HALGAFELLI - Lofoten Islands

Halgafelli isn't your typical Lofoten dive. It’s not about the kelp forests or the sheer rock faces here. This is a proper wreck dive, and we really love it for that. The Halgafelli was a bulk carrier that went down in 2000, and she’s sitting upright at 30 metres, which is just fantastic for penetration if you're qualified and the conditions are right. From the surface, it’s just cold, clear Norwegian water, but drop down and the sheer scale of this 76-metre vessel becomes apparent. We always head for the bridge first, working our way inside. You’ll fin through corridors where daylight filters eerily through portholes, and cargo holds that feel vast and quiet. It's an imposing sight. Look for the resident cod, they’re big and unafraid, often lurking in doorways. Anemones have started to colonise the outer decks, adding pops of colour to the metal. We’d suggest a slow, methodical approach to really take it all in; there are so many nooks and crannies. Visibility is usually good, but the deep chill means drysuits are a must, and strong lights will make a huge difference inside the wreck. This is a dive for experienced wreck enthusiasts who appreciate the history and the unique challenge of a cold-water deep wreck.

Location

Lofoten Islands, Norway, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

69.133330, 15.548333

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

30m

Marine Protected Area: Skogvoll