{"id":8949,"date":"2022-11-17T01:58:22","date_gmt":"2022-11-17T00:58:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/69nord.com\/conseils-et-informations-pratiques\/"},"modified":"2026-05-22T10:51:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T08:51:39","slug":"how-to-get-to-sommaroy-practical-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/69nord.com\/en\/how-to-get-to-sommaroy-practical-information\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get to Sommaroy + practical information"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"8949\" class=\"elementor elementor-8949 elementor-8001\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4cffdbfd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4cffdbfd\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6bc561a5\" data-id=\"6bc561a5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-2ff0d32 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2ff0d32\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5208466\" data-id=\"5208466\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ded06fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ded06fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.18.0 - 08-12-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Practical information that will allow you to better prepare your holidays.<\/strong><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Click on one of the keywords below to join the paragraph faster!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-8ee3519 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8ee3519\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4c52bbb\" data-id=\"4c52bbb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c64ad3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7c64ad3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>How to get to Sommar\u00f8y?<br \/><a href=\"#Luggage\">Luggage<\/a><br \/><a href=\"#documents\">Travel documents<\/a><br \/><a href=\"#condition\">Physical condition<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-95b9132\" data-id=\"95b9132\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-544305f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"544305f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"#monnaie\">Currency<\/a><br \/><a href=\"#materiel\">Photo &#8211; vid\u00e9o<\/a><br \/><a href=\"#aerien\">Flights, Custom, Transit Oslo<\/a><br \/><a href=\"#telephones\">Mobile phone<\/a><br \/><a href=\"#assurances\">Personal insurance, cancelation<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32ec751b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"32ec751b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>How to get to Sommar\u00f8y:<\/strong><\/h2><p>Those who arrive by their own means: see Google Maps at the bottom of the page to locate us (by clicking on the address) <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f642.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude42\" \/><\/p><p><strong>TRAIN: <\/strong>the night train option is worth remembering, it allows you to visit stopover cities during the day. Terminal in Narvik then bus connection to Troms\u00f8.<\/p><p><strong>PLANE: <\/strong>arrival at Troms\u00f8 Langnes airport.<\/p><p><strong><br \/>FROM TROMS\u00d8:<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>PUBLIC BUS: <\/strong>SVIPPER app or on the website Svipper.no. Enter for Troms\u00f8 center = prosteneset havnterminal. For the airport = Troms\u00f8 lufthavn. For Sommar\u00f8y = Sommar\u00f8y baptistkirka. The bus stop is 50 meters from our center. Public buses are few but reliable, punctual, and inexpensive.<\/p><p><strong>PRIVATE BUS: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bestarctic.com\/the-arctic-route\/arctic-summer-routes-explore-the-arctic\/bus-between-tromso-and-sommaroy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/bestarctic.com\/the-arctic-route\/arctic-summer-routes-explore-the-arctic\/bus-between-tromso-and-sommaroy\/<\/a> . In summer, the Best Arctic bus coming from Troms\u00f8 arrives at 10:05 AM and 1:10 PM in Sommar\u00f8y. It departs back to Troms\u00f8 at 7:05 PM<strong>.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>CAR RENTAL:<\/strong> several rental agencies are located at the airport. The round trip from Troms\u00f8 to Sommar\u00f8y \u00a0is easily done with the range of an electric vehicle. However, charging stations are located 200 meters from our eco-lodge and outdoor center.<\/p><p><strong>TAXI:<\/strong> App TAXI FIX<\/p><p><strong>FREE AIRPORT SHUTTLE<\/strong>: We offer a free airport shuttle <strong>ONLY<\/strong> for our \u201ckayak itinerancy\u201d and \u201csnowshoe hikes\u201d stays for those arriving by plane after the last bus departure. Please register by email: <a href=\"mailto:olivier@69nord.com\">olivier@69nord.com<\/a><\/p><p><strong>FROM SENJA:<\/strong><br \/><strong>FERRY<\/strong>: We are only 7 km from the Brensholmen ferry terminal. For schedules, consult the SVIPPER app or the site Svipper.no (Brensholmen \/ Botnhamn line).