About the national park

Reisa National Park covers a natural landscape that is virtually untouched. The Reisa river, one of Norway’s best salmon rivers, flows through Reisa. The river valley is characterized by several tributaries that flow into the main river as waterfalls, such as Mollisfossen with a fall of 269 m.

Hiking

Explore the hiking opportunities in Reisa National Park. Whether you are looking for a short walk or a longer hike, you will find information and tips to help you plan your trip.

Cabins in the National Park

In Reisa National Park there are several cabins and huts that can be used by visitors. Some cabins are for rent, while others are open for free use. Below is an overview of cabins in and around Reisa National Park.

Attractions and activities

Reisa National Park can be experienced in many different ways and at different times of the year. Here you will find information about attractions and activities in and around the national park, whether you want to experience nature from the river, explore the area on foot or find activities for win

Visit Storslett National Park Village

Storslett is the gateway to Reisa National Park. Here you will find the visitor centre, exhibitions, information about travelling to and staying in the area, as well as other opportunities to experience Reisa.

Cooperation and management

Reisa National Park is managed in cooperation with other organisations and through various projects. Here you can find information about cooperation across national borders, management and efforts to protect the natural values of the area.

Facts

Where is Reisa?

Nordreisa municipality, Troms county in Northern Norway.

How to get here?

To Storslett:

  • Plain from Tromsø to Sørkjosen Airpost, and taxi to Storslett (5 km).
  • With car or bus at E6 from Alta or Tromsø, optionally E8 and RV 91 via Lyngseidet.

 

To the National Park:

  • Taxi/car from Storslett to Saraelv at FV 865.
  • Car from Kautokeino to Reisavann.
  • Car from Kåfjorddalen to Guolasjavri

 

National Park Village

Storslett

Visitor centre Reisa National Park

Halti nasjonalparksenter, Visitor centre National Park.
Hovedveien 2
9151 Storslett
Telephone: +47 77 58 82 50
E-mail: info@reisanasjonalpark.no

Viewpoint

Ovi Raishiin – Visitor Point Reisadalen, Saraelv

Start points

Ovi Raishiin – Visitor point Reisadalen
Guolasjavri – via Kåfjorddalen
Reisavann – via Kautokeino
Kilpisjärvi (Finland) – Nordkalottruta

Tourist information

Halti tourist information
Hovedveien 2
9151 Storslett
Telephone: +47 77 58 82 50

Protected areas nearby

Ráisduottarháldi Landscape Protection Area
Javreoaivit Nature Reserve
Reisautløpet Nature Reserve
Spåkenesøra Nature Reserve
Navitdalen Landscape Protection Area
Kvænangsbotn Landscape Protection Area
Käsivarsi Wilderness Area (Finland)

Welcome in to the National Park!

Remember you are Mother Nature’s guest when you visit our national parks. The first rule is to be considerate to life around you, including other human beings.

The public right to roam (Allemannsretten) allows us to roam freely in protected areas. However, you must show consideration so animals and plants are not damaged or disturbed. Read more about the public right of access in this PDF brochure.

Help us take care of Reisa

Reisa National Park is protected to preserve a large, virtually untouched mountain and valley landscape. It’s important to protect the rich flora and fauna, as well as the distinctive landscape, so they can be experienced by future generations. By moving in a responsible and considerate manner in the national park, you can help us to achieve this.

Feel free to roam wherever you want, on foot or on skis. You can ride bikes and horses on existing paths in the protected areas. We appreciate that you explore the national park in a gentle manner, so it’s as unspoiled as possible for the next visit. During the reindeer calving period in the springtime and the breeding period in the autumn, the animals are vulnerable to disturbances, so please take extra care.

You may rest or camp wherever you wish, but please remember that some species in Reisa National Park are particularly vulnerable to disturbance at certain times of the year. This is especially true in the breeding season. The Reisa Valley is home to several species of birds of prey that nest in the cliff walls along the river. In the springtime, they are dependent on people moving in a considerate manner. In the event of disturbances, the adult birds may abandon their nests and leave their young behind.

You may light fires, but only use fallen wood as the vegetation in the national park is protected. Please note that there is a general fire ban from 15 April to 15 September, although this does not apply to established fireplaces.

You may pick berries and mushrooms for your own use if you wish. However, please note that there are several rare plant species in the national park, some of which may be difficult to identify, so it’s important not to pick plants other than berries and mushrooms.

Hunting and fishing are permitted in the national park, pursuant to the same regulations that apply outside the protected areas.

You are welcome to bring your dog, but between 1 April to 20 August it must be kept on a leash.

The use of traditional riverboats is permitted up to Nedrefoss owing to the long traditions of the use of riverboats in this area. Other forms of motorised transport are prohibited.