Storslett: River Landscapes, Culture and Reisa National Park

Storslett lies at the mouth of the Reisa River, a well-known salmon river. Mountains, rivers, fjords and high plateaus surround the town and offer several possible focuses for your trip: you can explore the river landscape, discover Reisa National Park or learn about the region’s cultural history. Storslett is considered a natural gateway to the national park and combines these themes with experiences of its own in town.

Reisa National Park and Halti Visitor Centre

The official Reisa National Park visitor centre, Halti, is located in Storslett. Its “Amazing Reisa” exhibition explores the landscape, nature and culture along the Reisa River. It is aimed at visitors as well as schoolchildren and presents topics such as the environment, biodiversity and sustainability. If you are travelling with children, you can pick up a free activity booklet at the visitor centre, with tasks and information about nature, wildlife and culture in Reisa. The tasks vary in difficulty and are suitable for the whole family.

River Experiences and Trails

At Halti, visitors can follow the trail along the Reisa River and explore Elveparken. In the national park village of Storslett, you can combine a sauna visit with a refreshing swim in the Reisa River at Elveparken. Traditional river boats also offer experiences in town and on the river. These activities give your trip different emphases: you can spend time by the water, explore the area on foot or experience the river landscape from a boat.

Storslett and its surroundings can be explored on foot. Another option is the nearby Kvænnes, a state-protected recreation area. It has maintained paths and hiking trails, a shelter, a fire pit and swimming spots. This means you can plan both walks and time by the water during your stay in the area.

Culture and History in North Troms

The “Møter” exhibition takes you through the history of North Troms, from the coast to the highlands. It focuses on meeting places that brought people together. The exhibition has subtitles in Norwegian, English, Kven and Sámi. It adds a perspective on the region’s history and the connections between its different landscapes to the nature and river themes.

Duodji artists and cultural educators in Storslett also offer cultural experiences centred on the “meeting of the three tribes”. Locally produced agricultural products are another feature. If you do not want to focus your trip solely on nature experiences, these offer further themes that shape a stay in Storslett.

Choosing Storslett as a Holiday Destination

A holiday apartment in Storslett is one option if you want to combine nature and cultural history on your trip. Considering which of these interests you want to shape your trip can help you choose where to stay.

Storslett can be reached by flying from Tromsø to Sørkjosen Airport and then taking a taxi. The pages for Sørkjosen, Rotsund and Havnnes also offer other places to explore.

For the broader travel overview: Nordreisa.