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Vesterålen.
Photo: Marten Bril / visitvesteralen.com
Photo: Marten Bril / visitvesteralen.com
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Farm at Hadselfjord
Bård Løken / nordnorge.com
Andøya
Øyvind Wold / visitvesteralen.com
Eagle safari
Marten Bril / visitvesteralen.com
Northern lights in Bø, Vesterålen
Øystein Lunde Ingvaldsen / nordnorge.com
Sørsand beach, Vesterålen
Odd-Eirik Einarsen / www.askr.no
Whale watching tour
Marten Bril / visitvesteralen.com
Reindeer in Sortland, Vesterålen
Magnus Ström / www.nordnorge.com
Where to stay in Vesterålen
The hotel has both standard hotel rooms as well as rooms with a lower standard. Most of the standard rooms has…
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Melbu Hotell AS
MelbuThe hotel has both standard hotel rooms as well as rooms with a lower standard. Most of the standard rooms has…
The wilderness cabins/ family cabins are each 45m2 in size, and are fully equipped for eight people, with…
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Andøy Friluftssenter - Cabins
RisøyhamnThe wilderness cabins/ family cabins are each 45m2 in size, and are fully equipped for eight people, 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…
In 1911/1912 Knut Hamsun stayed for months writing his famous book ‘Look back on happiness’. Among other items…
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Sortland Hotel
SortlandIn 1911/1912 Knut Hamsun stayed for months writing his famous book ‘Look back on happiness’. Among other items…
Andrikken Hotell has been renovated in 2015, and offers single rooms, twin/double rooms and family…
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Andrikken Hotell
AndenesAndrikken Hotell has been renovated in 2015, and offers single rooms, twin/double rooms and family…
Finvåg also consists of the Gallery Arctic Seasons, which is an exiting collection of lino-cuts by one of the…
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Konferansestedet Finvåg
MyreFinvåg also consists of the Gallery Arctic Seasons, which is an exiting collection of lino-cuts by one of the…
"Gammelstua" - restored in 2006. The house is let mainly on a weekly basis via Dan Center www.dancenter.no -…
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Nordigården Holiday Home
"Gammelstua" - restored in 2006. The house is let mainly on a weekly basis via Dan Center www.dancenter.no -…
The Yellow house is one of two houses on Loviktunet. Loviktunet is located in Lovik, a small village in Andøy,…
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The yellow house at Loviktunet
RisøyhamnThe Yellow house is one of two houses on Loviktunet. Loviktunet is located in Lovik, a small village in Andøy,…
There are three doublebeds and one single bed, in four bedrooms. Beside this there is one bathroom, kitchen,…
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Borghildstua Vacation Home - Arctictouch
MelbuThere are three doublebeds and one single bed, in four bedrooms. Beside this there is one bathroom, kitchen,…
Finvåg also consists of the Gallery Arctic Seasons, which is an exiting collection of lino-cuts by one of the…
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Finvåg Sjøhus
MyreFinvåg also consists of the Gallery Arctic Seasons, which is an exiting collection of lino-cuts by one of the…
The venerable old fishing village of Skipnes offers rorbu holidays and memorable experiences. The facility is…
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Fiskeværet Skipnes (copy)
BarkestadThe venerable old fishing village of Skipnes offers rorbu holidays and memorable experiences. The facility is…
Here they can meet other guests in a familiar atmosphere and have a good time. Holmvik Brygge is also beneath…
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Holmvik Brygge
MyreHere they can meet other guests in a familiar atmosphere and have a good time. Holmvik Brygge is also beneath…
The summer 2013 we also open a coffeebar at the hotel. We serve different types of qualitycoffees, tea and…
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Hotell Marena
AndenesThe summer 2013 we also open a coffeebar at the hotel. We serve different types of qualitycoffees, tea and…
Lankanholmen Sea Cabins are perfect choice for the budget traveler: the cottages have a kitchenette, bathroom…
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Lankanholmen Sjøhus
AndenesLankanholmen Sea Cabins are perfect choice for the budget traveler: the cottages have a kitchenette, bathroom…
All of the apartments got their own bathroom, a well-equipped kitchen area, TV and Wi-Fi. You are more than…
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Marmelkroken
RisøyhamnAll of the apartments got their own bathroom, a well-equipped kitchen area, TV and Wi-Fi. You are more than…
2 of the houses are of upgraded standard. All bedrooms have their own unique key, so that everybody gets their…
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Nordlandshus, Vesterålen Kysthotell
Stokmarknes2 of the houses are of upgraded standard. All bedrooms have their own unique key, so that everybody gets their…
We offer four bedrooms with comfortable beds for 7 people, two beautiful bathrooms and stunning views from all…
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The house on Skåltofta - at Nyksund
