Uløya and Lyngenfjord
Uløya is located in Skjervøy and Nordreisa municipality and is together with Lyngenfjord part of the Nord-Troms region. Nord-Troms stretches from coast to highland with powerful mountain scenery, deep valleys and open plains. The meeting between Sami, Norwegian and Kven people gives the region a unique cultural heritage that lives through language, crafts, music and art. The largest municipal centers in the region are Skjervøy, Storslett and Lyngseidet
Havnnes
Havnnes is located on the south end of Uløya, at the mouth of the Lyngenfjord between Lyngsalpan and the mainland. Fish-rich fjords and fertile inland made Havnnes a trading center in the 19th century, and the place is today protected. Since 1795, the family Giæver has run the site, today of the 7th generation. The time-typical architecture is well preserved, and is among the few large buildings north of Lyngen that survived the burning during World War II
6000 years of history
In the forest behind Hamnes, arrow and spearheads estimated to be 6,000 years old have been found, and rock paintings from around the same age have been found on the west side of the island. Sami history in the area extends further than our earliest written descriptions, and until the 18th century it was mainly Sami settlement on Uløya. Uløya is still a reindeer herder area.
Spåkenes
On Spåkenes by Lyngenfjord you can visit the remains of a German coastal fort from World War II. There are two marked trails through the area, open and free all year for visitors. The coastal fort tells a strong story of the war's presence in Nord-Troms. The facility also included a prison camp where mainly Russian, Yugoslavian and Polish prisoners of war were held.
Spåkenes is a protected area and a popular destination for bird watchers. The view of the Lyngen Alps and Uløya is strikingly beautiful.
Landscape and climate
The coastal landscape around Uløya and Lyngenfjord consists of powerful alps, large and small islands, and mountain massifs that extend all the way to Finland in the east. During summer the climate is relatively mild and the landscape lush and green. The midnight sun last from mid-june to mid-august. During winter the snow is deep and the sky is filled with northern lights, unpolluted by the city-lights. The seasons move slowly so far north, and the fall is unique in its slow development from green to yellow and burning red.
Leisure and activities
Culture and nature are linked together in Nord-Troms. Leisure is often spent outdoors where both families and individuals find their hobbies in hiking, skiing, hunting and fishing. There are activities at all levels, from easy hiking trails to demanding peaks. At Uløya there are several marked trails of varying difficulty.
Freedom to roam
The "freedom to roam" gives everyone the right to access public or privately owned land, lakes and rivers for recreation and exercise.
Tents can also be placed in the open field, which is considered to be at least 150 meters away from the settlement.
Deep sea fishing is allowed for everyone, and you need nothing but simple fishing gear before you can catch your own dinner.
Inland fishing requires a fishing license. The card can be purchased digitally at inatur.no for short or long periods.
Lyngenfjord is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for tourists, and there are a variety of activities available. Boat trips, guides, dog sledding and whale watching are easily accessible.
