Scan Magazine | Special Theme | Autumn & Winter Experiences in Norway
Autumn sceneries are perfect for trekking, offering crisp air and colourful nature.
Top: Absence of light pollution makes the Northern Lights more easily visible from the sea. Photo: Ørjan Bertelsen
Sail all year round in northern Norway Sailing during the autumn and winter seasons at 70 degrees north is an unbelievable experience, including an impressive line-up of sailing and adventure opportunities along the northern Norwegian coastland. Boreal Yachting boasts the skillset, passion and means of transportation to help you make the most of your northern adventure. Its specialty lies in the possibility to combine activities as you please, also increasing your chances of spotting both whales and the Northern Lights. By Julie Lindén | Photos: Boreal Yachting
“Few people consider the fact that the Northern Lights are a lot more visible from the sea, where the sky is clear and free from light pollution often found over land,” Ivar Bertelsen, manager of Boreal Yachting, explains. “Combine this with our yacht’s comfort, heating and dining options, and of course the element of not having to board and de-board every night, and you’ve got an ideal holiday experience.” He adds that this experience is heightened by the opportunity to go whale watching while out at sea. “Sometimes the whales come close enough for you to reach out and touch them,” he says excitedly. “We once had an Australian couple
come visit. The husband was quite blasé about it all as he had seen whales before, and explained he was mainly here to let his wife see the creatures for herself. After 30 minutes he came back and asked me to forget all he said – he was just as amazed this time around!” During the winter season, Boreal Yachting offers all-inclusive group trips for time spans ranging from two to five days. Groups can be between four and eight people per yacht. Boreal Yachting also offers luxury cruises on Norway’s largest sail cruising catamaran. Bertelsen’s favourite time of year is the month of September, introducing tourists
to a colour-clad and crispy-aired Norway, perfect for trekking. November, December and the first half of January are ideal months for visitors to spot both whales and Northern Lights in combination, while February through April offer free-riding in the powdery Lyngen Alps and crosscountry skiing treks in ploughed terrain. While passionate about autumn and winter experiences, Boreal Yachting’s main season is the summertime, when it offers bareboat charter and skipper charter sailing in the Arctic seas.
Photo: Ørjan Bertelsen
For more information, please visit: www.boreal-yachting.com
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