Nestled at the southern end of the Reisafjorden, Storslett is a picturesque village in Norway’s Troms og Finnmark county. It was almost completely destroyed during World War II by the retreating Nazis and is now a pitstop along the E6 European Route that extends from the southern tip of Sweden to Kirkenes.
One of Storslett’s most important architectural landmarks is the Nordreisa Church, a white, wooden building that was constructed in 1856 in a long church style. Designed by the renowned Norwegian architect Christian Heinrich Grosch, it was used as a residence for German soldiers towards the end of World War II.
Spanning the Reisa River is the 1899-built Storslett Bridge, a steel truss bridge designed by Christiania Maskinverksted. In 1955, a new bridge was constructed to the north and its historic counterpart declined in use. Today, it is a popular crossing on a shared-use walking and cycling trail.
Getting there
Storslett is around five minutes’ drive from Sørkjosen Airport, which has flights to destinations across Norway. The much larger Tromsø Airport is 3.5 hours away. Buses connect to Storslett while renting a car gives you greater freedom to explore the region.