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Albania<\/strong> A ferry trip across the Komani Lake is a highlight of every Albania trip and should not be missing on any to-do list. The journey, which leads you through the Albanian Alps, takes about 2.5 hours. On both sides rugged cliffs tower up and remind one of the Norwegian fjords. In my following article you will find out everything you need to know before you start your ferry trip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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The Komani Lake in Albania<\/a><\/strong>
By Ferry from Koman to Fierza<\/a><\/strong>
The Ferry Fleet from the Koman Lake<\/strong><\/a>
What is there to see and do?<\/a><\/strong>
Tips for your Roadtrip - with the Ferry across the Koman Lake<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here you can read my main article about our Road Trip Albania - 15 Highlights & Tips and Route<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Komani Lake in Albania<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Koman Lake is a reservoir that dams the Drin River in northern Albania. It is also fed by the rivers Valbona and Shala. In deep gorges, the reservoir stretches for 34 kilometres through the Albanian Alps. The valley is no wider than 400 metres and the mountains rise several hundred metres. At its narrowest point, the Koman reservoir is only 50 meters wide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The rugged mountains on the banks of the Koman Lake offer a breathtaking scenery.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The associated dam is located just behind Koman and was built between 1979 and 1988 as part of a major energy production project. The project was partly realised with the support of the Chinese. The dam measures an impressive 115 metres and dams the lake to an area of twelve square kilometres. The reservoir is up to 96 metres deep and holds up to 430 million cubic metres of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hydropower plant operates four turbines that supply 600 MW of electricity. This made it the largest hydroelectric power station in Southeast Europe at the time. However, due to water shortages, electricity production has had to be reduced several times in recent years. Nevertheless, most of the Albanian electricity is still produced from the reservoir. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The gorge of the Drin reminds one of the Norwegian fjords.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

You are traveling in Albania without a car? Then maybe the guided day tour to Koman Reservoir from Tirana<\/a><\/strong>is interesting for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Ferry from Koman to Fierza<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A ferry ride across the Komani Lake is the most beautiful way to get from the town of Skodra to the Valbona Valley. For us it was the second stage of our road trip in Albania. During the ferry trip you can experience the Albanian mountains from the water in a very relaxed way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Already the approach from Skodra to Koman via the mountain road SH 25 is a highlight and offers again and again beautiful views of the Drin. The road is paved, but in bad condition, so you better plan a little more time for the 30 kilometers from the village Vau-Deja to Koman. Along the route there is always the possibility for a stopover and a cooling down in the water. And soon numerous masts for high-voltage power lines will indicate that a lot of electricity is produced here at the reservoirs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The power pylons on the banks of the Vau i Dejes reservoir testify to power generation <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Ferry Fleet from the Koman Lake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In summer 2018 there were two ferry operators: Komani Lake Ferry<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>operates two smaller ferries Berisha and Dragobia. In July 2018 we had pre-booked tickets for the crossing with our camper online. But when we arrived the evening before we found out that our ferry was taken out of service because of safety problems. The money was given back via Paypal and we could even buy tickets for the following day on a bigger ferry. This was from Alpin <\/strong><\/a>and could transport about 60 vehicles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On board the Alpin there are drinks and snacks, on the upper deck you can sit down and enjoy the view. Albanian music sounds from a loudspeaker and many accompanying Albanians dance to it. It is a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere and you can make nice contacts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Roadtrip
On the ferry across the Koman Lake there is space for about 60 vehicles.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Prices<\/strong> (2018): Komani Lake Ferry charges 6 Euro per square meter. For our camper this was 60 Euro plus 6 Euro per person.
On the ferry Alpin the tickets for the camper with driver cost between 54 and 77 Euro and 8 Euro per additional person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Departure times<\/strong> (2018): From Koman the ferries of Komani Lake Ferry depart daily at 9 am. The Alpin ferry departs daily at 12 noon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the ferries, there are also excursion boats for round trips on the reservoir. Smaller boats also bring people and goods to the remote villages in the mountains, which can only be reached by water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boarding: <\/strong>The road to the ferry terminal is closed until all vehicles have left the ferry. Meanwhile, all vehicles wishing to board the ferry are collected at the bottom of the large parking lot in front of the barrier. On the forecourt in front of the pier, the vehicle must then be turned around and driven backwards onto the ferry. Several experienced guides will help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Verladung
Boarding - here you go backwards on the ferry<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What is there to see and do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n