Ersfjorden

Ersfjorden is a fjord located along the western side of Kvaløya island, cutting deep into the landscape with sheer rock walls rising directly from the water. The inlet stretches inland through mountainous terrain, creating a narrow passage surrounded by steep cliffs on both sides.

The fjord took shape at the end of the last ice age when glaciers carved deep valleys into the bedrock, creating this marine inlet. Thousands of years of glacial erosion formed the steep rock walls and the fjord's narrow passage.

Local residents maintain traditional fishing practices along the fjord's shores, preserving methods passed down through generations in northern Norwegian communities.

The fjord can be viewed from multiple vantage points along the coastal road with several pullouts for stopping and exploring. Walking trails along the shore provide closer access to the cliffs and water for a more detailed experience.

At the head of the fjord lies a low mountain pass that divides Kvaløya island into separate sections. This narrow passage is a striking geographic feature that shapes the terrain around the fjord waters.