ARRIVAL GUIDE · SENJA, NORWAY
How to get here
Your journey to Yttersia Base starts long before you arrive — through mountain passes, open sea until you reach the edge of Norway.
Two easy ways in
Fly into Tromsø for a scenic route across the fjords, or choose Bardufoss for the closest airport connection to Skaland.
Tromsø Airport (TOS)
Northern Norway’s main gateway, with direct routes from more than 20 European cities. Reach Yttersia Base within 2 hours using the connecting ferry between Brensholmen and Botnhamn.
Bardufoss Airport (BDU)
Our closest airport — just a smooth 1 hour and 45 minute drive from Skaland.
Continue at your own pace
Every option leads through dramatic scenery. Choose the route that suits your plans, then let the journey be part of the stay.
Plan your preferred route before you set off
01 · Tromsø arrival
From Tromsø — travel by car in 2.5 hours via the Brensholmen–Botnhamn ferry, or allow 3 hours by road through the mainland. Arctic Route also connects Tromsø to Senja with daily departures year-round.
02 · Bardufoss transfer
From Bardufoss Airport, it’s a smooth and easy drive. Total travel time: about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
03 · Summer ferry
In summer, the scenic Andenes–Gryllefjord ferry connects Senja with Andøya and the northern part of Lofoten — ideal when you’re exploring Northern Norway by car.
04 · Oslo connection
From Oslo, strong connections through Tromsø and Bardufoss make the full door-to-door journey around 6 hours — flight, airport transfer, and a short coastal drive.
05 · Private pickup
Prefer the simplest option? We offer private pickup and transport from both Tromsø and Bardufoss, directly to your cabin door at Yttersia Base.
