Skaland: Hiking at Husfjellet and RIB Tours

Skaland combines the hike up Husfjellet with RIB excursions in Bergsfjorden. When looking for a hotel in Skaland, you can plan these activities around your arrival. The specific starting points vary and are useful for planning your day.

Getting to Skaland

The drive from Finnsnes to Skaland via the R86 towards Gryllefjord and then Route 861 is listed as taking one hour. Actual travel time may vary depending on road and weather conditions. Skaland has fast-charging stations for electric vehicles. If you are arriving by electric car, check that they are currently operational before you travel.

Hiking Husfjellet

The trailhead for the hike up Husfjellet is just outside the Skagi Hotel. The route includes 635 metres of elevation gain and the summit at Sommardalen. You will pass two shelters at Myran; you can refill your water bottle at a nearby river. Check current trail conditions before your hike, especially if you are factoring the shelters or river into your plans. For planning the trip, these details complement each other: the 635 metres describe the elevation gain, while the shelters at Myran and the nearby river are specific landmarks along the route.

The information offers different points of reference for planning your day: the elevation route and its summit are key for the hike, while a RIB expedition is listed as lasting three hours. This lets you consider the two activities according to their respective planning details.

RIB tours in Bergsfjorden

Basecamp Senja offers three-hour RIB fjord expeditions in Bergsfjorden, departing from Skaland. The tours pass historic and cultural sites and offer opportunities to spot black guillemots, puffins, white-tailed eagles and seals. Whether animals appear depends on the conditions at the time.

The departure point for the RIB fjord tours is at the changing room next to the Joker supermarket in Skaland. As this departure point may change, check it when booking. Dates and departures may also vary.

Northern Lights experience and accommodation

At Aurora Panorama Fyrløkta in Hamn, you can book a Northern Lights experience. It includes exclusive access to a heated lighthouse, hot drinks and reindeer hides to sit on outdoors. Availability and conditions may vary by season; when planning, check whether the experience is available for your travel dates.

If you are considering camping as well as a hotel, Skaland Camping offers pitches for motorhomes, caravans and tents. A grocery store, pub and restaurant are within a short walk. As local offerings may change, it is advisable to check the latest information before your visit.

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