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Wintering in Norway

Norwegian Cruising Guide – with the authors’ permission, a Norwegian cruising sailor is posting updates to the 1996 latest edition as some previously accessible anchorages are now precluded due to fish-farming whilst others noted as restricted have now been opened up. Look at www.norwegiancruisingguide.com Ed. 24/06/05

Vikerhavn, 59N2.15, 10E57.0 ()
Most southerly practical harbour in Oslo Fjord E side, but no facilities or nearby shops. Moor inside stone mole in 4m. 20/8/01

Fredrikstad, 59N12.89, 10E55.79 (Båts D7)
On River Glomma (longest in Scandinavia) which divides in the town to flow SW into Oslo Fjord at 0.5kt and SE at 2kt into the indreleia. Moor on river quay in N of town, free at point above (near RIMI supermarket 9-21(18)) or at NOK100 (electricity 30, shower room 30 for 20 mins) W of yellow ferry pontoon. Mini-chandlery. Shell shop to 24. American open 24h/day for milk etc. Odds bakery, 3 Farmannsgt (parallel to waterfront) open early very good. "English" Pub, Sir Winston's House and many jolly waterside restaurants. Special ferry to Old Town from above ferry station. Fine brick cathedral 1875. Bridge opens 06, 09, 12, 1430, 18, 21 and during night on demand, Ch 12 only. 19/8/01 updated 28/6/02

Hankø, 59N12.8, 10E47.3 (Båts B708)
Marina in beautiful sound between Hankø and mainland. Surounded by glaciated wooded cliffs, a scramble up giving stunning views. Alongside pontoon to north of marina building, not the long pontoons to the south which are gated. Berth NOK100, electricity 50, washing m/c 30. Restaurant, minishop and chandlery. Joker supermarket nearby. Highly recommended. 29/6/02

Engelsvika 59N25.1, 10E39.2 (Båts B708)
Very popular (because free?) sheltered harbour which becomes very crowded at weekends. No guest spaces as such. No facilities except at restaurant. Fresh prawns. Nice walks through woodland. 29/6/02

Moss 59N15.2, 10E44.1 (Båts B705)
Free visitors moorings in canal on E side S of bridge which no longer opens, clearance 4m. Current of 1kt or more. Steady stream of motorboats. Brick church with tall slender spire 1861. Many shops. Not recommended! 30/6/02

Son 59N31.4, 10E41.1 (Båts A705)
Pronounced "soon". Attractive marina in sheltered inlet surrounded by tree covered cliffs. Alongside and bows-on from buoys berths, NOK100 (under 35ft, 150 over 35ft) includes electricity. Shower 10 for 5mins. Washing m/c 30, drier 20.Good guest facilities. Kiwi supermarket 9-21 (18) 1/7/02

Nærsnes 59N45.8, 10E30.1 (Båts A701A)
Marina with no guest spaces or facilities, but welcomed if space. Water. Very sheltered. Village good 20mins walk (we were given ride there and back!) Very direct to Oslo. 2/7/02

Oslo Frognerkilen Båtforenning 59N54.6, 10E42.2 , (Båts A701)
Aim for Dyna light house off south of Bygdøy, then keep Bygdøy to port while clearing red beacons to enter Frognerkilen between two grand buildings on pierheads (white KNS to west and ornate green-roofed Christiana Roklub to east). A private YC that lets out vacant berths at 100NOK per night including electricity. Shower 10NOK for 6 mins. Ice. Gated pontoons so you are given key; night watchmen. Diesel just outside marina, NOK5.7/litre. Over footbridge (0ver main road) and straight on for local shops, English papers arrive 1100 for same day. Excellent chandlery. Dedicated cycle road into town. Highly recommended. 2/7/02

Oslo KNS Yacht Club, 59N54.5, 10E41.9, (Bcts A701)
Spacious bows-on berths. Tel 22 55 04 65 to reserve space. Ferry needed to cross Frognerkilen goes every 15 mins but costs 40NOK! 2/7/02

Oslo Aker Brygge, 59N54.5, 10E42.7, (Båts A701)
Very central but likely to be noisy alongside restaurant. Bows-on berths 310NOK for 30-40ft., alongside NOK9/ft.2/7/02

