800 - 1200 metres altitude
Ski tour Senja | Norway with mountain guide
Solitary ski tours in the middle of Norway's fjord world, where the granite walls drop directly into the sea and there are fantastic ski touring opportunities in between!
Venues:
Senja
Technics
Endurance
Highlights
Senja is a ski touring paradise, where magnificent ski tours, often with the best snow conditions, meet a lonely touring area in the middle of the branching and winding fjord landscape. In between, the steep granite walls fall directly into the sea, creating a unique backdrop. We stay in a very comfortable house with double and single rooms, enjoy the local half-board and relax in the hot tub or sauna after the tours and marvel at the northern lights in the evening.
Ski touring trip
Senja is the second largest island in Norway and offers impressive landscapes. Here the granite walls drop directly into the sea and in between there are fantastic ski touring opportunities, from leisurely to sporty, and also the typical birch forests, for powder days in bad weather and fresh snow. The journey is possible in comfort with a direct flight from Zurich and we are already on skis in Senja on the second day. The touring options are numerous. We have access to 6 different fjords and the tours range from powder runs in the sparse birch forests to exciting crossings with panoramic peaks. We live comfortably in a large house right by the sea. Here we have double and single rooms and enjoy the local half-board. It has a hot tub and a sauna so that we can really relax after the tour and in the evening we are surprised by the Northern Lights!
Procedure and meeting place
We are travelling up north. Senja lies at 69° north, well above the Arctic Circle. In April we still have real winter here and can drive from the mountains down to the sea.
There is a direct flight from Zurich to Tromsø. We meet here and check into the hire car and drive to the island of Senja on the same day (around 3 hours by car). Here we move into our spacious house in Mefjord Brygge and plan the ski tour for the next day. We enjoy breakfast and dinner in the restaurant next door, which is run by the house.
From now on, we go on a ski tour on Senja every day. There are countless possibilities. Depending on the weather, conditions and wishes of the group, we choose the most suitable one. The ski touring mountains are 800 - 1000 metres high and so we undertake day tours with around 1000 metres of ascent. There are tours right in the fjord by the accommodation. There are also fjords which we can reach in around 30 minutes and which offer further possibilities. We will certainly visit the village of Fjordgård, because there is a fantastic, varied tour up the Hesten. At the summit, you can look straight down the rock face to the sea. Other tours on the programme include Store Hesten with its magnificent descents and impressive plateaus, Krokelvtinden with its many possibilities, Husfjellet with its magnificent, direct descent to the sea and unique views of the fjords, as well as the peaks in Kaperdalen and Kvaenan, one of Senja's highest mountains.
Today we travel back to Tromsø and go on one last ski tour on the way there to say goodbye to Senja. We spend the night in a hotel in Tromsø so we can visit the small town, see the fishing museum and celebrate our last evening and our trip together!
In the morning, it's off to the nearby airport and home.
Requirements
- Mastering the ski touring technique with its basics (skins, hairpin bends). These are often normal ski tours, as we know them from Switzerland. If possible, we also include tours with passages where we tie on the skis or a foot ascent is included.
- Safe downhill technique in open terrain and in different types of snow. We often find the most beautiful powder snow. But like everywhere else, the weather can do what it wants.
- Condition for 1000m of ascent at a leisurely pace over a week. Sometimes we will do less than 1000m and sometimes more. We divide the tours so that we have enough energy for all days!
- Splitboarders are welcome.
Price and services
- Small group with 5 - 7 guests per mountain guide.
- Comfortable rorbu right by the sea with sauna and hot tub.
- Local half board in the adjoining restaurant.
- Spacious hire car with winter tyres & spikes.
- CHF 3290.- from 5 guests.
- 500.- CHF surcharge for 4 guests.
- As we have high fixed costs, special cancellation fees apply for this trip. Travel insurance is recommended.
- Cancellation up to 180 days before departure: CHF 1500.-
- Cancellation up to 60 days before departure: 80 % of the tour price
- Cancellation 59 to 0 days before departure: full tour price
Material and equipment
For this ski touring trip you will need the normal ski touring equipment you are used to in Switzerland plus warmer clothing.
- We have for you a detailed packing list with packing tips compiled.
- For this tour you need the following material from this PDF. We carry our equipment with us all the time. Pack only what is necessary.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, preferably directly at Jonas or via the Contact form.
Accommodation
Medfjord Brygge
We live in a spacious house right by the sea. Here we have 5 bedrooms, 2 singles and 3 doubles. It also has 2 bathrooms and a kitchen. We enjoy the local half board from the restaurant. There is also a hot tub and sauna and in the evening it is nice and dark to enjoy the northern lights!
Impressions: Senja
So come with us on lonely and impressive ski tours in the island world of Senja in Nowergen:
- 11 - 18 April 2026, Saturday - Saturday, 8 daysOnly 7 free places left
Mountain guideCHF 3290.-
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Questions and answers about ski touring in Senja, Norway and how to get the best turns between the rock faces ?¿
Where is Senja?
Senja is located between Lofoten and Tromso, respectively the Lyngen Alps. In addition to these two hot spots, it is an even quieter corner for ski touring, where you can experience secluded tours. Senja is easily accessible from Tromso airport in around 3 hours.
What is the landscape like in Senja?
Senja is an island characterised by many fjords, where the rock faces or ski touring slopes lead directly into the sea. Rocky coasts and sandy bays alternate, offering contrast and unique scenery.
What is the culture of Senja like?
Senja is a typical Norwegian island, characterised by its fishing culture. There are red rorbu, small harbours and colourful fishing boats everywhere. The locals are a little quiet, but are happy to tell interested tourists about their fishing adventures. We eat in the local restaurant and get a further insight into their lives.
Ski tours
How do you get to the starting points for ski tours in Senja?
On Senja you can quickly get to the various starting points by car. The roads often run alongside the sea. You can reach a large number of ski touring areas in around 30 minutes. It is important that you are used to driving in the snow in winter. These have spikes on the wheels.
What is the ski touring terrain like in Senja?
Senja has everything to offer, from sparse birch forests for powdering in fresh snow, to gentle slopes and cosy, enjoyable ski tours, to steep flanks and narrow couloirs. This is what makes the island so attractive for ski touring, as the scenery is always impressive with steep rock faces next to perfect ski touring slopes.
How is the snow and avalanche situation in Senja?
Senja often has enough snow to reach the sea by the end of April. It often falls cold and powdery. Often accompanied by wind and therefore the drifting snow problem is most pronounced. Precipitation is often heavy due to the proximity to the sea. There is a rough avalanche forecastbut this is very rough and imprecise. You have to make your own judgement on the spot and assess the avalanche situation. The area is called Sør-Troms.
Weather and climate
What is the weather like in Senja?
As is typical for Norway, the weather in Senja is changeable, but relatively mild for the latitude thanks to the Gulf Stream. It is often around -10°C and it can be anything from a snowstorm with lots of wind to perfect weather. In one week you often experience everything, sometimes snowfall and sometimes great weather.
When is the best time of year for ski touring in Senja?
In Senja it is good for ski touring from mid-February to the end of April or mid-May. The best time is mid-March to mid-April, when there is often very good snow!
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