Find Your Quiet Escape
Leave the noise behind
Noises are all around us, all of the time. Most of them are annoying, stressful and bad for your health. But, if you know where to look, you will find sounds that are good for your wellbeing. The sounds you will hear on a calmcation along the Norwegian Coast are the oposite of the noises of everyday life. Pleasant, natural, and healing for the mind and body. Take a break — and find your quiet escape with Havila Voyages.
Live noise forecast
Check out today's Noise Forecast and see how the hustle and bustle of cities stacks up against the peaceful silence of the Norwegian coast.
How do we measure noise in Norway?
We have placed weatherproof microphones that record the current noise level every 15 minutes and combine these readings to determine an accurate average. Each device is carefully calibrated for consistency, though minor fluctuations may occur.
How do we forecast noise levels?
Our local forecasts from the Norwegian coast are estimated by mixing daily average noise levels with local wind data. The same formula is used internationally, but use official noise patterns instead of live data. This blend helps us predict noise levels for the days ahead.
The Northern Calm Scale
Sound measurements along the Norwegian coast are coming from calming nature sounds like rain, nature, wind and waves.
20 dB
Leaves rustling
30 dB
Sheep grazing
40dB
Light rain
The healing sounds of nature
Contrary to the belief that all loud noises are harmful, sounds from natural environments have a profound positive impact on our mental health and well-being. The quality of the sound, rather than its volume, plays a very important role.
60dB
Cruising fjords on battery
70 dB
Storm
The Everyday Scale
While we often associate stress with loud, sudden noises, even seemingly innocuous sounds can contribute to stress levels.
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Dripping faucet
30 dB
Computer humming
60 dB
Air conditioner
The Urban Noise Problem
City life comes with its own soundtrack—car horns, construction, endless chatter. According to the World Health Organization, noise pollution is the second-largest environmental cause of health problems, right after air pollution.
75 dB
City traffic
90 dB
Construction work
Ready for a “Calmcation”?
To help you find your next escape from noise and stress, we want to present you with some fascinating insights from our hand picked list of destinations you will be able to visit on your next calmcation with Havila Voyages.
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Lofoten
Lofoten is known for its majestic landscape. After crossing the Arctic Circle, thousands of islands and rugged mountaintops present themselves leaving no doubt that you have arrived.
So famous for its beauty that it has become a location to inspire and host world-famous movie productions, it is no coincidence that this cinematic spectacle can boast one of the most famous examples of the calmness and beauty you will witness along the Norwegian Coast.
Voyages to Lofoten
Discover the sound of Lofoten
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Geiranger
A deep blue fjord crowned by a sparkling tiara of mountains with small, ice blue glaciers and white, wild waterfalls cascading over iridescent green mountain sides.
Geirangerfjord's splendour is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and on most travellers' "must see" list in Norway. The Norwegian fjord landscape constantly tops lists of the world's most beautiful places, and the Geirangerfjord is the queen of these fjords.
Voyages to Geiranger
Discover the sound of Geiranger
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Vardø
Vardø is situated at the far edge of Norway, as far northeast as you can get, right in the middle of spectacular Arctic nature.
The snowstorms are fierce here, but hearts are big, even towards the town's only tree which is wrapped and cared for throughout the winter. The town is known for its colourful houses and frequent festivals. One of them is Yukigassen, a snowball-fighting festival with teams from the four neighbouring polar countries that border each other in the North Pole.
Voyages to Vardø
Listen to the sounds of the Norwegian Coast
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Brønnøysund
Brønnøysund is also located in the middle of the Helgeland Archipelago with thousands of islands, large and small, and some more special than others.
Here you will find Torghatten, the famous island with the big hole through the mountain. According to legend, the hole was made when a giant shot his arrow at a rival, piercing the mountain leaving a 35-metre high, natural tunnel in the centre.
Voyages to Brønnøysund
Listen to the sounds of the Norwegian Coast
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Get inspired
Check out our playlist with pleasant sounds from Norway. We have captured the calming sounds in an exclusive album now launched on Spotify.
