The Svartisen glacier - our next destination - is part of the second largest glacier system in continental Europe.

Its history is remarkable. Over the centuries, the glacier has advanced or retreated at intervals. It is currently retreating quite dramatically. If you look at the graphs showing the retreat of the ice, you are literally left breathless. Where there was thick ice just a few years ago, there is now nothing but polished rock. The glacier tongue is also becoming thinner and thinner and therefore more and more fragile. In addition to the natural mechanisms that are always at work, climate change is clearly the driving force, as we learn. Nevertheless, the view of the mountains and the meagre remains of the glacier is impressive.
A view, however, that makes us very thoughtful.

Position: 66.708343, 13.708878