By Boreal Yachting crew, Skippers and guides, Tromsø
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A week between Tromsø and the Lyngen Alps combines short passages with daily walks from the anchorage. Lyngen holds peaks above 1,500 metres within a few kilometres of the water, so the boat replaces both the road and the car park.
The Lyngen Alps rise almost 1,900 metres straight from the sea, a day's sail from Tromsø. A week aboard the yacht means sleeping in sheltered anchorages beneath glaciated peaks, going ashore each morning for a hike, and sailing on in the afternoon to the next valley. It combines low-impact travel with the comfort of a warm cabin close by.
Day 1 — Tromsø to Ullsfjord: Board the yacht in central Tromsø in the afternoon, settle into the cabin and meet the crew over dinner. A short evening sail leads east through Grøtsundet into Ullsfjord, where the yacht anchors in a sheltered bay with a first view of the Lyngen ridgeline.
Day 2 — Lyngseidet and Goalsevárri: Cross to the Lyngen peninsula and tie up at Lyngseidet. A ridge walk leads up Goalsevárri (760m), with views over the fjord and surrounding peaks. Back on board, the yacht sails south into Kjosen, a narrow inner arm of the fjord lined with waterfalls.
Day 3 — Steindalsbreen glacier: Anchor near Furuflaten and walk into the Steindalen valley to the front of Steindalsbreen, one of the more accessible glaciers in the Lyngen Alps. The trail follows a glacial river through birch forest before opening onto the moraine and the ice itself.
Day 4 — Jægervatnet and Istinden: Sail north to Jaegervassbukt. A full-day hike passes the turquoise Jægervatnet lake and continues to Istinden (1,490m) for those with the experience and conditions, or to a lower viewpoint for a shorter outing. The day ends with a hot meal and sauna or a swim from the boat.
Day 5 — Outer Lyngen and Rottenvik: A relaxed sailing day along the outer Lyngen coast, with a stop in Rottenvik or Nord-Lenangen. Short coastal walks, fishing for cod and saithe from the deck, and time at a quiet anchorage under the midnight sun.
Day 6 — Reinøya or Vanna: Cross back west to one of the wild islands of North Troms. Reinøya offers gentle ridge walks with views back to the Lyngen Alps; Vanna has a more exposed, oceanic character. White-tailed eagles, otters and seals are regular sightings.
Day 7 — Return to Tromsø: A final morning sail back through Grøtsundet to Tromsø, arriving in time for a late breakfast on board before disembarking. The week typically covers 100–150 nautical miles and five to six hikes, adjusted to the group's pace, fitness and the weather.
Included: skippered yacht with private cabins, all meals on board, route planning and local knowledge, safety equipment and access to hiking gear. Hikes are self-guided by default; a certified mountain guide can be added on request, and is recommended for higher summits or shoulder-season trips.
Best season: late June to early September, when the trails are largely snow-free, the midnight sun extends every day, and the inner fjords are at their calmest. Earlier and later in the season the same route becomes a Ski & Sail or aurora trip. Contact us and we will adjust the plan to suit your dates.
Related experience: Sail & Trek.
Where this sails: The Lyngen Alps.
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Skippers and guides, Tromsø
Written by the Boreal Yachting editorial team using operational knowledge from the skippers and guides who sail Northern Norway and Svalbard.
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