The area surrounding Tromsø offers fantastic options for hiking. Whether you want an easy stroll in the birch forest, or you are search for the most extreme summit climbs, you have a lot of opportunities in the area immediately adjacent to Tromsø. The island of Kvaløya, with its countless peaks, mountain passes and moors, has an incredibly varied nature where you can experience genuine spectacular Arctic nature right out to the Arctic coast.
Remember that the weather conditions can change quickly here in Northern Norway – be prepared and always follow the common sense rules of mountain hiking!

Vasstinden (896 m above sea level) is the highest peak outside Kattfjordeidet on the island of Kvaløya. From the summit, there are wonderful views of the surrounding sea, northwards to the Ersfjord Pass and southwards to Senja and Lenvik. The hike is steep at the start, but does not provide other aerial challenges until you reach the top and look down into the valleys of Isdalen and Likdalen.

Join us on a guided hike beginning from Lauklines Kystferie with a short drive to Vasstrand. We hike to the summit of Stortuva (296 m above sea level) near Vasstrand. There is a great view of the Arctic coast and inwards of the majestic massif on the island of Kvaløya.