Karlsøy

Pass 70 degreeds Northern Latitude and you are situated in the Municipality of Karlsøy, the Arctic Coastland. Here, you will find a generous nature, with various possibilities for excursions both on land and at sea. The municipality has approximately 2.400 inhabitants a covers a area of 1.046,9 km2. Marked trails at Ringvassøy, Vannøy and Karlsøy. Experience this different coastal environment with its skerries an rich fauna, which includes large colonies of white-tailed eagels.

MIDNIGHT SUN

We have the Midnight Sun in our region from 20th May - 20th July. During this period, the sun stays above the horizon, and it is light 24 hours a day. The sky must be clear and there must be unobstructed visibility northwards in order to see the Midnight Sun. A summer night on the fjord or in the mountains is an experience not to be missed, you can go fishing in the fjord, which contains splendid variation of fish, or you can take a walk in the wilderness surrounding.

NORTHERN LIGHTS

Aurora Borealis is the Latin name for the Northern Lights – solar winds that meet the atmosphere in a zone around the magnetic North Pole. The Northern Lights are only visible when the sky is dark and clear, from August to April, and they are most intense from 10 pm to midnight. The region on the 700 northern latitude is a fantastic place for experiencing the beautiful and intense play of colours given off by the Northern Lights.

POLAR NIGHT

The dark time, or the long, dark Polar Night, lasts from 30th November - 12th January - there is only a twilight-dusk type of light (the blue light) for a few hours during the middle of the day. This does not mean that it becomes totally dark, however. The aurora borealis trails its multicoloured banner across the sky and the moon lights the scene just like the nightlight of Our Lord. The experience of the winter with the uniqueness of the light, the northern lights and snow is fantastic. Especially beautiful is the blue light southwards, just before it becomes dark.

HELGØY

Helgøy a previous merchant centre an municipal centre.

HELGØY CHURCH

Helgøy Church was built in 1889.

KARLSØY

Karlsøy the former commercial an administrative centre of the Karlsø Municipality.

KARLSØY CHURCH

Karlsøy Church was built in 1854.

KRAMBU MUSEUM

"Krambumuseum" on the Karlsøy Quay, built in 1830. Here the "nessekongene" (the local squires) traded fish from the fishermen to sell in Bergen. The collection comprises objects typical for the coastal culture.

RINGVASSØY

A old mine shafts and hunting graves.

NORD-FUGLØY

Birdcliff with Europa`s largest white-tailed eagle colony and puffin colony. Rock island with mountains up to 753 meters above the sea level. Old settlement and fishermen`s shanties. Protected area.

SKIPSFJORDEN

A protected area. Vacated inshore community.

REBBENESØY

Rebbenesøy at the Toftefjord, linked with a dramatic incident during WW ll.

REBBENES

Rebbenes a rural museum.

BURØYSUND

Burøysund a rural museum.

HUNTING

Tremendous hunting-areas throuhgout the municipatily. The Reinskardalen on Reinøy, has the best grouse-territory in the Country of Troms.

FISHING

Numerous fishing-lakes and rivers, including Lake Skogsfjord and its tributary, widely known for its large salomon. Contact the Information Office in Karlsøy, regarding hunting and fishing permits.