Sørkjosen between Reisafjord, crafts and hiking trails

Located on the Reisafjord, Sørkjosen offers a distinctive mix of culture, crafts and outdoor activities. The open-air collection of the Nord-Troms Museum, a workshop rooted in local craft traditions and the hike to Truisku give the place its own character. Sørkjosen is also a good starting point for hiking and trail biking. When choosing a holiday apartment, it is therefore worth first considering whether you want to focus your stay more on cultural discoveries or active days.

Culture and crafts in Sørkjosen

Høeghvollen is part of the Nord-Troms Museum’s open-air collection in Sørkjosen. It is a point of interest for anyone who is also interested in culture during their trip. The site includes Kronebutikken, an old country store dating from the beginning of the 20th century. It was moved from another location to its current place on the museum grounds. This relocation is part of its history, as is its former role as a country store.

Today, Kronebutikken includes a shop selling local handicrafts, food and books. The premises are also home to the workshop of Reisa skinnprodukter. The company works within Sámi, Kven and Norwegian craft traditions. Visitors can buy local handicrafts there and get a glimpse inside the workshop. If you are looking for something personal, you can order custom jewellery or other handicrafts to your specifications. This connects an interest in regional traditions with tangible works and materials.

Sokkelvikhuset is also part of Sørkjosen’s cultural scene: it is used for exhibitions and various kinds of gatherings. At Høeghvollen, a double lavvu serves a range of cultural purposes. During large events such as Paaskivikko, the annual Kven cultural festival, it is also used to serve food. Anyone interested in culture and local traditions will find a variety of offerings here: exhibitions and gatherings at Sokkelvikhuset, the Reisa skinnprodukter workshop and the cultural use of the lavvu.

Trails, views and time outdoors

Høeghvollen has gravel paths and outdoor seating. Torbjørns plass offers a shelter, tables and benches. These places offer their own options for taking a break outdoors, with different amenities at each. If you would also like to include trail biking alongside hiking, Sørkjosen is described as a starting point for both activities.

One specific hiking option leads to Truisku. The route starts at the Kronebutikken car park and follows a gravel path through the Goppa outdoor recreation area. The hike offers views over Sørkjosen and the Reisafjord. Alongside the cultural attractions around Høeghvollen, you can therefore choose an outdoor experience with views of the town and fjord. The route description specifies a particular starting point and trail; plan the outing to suit your own schedule.

Which kind of stay suits your plans?

If you mainly want to include handicrafts, exhibitions and cultural gatherings in your trip, Sørkjosen offers several different points of interest. For active days, you can focus on hiking or trail biking and make views of Sørkjosen and the Reisafjord part of the experience. When looking for a holiday apartment, these interests can help you decide what to focus on during your stay, without requiring culture and activity to play the same role.

You can also take your arrival into account when planning: Sørkjosen Airport (SOJ) is located in the centre of Sørkjosen. If you would like to explore other places, you can also find Rotsund, Storslett and Havnnes.

For the broader travel overview: Nordreisa.