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The man from the sea in Vesterålen.
Photo: Ian Robins
Photo: Ian Robins
A killer whale outside of Andøy.
Photo: Marten Bril
Photo: Marten Bril
Gaukvarøy, Vesterålen.
Photo: Marten Bril
Photo: Marten Bril
Northern lights over Vesterålen.
Photo: Øystein Lunde Ingvaldsen / www.nordnorge.com
Photo: Øystein Lunde Ingvaldsen / www.nordnorge.com
Winter in Vesterålen.
Photo: Toni Gjessing
Photo: Toni Gjessing
Sea eagle in Vesterålen.
Photo: Marten Bril
Photo: Marten Bril
Winter activities in Vesterålen
Sami adventures We offer our guests a unique experience of pure and authentic local Sami culture. Participate…
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Sami culture - winter
SortlandSami adventures We offer our guests a unique experience of pure and authentic local Sami culture. Participate…
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SPACESHIP AURORA is the visitor center of Andøya Space Center. If you are interested in space and especially…
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SPACESHIP AURORA - Andøya Space Center
AndenesSPACESHIP AURORA is the visitor center of Andøya Space Center. If you are interested in space and especially…
Go hunting with the camera and get close to eagles, otters, reindeers and moose. The spectacular arctic winter…
Go to: Arctic Light Photo & Wildlife Safari - Huset på Yttersiden
Arctic Light Photo & Wildlife Safari - Huset på Yttersiden
Bø I VesterålenGo hunting with the camera and get close to eagles, otters, reindeers and moose. The spectacular arctic winter…
THE ORIGINAL AND LEADING SINCE 1988 The best encounter with the whale, in its right element from December to…
Go to: Arctic winter whale safari, Hvalsafari Andenes
Arctic winter whale safari, Hvalsafari Andenes
AndenesTHE ORIGINAL AND LEADING SINCE 1988 The best encounter with the whale, in its right element from December to…
Where to stay in Vesterålen
Experience Northern-Norway’s genuine rorbu-experience while you visit the whales! Stay with us in Grønnbua…
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Grønnbua Rorbu Hotell
AndenesExperience Northern-Norway’s genuine rorbu-experience while you visit the whales! Stay with us in Grønnbua…
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.
Offersøy is located in the scenic Lødingen Vestbygd, the "south end" of Norway's largest island - Hinnøya. We…
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Motel rooms at Offersøy Feriesenter
VestbygdOffersøy is located in the scenic Lødingen Vestbygd, the "south end" of Norway's largest island - Hinnøya. We…
We have 6 large "Nordlandshus", which is the reconstruction of traditional houses from northern Norway. The…
Go to: Nordlandshus, Vesterålen Kysthotell
Nordlandshus, Vesterålen Kysthotell
StokmarknesWe have 6 large "Nordlandshus", which is the reconstruction of traditional houses from northern Norway. The…
Aurora guest house surrounded by nature, 40 meters from the sea and 110 meters from the mountains. The lounge…
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Andøy Friluftssenter - Rooms
RisøyhamnAurora guest house surrounded by nature, 40 meters from the sea and 110 meters from the mountains. The lounge…
We have 12 cabins (fishing huts) which is situated in the waterfront, overlooking the marina. Each cabin is…
Go to: Rorbuer, Vesterålen Kysthotell
Rorbuer, Vesterålen Kysthotell
StokmarknesWe have 12 cabins (fishing huts) which is situated in the waterfront, overlooking the marina. Each cabin is…
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…
Offersøy is located in the scenic Lødingen Vestbygd, the "south end" of Norway's largest island - Hinnøya. On…
Go to: Sea house at Offersøy
Sea house at Offersøy
VestbygdOffersøy is located in the scenic Lødingen Vestbygd, the "south end" of Norway's largest island - Hinnøya. On…
Sea Safari Brygga at Andenes has 6 double rooms. Located at the harbor of Andenes you find our new Brygga…
Go to: Room - Sea Safari Andenes
Room - Sea Safari Andenes
AndenesSea Safari Brygga at Andenes has 6 double rooms. Located at the harbor of Andenes you find our new Brygga…
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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 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 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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Vesterålen
The archipelago of Vesterålen is a place characterized by contrasts, from white beaches and idyllic farmlands to craggy mountain peaks rising from the sea.
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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.
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Northern lights
Experiencing the unbelievable colours flashing across the Arctic sky is on many travellers’ bucket list. Few places on earth offer more ways to witness the aurora borealis than Norway.
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The locals’ best tips to see the northern lights
Where on earth are the top places to see the northern lights? The locals who grew up with the magic, reveal their secret spots and viewpoints.
