Ofotfjorden

Ofotfjorden is a fjord in Nordland county that stretches about 78 kilometers from the Norwegian Sea deep into the interior landscape. Steep mountain slopes border the waters on both sides, and the depth reaches beyond 500 meters in some places.

During World War II, this fjord became the site of fierce battles where multiple vessels sank beneath the waters. One German destroyer remains on the seabed as a reminder of those conflicts.

The Sami people called this fjord Ufuohttá and used it as a vital waterway for centuries. Fishing communities developed along the shores, where residents depended on the sea for their livelihood.

This fjord is best experienced from the water or from coastal roads that connect the surrounding towns. Visitors should prepare for changeable weather typical of northern Norway.

Marine researchers found that this fjord contains the world's northernmost lobster populations living in its waters. Year-round, herring and orcas move through these waters, making it an important habitat for ocean life.

Location: Tjeldsund Municipality

Location: Evenes Municipality

Location: Narvik Municipality

Part of: Norwegian Sea

GPS coordinates: 68.42920,16.48270

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:03