Duration: approx. 4–5 hours (incl. 1.5 hours driving) • Level: Easy–moderate • Price: NOK 1350/person • Group size: 4–12 participants • Start time: 10:00 AM • Meeting point: Tranøy lighthouse
Season: 1 June–4 October. The tour can also be arranged outside the regular season upon request.
Where the current rules: Nature and life at Nesstraumen. A nature based excursion to Nesstraumen — one of Hamarøy’s most impressive tidal phenomena — guided by Tor-Halvar Jakobsen.
Experience the forces of Nesstraumen and learn how currents, tides and landscape have shaped settlement and fishing traditions through the ages. Tor-Halvar leads the tour through the cultural landscape with stops at viewpoints and historical sites. At the strait, you’ll receive insight into the natural phenomenon and the life surrounding it. The tour concludes with simple fire-cooked food based on local ingredients, served in a traditional Northern Norwegian shelter built from stone and timber.
This is what you get:
- The power of the tides and the movement of the water
- Stories of hunting, travel and settlement
- Walking through the cultural landscape around Nes
- Fire-cooked food + coffee/tea served in the a traditional Northern Norwegian shelter
Practical information:
Easy–moderate terrain. Dress according to weather conditions and wear sturdy footwear. Weather-dependent. Meeting point for the guided tour is Tranøy Lighthouse, unless otherwise agreed. The tour may be cancelled under special circumstances that make it unsafe or unsuitable to carry out. Please inform us of any allergies or intolerances when booking.
Important before you book:
Read the document with safety information and terms in the link below before completing your booking. By booking, you confirm that you have read and understood the contents.
