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NORDFJELL

Nordfjell in Lofoten is a moody dive, proper northern waters stuff, and one of our favourite wreck dives in Norway. The MV Nordfjell is a stout 55-meter motor vessel that came to grief in 1972, beached in bad weather, then capsized and flooded. Today, she rests upside down, but the ship’s profile is still remarkably intact. Swimming down the length of the hull, you can almost feel the chill of that winter storm. The main draw here is exploring the ship’s structure. We love finning along the keel, then dropping to peer under the twisted metal where the bow and stern once sat upright. The light can be dim, even on a sunny day, adding to the atmosphere. It’s a fantastic home for wolfish, who we often spot peeking out from under plates of steel. Look out for the nudibranchs too, some surprisingly colourful against the dark metal. We’d suggest diving this one on a calm day; the exposure to the weather can make for a choppy ride out. It’s a site that rewards careful exploration rather than speed, great for those who enjoy a bit of history with their diving.