Viking Magazine - July 2015 - 17

As the country's longest,
deepest and best known
inlet, the Sogneord is
Norway's ambassador
ofords, welcoming
throngs of visitors from
all over the globe each
year. Unlike smaller
fjords, every branch of
this massive body of
water has its own name.
One narrow branch, the
Nærøyfjord, is included
on the UNESCO World
Heritage list and, along
with the Aurlandsfjord,
is a destination for the
popular " Norway in a
Nutshell " tours.
If time is limited,
Norway in a Nutshell is
an excellent introduction
to fjord country,
incorporating the OsloBergen
Railway, the
spectacular Flåm Railway,
and breathtaking branches
of the Sognefjord, all
as a day trip. " It's the
crème de la crème of day
excursions, " says Motis.
The tour can be booked
from Oslo or Bergen.
If time allows, book a
night's stay along the
way. Many tour providers
offer the package, and
since it utilizes public
transportation, it can be
booked on your own, or
with the help of any
travel agent.
For those looking to get
off the popular nutshell
path, there is still plenty
of Sognefjord to explore.
For a more active vacation,
Borton Overseas offers a
hiking and glacier walking
package that includes three
days of independent hiking
near the Lusterfjord, the
innermost branch of the
Sognefjord. VisitNorway
also offers dozen of
suggestions for activities
and outings in the region.
sonsofnorway.com VIKING JULY 2015 17
County/fylke: Nordland
Length: 1.2 miles (2 km)
Depth: 236 feet (72 meters)
Don't Miss: Lofotr Viking Museum at Borg in the nearby
Lofoten Islands.
Did You Know? The Battle of Trollfjord in the late 1800s
pitted technology against tradition when fishermen in
rowboats overcame a blockade by steamship operators for
access to the fjord's abundant cod.
Noord captures the magic of Norway quite like the
Trollord, a sidearm of the Raftsund, between the
Lofoten Islands and Vesterålen archipelago in Northern
Norway. Whether you're onboard a cruise ship or a
speedboat, this fjord must be experienced from the water.
Travelers glide into the extremely narrow fjord-only 328
feet (100 meters) wide at its mouth-surrounded by craggy
mountain walls. " To me, it is the most spectacular fjord, "
says Motis. The many birds in the area, including sea eagles,
add to the entertainment onboard.
Many travelers take Hurtigruten between Stokmarknes
and Svolvær to experience this passage through Raftsundet
Sound. Weather and conditions permitting, the massive
ships thread the needle to enter the inlet daily. " If the gods
are smiling, we go in, " says Motis. Travelers can also
book 2- to 3-hour Trollfjord excursions from competing
companies at the Svolvær pier in Lofoten.
PHOTO BY: (OPPOSITE TOP AND BOTTOM) SVERRE HJØRNEVIK / FJORDNORWAY.COM, (THIS PAGE, TOP TO BOTTOM) TERJE RAKKE / NORDIC LIFE AS / FJORDNORWAY.COM, SVERRE HJØRNEVIK / FJORDNORWAY.COM, FRITHJOF FURE / FJORDNORWAY.COM
PHOTO BY BJORN RASCH TELLEFSEN / TOFOTO / WWW.NORDNORGE.COM / HADSEL
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