From Bodø via Lofoten, Vesterålen and Senja to Tromsø (63-foot yacht ATALANTA)

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We leave Bodø, ahead of us lie the island of Landegode and the Helligvær archipelago, before we reach the Vestfjord. Once we have passed through this, the Lofoten Islands still lie about 50 nautical miles ahead. This 112 km long archipelago appears like a wall of jagged mountain peaks rising steeply from the sea. The capital Svolvær is surrounded by water and flanked by pointed rocks. At the southern end of the bridge-connected islands lies the village with the world's shortest name, Å. We will spend a few days on and around Lofoten, exploring bays, sailing through some fjords and enjoying the landscape. Alternatively, we first sail along the coast of Nordland to cross the Vestfjord further east, where there is a shorter passage.

North of Lofoten we reach the Vesterålen. These present themselves as gentler, more inviting and above all more varied than Lofoten. They boast that here all of Norway's landscapes can be found within the smallest area, from mountains to flatlands and marshes, islands, fjords and beaches to skerries.

From the east side of Vesterålen one can already see the island of Senja. "It is said that Senja is a 'mini version of Norway'. In the northeast there is farmland, in the south pine-covered hills and in the west rugged fjords. The mountains here are among the oldest in the world and are said to have been formed from trolls who were hardened into rock by the sun." (Jørgen Wang, Senja).

From here the voyage continues to our destination Tromsø, the largest city in northern Norway and the local centre for the entire north.

Due to the advanced season, there is a good chance of observing the Northern Lights if the weather is favourable. But the appearance of the Northern Lights does not just depend on the weather and darkness.

What is described here are some examples. The actual course of the trip, the distance sailed and the destinations reached depend on wind, sea state and ultimately also on the crew. It follows the assessment and decision of the skipper.

• Total distance approx. 250 nautical miles.

• Difficulty level 2: No sailing knowledge required - Day legs longer (up to 10 hours) - Overnight stays also at anchor.

• Skipper Martin Zeyer has been sailing professionally since 1991 and has well over 250,000 nm in his wake as skipper and sailing instructor.

• On this trip, ATALANTA will accommodate a maximum of 7 guests (in single berths).