fjord-crossing

You are now at a rare kind of crossroads — not of roads, but of fjords. Like a junction where highways meet, these fjord arms stretch out in every direction, like lifelines woven into the Norwegian landscape. To the north, the Trondheim Fjord continues toward Levanger and Innherred, a region where farming and history go hand in hand. This is the landscape where Saint Olav spent much time with the powerful Earls of Lade before the Christianization of Norway. To the west, the fjord opens up toward Ørlandet and the open ocean — a rugged coastline marked by military installations, bird sanctuaries, and a rich fishing heritage. From here, both Viking ships and cargo vessels once sailed out into the world. To the south, Korsfjorden cuts inward toward Orkanger, once a bustling industrial hub, now a blend of heavy industry, culture, and coastal nature. And to the east lies Flakkfjorden, leading into Trondheim and the Nidaros Cathedral — a destination for traders, kings, and pilgrims for centuries. It’s not a traffic light we’re passing, but in the old days, these fjords were the highways of Norway — and this was a major intersection.