Husøy – the pearl of Senja
The charming island of Husøy lies far into the fjord Øyfjord. This small island is in fact the most active fishing community in Senja with its 300 permanent residents.
Due to the extreme weather conditions in the autumn and winter out here, the oldest houses are braced to the ground. A few years ago, the only connection to the mainland was by boat. Now the long pier connects Husøy to the rest of Senja.
Those who live on Husøy are known for keeping a traditional Siesta, which is said to be a tradition that has arisen hundreds of years ago from the survivors of a Spanish shipwreck. So if you are going to shop for supplies at the local store, you will have to wait if you arrive between 12 pm and 1 pm in the day.
There is only one guest berth for visiting boats. It is situated at the very end of the floating pier which is located on the south side of the pier.