Trøndelag meets Bavaria Have a glass of wine on the pier overlooking the marina, take a hike and enjoy the panoramic view, go on a kayaking trip with good friends, or simply disconnect from the outside world for a little while. You can do it all at Aquarius Brygge. By Vilde Holta Røssland | Photos: Aquarius Brygge
Located 120 kilometres outside Trondheim, you will find Fosen peninsula. Far west, beautifully located at the waterside overlooking the sea, Aquarius Brygge has its facilities. Surrounded by mountains, plateaus, a coastline, a vibrant boat life and a growing local community, Aquarius Brygge is the ultimate spot.
Something old and something new “My father found the wharf back in the ‘90s, and at the time his plan was to build a holiday house for the family. He had several ideas for the place while he was 76 | Issue 86 | March 2016
building it, including a pub, and it ended up as a place for people also to come to stay and take a break, and that is what we have chosen to continue to work on, including developing the restaurant,” says Ellen S. Thorvaldsen, who runs Aquarius Brygge with her husband, Oliver Zaulich. The couple took over the business in 2011 when Thorvaldsen’s father retired. Over the past few years, Aquarius Brygge and the area have grown both in size and reputation, and Thorvaldsen and Zaulich have exciting plans for the place. “At the
moment we are upgrading all rooms and apartments, and we will also build new double rooms in the coming years. As for the future, we really want to build a pool house, along with small houses on poles in the water,” says Thorvaldsen, adding that while they are inspired by traditional coastal architecture and the nature, a modern touch lends the perfect balance between old and new. The area has always been known for its fishing activity. Lying on the water by the wharf is a large fish cage, in earlier times used for keeping live salmon underwater. The cage has been converted into a floating patio, giving guests the opportunity to enjoy their meals as close to the water as they can possibly get. Because of the harbour’s well-protected location, no waves