Day 9 of a Coastal Voyage in Norway

Traversing the Lofoten Islands

Today we continued south and traversed the Lofoten Islands in the daylight so it was a very scenic day. We went past Harstad, Risoyhamm and then through the Risoy Strait (Risoyrenna) and then had a quick stop at Risoyhamm to visit the Kings Stone. We then went under the Sortland Bridge before stopping in Stokmarknes where we had a very brief visit to the Hurtigruten Ship Museum. After that we traversed the Raftsundet strait, went in and out of Trollfjord before docking at Svolvaer where I went on the Lofotpils brewery excursion.

After Harstad

In the Risoy Strait

Moving through Risoy Strait

Channel Markers in the Strait

Passing Boat

Channel Marker Detail

Another Stanley Selfie

Sepia Toned Scenery

More Straits Scenery

Markers and Scenery

More Channel Markers

More Scenery

Approaching Risoyhamn

Andoy Bridge near Risoyhamn

Small Island in the Strait

Another Channel Marker

Village of Skjoldehamn

On the Forward Observation Deck

About to Dock at Risoyhamn

Kongesteinen (The King's Stone ) at Risoyhamn

Kongesteinen, or the King’s Stone, is a significant historical monument located in Risøyhamn.
This commemorative stone was first inscribed by King Haakon VII on 25 June 1922
Over the years, two more Norwegian monarchs have added their signatures to the stone, making it a unique testament to the country’s royal history. Today, some of the ship’s crew left flowers for King Harold.

Gallery at Risoyhamn

House at Risoyhamn

The Ship Berthed at Risoyhamn

Andoy Bridge

The bridge opened in 1974 and is 750 metres in total length with a main span of 110 metres.

More of the Andoy Bridge

BW of Andoy Bridge

Farewell to the Andoy Bridge

Passing a Yacht

Yacht Going By

On the way to Stokmarknes

Mild Panoramic View

Looking Up Before Disembarking at Stokmarknes

In the Ship Museum - Car Transport on the Old Ship

Anchor, Rope and Ship Controls

Outside of the Ship Museum

Mooring Rope at Stokmarknes

Scenery along Raftsundet

Small House in the Woods

Approaching Trollfjord

Small Bay Before Trollfjord

Boat Taking Passengers on the Sea Eagle Excursion

Entering Trollfjord

Viewing Trollfjord

At the top of Trollfjord

Close Wall in Trollfjord

Waterfall in Trollfjord

Graffiti in Trollfjord

Almost out of Trollfjord

Mist on the way to Svolvaer

More Mist

The Owner and Host of the Lofotpils Brewery Excursion

Some of the Beers we Sampled

Bonnie and Patrick, our soon to be benefactors in the background