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In this video, we go to a famous tidal current called the Saltstraumen, we visit a UNESCO world heritage island and also hike through a mountain at Torghatten.
Saltstraumen
After leaving the Lofoten, we drive to a famous tidal current called the Saltstraumen. The small strait is known for having one of the strongest tidal currents in the world, with speeds reaching up to 20 knots. The current is created by the tides from the Norwegian Sea flowing through a narrow channel into the Skjerstad Fjord. The Saltstraumen is a popular spot for tourists to witness the powerful whirlpools and eddies that are formed by the rushing water.
We run into our friends that we met at the Lofoten by accident, which was a fun coincidence.
A ferry crossing the Arctic circle
While driving the Helgelandskysten, we take a few ferries. For one of them, we get stuck for a few hours because people cheated the line, leaving us stranded because our camper didn’t fit anymore. But eventually, we get on a ferry and cross the Arctic circle.
Though we have a lot of rain while driving this National Scenic Route, it is still very pretty to see. When we have to take another ferry we see that while the direct ferry is paid, there is also a free ferry to an island and then another free ferry from that island to the other point of the road. And so we decide to take the long way and go visit that island and take the free ferries.
UNESCO island Vega
And that is how we ended up on the island of Vega, not knowing that it is a UNESCO World Heritage site. This island is famous for its eider ducks. For centuries, the women of the island have taken care of the ducks, making nests for them and protecting them in exchange for the valuable down feathers. This tradition has been passed down for generations and is critical to the island’s economy. In the 1960s, the tradition began to fade as people moved away from the island, but recently, people have been returning in the spring specifically to care for the ducks and their feathers.
A hole in the mountain: Torghatten
A few days later, we drove to Torgatten, a mountain located in Northern Norway. The mountain is known for its unique appearance, with a large hole in the middle. According to the legend, the hole was made by an arrow fired by the Hestmannen (the horseman), an evil troll who wanted to kill the beautiful mountain troll, Lekamøya (the maiden of the mountain). However, the arrow missed its target and instead went through the mountain, creating the hole.
As we approached the mountain, we were amazed by its beauty and the mystery behind its creation. We were eager to start our hike to the top, but the path was not as easy as we had initially thought. The hike started off on a nice path, but quickly turned into a steep climb up rocky terrain. Despite the challenge, we were determined to continue our journey and experience the breathtaking views that awaited us at the top.
After hiking for about an hour, we finally reached the top of the mountain. The view from there was nothing short of spectacular, and we could see for miles around. The hole in the mountain looked even more incredible up close. Unfortunately, that’s also where we lost our drone, as it hit the mountain when a gust of wind got hold of it.
After being in awe for a bit with this amazing view, we decided to not go back but go through the mountain and do the full round hike. Although we initially weren’t planning on doing that, the hike was really nice, and even though it took us a few hours, we enjoyed it.
Overall, it was an unforgettable experience, and we were grateful to have had the opportunity to witness such natural beauty.
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