Drøbak, 59N39.7, 10E37.6 (Bats A701A)
Small well-sheltered harbour in delightful small town just south of Håøya. Visitors moorings on south side, bows on from lines to ground chain and attached to quayside; beware sharp barnacles when hauling up! Berth NOK100
including electricity. Water. No shower but cold water shower at bathing place in park on north side. Park gives splendid view of Håøya. Ferry to Håøya. RIMI supermareket 9-20(18). Bank. P.O. Outdoor market. Interesting shops including only all-year Christmas shop Julehuset which is very popular in this holiday town. Candle-making workshop. Wooden church 1776. Many attractive restaurants e.g. candlelit Det Gamle Bagen. 11/7/02

Sandøsund (Krukhamn), 49N4.95, 10E27.20 (Båts D709)
NB reef between guest pontoon fingers and shore, only marked at outward end. Also mooring buoys off beach both sides of harbour. Bathing beach. Very clean showers NOK10 4 mins. Free WC. 19/8/01

Åsgårdstrand, 59N21.0, 10E28.3 (Båts A706)
Stop here to see Munch's spartan little fisherman's house above the harbour where he spent summers from 1897. Moor bows-on to wooden quay in the central of three basins. Water. Small Joker supermarket up hill. 7/02

Tønsberg, 59N16.1, 10E24.1 (Båts D707)
Norway's oldest town with traces of castle built on rock. Very jolly, but popular and crowded. Berth NOK125 either bows-on to quay in restaurant area or alongside pontoons to W opposite remarkable oil rig construction facility. Elecricity. Water. Showers, but locked early leaving one WC. Good bakery and usual shops. Bascule bridge to E opens five times a day and much used. Useful and attractive connection between Oslo fjord and mainland to W. 13/7/02

Utgårdskilen, 49N4.6, 10E52.3 (Båts D709)
On S end of Vesterøy, and useful for short crossing of Oslo Fjord. Quite busy fishing but most attractive harbour with some 20 trawlers, and small boat marina on inland side. Guests (relatively rare!) moor onto inside E mole of harbour from stern anchor. Very quiet at night. Free. Waste bins. WCs on W side. No other facilities. Warm bathing water in shallow inlet to W. Small supermarket and excellent fish shop, also serving hot fish cakes. 29/7/02

Stavern, 58N59.94, 10E2.51 (Båts D716)
Berth inside concrete mole bows-on from stern anchor. RIMI supermarket 9-21(18). Overnight 30-40ft NOK190, >40ft 250. Surcharge if not paid on arrival! Very busy and a bit noisy. WC NOK5. Shower NOK5 entry plus 10 for about 4 mins. Town decorated with Busy Lizzie flowers. Delightful walk through army camp/military museum, past bathing beach to pyramid (conspic on entry) bearing names of over 7000 merchant seaman kille.d in WW2. Good viewpoint. There is a popular anchorage to the NW of the harbour, or you can go N up the Larvik fjord to Ø Halsen for quietness. 19/9/01 updated 13/7/02

Ø Halsen, Larvik Fjord, 59N2.0, 10E4.0 (Båts D716)
There are four guest places on E side opposite mole. WCs were locked, possibly opened if you find someone to pay for berth, or there may be free spaces on first pontoon with fingers. No charge. Electricity. Water. No obvious local facilities. Prosperous village backing on open country. 13/7/02


Larvik, 59N2.7. 10E23 (Båts C714)
Despite a disparaging entry in Armitage's Cruising Guide, this is an attractive city and worth a visit if only as birthplace and home of Colin Archer whose boatyard was alongside the marina. Also of Thor Heyderal with a massive granite smbol of Kon Tiki surmounted by his bust. It is also much quieter than Stavern. Guest places inside concrete pontoon below excellent restaurant. Electricity. Water. No charge requested. Diesel jetty adjacent. Kiosk. Chanlery. RIMI store 8-18(14) and PO near top of hill. Railway. Ferry to Frederikstadt and Skaagen. 28/7/02

Risør, 58N43.2, 9E14.4 (Båts C718)
Very popular harbour. Berth NOK 125 inc electricity and water. Risør is noted for its white houses and churches. Fine wood church with spire and painted interior, mainly marbled, vaulted wood ceiling.Open market. Concerts held mostly on Sundays at 2000. 14/7/02

Kragerø, 58N51.9, 9E24.7 (Båts C718A)
Very popular holiday resort with crowded noisy marina. Berth NOK220 with limited access to electricity. Main PO. REMA. Good Jennoia chandlery. Shop here and stay at Skutevikkilen. Good bathing facility and childerns pool. 18/7/02

