Finnsnes is a town located in Troms county, Norway. It serves as the administrative centre of Senja Municipality and is situated on the mainland part of the country.
The town is positioned just across the Gisundet strait from the island of Senja. It is connected to the suburban villages of Silsand and Laukhella on the island via the Gisund Bridge. Notable local landmarks include Finnsnes Church, which is located in the center of the town.
The municipality provides a decentralized school system for both primary and secondary levels, along with several kindergartens. Educational facilities in the area also include three upper secondary schools and a center for decentralized studies at the university level.