Lenvik, and Tranøy. The new municipality was established on 1 January 2020 as Senja Municipality (). It is located in the traditional district of Hålogaland. The administrative centre of the municipality became the town of Finnsnes. The municipality includes all of the islands of Senja, the smaller surrounding islands, and part of the mainland between the Gisundet strait and the Malangen fjord. Attractions Among the sights of the island are Ånderdalen National Park, with coastal pine forests and mountains, traditional fishing communities, and previously the Senja Troll, the world's largest troll statue (which burned down 28 March 2019). The southernmost municipality Tranøy also has a number of small museums documenting local history, notably the Halibut Museum ("Kveitmuseet") in Skrolsvik. In popular culture The island of Senja is mentioned in David Armine Howarth's World War II book, and true story, We Die Alone: A WWII Epic of Escape and Endurance. It has a namesake island in the MMORPG Tibia. The Norwegian musician Moddi comes from the island and his music is said to have been influenced by its beauty. The Norwegian musician Biosphere lives in Senja (as of 2018-19) and his album The Senja Recordings, which was recorded in Senja, refers to several places in Senja (Bergsbotn, Steinfjord, etc.). Gallery See also List of islands of Norway References External links Alpin moro på eventyrøya Senja Islands of Troms og Finnmark