Øksnes Municipality
Nyksund and Stø - old and modern fishing villages
08/04/2015Nyksund is an old, abandoned fishing village that has been resurrected and is full of life after artists and tourism businesses have moved in and restored the village. Stø is a charming, working fishing village with bustling activity year round.
Round trip tips in the fishing villages
19/05/2022The trip through the fishing villages is a journey in time, where you enjoy the tranquility and the close contact with the locals. Set aside at least 2 days and let yourself be excited by the people, the stories and the nature.
By bike through fem fiskevær
19/05/2022At your own pace, you choose suitable stages for the cycle tour. Stop along the way for a picnic or at the nearest cafe or restaurant for a taste of Vesterålen.
Arctic Sea Kayak Race
27/02/2017Arctic Sea Kayak Race (ASKR) - one of the world's most beautiful and fun kayak festivals. Join us a whole week of paddling in fantastic nature in Northern Norway.
Hiking in Øksnes
09/04/2015There are many beautiful walks and hiking routes in Øksnes as in the rest of Vesterålen.
Dronningruta (Nyksund - Stø)
18/06/2014Dronningruta (The Queen’s Route) is a marked hiking trail between the historical fisherman’s villages Nyksund and Stø in the Vesterålen archipelago. The route is a round trip which winds its way along the coastline, the white sand beach Skipssanden, and over mountain tops 400 meters above sea level with an incredible view of the Atlantic ocean.