Porsgrunn, 59N8.3, 9E38.4 (BåtsC

Skutevikkilen, 58N53.9, 9E33.2 (BåtsC718A and C717)
Idyllic pool in SE corner of Gumø with winding entrance about 8m wide. Plan in DNL essential. Moor bows-on to ring bolts or anchor. Wake up to chiming of sheep bells as they graze. Saw badger here! Marked path leads to summit with fantastic views. Very popular but plenty of room in high season. WCs and waste disposal. Very highly recommended.19/7/02

Lyngør, 58N38.0, 9E7.5 (Båts C719)
A group of islands, Steinsoen to NW, Odden to NE, Asker to SW and Lyngør to SE with beautifully sheltered water between. Boats crown around jetty off retaurant on NW corner of Lyngør and more discretely off Den Blå Lanterne on W side of Odden. Latter charges NOK130 plus NOK10 for shower, and has interesting history of Lyngør and battles with English! Replica of rowing gunboat lies outside. Shop on Lyngør. Splendid view of sound from optical telegraph on top of Lyngør. Highly recommended.17/7/02

Arendal, 58N27.39, 8E 45.85 (Båts D720)
Businesslike but rather uninspiring city; cathedral not open. Expensive guest facilities: Overnight NOK200 if you pay at office (open 07-23) or 250 it they have to collect from you. No longer free during day, and fine of 500 for non-payment. Even so virtually full in high season, with boats berthed to the outside of the concrete pontoons much disturbed by wash. Free mooring for 3 hours (not at all obvious) in the rectangular dock between the rstaurants and smasrt shops. Supermarkets and excellent shops, two bakeries. Washing machine 35, drier 30. Good shops. 18/8/01, updated charges 15/7/02

Mærdø, 48N25.6, 8E48.1 (Båts D720)
Excellent sheltered anchorage in mud off N side of Mærdø, a most attractive island just S of Arendal, and free of charge. Restuarant/ice cream shop. Bathing beach. Loos. 16/7/02

Lillesand, 58N14.83, 8E 22.75 (Båts D722)
Harbour although open to S opens off a large idyllic "bay" surrounded by islands providing shelter.
NOK200 including electricity (50% after 15 Aug!).
Attractive town with old wooden church. Coop. Kiosk and Chippie open late. 15/9/01

Mandal, 58N1.43, 7E27.20 (DNK10)
The Mandalsalon is one of Norway's best salmon rivers, and provides quite a stream at the river mouth and visitors pontoons. Very expensive! NOK135 (<40ft<4m beam). Water 20! Electricity 25. Shower 3mins 20. Coop Megastore 9-19(18). Diesel. Chandlery. 14/8/01

Listrahamn, 58N6.03, 5E34.95 (DNK13)
A tiny harbour within a harbour, very well sheltered,mostly fishing. Probably free. Excellent free shower and WC, also kiosk, on quayside. Diesel. Shop 7mins. 14/8/01

Egersund, 58N27.19, 6E0.04 (DNK15)
One of Norway's gems, this tranquil and beautiful sound has two entrances from W and S. The river joining it in Egersund creates an outgoing stream in both entrances. NOK100 incl. electricity. Shower 20. wash and dry NOK50. Entry to the WC/Shower rooms charged NOK10! Coop 9-21(18). Statoil diesel 5.49/l. Very quiet and sheltered. Fish oil factory gives rather pervading scent. Huge tent for concerts. Alumunium nude with outstretche hands standing on varde welcomes you into harbour. 13/8/01

Tananger, 58N55.97, 5E34.56 (DNK14 & 16)
Extremely well sheltered harbour. Visitors moor on end of long pontoon or on nicely boarded quay inside mole linking island, no charge apparently made. Free showers near pontoon root open 0730-2100 daily. Shops in town.12/8/01

Stavanger, 58N58.24, 5E43.76 (DNK16)
The Vågen, well sheltered by overlapping pontoons, is for visitors only. NOK70. Electricity at only one point. Very central for restaurants, museums, supermarket, PO, cathedral, but extremely noisy until 0300 on Saturday nights when it pays to cross to a large marina on the N side just before the bridge (58N58.52, 5E44.61). Route 2 bus goes from N side of bridge to Cathedral every 10 minutes, NOK20. Tokens needed to access WC/showers, from Information Office overlooking Vågen. Showers NOK5 plus NOK5 entry charge. English services held in Bethel Church at 1000 on Løkkevein (S side, just up through old town). 12/8/01

