Kraken – From the Depths of the Sognefjord

Sognefjord - The Home of Kraken

What is the Kraken?

The Kraken is a mythical sea monster from Nordic folklore—described as enormous, with long arms capable of dragging ships down into the depths. The myth originally arose in Norwegian waters, and the Kraken has spread fear among sailors for centuries.

The Kraken in the Sognefjord?

The Sognefjord is the deepest fjord in the world. Dark and mysterious, it has provided fertile ground for legends. There are many tales, and some say that powerful currents, whirlpools, or sudden waves could be signs of the Kraken. Sudden changes in fishing fortune were sometimes explained by the monster being nearby.

When the Sognefjord lies still, it is because something down there is listening.

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From Legend to Cinema: Kraken Has Its World Premiere on February 6

The movie KRAKEN is largely filmed in the depths of Western Norway, along the Sognefjord and in Aurland.
The film premieres February 6 in Norway, followed by an international release.
" When a remote village in the Sognefjord is shaken by mysterious events, a marine biologist is reluctantly sent to investigate. Strange natural phenomena, unsettling sounds from the depths, something dangerous lurking below.!

Facts from the film:

Premiere 06.02.2026

Cast: Sara Khorami, Mikkel Bratt Silseth

Directors: Pål Øie, Sjur Aarthun

Age rating and justification: 12 years (suitable for teenagers/adults).
The film contains sections with intense atmosphere and dramatic scenes. As the scenes are not overly graphic and the film is set in a clearly defined fantasy universe, it has been given a 12-year age rating.

Production year: 2026

Distributor: Nordisk Film Distribusjon

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Vreid

The title track is performed by VREID – Sognefjord’s most powerful international musical export.

Watch Vreid’s Kraken music video now

Vreid - Kraken (Official Music Video)

Beitelen – Is the Kraken Lying Dormant?

Beneath the mountain Beitelen in Aurland, the fjord is unnaturally deep and the currents run in crisscrossing patterns. The mountain is dark and sharp, jutting out over the fjord like a pointing hand. Here, oars have been torn from people’s hands and echo sounders have fallen silent, according to legend.

Kraken – The World’s Deepest Fjord Hides Something Big

Beitelen, Aurlandsfjorden