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Visit the archipelago of Vesterålen and explore the several winter activities on offer. 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 (aurora borealis).
The northern light often illuminates Vesterålen’s polar night. This natural phenomenon is difficult to catch on camera, but if you join a northern light safari, local guides will teach you how to freeze the moment.
A visit to a native Sami family to hear their interpretation of their culture, the polar night, and the starry sky, is also a must when you are in the region. There are several options for getting to Vesterålen and around.
Find more inspiration on Vesterålen’s official website.
Sami adventures We offer our guests a unique experience of pure and authentic local Sami culture. Participate…
MoreSami adventures We offer our guests a unique experience of pure and authentic local Sami culture. Participate…
Join us on a journey into the Northern Lights and solve the mystery of the aurora with our virtual spaceship.
MoreJoin us on a journey into the Northern Lights and solve the mystery of the aurora with our virtual spaceship.
At Spaceship Aurora you will get a virtual trip into space. Here you will visit the Northern Lights, and will…
MoreAt Spaceship Aurora you will get a virtual trip into space. Here you will visit the Northern Lights, and will…
Go hunting with the camera and get close to eagles, otters, reindeers and moose. The spectacular arctic winter…
MoreGo hunting with the camera and get close to eagles, otters, reindeers and moose. The spectacular arctic winter…
By sea and on land our residents can explore the rich sightseeing and fishing opportunities in the region,…
MoreBy sea and on land our residents can explore the rich sightseeing and fishing opportunities in the region,…
Experience Andøya’s fantastic nature and the majestic whales in Andenes! Our staff is looking forward to…
MoreExperience Andøya’s fantastic nature and the majestic whales in Andenes! Our staff is looking forward to…
Andøy Friluftssenter is beautifully situated in a large wilderness area, between a fjord and mountains with…
MoreAndøy Friluftssenter is beautifully situated in a large wilderness area, between a fjord and mountains with…
Melbu Hotell is located in the middle of Lofoten and Vesterålen, and is a perfect place for those who wants to…
MoreMelbu Hotell is located in the middle of Lofoten and Vesterålen, and is a perfect place for those who wants to…
Borghildstua holidayhouse is located in beautiful sourroundings on Hadseløya, just in the middle of the…
MoreBorghildstua holidayhouse is located in beautiful sourroundings on Hadseløya, just in the middle of the…
Alveland offers nostalgic accomodation in the over 100 year old policeman's house in Dverberg, Andøy
MoreAlveland offers nostalgic accomodation in the over 100 year old policeman's house in Dverberg, Andøy
Under the roof of Møysalen, Kaljord Havhus is located! Here you will find the perfect vacation spot. If you…
MoreUnder the roof of Møysalen, Kaljord Havhus is located! Here you will find the perfect vacation spot. If you…
Offersøy is located in the scenic Lødingen Vestbygd, the "south end" of Norway's largest island - Hinnøya.
MoreOffersøy is located in the scenic Lødingen Vestbygd, the "south end" of Norway's largest island - Hinnøya.
Cultural hotel in north – Sortland Hotell – is situated in the centre of Vesterålen and Sortland.…
MoreCultural hotel in north – Sortland Hotell – is situated in the centre of Vesterålen and Sortland.…
Experience Northern-Norway’s genuine rorbu-experience while you visit the whales! Stay with us in Grønnbua…
MoreExperience Northern-Norway’s genuine rorbu-experience while you visit the whales! Stay with us in Grønnbua…
Finvåg is an old cultural site, a boarding school for more than 100 years, now the place is turned into a…
MoreFinvåg is an old cultural site, a boarding school for more than 100 years, now the place is turned into a…
Accomodation in a historic setting in an old house with great views against the ocean. The oldest part of the…
MoreAccomodation in a historic setting in an old house with great views against the ocean. The oldest part of the…
We wish you warm welcome to our traditional fishing cottages in Lankanholmen Sea Cabins, in Andenes harbor.
MoreWe 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…
MoreOffersøy 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…
MoreWe have 6 large "Nordlandshus", which is the reconstruction of traditional houses from northern Norway. The…
Rent a fabulous appartment in the fishing village Stø! The appartment is situated by the sea and a 3 minute…
MoreRent a fabulous appartment in the fishing village Stø! The appartment is situated by the sea and a 3 minute…
The hotel is beautifully situated on Børøya at Stokmarknes, just 7 minutes walk from the center. The hotel has…
MoreThe hotel is beautifully situated on Børøya at Stokmarknes, just 7 minutes walk from the center. The hotel has…
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MoreKvalnesbrygga Camping is situated near the shore at Eastern side of Andoya. The seahouse ia an old trading…
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MorePostmestergarden, Sortland, is a house in Swiss/Jugend style built in 1920. It's situated a 5 min. walk from…
With us in Ringstad you will experience great nature adventures. We offer a wide range of experiences -…
MoreWith us in Ringstad you will experience great nature adventures. We offer a wide range of experiences -…
Aurora guest house surrounded by nature, 40 meters from the sea and 110 meters from the mountains. The lounge…
MoreAurora guest house surrounded by nature, 40 meters from the sea and 110 meters from the mountains. The lounge…
Grønningbrygga is located in the outer part of the Eidsfjord. The building, which previously functioned as the…
MoreGrønningbrygga is located in the outer part of the Eidsfjord. The building, which previously functioned as the…
We offer a very unique place in which to witness one of the world’s most extraordinary natural phenomena, the…
MoreWe offer a very unique place in which to witness one of the world’s most extraordinary natural phenomena, the…
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MoreWe have 12 cabins (fishing huts) which is situated in the waterfront, overlooking the marina. Each cabin is…
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MoreSortland Camping og Motell is situated very central in Sortland, a short distance to the city centre and with…
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MoreAccomodation in a historic setting in a house with great views against the ocean. The traditional Red house is…
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MoreHolmvik 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…
MoreOffersøy is located in the scenic Lødingen Vestbygd, the "south end" of Norway's largest island - Hinnøya. On…
Holmvik Brygge in the harbor of Nyksund is a living museum, where our guests can feel how fishermen were…
MoreHolmvik Brygge in the harbor of Nyksund is a living museum, where our guests can feel how fishermen were…
Nygård Feriehus lies in a beautiful setting in Nothern Norway,close to Hadselfiord. The property has great…
MoreNygård Feriehus lies in a beautiful setting in Nothern Norway,close to Hadselfiord. The property has great…
Stø is an ancient and distinctive fishing village with about 200 inhabitants. Stø has great fishing activity…
MoreStø is an ancient and distinctive fishing village with about 200 inhabitants. Stø has great fishing activity…
Stave Camping offers 9 apartments in both budget and beach catagories.
Sea Safari Brygga at Andenes has 6 double rooms. Located at the harbor of Andenes you find our new Brygga…
MoreSea Safari Brygga at Andenes has 6 double rooms. Located at the harbor of Andenes you find our new Brygga…
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MoreDo you want to sleep out in the mouth of the fjord with an ocean view, far away from the city and its noise?…
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MoreCamping, cabins, budget apartments overlooking the ocean on the west coast of Andøya, just 15 minutes from the…
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MoreWelcome to Møysalen National park Centre located at Hennes, the west side of island Hinnoya, 50 km south of…
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MoreAndenes Camping lies in a beautiful spot near the road into Andenes. There's a fantastic ocean view to enjoy…
The NorwayLights app provides the best prediction for when to see the northern lights in the area.
Get in-depth travel information on Vesterålen’s official website.
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.
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.
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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