Alvestad (Bokn Sound), 59N13.21, 5E27.48 (DNK17)
On a more interesting route from Haugasund or Kopervik to Stavanger. Rather exposed concrete quay with pontoon extension. NOK50. Shop 9-17 (18,14). Diesel. A short walk to the well-sheltered inshore mole harbour will reveal whether a spare berth can be had for the night. 10/8/01

Kopervik (Karmøy), 59N17.05, 5E15.8 (DNK17)
Well sheltered harbour on sound S of Haugesund. Berth NOK50 15 June to 15 August only against nicely boarded quay (position as above) with water and electricity (need to phone to get connected), or between here and lifting brdge if full.
Fine traditional wooden chuch. Good shops. 9/8/01

Haugesund, 59N24.9, 5E14.0 (DNK19)
Visitors berth anywhere along the east side of the channel between the two bridges, up to nine deep for their jazz festival (mid-August). Noisy. Excellent chandlery here. All supplies. 9/8/01

Langevågen (Bømla Fd), 59N36.13, 5E12.56 (DNK19)
Well sheltered natural harbour with guest places on nicely boarded quay at extreme end. NOK50 plus 20 for electricity, honesty box. Diesel (need to phone) and water here. Fokus supermarket 9-18(15) and minibank adjacent. 8/8/01

Mosterhamn (Bømla Fd), 59N42.0, 5E23.1 (DNK19)
Small natural harbour mainly used to visit Norway's oldest church, together with tableaux illustrating Norway's conversion from paganism to Christianity, and Amphitheatre hewn out of rock. Quite full during day. 8/8/01

Bekkjarvik, 60N0.44, 5E12.21 (DNK21)
Excellent well-sheltered natural harbour, with pontoon and nicely boarded quay berthing. NOK50 including electricity? Water. Excellent facilities. Shower NOK20 for 10mins, Washing machine and drier NOK20 each. Shopping mall with supermarket, etc. Minibank. Diesel. 8/8/01

Bergen Vågen, 60N23.78, 5E19.39 (DNK23)
Eastern end of the Vågen somewhat subjected to wash, but very central in city. NOK95, highest we've experienced, but compare this with London!
A key card, NOK100 of which 80 refundable from Information Office (0830-2200), needed for excellent new facilities in end of red building between quays. Shower NOK10 for 4 minutes, Washing machine NOK20, Drier NOK5 per 15 minutes. Famous outdoor market. Recommend walk from funicular railway if visibility good; also Hanseatic Museum. Aquarium, recently revamped, interesting for those interested in fish, but London and even Trondheim better! 6/8/01

Bakarvågen, 60N25.92, 5E14.28 (DNK24)
Harbour formed by mole across entrance to cove, open to NE. 14 fairly recent finger berths all vacant, apparently a commercial failure. This is "nowhere" but quiet and cheap compared with Bergen a few miles across fjord. NOK50, electricity NOK30! Showers. Restaurant. 4/8/01

Salhus, 60N30.44, 5E16.25 (DNK23)
Don't try it! No visitor berths and pontoons are gated.4/8/01

Festå, 60N39.92, 5E6.86 (DNK23)
Delightful little marina in a beautiful sound with very friendly manager. Diesel 7 days a week. Shop. Water. 4/8/01

Eivindvik, 60N58.78,5E4.61 (DNK24)
Two guest pontoons at east end of town. NOK30 (<40ft), 50 (>40ft), Electricity NOK15. Excellent showers, 4mins for NOK10, washing machine NOK25, drier 20Kr. Delightful town, church with C10th cross. Joker supermarket 9-18(15). PO 9-16 (10-13). Kiosk for chips, ices etc. open late. Highly recommended. 4/8/01

Vadheim, 61N12.51, 5E49.28 (DNK 251)
Free mooring alongside former ferry quay in NW corner of square end to fjord, opposite grocery shop in yellow building. Use third line to far end of old ferry ramp structure to hold off tyres. WC. Coop 9-17(Fri18,Sat16). Shell shop open to 21 daily.
Definitely not recommended until better facilities provided. 3/8/01

Mundal (Fjærladsfjorden), 61N24.31, 6E44.41 (DNK252)
At head of Fjærladsfjorden, this is the Norwegian Book Town with 12 second hand book shops, as well as being only 10km from Europe's largest (188mi²) glacier. Nice boarded wooden quay behind white wood building housing food shop 0930-17(Fri18, Sat15) and of course a book shop. NOK30 to shop including electricity. Water from adjoining quay. Very highly recommended. 2/8/01

