Discover Storslett: nature, river and culture

Storslett lies at the mouth of the Reisa River, a renowned salmon river. Mountains, rivers, fjords and high plateaus shape the landscape around the town. As a natural gateway to Reisa National Park, Storslett is a practical base when looking for a hotel and planning to include river landscapes, nature and culture in your trip. Halti, the park’s official visitor centre, is also located in Storslett. This brings nature-related themes and a specific cultural offering together in the town.

Location and getting there

Storslett and its surroundings can be explored on foot. You can also factor your journey into your plans: one option is to fly from Tromsø to Sørkjosen Airport and then take a taxi to Storslett. Check connections and transport arrangements before your trip, as they may change.

Halti: visitor centre and exhibitions

Halti is the official visitor centre for Reisa National Park and is located in Storslett. The “Amazing Reisa” exhibition focuses on the landscape, nature and culture of the Reisa River. The “Møter” exhibition explores the history of North Troms, from the coast to the highlands, and looks at meeting places that brought people together. Its subtitles are available in Norwegian, English, Kven and Sámi. The two exhibitions have different focuses: “Amazing Reisa” brings together nature and river themes, while “Møter” is about history and encounters.

A free activity booklet is available for families at the visitor centre. It contains activities and information about nature, wildlife and culture in Reisa. The activities have varying levels of difficulty and are suitable for the whole family. As availability of the booklet may change, check in advance. At Halti, visitors can also follow the path along the Reisa River and explore Elveparken.

Experience the river and nature

In the national park village of Storslett, you can combine a sauna visit with a refreshing swim in the Reisa River at Elveparken. Traditional riverboats offer experiences in Storslett and on the river; the availability of individual options may vary. Before your trip, check the current availability of the sauna, activity booklet and riverboat experiences.

The Kvænnes recreation area, which is protected by the state, is close to Storslett. It has maintained paths and hiking trails, a shelter, a fire pit and swimming spots. Check route information for Kvænnes before your hike.

Culture in Storslett and Nordreisa

Beyond Halti, Storslett also has cultural offerings: duodji artists and cultural guides offer experiences about the “meeting of the three tribes.” The specific providers may change. This personal approach to sharing culture complements the themes of the exhibitions.

The wider destination of Nordreisa provides a broader natural and cultural setting. Reisa National Park encompasses an almost untouched natural area. The Reisa River is one of Norway’s best salmon rivers and flows northwest through the national park to the coast. Canoeing is possible on the river in summer. Mollisfossen waterfall has a total drop of 269 metres.

Tørfoss–Kuivakoski is also part of the wider destination of Nordreisa and is a site managed by the North Troms Museum. The farm was cleared for cultivation in the 1750s. It offers insight into the life and livelihood of a Kven family and bears witness to Kven settlement history in northern Norway during the 18th and 19th centuries. When choosing where to stay, it helps to distinguish between the themes directly associated with Storslett, around Halti and the Reisa River, and the wider natural and cultural features of Nordreisa.

Discover more destinations: Sørkjosen, Rotsund, Havnnes.

Go to the main travel overview: Nordreisa.