Ullsfjorden

Ullsfjorden is a fjord system in northern Norway that stretches about 75 kilometers northward from Sjøvassbotn village. The waterway varies in width, reaching up to 11 kilometers between the Tromsø and Lyngen areas.

The fjord region formed its own municipality from 1902 until 1964, when administrative changes led to mergers with Tromsø and Lyngen. This restructuring altered governance but did not change the waterway's geographic importance.

The Northern Sami name Olggosvuotna reflects indigenous ties to this waterway that have shaped local life for centuries. These waters remain central to how communities here connect with their surroundings.

The fjord region requires boat travel for exploration on water, though the surrounding shores are accessible by road from nearby settlements. Conditions here can be changeable and the weather shifts quickly, so visitors should be prepared for variable conditions.

Two islands, Reinøya and Karlsøya, sit along the western edge and create natural barriers that separate the main fjord from nearby channels. These islands form a complex maze of waterways that makes this area geographically distinctive.

Location: Tromsø Municipality

Location: Lyngen Municipality

Location: Karlsøy Municipality

GPS coordinates: 69.70470,19.72060

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:26