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Farm at Hadselfjord.
Photo: Bård Løken / nordnorge.com
Photo: Bård Løken / nordnorge.com
Andøya.
Photo: Øyvind Wold / visitvesteralen.com
Photo: Øyvind Wold / visitvesteralen.com
Eagle safari.
Photo: Marten Bril / visitvesteralen.com
Photo: Marten Bril / visitvesteralen.com
Northern lights in Bø, Vesterålen.
Photo: Øystein Lunde Ingvaldsen / nordnorge.com
Photo: Øystein Lunde Ingvaldsen / nordnorge.com
Sørsand beach, Vesterålen.
Photo: Odd-Eirik Einarsen / www.askr.no
Photo: Odd-Eirik Einarsen / www.askr.no
Whale watching tour.
Photo: Marten Bril / visitvesteralen.com
Photo: Marten Bril / visitvesteralen.com
Reindeer in Sortland, Vesterålen.
Photo: Magnus Ström / www.nordnorge.com
Photo: Magnus Ström / www.nordnorge.com
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Things 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
Arctic time-out. In a stressful, overstimulating everyday life, it can be hard to find time and room for much…
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Ragnahuset - Andøy fjordfiske
RisøyhamnArctic time-out. In a stressful, overstimulating everyday life, it can be hard to find time and room for much…
Melbu Hotell is located in the middle of Lofoten and Vesterålen, and is a perfect place for those who wants to…
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Melbu Hotell AS
MelbuMelbu Hotell is located in the middle of Lofoten and Vesterålen, and is a perfect place for those who wants to…
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Andøy Friluftssenter is beautifully situated in a large wilderness area, between a fjord and mountains with…
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Andøy Friluftssenter - Cabins
RisøyhamnAndøy Friluftssenter is beautifully situated in a large wilderness area, between a fjord and mountains with…
The hotel is beautifully situated on Børøya at Stokmarknes, just 7 minutes walk from the center. The hotel has…
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Hotell ’Vesterålen Kysthotell’
StokmarknesThe hotel is beautifully situated on Børøya at Stokmarknes, just 7 minutes walk from the center. The hotel has…
Cultural hotel in north – Sortland Hotell – is situated in the centre of Vesterålen and Sortland.…
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Sortland Hotel
SortlandCultural hotel in north – Sortland Hotell – is situated in the centre of Vesterålen and Sortland.…
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Experience Andøya’s fantastic nature and the majestic whales in Andenes! Our staff is looking forward to…
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Andrikken Hotell
AndenesExperience Andøya’s fantastic nature and the majestic whales in Andenes! Our staff is looking forward to…
Finvåg is an old cultural site, a boarding school for more than 100 years, now the place is turned into a…
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Konferansestedet Finvåg
MyreFinvåg is an old cultural site, a boarding school for more than 100 years, now the place is turned into a…
We have two pleasant holiday homes available in the village of Rødsand, about 2,5 km from Alsvåg and 11 km…
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Nordigården Holiday Home
We have two pleasant holiday homes available in the village of Rødsand, about 2,5 km from Alsvåg and 11 km…
Accomodation in a historic setting in an old house with great views against the ocean. The oldest part of the…
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The Yellow house,Lovik, Andøy,Vesterålen
RisøyhamnAccomodation in a historic setting in an old house with great views against the ocean. The oldest part of the…
Borghildstua holidayhouse is located in beautiful sourroundings on Hadseløya, just in the middle of the…
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Borghildstua Vacation Home - Arctictouch
MelbuBorghildstua holidayhouse is located in beautiful sourroundings on Hadseløya, just in the middle of the…
Finvåg is an old cultural site, a boarding school for more than 100 years, now the place is turned into a…
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Finvåg Sjøhus
MyreFinvåg is an old cultural site, a boarding school for more than 100 years, now the place is turned into a…
The Skipnes Fishing Village is located in beautiful natural surroundings that feature the best that Vesterålen…
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Fiskeværet Skipnes (copy)
BarkestadThe Skipnes Fishing Village is located in beautiful natural surroundings that feature the best that Vesterålen…
Holmvik Brygge in the harbor of Nyksund is a living museum, where our guests can feel how fishermen were…
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Holmvik Brygge
MyreHolmvik Brygge in the harbor of Nyksund is a living museum, where our guests can feel how fishermen were…
The next time you visit Andøy and Andenes – whether you plan to see the large whales, the grand nature…
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Hotell Marena
AndenesThe next time you visit Andøy and Andenes – whether you plan to see the large whales, the grand nature…
We wish you warm welcome to our traditional fishing cottages in Lankanholmen Sea Cabins, in Andenes harbor.