MyreWe offer four bedrooms with comfortable beds for 7 people, two beautiful bathrooms and stunning views from all…
Two double rooms and one single room with interior and decorations that transport you back in time. Shared…
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Alveland Accomodation
DverbergTwo double rooms and one single room with interior and decorations that transport you back in time. Shared…
This is a 2 bedroom appartment, one bedroom with a dobbel bed and the other with 2 single beds. There is also…
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Apartment in Stø, Husjord Apartment
StøThis is a 2 bedroom appartment, one bedroom with a dobbel bed and the other with 2 single beds. There is also…
The surroundings are quite picturesque, with steep mountains on both sides of the fjord. In mid summer you can…
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Grønningbrygga
StokmarknesThe surroundings are quite picturesque, with steep mountains on both sides of the fjord. In mid summer you can…
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…
The nearest neighbor is Møysalen national park and here you will find Raftsundet/Trollfjord a few minutes away…
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Kaldjord Havhus
HennesThe nearest neighbor is Møysalen national park and here you will find Raftsundet/Trollfjord a few minutes away…
It was completely rebuild at 1991. The camping department was extended about 5 years ago. There are 6 rooms…
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Kvalnesbrygga Camping
DverbergIt was completely rebuild at 1991. The camping department was extended about 5 years ago. There are 6 rooms…
Walks on the island There are many adventures to be had on the island, allow yourself to disappear into nature…
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Littleisland Lighthouse Winter
Bø i VesterålenWalks on the island There are many adventures to be had on the island, allow yourself to disappear into nature…
The apartment has separate sleeping room and bathroom with laundry machine and a large living room. Between…
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Postmestergården
SortlandThe apartment has separate sleeping room and bathroom with laundry machine and a large living room. Between…
In autumn and winter we harvest of nature's rich treasure - both bad weather and good weather is just as…
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Ringstad Sjøhus
StraumsjøenIn autumn and winter we harvest of nature's rich treasure - both bad weather and good weather is just as…
As a starting point for trips in the district, fishing in the sea and lakes, hunting and hiking both in summer…
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Toftenes Sjøhuscamping
AlsvågAs a starting point for trips in the district, fishing in the sea and lakes, hunting and hiking both in summer…
“Aurora Guest House” is well equipped to accommodate up to 10 persons in five bedrooms. There are two rooms…
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Andøy Friluftssenter - Rooms
Risøyhamn“Aurora Guest House” is well equipped to accommodate up to 10 persons in five bedrooms. There are two rooms…
Food and drink
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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…
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 has a fantastic location with beautiful views of the Vesterå lsfjord, Langø y sound and the Bø…
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Restaurant ’Bølgen’, Vesterålen Kysthotell
StokmarknesThe restaurant has a fantastic location with beautiful views of the Vesterå lsfjord, Langø y sound and the Bø…
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,…
Drop by for a great meal, or just to try our delicious coffee and gorgeous homebaked cakes! In addition, we…
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Ekspedisjonen Blåbrygga
SortlandDrop by for a great meal, or just to try our delicious coffee and gorgeous homebaked cakes! In addition, we…
The well-known artist Nicolas Widerberg made the bust of Lars Saabye Christensen, that is placeds in the…
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Saabyes Bibliotek
SortlandThe well-known artist Nicolas Widerberg made the bust of Lars Saabye Christensen, that is placeds in the…
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…
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.…
Skipnes is located in a scenic surrounding. When the weather in good, we recommend you to try the outdoor…
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Local delicacies - Fishing village Skipnes (copy)
BarkestadSkipnes is located in a scenic surrounding. When the weather in good, we recommend you to try the outdoor…
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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 human oriented traffic culture that puts pedestrians and cyclist first. Pedestrians who want to cross the street will expect you to slow down or stop, and cyclists might not always follow traffic regulations.
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.
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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, spectacular 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 and king crabs, or even the shaggy survivors from the last glacial epoch – the musk oxen.
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