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Sandvika near Borøy

The Thetis sought shelter here from the storm; Wagner later connected the fjord echoes with The Flying Dutchman.

Borøykilen on Borøya near Tvedestrand, within the landscape of Wagner's Sandvika episode.

Image credit

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01 / Why this place matters

Work and inspiration

The sheltered bay was a real setting of the stormy Thetis voyage in 1839. Wagner’s later recollection of calls and echoes in the fjord landscape connects the physical experience of the place with the creation story of The Flying Dutchman.

02 / Plan the visit

Tvedestrand

Always verify opening hours, tickets and accessibility directly with the operator.

Practical note

The site is accessible in public space. Respect private property and residents.
Relevant years
1839
Type
Landscape
Story
Work and inspiration
Status
Outdoor site
Address
Sandvika, Borøy, Tvedestrand
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03 / Related works

From place back to stage.

04Der fliegende Holländer

04 / Sources and further reading

Read further, then travel.

  1. 01Finnish Wagner SocietyOpen source ↗
  2. 02Metropolitan Opera education guideOpen source ↗

05 / More places nearby or within this story

The route continues.

EisenachWartburg CastleTannhäuserWiesbaden-BiebrichWagner Villa on the Rhine1862NurembergSt Catherine's Church RuinsMeistersinger-Ort