Lofoten-Silent Trollfjord Cruise

We depart from Svolvaer, our hometown in Lofoten. Our destination is the magnificent Trollfjord. It is only accessible by boat or a 10km hike across the mountains. On our way out of the harbour, we will pass by the “Fiskerkona” (the Fisherman’s Wife statue) that has waved goodbye and welcomed back the fishermen of Lofoten for decades. Our guides will share their stories and information about nature, history and local culture along the way.At the start of Raftsundet, we will if conditions allow deploy our sub-water drone to explore the world under the surface of the water in Norway’s fjords. Waving through the kelp forests or scouring the seabed, we hope to encounter some of the fish that have been the lifeline and income for the communities like Svolvær and has made Lofoten famous. While we continue through the strait of Rafsundet, the views will gradually get more and more impressive. Keep your eyes peeled, as this is also where we are likely to first start seeing White-tailed eagles. We will pass by dotted houses along the way with some surprising typical Norwegian history that our guides will share.

Trollfjord has long been a highlight of a visit to Lofoten and with good reason. The opening of Trollfjord is only 100m wide with mountains of over 1000m on the side of the fjord going straight down deep into the fjord. Once through the narrow 1 km opening, Trollfjord opens up in a cul-de-sac and you get rewarded with lush green views 360 degrees around. In Trollfjord you can join our guide outside. They will put down their microphone and guide in person to enhance the serenity. We’re in eagles paradise so keep an eye out in the sky. Our guides will talk and share stories about the nature, history, wildlife and trolls of trollfjorden. We’ll pass by the waterfall before we turn back towards Svolvær. On the way back our café will be opened for lunch.

Photograph ©Shawn van Zyl