SUMMER ADVENTURES WITH LYNGEN EXPERIENCE

Summer in northern Norway is something you will never forget. The colours are bright and nuanced; the water radiantly clear and fine; and the air, yes, it is fresh and clean. The sun shines wonderfully, like a kind of cosmic queen, and from the end of May to the end of July she never sets. The days here seem to span more than 24 hours - almost like another, mysterious world. 

We set sail from Nord Lenangen docks for about an hour and a half through the fjords until we dock in the southern tip of the island of Uløya at Havness, listed into Olavrose, a recognised list of Norwegian heritage. 

This amazing area looks like an open museum but is Norway’s northernmost trading post and is still in operation. 

As we walk around this beautiful island we can learn all about it, from the stockfish production to the history of each building, some of them were built around 1700, but they are still having plenty of life. 

History dates from around 6000 years ago and goes all to way to our dates, many people have lived on this island, and was even invaded by the German occupation. 

Nowadays is run by Giæver family who came to Havnnes in 1795, and they have been running it since then.

During our visit, we will have the chance to enjoy a prepacked lunch enjoying a wonderful view and the best hospitality on the island.

Right from our lodge’s doorsteps, we will submerge into nord-lenangen mountains, walking along the countryside roads and into various mountain trail tracks in order to watch a complete view of this amazing area. This experience is a great opportunity for every passenger to hike into some easy walks without missing the chance of discovering all the scenery of this beautiful landscape.

This medium-intensity hike will take you to the gorgeous lake with the most intense blue colour. This lake takes the pride of being the bluest lake in the world. We will first have a short drive to Sør-Lenangen, to the foot of the Lenangsbreen glacier. From there we will hike around 4 kilometres to the lake, where we will have some refreshments and if you are brave enough you will have the chance to have a refreshing dip in this ice-cold water that is never more than 4 degrees.

This beautiful hike is an experience you will never forget. We will drive away to the northernmost point of the Lyngen Peninsula, where we will park and start walking the 3 kilometres that separate us from the Lyngstuva Light House. An easy walk will take us through the path where is a mixture of Sami, Kven and Norwegian cultural relics. A small lighthouse and a cabin await us at the end of the trail, and next to them we will enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the islands, the surrounding fjords and the Fugløysundet strait. All this is grace by hiking at midnight with the light of the sun.

Two and a half hours away from the lodge we can find Gorza Bridge. The trip to the bridge is an adventure by itself, it also includes a 50 minutes ferry trip from Lyngseidet to Olderdalen. During the hike to the bridge, we will be able to walk through the forest to the ruins of the mining industry. We will walk along the river stream to where we will be able to reach this magnificent bridge. The bridge will let us experience marvellous views from the canyon and its beautiful waterfall.

Saling during the warmer months in northern Norway is a beautiful experience. The combination between the ocean and the mountains that submerge straight from the water creates the perfect picture. As we sail passengers will discover amazing sceneries untouched by the human hand, while they enjoy all the hospitality of our boats. Depending on the number of passengers we will sail in our Targa 46 or our Skilsø 35 Panorama, two different size boats but with all necessary to feel very comfortable during the sail. During the trip, we will have the chance to see plenty of wildlife like lovely grey seals, migratory sea birds and the Sea Eagles also known as Havørn, Europe’s largest bird of prey.

This adventure starts very early in the morning with a one-hour car drive to the docks in Lyngseidet and a 45 minutes ferry to Olderdalen. From there we will drive one and a half hours to Øvre Kirkestilla. Right there the adventure into the Reisa National Park starts. Passengers will submerge in a "canyon" of steep mountainsides, spectacular waterfalls, wild wildlife and green lush nature, that makes memories for life. The main destination of the day is the mighty Imowaterfall. During the riverboat sail, passengers will pass by famous landmarks such as the Sieimma king, rock carvings and Mollisfossen waterfall. We start the hike to Imofossen waterfall from Nausti. The trip takes about 1.5 hours by leisurely walk each way. The hike is an experience in itself with partly challenging terrain on a well-adapted hiking trail. At Imofossen we enjoy the sight and experience of the magnificent waterfalls that drops 30 meters into a gorge. At the campfire site, we cook coffee and have lunch, before we start back. On the trip down back, we set aside time for a stop at the mighty Mollisfossen waterfall.

Just 20 minutes away by car from the lodge we can find Jægervatnet lake, a perfect place for kayaking and spending some time outdoors over the water. The paddle rhythm will mark the length of our adventure into the lake until we make our stop. Surrounded by stunning mountains, we will camp and enjoy the view while we have a small fire accompanied by our prepacked lunch and some refreshments. After our paddling break, we will continue our journey to the starting point of our trip.

During this activity we will cycle around Lyngen, starting right from the lodge and into the countryside. We will be along the main road and into various gravel roads that will let us discover amazing spots in this remote area.

We start the experience from our lodge but the destinations can vary depending on each passenger.

Visit the northernmost distillery in the world. An hour away driving from the lodge you will have the chance to discover this extraordinary place where you will learn all about the process of whiskey production in this remote part of the world, and enjoy a guided tour through the distillery and the barrels - warehouse. Special Whiskey barrels will be open and passengers will get to smell and taste exclusive products, straight from the barrel. It takes passengers through the journey from barley grain to finished bottle, where they get in-depth information about the world's northernmost Whiskey. The transfer to this experience could also be done by helicopter or by boat (under request, minimum 4 passengers)

This activity is for passengers who would like to experience a fishing adventure in the fjord and also enjoy the comfort of our boats. We set sail from Nord lenangen docks, and cruise around the fjords in order to find out the best spots and try to catch some of the species that can be found in this area, such as Codfish, Coalfish, Haddock fish or Mackerel fish. This experience is specific for passengers who want to have their first try at sea fishing.

Flying over the Lyngen Alps is with no doubt the best chance to discover this magnific area. This exclusive activity will let the passengers appreciate the inmensity around us and realize how small we are in this beautiful and wild northern Norway. The trip consists of a twenty minutes flight right from our lodge, as we have our own private helipad. Tour goes over the Lyngen Alps showing a perfect and unforgettable view of the mountains and the fjords. It is an ideal activity for passengers who want to add something extra to their trip.

The perfect combination of a boat adventure and a cultural and shopping activity. This full day trip starts in the docks at Nord Lenangen, where our passengers will board one of our boats and sail across the fjords to the city of Tromø. Over there they will have the chance to go around this beautiful city, visit the Arctic Cathedral, ride the cable car, stroll through the Arctic-Alpine Botanical Garden, considered one of the most beautiful gardens in Europe, and enjoy walking along Storgata Street where they can get from souvenirs, local handicrafts and Norwegian-design clothing or even have a delicious lunch at one of the many eateries on the street. A guide in Tromsø can be added to this trip (under request)