What is "skaland"

Skaland is a mining village and the administrative center of the municipality of Berg in Troms county, Norway. Skaland is located on the shores of the Bergsfjorden on the northwest side of the island of Senja, about to the southwest of the village of Senjahopen and about southwest of the city of Tromsø. The village of Finnsæter is located about across the fjord to the south.

The population (2001) was 236. Other than municipal services, the main employer in the area is a graphite factory. Berg Church is located in this village.