Reine Norway

Posted on by Pete Schloss

This is from our fourth day aboard ship and third port of call, Friday September 12.

Reine is a remote fishing village founded in 1743. Its population numbers fewer than 300. 

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Mount Reinebringen

After fishing, tourism is next most important to its economy. The chief draw is the isolation and remarkable scenery. 

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Traditional fishing boats, still in use.
Over winter fish are hung on these racks that are located throughout the town. They then “freeze dry”.
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Mount Reinebringen (altitude 1,470 ft) towers above the village and harbor.

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The view of the village from atop the mountain is one of the most photographed landscapes in all of Norway. 

I did not climb the mountain! This is a publicly available image from Wikipedia.

Once considered a very difficult climb, 2,000 steps were installed on the mountain in 2019 making the summit accessible to non-technical climbers.

Some other images from our visit:

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A motel with cabins is located in the village
The rear view of the motel cabins
48 years married, 51 years together… and counting.
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Notice the variety of roofs.
Scenes from the village cemetery by the sea.
Three graves. Two featuring bronze death masks and the third, a child with her full form sculpted bronze image.
A very old family plot
A memorial to sailors and fishermen lost at sea
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Peace Everyone. Pete

PS. In the afternoon I joined a shipboard activity; a tasting of some local beers. Prost!!

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PPS. Later that evening I encountered difficulties which will explain the delay in making this post. I will share details in a later update.

11 thoughts on “Reine Norway”

  1. Bill says:

    You and Christine look very happy. What an amazing place. Winters must be long and hard. The people there must be some very hearty souls.
    Peace, Bill

  3. Liz says:

    Having read your other post about your unwanted adventure – I am looking at this post, seeing your smiles, admiring the beauty while knowing what happens to you later in the day. You certainly have had your “row to hoe” as my Mother would say, in the last couple of years. But there you are – with your Bride of 48 years .. smiling and living life. Good on ya Pete!!

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