
Wild & scenic
Ersfjord Beach
Senja · 🇳🇴 Norway
Local gemEurope
A golden crescent at the foot of Senja's dramatic granite spires, one of Arctic Norway's most photographed beaches.
Expect a sea temperature of roughly 13°C at Ersfjord Beach (Senja, Norway) in high summer; the season runs Jun-Aug.
Open Ersfjord Beach on the interactive map →- Sea temperature
- ~13°C in the warm season
- Water
- Clear, cold Arctic blue
- Sand
- Pale golden sand
- Swimming
- Frigid and clear at the head of the fjord
- Best time to visit
- Jun-Aug
- Setting
- A golden beach beneath dramatic granite spires on the island of Senja
- Beach type
- Wild & scenic
- Region
- Europe
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Ersfjord Beach: frequently asked questions
Where is Ersfjord Beach?
Ersfjord Beach is at Senja, on the coast of Norway.
What is the sea temperature at Ersfjord Beach?
In the warm season the sea at Ersfjord Beach reaches about 13°C. Clear, cold Arctic blue.
When is the best time to visit Ersfjord Beach?
The best time to visit Ersfjord Beach is Jun-Aug. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.
What kind of sand does Ersfjord Beach have?
Ersfjord Beach has pale golden sand.
Is Ersfjord Beach good for swimming?
Frigid and clear at the head of the fjord.
Photo: Frankemann (CC BY-SA 4.0) · source