Practical note
The site is accessible in public space. Respect private property and residents.Landscape Tvedestrand / NO 1839
Sandvika near Borøy
The Thetis sought shelter here from the storm; Wagner later connected the fjord echoes with The Flying Dutchman.
Image credit
Bling123~commonswiki, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗︎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.- Relevant years
- 1839
- Type
- Landscape
- Story
- Work and inspiration
- Status
- Outdoor site
- Address
- Sandvika, Borøy, Tvedestrand
03 / Related works
From place back to stage.
04 / Sources and further reading
Read further, then travel.
05 / More places nearby or within this story