Get up close to puffins, gannets, sea eagles and the bustling birdlife of Norway's largest seabird colony.
Get up close to puffins, gannets, sea eagles and the bustling birdlife of Norway's largest seabird colony.
Discover Norway’s vibrant seabird life on a boat trip to Gjesværstappan, home to puffins, gannets, sea eagles and thousands of nesting birds.
The excursion starts in Gjesvær, about a 40-minute drive from Honningsvåg. From there, it's a ten-minute boat ride to the bird cliffs. Warm clothing and equipment are provided for the trip.
Outside the small fishing village of Gjesvær, warm and cold ocean currents meet and create a rich feeding ground that attracts a vast diversity of Norway’s seabirds. As a result, the 283-meter-high island of Gjesværstappan has become one of Norway’s largest seabird cliffs, where tens of thousands of birds gather to nest and raise the next generation throughout the summer.
Just ten minutes after departing from the pier, you arrive at the bird cliffs. Thermal suits are available on board if you would like a more comfortable trip. You are free to move around the boat, and with binoculars you can get even closer to the birds. Keep an eye out – the area is also home to seals.
Vid fågelberget får du se de charmiga lunnefåglarna med sina färgglada näbbar, eleganta skarvar, svartvita sillgrisslor, kryckjor, alkor och havssulor som dyker lodrätt ner i havet efter bytet. Över det myllrande fågellivet kretsar ofta den majestätiska havsörnen på jakt efter byte.
Tusentals sjöfåglar fyller himlen, fågelberget och havet med liv. Runt dig svävar de i luften, dyker ner i havet på jakt efter fisk eller vaktar sina bon högt uppe i klipporna.
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