Lifjorden

Lifjorden is a fjord in northern Norway that cuts between two municipalities with steep mountains rising directly from deep waters. The landscape combines rocky shores, coastal terrain, and mountain ridges that frame the waterway at a northern location.

The fjord was carved by glaciers during the last ice age as they moved through the mountain ranges of this northern region. When the ice retreated, seawater filled the valleys and created this landscape we see today.

Fishing families have used these waters for generations as a lifeline connecting scattered communities along the shore. Boats remain the most natural way to move between settlements here.

Marked hiking paths begin from Lekva village and lead to viewpoints around the fjord. The route to Lihesten summit takes roughly three hours and requires decent fitness and waterproof gear due to changing weather.

The island of Halmoey sits in the middle of the fjord and offers a different vantage point to see the surrounding mountains. The entire area stays locked in a subarctic climate year-round, which shapes both the weather and the types of plants you find here.

Location: Sortland Municipality

Location: Øksnes Municipality

GPS coordinates: 68.86019,15.30472

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:07