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landscape of the Seven Sisters mountain range, with peaks up to1,100m high. Legend hasit that the seven beautiful troll princesses of King Sulis, fleeing from unwanted suitor Vagekallen, got caught out as the sun rose, turning them into the seven beautiful mountains you see today. You'll not want to miss views of Torghatten Mountain, with the distinctive hole in it, on Hestmann Island to the east. According toa Norwegian folk tale, Torghatten was formed when the troll Hestmannen, spurned by ayoung woman Lekamoya, shot an arrow at her. The Troll-King of Somna threw his hat between them to protect her. At that moment, dawn turned everything to stone, leaving behind the former hat as a mountain with an arrow-hole through its centre. We reach Bronnoysund mid- afternoon. You'll have two anda half hours to explore this pretty coastal town, rich in maritime history. The town’s name comes from the Old Norse word “brunney” or “brunnur’, meaning a “well”- indicating seafarers of yore knew they'd find fresh water here. Explore the bustling marina ona walk along Havnegata. Venture into one of the local pubs or enjoy a delicious snack at one of the charming cafés. In the centre of town is Bronnoy Church: a stone church in the Neo-Gothic style dating back to 1870. Along the next stretch, we pass through Bindalfjord and Tosenfjord, which mark the centre point of the Norwegian coastline. To the west, you can spot Leka, with its red mountains dating back 500 million years. Our last stop of the day is the cosy fishing port of Rorvik in the picturesque Vikna archipelago. The town hosts a Cod Festival every March to celebrate the return of skrei to thearea from the Barents Sea. Stroll around the coastal museum Norveg, anarchitec- tural landmark and maybe enjoy cod cakes and Vikna- suppe, alocal twist on traditional fish soup. ‘ ERLEND WORSIIK-GUESTIMAGE/HURTIGRUTEN