Sážža – Senja naturhus

About the museum

Sážža is the Sami name for Senja. The nature house at Øverbotn is a joint base for Midt-Troms Museum and the Ånderdalen National Park board, which cooperate on managing and communicating the natural and cultural heritage of the island. The house is also a meeting place for the local community.

The permanent exhibition “Folk & Natur på Sážža/Senja” was made by Midt-Troms Museum and the Ånderdalen National Park board together with Statsforvalteren i Troms (the County Governor of Troms). It presents the protected areas of Senja and Ånderdalen National Park, and tells of geology, wildlife and cultural history, including Sami settlement. The exhibition uses interactive modules and has elements made for children and young people. Among the objects is a turf door from Nikolaigammen in Ner-Kaperdalen.

The building also contains a culture hall with concerts and events throughout the year, meeting rooms, Senja Handbryggeri and Tranøystua, where Foreningen Sážžas venner (the Friends of Sážža association) runs a café in the summer season and at events. Kaperdalen, one of the best-preserved field Sami settlements in Norway, lies about 11 kilometres away.

Highlights

• Permanent exhibition “Folk & Natur” on Senja's nature and culture
• Interactive modules with elements for children and young people
• Turf door from Nikolaigammen in Ner-Kaperdalen
• Café in Tranøystua in the summer season
• Culture hall with concerts and events

Permanent exhibition

• Folk & Natur på Sážža/Senja – The exhibition presents the protected areas of Senja and Ånderdalen National Park and tells of geology, wildlife and cultural history, including Sami settlement, with interactive modules.

Operated by

Midt-Troms Museum og Ånderdalen nasjonalparkstyre

Admission & discounts

Accessibility

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Kids & families

Great for kids & families

The exhibition has elements made for children and young people, and suits families.

Getting there & parking

The nature house lies at Øverbotn on Senja, about 11 kilometres from Kaperdalen.

Amenities & dining

• Café

Café in Tranøystua, run by Foreningen Sážžas venner (the Friends of Sážža association) in the summer season and at events. Ækt Mat serves food and drink in summer and provides catering all year.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent

The house has several meeting rooms and premises for gatherings and conferences.

Plan your visit