About Vesterålen
Vesterålen is a group of islands bordering on Lofoten in the south. The Vesterålen islands are connected by bridges and are also linked with the mainland, making travel ferry-free. Vesterålen comprises five municipalities: Andøy, Bø, Hadsel, Sortland and Øksnes. Read moreGood to Know
Visit Vesterålen AS
06/10/2014Visit Vesterålen is the official name of the commercial organization and tourist information for the municipalities of Andøy, Bø, Hadsel, Sortland and Øksnes.
Regional Tourist Information in Vesterålen
08/12/2014The regional tourist office in Sortland is open all year round.
Weather and Climate in Vesterålen
08/12/2014Thanks to the warm currents of the Gulf Stream, the climate in the area – and of the entire region – is much milder than in other areas sharing the same latitude, such as for example Greenland and the northern tip of Alaska.
About Vesterålen
06/10/2014Vesterålen is a beautiful archipelago north of Lofoten. The 4 larger islands in Vesterålen are linked by bridges and have a free ferry connection to the mainland.