Skulsfjord

Explore Skulsfjord on hikes to lakes and paddling trips. The routes vary in distance, walking time, and difficulty; one of the paddling trips starts right in the village. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, these activities can help you choose where to stay: consider whether you mainly want to explore on foot or also plan to go out on the water.

Hikes to lakes

One specific hiking option is the walk to Lavvoen ved Skulsfjordvatnet: it is an easy 2.0 km one-way hike with a total elevation gain of 110 metres. The stated season is June to September. Lavvoen ved Skulsfjordvatnet is on the north side of Skulsfjordvatnet, 40–50 metres from the water. The distance, elevation gain, and season give you clear points of reference when planning this hike into your trip. The direct route to Øverdalsvannet is also more demanding than the easy hike to the lavvo.

Another option goes from Skulsfjord to Skulsfjordvannet. The walk from the village hall takes about 20 minutes. You can park at the village hall in Skulsfjord for this route. Bus route 426 goes to Skulsfjord and can be used to access the hike to Lavvoen ved Skulsfjordvatnet. When comparing options, check which route and starting point are meant for the day you have planned.

A more demanding direct route leads to Øverdalsvannet from the municipal cabin in Skulsfjord; the walk is stated to take about 30 minutes. Alternatively, the route via Øverdalen takes about 45 minutes. Both options lead to the same destination, but differ in the route described and the walking time. Rismålsvannan can be reached from the shooting range in Skulsfjord in about 45 minutes. Here too, the starting point is a useful reference for your planning.

Paddling trips and conditions in the area

One paddling trip starts in Skulsfjord, follows the coast past Laukvika, and then crosses to Vågsøya. Another route runs from Skulsfjorden to Likvika on Kvaløya and is exposed to southerly and northwesterly winds. The Likvika paddling route comes with a warning about strong currents in Kvalsundet, which can create standing waves in headwinds. The sea can become rough when crossing Kifjords. In Kaldfjord, strong southerly winds can create additional swell. These warnings concern different sections in the surrounding area and are specific conditions for each water route.

Cross-country trail status for planning

There is a cross-country trail map for Skulsfjord. The free trail status is provided as a map on the Municipality of Tromsø’s website. If cross-country trails are relevant to your trip, you can take this information into account alongside the hiking and paddling options; on its own, it does not indicate conditions on any specific day of your trip.

More places to explore

More places to explore: Ersfjordbotn, Rornes, Kvaløysletta, Jøvik, Oldervik, Sommarøy, Ramfjordbotn, Lakselvbukt.

For the broader travel overview: Tromsø.