Hermansverk, Sognefjord, 61N10.66, 6E61.52 (DNK252)
DNL shows this (correctly) as only berthing place in Leikanger/Hermansverk, but it is an 80 berth private club marina with no fixed visitors berth. Situated immediately SE of little Nokkaneset with lighthouse. Entance at SE end identified by yellow "Sakre Fart" sign on end of outer outer pontoon. Electricity and water on outer pontoon. No charge. Coop 9-20(18) and Shell Shop. PO. Bank. Use other harbours in preference. 1/8/01

Flåm (Aurlandsfjord), 60N51.70, 7E7.13 (DNK124)
Visitors moor against nicely boarded quay with electricity and water, NOK50 payable at Railway Station. Exposed to fjord and N winds. Tiny mole harbour for local boats only. Moor as far as possible from ferry. Very popular with cruise ships one of which can moor alongside quay by station, others anchoring. Coop. Minibank. The Flåm Railway is one of the world's most spectacular line, climbing 866m to Myrdal on the Bergen-Oslo line in 20km. 31/7/01

Balestrand, Sognefjord, 61N12.65, 6E32.23 (DNK252)
Boarded quay just NE of magnificent white hotel (Kvikne's) with electricity, NOK85. Subjected to wash from frequent ferries. Joker supermarket 9-18(M-Th)-17(Fr)-14(Sa). Saint Olaf English church 1897 holds Anglican services every Sunday in Summer; modelled on a stave church but very light. Tourist centre. Recommended for short stop only. 30/7/01

Vik (Viksøyri), Sognefjord, 61N5.38, 6E35.07 (DNK252)
Sheltered short fjord (open to N) on south side of Sognefjord. Visitors use boarded angle quay behind long low red building (engine museum), NOK50, electricity NOK20. Coop and RIMI, 9-20(18), garage shop and Kiosk open to 22. Minibank and OP next to RIMI. One of the best Stave churches (1km at Hopperstand), built 1130, stripped of additions following building of new stone church in 1875. Charge for admission. Vik worth visiting for this alone. Highly recommended. 30/7/01

Leirvik, Sognefjord, 61N8.2, 5E20.8 (DNK251)
Totally sheltered end of Bøfjorden on northern side of Sognefjord. Visitors places near centre of each side of fingered pontoon, although end gives unobscured view of this delightful pool. Larger craft berth on boarded quay below motel which has outdoor-accessed showers (NOK10). NOK50. Electricity, key to box from Motel. Short walk to waterfall and salmon ladder below bridge at head of fjord. Highly recommended. 28/7/01

Askvoll, 61N20.76, 5E3.90 (DNK25)
Visitors use nicely boarded quay behind ferry jetty. NOK60 (<30ft), NOK80 (>30ft). Water, electricity NOK20. Restaurant. Attractive small town. Guest end of pontoon in mole harbour is open to south. Kiwi supermarket 9-20(18). Fine white wooden church. Recommended only for calm weather or short stop. Local shops. 28/7/01

Florø, 61N36.05, 5E1.31 (DNK26)
(Shell diesel pontoon at 5E1.80, NOK4.41/litre)
New concrete pontoon with electricity (but no water)central in town, with two old warehouses at root (one used by noisy seagulls!). Florø had been facelifted for visit by Cutty Sark and looking smart. Card deposit for amenities block NOK100 from yellow Quality Maritim Hotel open 24hr alongside). Shower NOK10/4mins, washing m/c (charged by time) and free drier. Spar and Remo supermarkets 8-21(18). Good bookshop for charts. The Kystmuseum with collection of ancient fishing and freight boats, and special museum on Snorre off-shore oil platform and oil industry especially worth visiting (on foot). 27/7/01

Nordsildehamn, Silda, 62N0.8, 5E12.2 (DNK29)
Popular stop used by Norwegians in favour of Måløy. Very attractive island. Recommended by Annie Ollivier-Pallud, Pouic V, 9/7/01

Måløy, 61N55.98, 5E6.79 (DNK29)New concrete pontoon with water and electricity S of huge pontoon with two ancient warehouses at root,near town centre, NOK50 (<10m), electricity NOK25. Don't use grotty marina near bridge, NOK60! Town facelifted for Tall Ships Race stop here. Rema supermarket 9-21(18), PO next door and longer daily hours at garage shop. Good book shop. Attractive old wooden church at S end. 26/7/01

