Bodø: Svartisen Glacier

This excursion will take you by bus southward from Bodø, along the national coastal scenic route, towards the Holandsfjord in Meløy. The tour continues by ferry across the fjord to Engen jetty. Amidst fjords and steep mountains, the Svartisen Glacier, North Scandinavia’s largest glacier, is located.

The glacier tongue Engenbreen, has been a tourist destination for a long, long time, as it is the glacier in Europe closest to the sea and hence conveniently accessible. This glacier is located in picturesque surroundings which never cease to impress, not even to those who reside permanently by its side. Many hikers enjoy the area for walks, and some join a mountaineer guide for walks on the glacier, however this requires a full day. At Brestua Lodge by the glacier lake, lunch is served for you. The tour also includes a short, guided walk in the vicinity of the lodge, where you will learn and observe how the landscape has been shaped by the glacier. On the way back to your ship, you can enjoy the coastal landscape while the guide introduces you to local culture and stories.