Glacier Hiking Northern Norway Tours in Bodo is a thrilling adventure trip for all tourists and travelers. These trips include hiking to the glacier of Svartisen, the second largest in Norway. As no experience is necessary for a guided trip to Svartisen a visit to Norway must essentially include Glacier Hiking Northern Norway Tours in Bodo.
The Svartisen glacier covers 375 kilometers square and is the largest ice-covered area of northern Norway. Svartisen is at the latitude of the Arctic Circle. The West Svartisen ice cap has an area of about 220 kilometers square. The East Svartisen ice cap covers about 147 square kilometers.
The two ice caps of Svartisen are separated by a deep valley, Vesterdalen-Glomdalen. More than half of the glaciers in the region end between 1000 meters and 700 meters above sea level. Most of the larger ones slide down into the adjacent valleys and fjords.
The ice caps which form the accumulation zones of the glaciers are around 1500 meters above sea level. Engenbreen, one magnificent glacier arm of Svartisen, ends about 20 meters above sea level. The Engenbreen glacier is about 2 hours ride from Bodo. It passes through the beautiful landscape along the Coastal Highway, Rv 17. Experienced travelers refer to this route as one of the most scenic stretch of road in the world. Those who choose to travel by boat to Svartisen, get a chance to view breath taking coastal impression of Nordland County.
Nordland is closely associated with the alpine mountains rising from the coastline and the wilderness associated with the Arctic Circle region. Thus it offers the world's most beautiful coastline with a blend of the Arctic.
Glacier Hiking Northern Norway Tours in Bodo is a journey through the wonders of nature. Armed with rope, ice pick and crampons, a tourist can experience the magical world of the glacial ice of Svartisen.
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