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Norway’s most beautiful experience of nature The excursion to Møysalen has been selected by the outdoor magazine UTE as Norway’s most beautiful experience of nature. At the same time the accolade is confi rmation of the fact that Vesterålen is a preferred destination for holiday and recreation seekers, with a year-round tourist season. Among the many activities that Vesterålen has to off er, win-ter fi shing illuminated by the northern lights and whale safaris under the midnight sun are two unique experiences. Vesterålen is also a modern society. Even small communities have urban amenities and fl ourishing commercial and cultural off erings.

In Vesterålen there is plenty of space for everyone. Parking is free of charge in the cities and towns, and you need not worry about congested traffi c and toll booths.The guide you are holding was produced in order to provide you with information about tourism in the region. The information is not exhaustive, since activities and new off erings emerge continually year-round and are too numerous to be included in printed material such as this. News about emerging events is updated continually and can be found on our websites: www.visitvesteralen.com and www.vestreg.no

In the pages of this brochure you can become familiar with off ers for tourists, cultural events and other information about the region. The regional tourist information centre at Sortland is open year-round. E-mail enquiries about tour-ism in Vesterålen can be addressed to [email protected]

In addition we direct your att ention to our online booking, including pertinent off ers and information, at www.visitvesteralen.com.

Welcome to Vesterålen!

Roy Odd Schøyen,Director of Tourism

Photo: Siv-Hanne Olsen: bilder.nornet.no

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Opening hours at the tourist offi ces in Vesterålen

Dinstances in Vesterålen

Useful telephone numbers

Dumping stations for camping caravans & tourist coaches

Sortland - Kaljord = 53 kmMelbu - Stokmarknes = 16 kmStokmarknes - Sortland = 28 kmSortland - Lødingen = 58 kmLødingen - Øksneshamn = 63 kmSortland - Andenes = 101 kmSortland - Stø = 54 kmSortland - Nyksund = 52 kmSortland - Bø (Straume) = 58 kmSortland - Hovden = 69 km

The country code for telephone calls to Norway is + 47.To ring out of Norway, dial 00 + country code + number.

Time/route info for Nordland County: 177If you ring from any area than Nordland, use telephone number (+47) 75 77 24 10 or go to: www.177nordland.com

Ring (+47) 175 for information about montain passes, road and traffi c conditions in Nordland/Norway. Also see: www.vegvesen.no

Emergency telephone numbers:Police..............................................112Medical emergency help.............113

Sortland Havna Service (Esso).........E10Øksnes Esso Myre......................RV 821

Andøy:Hamnegt.1, Hisnakul. Tel: +47 76 14 12 03Open: June - August

Bø: Ryggedalen, Tel.: +47 482 92 136 / 76 11 42 00

Hadsel:Markedsbrygga, Stokmarknes. Tel: +47 76 16 46 60Shower and laundry facilities available at the touristinformation.Open: June - August

Lødingen: Offi ce by the port. Tel.: +47 76 93 23 12Open: 07.06 - 14.08 Monday - Friday: 09.00 - 17.00, Saturday: 09.00 - 14.00

Sortland: Kjøpmannsgt. 2. Open year round.Tel./fax.: +47 76 11 14 80/+47 76 11 15 01www.visitvesteralen.com - [email protected]

Øksnes: Tel.: +47 76 18 50 50 - [email protected]: June - August

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Journey into the Realm of the Whales“We had dreamt a long time about visiting Vesterålen in order to go on a whale safari. It was a fantastic feeling the day our dream came true. Motionless clouds hovered over the horizon, a light breeze rippled the water on the harbour, gulls screeched; there was sunlight refl ected in a blue sea. The perfect day for a whale safari! The tourists gathered on the pier, all of them enthusiastic at the thought of seeing whales. Aft er receiving information and a safety briefi ng on shore, we boarded and set out for the whale fi elds. The babble of foreign languages fi lled the air and gave us the appropriate feeling of being on holi-day. The whale safari boat felt robust and safe, and our guides shared their knowledge about the whales we were about to see. Our excitement became more and more intense as we moved out toward the open ocean. Every-one scanned the horizon trying to spot a whale’s tail, the sign that we were about to experience what we had come to see. The hoped-for shout from the crow’s nest was heard: “WHALE”. The boat slowed and carefully approached the giant, grey animal lounging majestically on the ocean surface. We peered over the rail, stretching our necks for a bett er look. The boat came to a stop, and the next minutes were indescribably beautiful. We could hear the calm snorts of the whale as it exhaled and then drew in air for another dive in search of food. Aft er ten minutes spent communing with us, it started its dive. The forked tail fi n stretched up-ward like the wings of an aeroplane, and that was the last trace we saw of the whale as it plunged into the deep. Only the white ripples on the ocean surface remained. We scanned the horizon anew looking for a new whale, but our dream had already become reality. We had already had our unforgett able encounter with a giant sperm whale in Vesterålen!”

Whale safari in VesterålenVesterålen is located on the edge of the continental shelf, where the nutrient-rich ocean is a primary feeding ground for whales. This geographical privilege makes the area perfect for whale safaris. Here one can experience some of the world’s largest sea mammals at close range. From May to September, whale safaris are arranged from the ports of Andenes and Stø, both situated on the seaward side of Vesterålen.



