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Birtavarre sea shore and river path

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Birtavarre | Kåfjorddalen

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Birtavarre | Kåfjorddalen Lots of hiking and biking trails. Home of Gorsa Canyon / Bridge. 45m/28km to Halti parking. 3h/7km walk, parking to Halti. Daytrip/440km to North Cape. 2h/150 km to Tromsø.(Airport 175km). 18 km to Lyngen ferry. 3 airports within 1 or 2 hours. Read more...

 


Stone wall ruins

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Birtavarre Høgfjell test digs

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Birtavarre Høgfjell (litterally meaning High Mountain) is a test dig where the mining company did some prospecting for copper ore. Read more...

 


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The Monte Carlo mine

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Monte Carlo is located in the hillside due west from the ruins of the administration center in Ankerlia. Steep but easy access to the mine entrance. Read more...

 


Wooden rollers for the cableway

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The Skaidi mining camp

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Skaidi, located on the east side of the valley, was one of the main mining communities. You will find a mine shaft, equipment and serveral ruins. Read more...

 


Remains from the cableway

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The Moskogaisa mines

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The Moskogaisa mines are located due south of Ankerlia, up the Zig Zag road. You will find three mines and ruins of the cableway station and housing. Read more...

 


Gorza kraftturbiner

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Ankerlia outdoor mining museum

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Gorsa – Bridge Canyon Waterfall

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Gorza Canyon is northern Europes deepest canyon (App. 150 meters), and a huge 140 meters tall waterfall named Gorzi falls to the bottom of the canyon. A pedestrian bridge spans 53 meters over the canyon and with more than 140 meters over to the canyon river, you will have a fantastic view to the canyon and waterfall, and the landscape itself. But, the bridge really is a fantastic story by itself. sabetjohka-gorza-canyon-gorzi-waterfall/”> Gorsabrua – Gorsa Bridge. ‘Gorza Canyon & Gorzi Waterfall. Gorsabrua – Gorsa Bridge connects the landscapes on each side of Gorza canyon.rnrnIn summer season there will be bungee jumping several weekends. Read more...

 


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Holmenes Sea Sami farm | Museum

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Holmenes Sea Sami farm | Museum Read more...

 


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Oksdalen Walley | Okselva Waterfall

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Vuoksajohka | Oksdalen Walley | Okselva Waterfall Read more...

 


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Seahuts and Pier in Birtavarre

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Seahuts and Pier in Birtavarre There`s few examples of Kven and Sea-Sami building traditions left, after the burnout by the Nazist during World War II. These seahuts are therefor an important physical heritage of the coastal culture in the high north Scandinavia. The Kven and sea Sami harvested the resources in the sea and these huts were used as sheds for their equipment, and sometimes as storage for smaller boats. Read more...

 


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Halti Raisduottarhaldi Haltiatunturi

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Birtavarre is the easiest gate to Halti and more. (Haltitunturi /Ráisduottarháldi -trail from Birtavarre. Summer road up to 800m.) From Birtavarre you can take daytrips to Halti. Read more...

 

 
 

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BaseCamp Birtavarre

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BaseCamp Birtavarre
Isfjellveien 18
9147 Birtavarre
Norway
( +47 ) 40003434
Longitude: 20.82
Latitude: 69.49
www.basecampbirtavarre.com

Basic traditional cabins.

2P 790,- , 4+1P 990,- , 2+2P 990,-

Bed-linen: 75,- bed/stay. Duvet 0,- 
End cleaning: €10/100Kr. Or DIY.

Cabins & camp space.
Hike & bike -friendly facilities.
Riverside areas Tub & Sauna.
Free Wi-Fi.

Kitchen appliances and water facilities in reception and servicebuilding.

Hike and bike in Birtavarre.

Nearest camp to the Sabetjohka, the easiest gate to Reisa national park, Gorsa canyon and Gorsabrua (Gorsa bridge), Lake Goulas, Birtavarre mountains, Halti and more.

Halti and Ráisduottarháldi -trail from Guolasjávri. Summer-road to 800m.

Birtavarre has many signposted hiking and biking trails, and available maps.
Close to great skiing terrain f.i. at Sorbmegaisa, the fjord and alps in Lyngen, and Reisadalen.

  • Sights | Trails
  • Ankerlia outdoor mining museum
  • Birtavarre | Kåfjorddalen
  • Birtavarre Høgfjell test digs
  • Gorsa – Bridge Canyon Waterfall
  • Halti Raisduottarhaldi Haltiatunturi
  • Holmenes Sea Sami farm | Museum
  • Seahuts and Pier in Birtavarre
  • The Monte Carlo mine
  • The Moskogaisa mines
  • The Skaidi mining camp
  • Oksdalen Walley | Okselva Waterfall


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