Tranøy

Tranøy muncipality has approximately 1.600 inhabitants and covers a area of 523,6 km2. The municipality is situated on the southern coast of the island Senja. The administrative center is in Vangsvik. The main industry is based on fish, fishfarming and farming. The now abandoned island of Tranøya, with its 18th century wooden church, used to be the centre of activities. From Tranøybotn it is only a short walk to the Ånderdalen National Park, with varied landscapes within a very limited area, including deep pine forests.

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.

FISHING

The deep fjord waters or the sea outside Senja are rich in many species of fish, but the quality of huge cod and halibut fishing is exceptional, and the opportunities to an angler are immense. Some of the best places for halibut fishing. The fishing possibilities here on the outer coast are unique. Large shoals of fish are brought in by the tides. Tranøy has a great advantage due to it´s sheltered location. Even when strong winds blow in from the Atlantic Ocean, you can almost always find sheltered places to fish.