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County in Northern Norway
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Troms is a county in Northern Norway. It is an area of big islands, jagged mountains, deep valleys and long winters. Tromsø city is the northern lights capital of Norway and northern lights hunters often travel around the county and even into Finland in search of the magic light.
By car
E6 is the main route to Troms when driving from the southern parts of Norway (Oslo, Trondheim). Be aware of the long distances. From Oslo to the southern border of Troms it is appr.
By train
There is no railway in Troms. The closest station is in Narvik just south of the county border. From Narvik there are buses to Harstad, Finnsnes, Tromsø and other towns in Troms.
By bus
Because of the long distance, there are no long distance buses from southern Norway to Troms or Nordland.
By boat
Hurtigruten travels most of the Norwegian coast and calls at Harstad, Finnsnes, Tromsø and Skjervøy.
By car
Getting around in Troms is easiest if you have your own car. There are reasonably good roads all over the county. The main road network is mostly of quite good standard.
By plane
Air travel is possible between Tromsø and Harstad (Evenes airport), and between Tromsø and Storslett (Sørkjosen airport).
By bus
If you do not have a car, bus might be a good option, maybe even the only option. Most communities in the county can be reached by bus.
By boat
Many coastal communities can be reached by catamaran from the nearest town; Harstad, Finnsnes, Tromsø or Skjervøy. There are also catamaran routes between these towns.
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Målselv · Regional · BDU
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largest city (city pop. 40,000)
in Målselv (town pop. 2,600)
in Harstad, second-largest city (pop. 22,000)
Skibotn (Northern Sami: Ivgubahta, Kven/Finnish: Markkina or Yykeänperä) is a village in Troms. It used to be an important meeting place between Norwegians, Sámi and Kven (and Finnish) people, with a yearly market.
in Skjervøy (town pop. 2,500)
archipelago municipality
mountains
the Reisa canyon like river valley and its surroundings, accessible from Storslett or by the Nordkalottleden trail. Saraelv is a small settlement close to the park, which can be used as gateway.
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