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Loeffle Says: Believe me or not but there are many whales in the Norwegian Sea. I saw them on a regular basis on my daily walk to university in Tromsø Sound.But I'm also almost sure you will see whales if you take the trip to Gåsvær through Kvalsundet. This sound is not very trafficated...
Hiking, Bird-watching and Arctic flowers
Loeffle Says: Don't miss walking around Gåsvær. It won't take you long (less than 1 km!), but don't forget to watch the seabirds and especially around Mid-Summer various Arctic flowers.
Loeffle Says: This is Gåsvær church and the graveyard. Already the graveyard gives you insight about living at Norway's coast. Many stones are well over 100 years old, and tell their own stories.The church is usually closed and only few people have a key. Twice a year Tromsø church...
Only the Sky above you ...: Camping on Gåsvær?
Loeffle Says: Yes, Norwegian law allows you to camp on Gåsvær. I never did it, but it's certainly breathtaking. But Norwegian law also says you will be fined heavily when you leave rubbish or destroy nature or cultural memories.
Loeffle Says: Well as I said Gåsvær is an uninhabited island so there are no regular boat connections. Actually there are two "common" routes to go there:You have an own boat and you are cruising the Arctic Sea: I recommend you a very good sea map and someone with "Ocean" experience on...
Barbecue on the sand beach ...
Loeffle Says: One of my nicest Gåsvær memories is the beach barbecue we did there. We brought everything with us (and took also the rubbish back) so that we didn't hurt Mother Nature.It's so nice to sit on this sandy beach, eating sausage (or fresh caught fish) and watching the lovely...
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Don't miss walking around Gåsvær. It won't take you long (less than 1 km!), but don't forget to watch the seabirds and especially around Mid-Summer various...
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"Land's End" in Northern Norway - Gåsvær
During my stay I was very lucky being able to join a trip to this (nowadays) deserted island. It's located on the very end of the Norwegian North West coast. To the west there are only tiny Småvær and...
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