Oteren

Oteren combines views of the Lyngen Alps with hiking trails and a distinctive stone at Fallstokkbakken. Otertun lies at the innermost end of the Lyngen Fjord and offers views of the Lyngen Alps. Near Oteren, hiking trails run through Tverrdalen towards Gurgela and Bogefjell. Different interests may influence your choice of stay: the scenery at Otertun, the trails or the carved markings at Fallstokkbakken.

A stone with carved markings

The Antek stone at Fallstokkbakken in Oteren bears carved names, a date, a boot and other symbols. The carvings are thought to have been made by a man named Antek, who was in Storfjord during the war. This cautiously worded connection to a person and the visible markings give the place its own character. If you are interested in local discoveries like these as well as hiking, you can consider adding Fallstokkbakken to your plans. The site is accessible from Oteren via a short walking trail.

Hiking trails around Oteren

The trails through Tverrdalen lead towards Gurgela and Bogefjell. Another hiking direction is Oteraksla: from Oteren, there are short hikes in that direction, including to Fallstokkbakken and Oterbakken. This gives you a choice of different destinations without needing to combine their names into a single route. When planning your day, you can decide whether to follow a trail through the valley or opt for one of the short walks and hikes towards Oteraksla. The hiking trails therefore offer a concrete focus for a stay where outdoor activity is among your desired experiences.

Otertun and the trail to the shelter

Otertun lies at the innermost end of the Lyngen Fjord; from there, you can enjoy views of the Lyngen Alps. The Otertun Trail in Oteren is 0.5 km long and ends at a shelter. Folkets hus Otertun also has a lit cross-country ski trail, a fire pit for making coffee, a shelter and a toilet. The excursion destination is partially accessible. These facilities differ from the hiking trails through Tverrdalen: you may be interested in a walk along the Otertun Trail, the ski trail or a hike towards the destinations mentioned above. If you are travelling with others, you can decide together which of these different experiences to make the focus of your visit.

Getting there and choosing a location

From Tromsø, the drive to Oteren follows the E8 and then the E6/E8. Buses to Oteren travel via Nordkjosbotn; an interchange is sometimes required there. Take this possible change into account when planning your journey. When searching for a holiday apartment, you can choose Oteren as your location if you would like to include the trails near Oteren and the scenery at Otertun in your stay. This way, you can base your choice of location on the experiences that interest you rather than searching only by accommodation category.

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