Andfjorden

Andfjorden is a deep seawater body extending about 90 kilometers between the islands of And and Senja into the Norwegian Sea. The water reaches depths of up to 509 meters at many points, forming one of the deepest fjord systems in the region.

The waterways served as important trade routes and transportation lines during the Viking Age along Norway's northern coast. Vikings used these routes regularly to move goods and maintain contact with distant regions.

Fishing villages along the shores maintain traditional ways of life and maritime practices that have been handed down through families. These communities shape daily life along the water, where people keep their boats and work with methods inherited from their ancestors.

The best time to explore is during summer months when boat tours operate regularly from several ports. The water can be rough depending on weather conditions, so bring proper clothing and prepare for possible seasickness.

Its innermost section contains one of only five bamboo coral forests in the world, located near underwater canyons. This rare marine ecosystem develops in the depths and remains completely hidden from most visitors.