Go to content Go to navigation
The official travel guide to Norway
International edition 中國 Danmark France Deutschland Italia Japan Nederland Norge Polska Россия España Sverige United Kingdom USA
 
Vesterålen
  |  
The mountain Reka in Sortland, Norway Photo: Vesterålen Padle- og Klatreskole
Photo: Vesterålen Padle- og Klatreskole
Photo: Trym Ivar Bergsmo
Photo: Nornet
Photo: Puffinsafari
Photo: Remi Nyheim
Photo: Ragnhild Gundersen

Vesterålen

The islands of Vesterålen tempt you with midnight sun, northern lights, whale safaris, fishing and hiking.
The official website for Vesterålen
visitvesteralen.com
Close
Embed this article

Copy and paste this code into your blog/website

Preview

The mountain Reka in Sortland, Norway - Photo: Vesterålen Padle- og Klatreskole

Vesterålen

The islands of Vesterålen tempt you with midnight sun, northern lights, whale safaris, fishing and hiking.

Vesterålen

Source: Visitnorway

Explore Vesterålen

What's on in this area

View more
Find events

Attractions in Vesterålen

Visit the Whale Centre in Andenes, the fishing village of Nyksund, Møysalen National Park and experience the narrow Trollfjord from a boat.

Getting to Vesterålen and around

Visit Vesterålen by air, bus, car or by Hurtigruten (the Norwegian Coastal Voyage).

Tour suggestions in Vesterålen

Go hiking in the footsteps of the Norwegian Queen Sonja, feed the reindeers of the Samis or explore old fishing villages by bike.

What to do in Vesterålen

Vesterålen has a lot of opportunities, whether you want to explore the islands yourself or are more interested in guided trips and safaris.

Where to stay in Vesterålen

Stay in a fisherman's cabin, pitch your tent beside the sea or stay in a hotel in the town of Stokmarknes.

Winter in Vesterålen

Try deep sea fishing under the northern lights this winter. This is one of several exciting activities you can enjoy in the Vesterålen Islands.

Listings for this area

Find providers and contact information

View all listings for this area (124)

With reviews from View top rated activities in this area View top rated activities in this area (4) View top rated hotels in this area View top rated hotels in this area (12)

About Vesterålen

Key facts about Vesterålen

Some of the country's richest fishing grounds are located in Vesterålen.

Tourist information for Vesterålen

The tourist information for Vesterålen, situated in Sortland, is open all year round. There are also local tourist offices in each municipality.

Featured

Whale safari

- Whale, shouts the captain as he points eagerly in front of the ship. Full of anticipation we make our way to the gunnel and see the whale’s blow.

ADS

Vesterålen

Map of Norway

Vesterålen

Attractions in Vesterålen Attractions
Getting to Vesterålen and around Getting here and around
Hiking in Vesterålen Hiking in Vesterålen
Key facts about Vesterålen Key facts about Vesterålen
Tour suggestions in Vesterålen Tour suggestions
Tourist information for Vesterålen Tourist information for Vesterålen
What to do in Vesterålen What to do
Where to stay in Vesterålen Where to stay
Winter in Vesterålen Winter

Related videos

Play Video: Whale safari Play 2:19 Whale safari
Play Video: Hurtigruten in the Geirangerfjord, Norway Play 15:15 Hurtigruten in the Geirangerfjord, Norway
Play Video: After ski and sea in Lofoten Play 2:20 After ski and sea in Lofoten

ADS

TEXT ADS