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Lankanholmen Sjøhus
AndenesWe wish you warm welcome to our traditional fishing cottages in Lankanholmen Sea Cabins, in Andenes harbor.
Our apartments are light, spacious and comfortable with an amazing view out towards the sea and the midnight…
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Marmelkroken
RisøyhamnOur apartments are light, spacious and comfortable with an amazing view out towards the sea and the midnight…
We have 6 large "Nordlandshus", which is the reconstruction of traditional houses from northern Norway. The…
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Nordlandshus, Vesterålen Kysthotell
StokmarknesWe have 6 large "Nordlandshus", which is the reconstruction of traditional houses from northern Norway. The…
Welcome to our new house by the sea nestled in the mountains of Nyksund. This unique property is situated on…
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The house on Skåltofta - at Nyksund
MyreWelcome to our new house by the sea nestled in the mountains of Nyksund. This unique property is situated on…
Alveland offers nostalgic accomodation in the over 100 year old policeman's house in Dverberg, Andøy
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Alveland Accomodation
DverbergAlveland offers nostalgic accomodation in the over 100 year old policeman's house in Dverberg, Andøy
Rent a fabulous appartment in the fishing village Stø! The appartment is situated by the sea and a 3 minute…
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Apartment in Stø, Husjord Apartment
StøRent a fabulous appartment in the fishing village Stø! The appartment is situated by the sea and a 3 minute…
Sortland Camping og Motell is situated very central in Sortland, a short distance to the city centre and with…
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Sortland Camping og Motell NAF
SortlandSortland Camping og Motell is situated very central in Sortland, a short distance to the city centre and with…
Grønningbrygga is located in the outer part of the Eidsfjord. The building, which previously functioned as the…
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Grønningbrygga
StokmarknesGrønningbrygga is located in the outer part of the Eidsfjord. The building, which previously functioned as the…
Holmvik Sjøhus is placed close to the harbor of Nyksund and is a part of Holmvik Brygge. We rent out cabins…
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Holmvik Sjøhus
MyreHolmvik Sjøhus is placed close to the harbor of Nyksund and is a part of Holmvik Brygge. We rent out cabins…
Under the roof of Møysalen, Kaljord Havhus is located! Here you will find the perfect vacation spot. If you…
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Kaldjord Havhus
HennesUnder the roof of Møysalen, Kaljord Havhus is located! Here you will find the perfect vacation spot. If you…
Kvalnesbrygga Camping is situated near the shore at Eastern side of Andoya. The seahouse ia an old trading…
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Kvalnesbrygga Camping
DverbergKvalnesbrygga Camping is situated near the shore at Eastern side of Andoya. The seahouse ia an old trading…
We offer a very unique place in which to witness one of the world’s most extraordinary natural phenomena, the…
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Littleisland Lighthouse Winter
Bø i VesterålenWe offer a very unique place in which to witness one of the world’s most extraordinary natural phenomena, the…
Postmestergarden, Sortland, is a house in Swiss/Jugend style built in 1920. It's situated a 5 min. walk from…
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Postmestergården
SortlandPostmestergarden, Sortland, is a house in Swiss/Jugend style built in 1920. It's situated a 5 min. walk from…
Food and drink
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Sortland Mat & Vinhus base their dishes on local produce, and serve food sourced in the Vesterålen region. You…
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Sortland Mat & Vinhus
SortlandSortland Mat & Vinhus base their dishes on local produce, and serve food sourced in the Vesterålen region. You…
76 reviews
- local food for over 20 years - in a cozy, casual, and wilderness surroundings for up to 60 people.
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The gallery restaurant at Andøy Friluftssenter
Risøyhamn- local food for over 20 years - in a cozy, casual, and wilderness surroundings for up to 60 people.
Naustvika - where New stories are being told. The small sheep farms situated in Meløya have been making…
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Petroleum Bar and Restaurant - Asia in Vesterålen! Restaurant and nightclub in Sortland city centre.
