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Ski & Sail Northern Norway

8 days from Fjord to Summit -

your Arctic adventure in Northern Norway

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From fjord to summit – your Ski & Sail adventure in Northern Norway.

Welcome on board for an unforgettable winter adventure! 
This journey combines ski touring in the Arctic mountains with the unique experience of exploring Northern Norway under sail. With our sailing yacht Lazy and a small group, we travel flexibly, discovering snowy peaks and remote fjords. We anchor in sheltered bays, from where we can start our ski tours directly.

The Nordland region and the Bodø Alps are in no way inferior to the famous Lofoten or Lyngen Alps – except that they are far less frequented. Whether climbing through untouched winter landscapes, skiing down with views of the fjords, or sailing between snow-covered mountains – this trip promises intense nature experiences, a strong sense of community, and unforgettable moments.



No sailing experience required.

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1: 10.03.2026 - 17.03.2026 ⋆ max. 6 crew member

2: 18.03.2026 - 25.03.2026 ⋆ max. 6 crew member

3.990 €

pro Person bei Doppelbelegung in der Koje ab 8 Crewmitglieder


What's included?


  • Tour planning and organization
  • Flexible, weather-dependent program: up to 6 guided ski touring days led by an certified ski guide
  • Basic sailing course: if you're interested, you have the opportunity to learn basic sailing skills from the internationally certified skipper during the trip
  • You are a full-fledged crew member
  • 7 overnight stays on board
  • Harbor and diesel costs for the sailboat
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on board
  • Travel protection certificate
  • Arrival and departure to Bodø
  • Special foods for intolerances; special drinks, e.g. alcohol, tonic, etc.
  • Optional activities on shore, e.g. kayaking
  • Possible dinners on land
  • Tips, personal expenses
  • Optional overnight stays before and after the trip
  • Additional costs resulting from changes to the planned itinerary

Meeting point: 10:00 AM

Bodø harbor (subject to change)


Arrival and departure:

The arrival and departure to and from Bodø are to be organized individually by each crew member. The flight time is usually around 5 to 7 hours with a stopover in Oslo or Bergen. Bodø Airport (BOO) is only a few kilometers from the city center and the harbor. Please allow enough buffer time for your journey and book your flights only once we have confirmed the trip with enough crew members.

Our partner travel agency, www.nordwindreisen.de, will be happy to assist you with booking your flights.

The planned start and end point of the tour is in Bodø Havn (subject to change).

Carpooling to the port: Please let us know when you register if we can share your contact details with your fellow travelers. This way you can also coordinate with the rest of the crew to organize joint transfers from the airport to the port (transfer is not included in the tour price).

Sailing:

No sailing experience required.


Ski touring:

Technical difficulty:

Medium 

We undertake ski tours in predominantly intermediate terrain, which can be up to 40° steep in places. Confident skiing in open, unprepared terrain under changing snow and weather conditions is essential. Good skiing technique, reliable kick turn skills, and experience with touring skis and skins are required. Familiarity with avalanche safety equipment (transceiver, shovel, probe) is also expected.


Physical difficulty:

Medium

You have a good basic fitness level and the endurance for tours with a total duration (actual moving time without breaks) of up to 7 hours and a maximum of 1,200 vertical meters of ascent and descent.

  • Day 1: Individual arrival in Bodø, cabin allocation, safety briefing, equipment check, sailing to the first destination, shared dinner
    Meals: L, D
  • Days 2–6: Sailing and ski touring
    Wind direction and strength determine whether our journey takes us south towards Helgeland or north along the coast. Ski touring, alongside sailing, is the main focus of the day. Depending on our route, there may also be opportunities to visit museums to learn more about the region’s history or explore other local sights.
    Sailing time:     approx. 3–4 h per day
    Ski touring:     approx. 4–7 h per day
    Meals:     B, L, D
  • Day 7: Final ski tour, return to Bodø, dinner in a restaurant (not included in the trip price), last night on board
    Sailing time:     approx. 2–3 h
    Ski touring:     approx. 4–5 h
    Meals:     B, L
  • Day 8: Breakfast, checkout, individual departure
    Meals:     B

Tanja Matschi: International Mountain Leader, Polar Guide, Expedition Leader


Astrid Zauner: Skipper, Biologist, Hiking Guide


Sabine Schipflinger: Certified Ski Instructor and Ski Guide

Good to know

After your binding registration you will receive a detailed PDF with all important and detailed information. Please read the information carefully!