Volda, 62N8.65, 6E4.12 (DNK125, just off 30)
Well-sheltered harbour on E side of Voldsfjorden. Modern pontoon with gjestar on end, NOK70 plus NOK30 electricity. Water. Coop Megastore 0930-21(18) opposite. Minibanks. Good shops. Recommended although 6miles off direct indreleia route. Church with striking 88m² mural on altar wall. Pleasant walk to lake or around it (2 hours). 25/7/01

Ålesund - 62N28.33, 6E9.22 (DNK31)
Gjestbrygge in harbour on N side of island. Pontoons with electricity and water, NOK79 plus NOK30 for electricity. Door card for WCs and shower NOK20 non-returnable from kiosk, which also does fish'n'chips for NOK49! Showers 3min per NOK5, Washing machine and drier Kr20 each. 400-step ascent to German WW2 fort and restaurant gives superb panoramic view. 23/7/01

Molde, 62N43.98, 6E9.12 (DNK33)
New gjestehavn immediately E of Reknes Light and huge 15,000 seat glass and concrete football stadium and W of Hurtigruten quay. Long concrete pontoon for yachts NOK70 inc electricity (<10m), NOK100 (>10m). Shower NOK10 for 5mins. Old town burnt by Germans 1940. Modern town with classy shops. Large Domkirke with separate bell tower finished 1983. Rimi 8-20(18). Statoil shop 7-23(Sat 8-23, Sun 10-23). 23/7/01

Bud, 62N54.30, 6E54.31 (DNK35)
(pronounced Bood) Very attractive and clean fishing/holiday town. Single gjestbrygge has been extended towards N mole head. Kr 70 inc electricity (<10m). Shower in popular restaurant at root of mole. Note well-populated artificial ledges in cliff of quarry for nesting sea birds. Pretty original 1717 church with onion-domed spire. Fort provides good viewpoint. Recommended. 22/7/01

Straumsholmen in NW Lauvøyfjorden, 63N0.55, 7E18.74 (DNK35)
At NW end of fjords which surround Averøya which provide long but sheltered route to Kristiansund. Also a useful refuge from the indreliea route through the Hustadvika which can be very rough. Access from N through 23m bridge (with strongish tidal stream causing rough sea locally). 60m steel pontoon at diving centre. Berthing "free but charged NOK100 if electricity required!". Nearest shop 5km. 21/7/01

Sveggesundet, 63N6.05, 7E35.76 (DNK35)
Kronberg Marina provides the only pontoon berthing in this beautiful well-sheltered sound on the indreleia route from Kristiansund south. NOK50. Electricity NOK30. Shower Kr20. Expensive but worth it for the view! Coop 10-15(9-18) on W side just below bridge with own pontoon. Recommended. 20/7/01

Kristiansund, 63N7.07, 7E43.94 (DNK35)
Gjestbrygge in Vågen close to town "centre". Fills but Hr. Mr. very helpful in finding free berth during his hours. NOK75 includes electricity (?). Water. Showers NOK10 for 5 mins. WCs. Supermarkets open to 2100. Striking ultra-modern church and Varde Tower (watch tower with panoramic view) worth visiting. Former reservoirs converted to attractive lakes in park. 18/7/01

Edøy, 63N17.15, 8N8.12 (DNK37)
One of the few harbours (or anchorages) in the W part of the Trondheim fjord, and subject to wash from ferry and express ferry which do however stop and berth overnight. Open to NE. Space for one yacht on pontoon and were offered mooring buoy or wooden quay by a local concerned we'd be uncomfortable. No facilities except in ferry kiosk. Ancient church.17/7/01

Trondheim, 63N26.03, 10E22.55 (DNK200,458)
Enter W end of canal (position as above) which now has an additional breakwater (not shown even in 2001harbour brochure!) so entry from E. Either moor in large marina before railway bridge or call Skansen Bridge (bascule railway) on Ch74 (bridge opens 06-07 (not w/e), 10-12, 14-15, 17-20, 2139-2400) and moor in boxes by railway bridge (note strongish current!), NOK65. Electricity NOK35, call Trodheim Port on Ch14, or 73991710 or 91112600 (24hr) to get them to unlock box. Shower 15Kr for 5 minutes, Washing m/c Kr20, drier Kr20 in basement of red building next to SAS Royal Garden Hotel Hotel; key card NOK100 deposit NOK70 refundable.
Extensive chandelry and many good shops. Calor propane bottles can be filled at Aga depot in Leda about 3km NW from Station.
Cathedral well worth visiting, Kr35 inc. tower and organ concert 1300-1315, and museum.
Chrisiansen Fort offers excellent view.
13/7/01