the idea is already alive. It’s a base where strangers become friends, where comfort meets adventure, and where every stay becomes a story worth telling. We invite you to be part of the beginning — to come explore, rest, and reconnect on the outer edge of Norway.
A new kind of base
Yttersia Base is still being built — but the idea is already alive. It’s a base where strangers become friends, where comfort meets adventure, and where every stay becomes a story worth telling. We invite you to be part of the beginning — to come explore, rest, and reconnect on the outer edge of Norway.
A new kind of base
Yttersia Base is still being built — but the idea is already alive. It’s a base where strangers become friends, where comfort meets adventure, and where every stay becomes a story worth telling. We invite you to be part of the beginning — to come explore, rest, and reconnect on the outer edge of Norway.