Skjervoy, Norway

Originally named Skjervo, Skjervoy is a municipality in the county of Tromso and consists of several islands, the most major of them being Arroya. Relying on fishing and shipyard industries, the smaller island of Skjervoya is home to most of the municipality’s residents, registering more than 2,000 in the central town alone. Historic sites include the church of Skjervoy, the oldest wooden church in the county of Tromso, and Marsund gard, an old trading post that features 19th-century houses. Deep-sea fishing is a popular pastime; salmon, sea trout and Arctic trout are indigenous to the area. From late May through late July, visitors will experience daylight 24 hours a day and, depending on visibility, may catch a glimpse of the midnight sun.

Language: Norwegian     Currency: Krone (NOK)