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76 reviews
We wish you welcome to our kitchen and lavvu, where you can enjoy our farmhouse cuisine. With us you will…
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Andøy Friluftssenter
AndøyWe wish you welcome to our kitchen and lavvu, where you can enjoy our farmhouse cuisine. With us you will…
Ekspedisjonen restaurant and cafe was established in June 2003 and offers 45 seats in charming surroundings.…
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Ekspedisjonen restaurant and cafe
MyreEkspedisjonen restaurant and cafe was established in June 2003 and offers 45 seats in charming surroundings.…
Holmvik Stua in Nyksund focus on traditional and local fish dishes. We are open all year except January, than…
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Holmvik Stua
MyreHolmvik Stua in Nyksund focus on traditional and local fish dishes. We are open all year except January, than…
The Restaurant is a pleasant, informal restaurant. We serve coffee, vafles, light snacks and a la carte menu.…
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Restaurant ’Bølgen’, Vesterålen Kysthotell
StokmarknesThe Restaurant is a pleasant, informal restaurant. We serve coffee, vafles, light snacks and a la carte menu.…
Our cafe is open every day until the end of August. opening hours; 12.00-18.00. We serve light lunches,…
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Summer Café - Marmelkroken
RisøyhamnOur cafe is open every day until the end of August. opening hours; 12.00-18.00. We serve light lunches,…
Ekspedisjonen Blåbrygga in Sortland is our lunchbar. It is located in the old Hvitbrygga, which is one of the…
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Ekspedisjonen Blåbrygga
SortlandEkspedisjonen Blåbrygga in Sortland is our lunchbar. It is located in the old Hvitbrygga, which is one of the…
Visit our friendly library In Saabye's library you can find all works published by Lars Saabye Christensen. Be…
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Saabyes Bibliotek
SortlandVisit our friendly library In Saabye's library you can find all works published by Lars Saabye Christensen. Be…
The Old Post House Café: At the beautifully restored Old Post House at Skagen in Bø in Vesterålen there is…
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The Old Post House Café
Bø i VesterålenThe Old Post House Café: At the beautifully restored Old Post House at Skagen in Bø in Vesterålen there is…
The Skipnes Fishing Village is located in beautiful natural surroundings that feature the best that Vesterålen…
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Local delicacies - Fishing village Skipnes (copy)
BarkestadThe Skipnes Fishing Village is located in beautiful natural surroundings that feature the best that Vesterålen…
Myre Kysthotell has a nice restaurant with seating for individual guests, as well as events up to 100 people.…
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Myre Kysthotell
MyreMyre Kysthotell has a nice restaurant with seating for individual guests, as well as events up to 100 people.…
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This amazing video of the northern lights was caught in realtime
After ten years of northern light photography, Marius Birkeland finally caught the movement of the colours without time-lapse.
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Dreaming of close encounters with the ocean’s mightiest creature?
It’s orca season in Northern Norway.
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Here are Norway’s underrated destinations
If you enjoy peace, tranquillity and the feeling of exclusivity while on holiday, you might find your new favourite destination among the ones on this list.
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Three out of five young Norwegians opt for a mountain holiday
The Norwegian word for mountain is “fjell”. Hence the “fjellfie” trend on social media that you can’t miss in Norway this summer.
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By road
Vesterålen is connected to the mainland and the E6 with two-lane highways. Several bridges and tunnels link the island group of Vesterålen together.
Norway has a unique traffic culture, in the way that it might be the only country in the world where pedestrians cross roads without paying much attention, expecting cars to slow down or even stop. The same goes for cyclists – they use the roads, but often don’t follow traffic rules. There has been reported many dangerous situations and accidents between cars driven by tourists and cyclists and pedestrians. For many car tourists, it can be a new experience to share the roads with these groups.
There are daily buses from larger cities in Northern Norway to Sortland, the largest town in Vesterålen.
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By boat
The Norwegian Coastal Voyage Hurtigruten calls daily at Risøyhamn, Sortland, and Stokmarknes in Vesterålen.
There is a year-round ferry service between Lødingen and Bognes, and between Melbu and Fiskebøl. In summer, there is also a ferry connection between Andenes and Gryllefjord.
For travel to Lofoten, there’s a ferry connection between Melbu and Digermulen.
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By plane
There are frequent and regular flights from all the major cities in Norway to Harstad/Narvik Airport, which is the closest airport to Vesterålen. Ann airport bus service takes you to Sortland in Vesterålen in about 2 hours.
Other airports in Vesterålen are Stokmarknes Airport and Andøya Airport.
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Northern Norway
Northern Norway is by far the largest and most sparsely populated part of mainland Norway, and covers more than a third of the country. It stretches from the idyllic Helgeland region in the south to mainland Europe’s northernmost point near the North Cape.
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Northern lights in Vesterålen
Visit the archipelago of Vesterålen, inhabited by whales, seals, and seabirds. Situated just north of the Lofoten Islands, this peaceful region has a strong fishing culture, lots of interesting art to explore, and a front row seat to the northern lights.
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The Lofoten Islands
Lofoten is known for excellent fishing, nature attractions such as the northern lights and the midnight sun, and small villages off the beaten track. Kayak between the islands or go fishing for the catch of your life.
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Wildlife safaris
Wildlife safaris in Norway will bring you eye to eye with a myriad of unique creatures in their natural habitat. Join a safari and get close to animals like whales, king crabs, or even the shaggy survivor from the last glacial epoch – the musk ox.
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