Tysfjorden, Deep fjord in Nordland, Norway.
Tysfjord is a deep fjord in Nordland that extends approximately 62 kilometers southward from Ofotfjorden, reaching from near Korsnes village to Hellmobotn village at the Swedish border. The landscape features steep mountain walls and dark waters flowing between narrow rock faces.
The region has served as a crucial transportation route for coastal communities since settlement times, linking inland areas with the Norwegian Sea. These waters formed the backbone of local life and enabled trade and movement between distant settlements.
The Árran Lule Sami Center in Drag village preserves and shares the traditions of the Lule Sami people whose descendants continue to live and work in this region. Visitors can see how this heritage remains alive in the local community today.
Regular ferry services connect Bognes to Skarberget and Drag to Kjøpsvik, as no bridges or tunnels cross the fjord's waters. Best access and views come from the shoreline villages, where you can explore the surrounding landscape on foot.
The waters reach a depth of 897 meters near Hulløya island, making it the deepest fjord in Northern Norway. This extreme depth influences the water currents and marine life, creating an environment of special scientific interest.
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