Photo: Arctic Whale Tours, Marten Bril

3. Arctic Whale Tours AS - p. 2821. Hvalsafari AS - p. 28

See pages 26 and 28 and fi nd the code numbers.

Tour operators off ering whale safaris:

Various experiencesThe boats used for whale safaris vary in size, fi tt ings and motor power. One common factor for all boats and crews is that they meet the stringent requirements for government licensing. Safety and comfort are foremost. This entails that whale safaris can be completed only under suitable weather conditions.

The whale safari out of Andenes is closest to the whale fi elds and includes, in addition to the boat-trip itself, an orientation and an interesting exhibition at the new whale centre, as well as a fi lm describing the life of a whale. The whale centre is centrally located on the harbour at Andenes with a number of adjoining sights and att ractions.

The whale safari at Stø leaves from the harbour at Stø, a charming, working fi shing village at the northernmost point of Langøya. The boat excursion includes, in addition to the whale spott ing, an outing to the Anda bird rock.Anda is an important nesting area for puffi ns, kitt iwakes, auks, European shags, herring gulls and black-backed gulls. In addition you will encounter sea eagles, which prey on hatchlings on the bird rock. There is also a large seal colony on and around the island. Anda is a natural wildlife preserve.

The trips to Andenes and Stø are an experience in themselves, as you travel through breath-takingly beautiful coastal landscape.

If you plan to take the whale safari, it is recommended that you bring along warm clothing and appropriate footwear. A

light meal is served on board, as well as coff ee or tea. During the summer season there is a great infl ux

of whale enthusiasts, and we therefore re-commend that you book your safari well

in advance.


Photo: Hvalsafari Andenes, Lundqvist and Bjønnes

Sperm Whale• Is the world’s largest toothed whale.• The males can grow up to 20 m in length and weigh up to 70 tonnes. The females can grow up to 12 m in length.• Can dive to a depth of 3000 m and remain under water up to 90 min-utes at a time.• During spring, only the males come all the way from the Azores to the North-Norwe-gian coast in search of food, primarily squid and fi sh.

Humpback Whale• Can grow up to 18 m in length and weigh up to 40 tonnes.• It moves in groups of 3-4 of its species.• It makes acro-batic leaps into the air and slaps the water with its fi ns, a phenomenon researchers think is a form of commu-nication.• Known for its “singing”. It emits powerful sounds under water, resembling a song, which may last as long as 20 minutes.

Pilot Whale• Is a toothed whale that can grow up to 6 m in length and weigh up to 3.5 tonnes.• Is a gregarious mammal and can move in groups of up to several hun-dred whales.• Feeds predomi-nantly on squid, but fi sh are also a part of its diet. • Is uncondition-ally preserved in Norway.

Minke Whales• Grow to be 10-12 m long and may weigh up to 9 tonnes.• Is a baleen whale, meaning it is toothless.• Feeds predomi-nantly on fi sh, such as herring, coalfi sh and cod.• Is the only species of whale that is hunted in Norway.

Orca/Killer Whale• Can grow up to 9 m in length and weigh up to 8 tonnes.• Has a particularly tall dorsal fi n, ap-prox. 1-2 m high, a trait found espe-cially on males.• Is a toothed whale belonging to the dolphin family and is very common along the coast of Northern Norway.• It feeds on fi sh and other sea mam-mals. • Can become very old. Females can become 80 years old.

Fin Whale• Can normally grow 19-22.5 m in length and weigh approx. 45-75 met-ric tonnes. • In arctic waters it can grow to about 24 m in length. The females are larger than the males.• Is the world’s sec-ond largest baleen species and has 55-100 ventral grooves and 520-950 baleens that can be up to 90 cm in length.• Feeds predomi-nantly on copepods and krill, in addi-tion to herring and capelin.

Whale species in Vesterålen


Booking/info.: Hvalsafari AS, P.B. 58, N-8483 Andenes Tel.: + 47 76 11 56 00

E-mail: [email protected]

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Cycling in Vesterålen

Experiencing Vesterålen by automobile is fi ne, but the adventure is undoubtedly bett er when you travel the roads by bicycle. Cycling around Vesterålen opens for magic experiences for the visitor who has suffi cient time to take one day at a time. You can chart out a suitable daily route that lets you travel at your own speed and enjoy as much as possible of the region. The routes are easy to cycle, with very litt le hilly terrain and many stretches that are practically free of motorised traffi c. In other words, the roads are suitable for bicycles with a trailer and a small amount of baggage cargo.

You can stop along the way for a picnic on the shoreline or a taste of Vesterålen at one of the ca-fés or restaurants. If you need accommodation, you will fi nd something to your liking, whether it is a chalet, a seaside lodge, fi sherman’s cabin or hotel room.

If you need more inspiration and tips on bicycle routes in Vesterålen, you can visit our cycling web pages or order our combined bicycle and touring map, as well as our cycling guide. The guide contains suggested cycling routes, table of distances, segmented maps, samples of what you can do and see, as well as other trip tips for your biking journey through Vesterålen.

We bid you welcome and wish you a pleasant bicycle trip through Vesterålen!

Photo: Roy Odd Schøyen



6Island Adventures, Tel: 952 00 689, [email protected] – www.islandadventure.no

6Sortlandshotellene, Tel: 76 10 84 00, [email protected] – www.sortlandhotell.no 6Stø Bobilcamp, