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If you were to ask the leading wildlife photographers on the planet where the best place in the world is to photograph Sea eagles it’s odds-on they’d say – “Flatanger of course with Ole Martin Dahle ‘the eagle man’ “.
Ole Martin Dahle and his Sea eagle photography encounters have certainly put Flatanger and the small village of Lauvsnes on the map and there’s soon to be a new Sea eagle Centre established in the village. Ole Martin is regularly featured in the national and international media and out of sea eagle ‘season’ he offers a range of photography trips that include species such as moose, Goshawk, Capercaillie, Black Grouse and Otter.
With deep fjords, world class sport climbing caves and almost 1 400 islands in the surrounding archipelago there is, however, much more to see and do in Flatanger than simply photography Sea eagles.
The sheltered waters of the archipelago offer superb sea kayaking, sailing, scuba and fishing opportunities and on the mainland there’s a range of walking, cycling, wildlife watching and photography options.
If you’re looking for a remote hideaway there’s even a secluded lighthouse to use as a base for kayaking, fishing and snorkelling. It’s also a perfect spot to unwind, read a book and free dive to harvest scallops from the island’s sandy coves.
Flatanger is also gaining a reputation as one of the world’s most exciting hard sport climbing destinations.
The area’s Hanshelleren cave is a massive hillside cavern with a natural open-ended arch that offers 260 feet of overhanging climbing and a 160-foot headwall. Elite sport climber Adam Ondra has climbed at least 25 routes rated 5.15a or harder and rates Hanshelleren of one of his favourite climbing locations.
The stunning coastal scenery combined with wild nature and a wide range of activity options means Flatanger certainly has the potential to become one of Namdalen’s most exciting adventure hubs.
Adventures in Flatanger
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Arctic Expedition Course
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Enhanced Arctic Expedition Training
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Expedition skiing course in Norway
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Crossing Greenland in Spring
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Crossing Greenland, Fall
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North Pole Last Degree
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South Pole Last Degree
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To the summit of Newtontoppen, Spitsbergen
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The Northwest Passage Expedition
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