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Bø I Vesterålen
The islands of Vesterålen tempt you with midnight sun, northern lights, whale safaris, fishing and hiking.
The tourist information for Vesterålen, situated in Sortland, is open all year round. There are also local tourist offices in each municipality.
Stay in a fisherman's cabin, pitch your tent beside the sea or stay in a hotel in the town of Stokmarknes.
Go hiking in the footsteps of the Norwegian Queen Sonja, feed the reindeer of the Samis or explore old fishing villages by bike.
There are marked hiking trails throughout the entire Vesterålen area. These are easily accessible and may be used in both summer and winter.
Visit the Whale Centre in Andenes, the fishing village of Nyksund, Møysalen National Park and experience the narrow Trollfjord from a boat.
Visit Vesterålen by air, bus, car or by Hurtigruten (the Norwegian Coastal Voyage).
Try deep sea fishing under the northern lights this winter. This is one of several exciting activities you can enjoy in the Vesterålen Islands.
Vesterålen has a lot of opportunities, whether you want to explore the islands yourself or are more interested in guided trips and safaris.
There are two marked coastal trails on the Vesterålen Islands. Different hiking associations have cabins both in the mountains and along the seashore.