We did not have to wait for too long to get off the ship; the destination being the Blomsterbugten (Flower Bay) on Ymer Ø (Ymer Island) – and just across the fjord from the devil’s castle.

A hike was waiting for us – through truly spectacular landscape, more rock formations and of course the occasional plant life. The hike ended at a viewpoint towards a lake and the Ymer Island backcountry (and designated point of silence) at about 73°19’40″N / 25°14’56″W.

On the way back I made it up another hill for great views across the fjord, overlooking the ship and devil’s castle. The colorfully layered rock faces easily win over the plant or animal life today.