Berg

Berg once held the status of a municipality within Troms county, Norway. Established in 1838, it served the community until 2020 when it merged with others to form Senja Municipality. The village of Skaland acted as the administrative center for Berg. Finnsæter, Mefjordvær, and Senjahopen were some of the other villages encompassed within this former municipality. Interestingly, Berg resided on the western coast of the substantial island, Senja.

While Berg itself is no longer a municipality, the area holds historical significance and contributes to the present-day Senja Municipality. Visitors drawn to Senja Municipality can expect a captivating landscape, where mountains, forests, and a scenic coastline interweave to create a picturesque scene. Hamn, a former mining community, is another intriguing piece of the region's history. Notably, Hamn holds the distinction of being the first place on earth to leverage a hydroelectric power station. Skaland, the former administrative center, also remains a village worth exploring.