Please do not book your flight until you have received confirmation of the minimum number of participants from us!

When booking (see contact form below) you will be asked if you agree to share your contact details with your fellow travelers in order to form carpools. If you agree, you will also make our work a little easier. We will write a collective email in advance (only with your consent!) with a link to the exact location of the meeting point.


This ski touring trip is NOT suitable for beginners. It is NOT a ski touring course. The guide reserves the right to exclude participants at any time if the requirements are not met.


Technical difficulty:

Medium 

We undertake ski tours in predominantly intermediate terrain, which can be up to 40° steep in places. Confident skiing in open, unprepared terrain under changing snow and weather conditions is essential. Good skiing technique, reliable kick turn skills, and experience with touring skis and skins are required. Familiarity with avalanche safety equipment (transceiver, shovel, probe) is also expected.


Physical difficulty:

Medium

You have a good basic fitness level and the endurance for tours with a total duration (actual moving time without breaks) of up to 7 hours and a maximum of 1,200 vertical meters of ascent and descent.



SV Lazy – your home at sea
The SV Lazy combines adventure and comfort: plenty of space for up to 10 guests, cozy cabins, a sunny deck, and a bright deck saloon with panoramic views. With smart features, storage for skis and fishing gear, and a dedicated drying room, she is ideal for voyages north of the Arctic Circle – robust, seaworthy, and yet as inviting as a second home. She is equipped with a reefable mainsail and mizzen, as well as a genoa and staysail. Under sail, the yacht makes up to 8 knots.

You do NOT need any sailing experience. On the first day there is an intensive safety briefing. If you are interested, you will receive a basic sailing course, so you have the opportunity to learn the basics of sailing from an internationally certified skipper.

We cook together every evening. During the day, we prepare snacks. When we call at a port, we can visit a restaurant if we wish (not included in the tour price).

A bath towel is provided for each crew member. Please bring an additional bath towel. Bed linen and bedding are also provided.

The trips can only be carried out if the specified minimum number of participants is reached. If this number is not reached, the tour operator may cancel the tour up to 8 weeks before the start of the tour at the latest.

Cancellation:
We advise you to take out travel cancellation insurance and insurance that covers your repatriation costs in the event of an accident or illness. Please check your insurance cover.

International health insurance:
Make sure that you have international health insurance for your trip abroad to cover any costs incurred in the event of illness or accident.

Trip interruption insurance:
We also recommend travel interruption insurance in case you have to interrupt your trip for unexpected reasons on site.

Please book directly via the website by filling out the contact form.
Once I have received your booking, you will promptly receive a booking confirmation (can take up to 4 weeks) and an invoice for a deposit of 50% with a payment term of 14 days. The remaining amount is due at the latest 10 weeks before the start of the trip without further request. You can pay the invoices conveniently by bank transfer.

Changes and/or deviations from the published itinerary may occur at any time during the trip. In particular, changing local conditions and weather-related factors mean that the stated itinerary cannot be guaranteed. The published program therefore represents the planned itinerary only, without guaranteeing the exact schedule in detail. Adjustments may always be made for safety reasons and are at the discretion of the guide.


Important note: Due to weather and tides, there is no fixed route. Flexibility is key to ensuring the best possible ski touring and sailing experience! You can be sure that we will do everything we can to reach the most beautiful bays and destinations and to make the most of your trip, creating an unforgettable experience. Safety always comes first, and spontaneous changes may occur at any time.

Please make sure your equipment is functional and up to date. If your gear does not meet the requirements of the tour, you are not entitled to participate, and the guide may exclude you from the trip. In the event of exclusion, there is no right to a refund of the trip price. After booking, you will receive a detailed equipment list.

I recommend lightweight touring skis with pin bindings and matching touring boots. Feel free to check out my partner Blizzard | Tecnica for suitable options.


My recommendation for this trip – for women:


For men:


If you need test or rental equipment, please contact me early by email. Test or rental gear cannot be guaranteed. Please make sure you can always bring and use your own equipment.

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