Ullsfjorden and Lyngenalpen, Troms, north Norway

Ullsfjorden and Lyngenalpen, Troms, north Norway - North Norway - March 2012
The Lyngen Alps are a mountain range in north east Troms, North Norway. They are located east of Tromsø, mostly in the municipalities of Lyngen and Balsfjord.

The mountains dominate the Lyngen Peninsula which is bordered by the Lyngen Fjord to the east and Ullsfjorden to the west.

The mountains are of alpine character and the highest summit is Jiekkevarre at just over 6000 feet, the highest in Troms. Store Lenangstind is also a prominent mountain and there are several glaciers in the mountains.

Ullsfjorden is a sea fjord located east of Tromsø and west of the Lyngenalpen which can be crossed by the Breivikeidet to Svensby ferry.

Location: view from Breivikeidet

Date: 18th March 2012

Breivikeidet area, Troms, north Norway


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Ullsfjorden at Svensby, Troms, north Norway
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