Travel Suggestions

06/10/2014Visit this beautiful old fishing village at the outside of Vesterålen, in the municipality of Øksnes

08/10/20143 km long and only 70 m wide at the mouth, few fjords can compete with Trollfjord! A channel that penetrates deep into the 1000 m high Trolltinden coming to an abrupt dead-end in the dark and dramatic Raftsundet. The scenery here is terrifyingly imposing.

19/06/2014There is always something new around every corner and over the next bridge crossing to another island here in the Vesterålen archipelago. White beaches, perfectly sculptured mountain tops and endless sea views take your breath away. Small museums and galleries celebrate the fishing and fisheries culture and heritage while newly established centres of interest concentrate on modern day industries such as aquaculture and space travel.

06/10/2014'The world's most beautiful voyage' - up and down the Norwegian coastline - originated in Vesterålen. Stokmarknes is birthplace of "Hurtigruta" (the costal route). You can learn all about this beautiful voyage and its history at the Hurtigrute Museum in Stokmarknes.