Storfjord, Norway

Storfjord is a municipality in Troms county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is in Skibotn. The municipality is situated around the inner parts of the Lyngen fjord. Storfjord borders both Finland and Sweden, and the borders of the three countries meet at the beacon of Treriksrøysa, the northernmost point of Sweden.

Attractions in and around Storfjord include the Midnight Sun (May - July) and the Northern Lights (Aug - April). Using Skibotn as a starting point you can visit Steindalsbreen glacier, Rovvejokfossen waterfall, or go fishing, hiking or skiing.

Things to See & Do

* Rovvejokfossen waterfall
* Steindalsbreen Glacier
* Midnight Sun
* Northern Lights
* Falsnesfjellet mountain

General information

Cruise Season - Feb - Dec
Currency - Norwegian krone (NOK)
Language - Norwegian
Land Area - 1,477 km²
Population - 2,000 approx
Electricity - 2 round pins European style
Time - GMT plus one hour
International Country Telephone Code - + 47

Port Location - The port is located at Skibotn.

Transport Links - The easiest, fastest and probably cheapest way to reach Troms is by air. There are three airports in Troms.

There is railroad in Troms. The closest station is in Narvik just south of the county border. From Narvik there are buses to Harstad, Finnsnes, Tromsø and other towns in Troms.