<\/p><hr \/><h2 id=\"bagages\"><strong>Luggage<\/strong><\/h2><p>Take flexible or semi-rigid luggage. The rooms of our eco-lodge are like boat cabins. There is everything you need to feel good but the spaces are limited. Advice also valid for participants in the kayak roaming stay.<\/p><p>Don&#8217;t forget:<br \/>Sunglasses<br \/>Binoculars<br \/>Lip and face protection<br \/>Toiletry bag.<\/p><p>Careful! Sleeping is provided also in the roaming formula in Hobie sailing kayak.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"habillement\"><\/a><\/p><hr \/><h2 id=\"documents\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Travel documents<\/strong><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Make sure, according to your nationality, that you meet all the necessary conditions for access to Norway: visa, passport, etc.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For European, no prior formalities are required before boarding. However, make sure that your passport is still valid (until your return date).<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For Schengen nationals, a valid identity card is sufficient<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It should be noted that Norway has not commented on the acceptance of expired identity cards. So make sure that the expiration date marked on your ID card is valid until your return date.<\/p><hr \/><h2 id=\"condition\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Physical condition\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2><p>A good general condition is required. The walks usually last 3 to 4 hours off the trail and range from 300 to 600 meters of elevation.<\/p><p>For Hobie Kayak, it is not necessary to have previous experience. This hybrid machine, very intuitive, allows you to have it in hand after only a few hours. The guide is a professional sports educator<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"monaie\"><\/a><\/p><p><a name=\"photo\"><\/a><\/p><hr \/><h2 id=\"monnaie\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Currency<\/strong><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Credit cards are accepted at all merchants. Oslo and Troms\u00f8 airports are equipped with ATMs. It is therefore not necessary to bring NOK (Norwegian kroner) before departure. Be aware there is no &#8220;Change Office&#8221; in Troms\u00f8.<\/p><hr \/><h2 id=\"materiel\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Photo, video<\/strong><\/h2><p>Provide spare batteries if they are not rechargeable. Even if the conditions are not extreme, it is terribly frustrating not to be able to take photos or images for a simple energy problem.<br \/>Norwegian sockets are compatible with most European sockets.<\/p><p>A screen installed in the main room allows you to connect a tablet or PC via HDMI or USB. It is sometimes interesting to be able to revisit scenes of the day.<\/p><p><a name=\"aerien\"><\/a><\/p><hr \/><h2 id=\"aerien\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Flights, custom, transit Oslo<\/strong><\/h2><p><a name=\"telephones\"><\/a><\/p><p><strong>For those travelling with SAS and Norwegian<\/strong>, it is no longer necessary to collect luggage in Oslo. Follow instructions given by flight staff or signs at the airport. A special door allows you to validate your name and baggage and comply with customs formalities without retrieving the luggage<\/p><p><strong>For those travelling with other companies<\/strong>, you must collect your luggage to comply with customs formalities even if it is checked to destination. A special counter in the departure area allows them to be returned to the hold quickly (Drop Off).<\/p><p><strong>In both cases allow at least one hour of stopover between two flights.<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 2em;\">Mobile phone\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p><h2 id=\"telephones\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"assurances\"><\/a><\/h2><p>there is 3G and 4G network everywhere. The Norwegians have aligned themselves with European rules in terms of roaming. If you live in a European country, you will be able to use your mobile phones as at home within the limits of your data plan.<\/p><p>For others we advise you to contact your telephone operator so that you do not have any surprises when using your phone, especially data, from Norway.<\/p><p>Also keep in mind that a good break from communication networks will give more scope and charm to your stay north of the Arctic Circle \ud83d\ude42<\/p><hr \/><h2 id=\"assurances\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Individual insurance, cancelation<\/strong><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We strongly advise you to be up to date with your personal repatriation insurance and to take out cancellation insurance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Practical information that will allow you to better prepare your holidays. 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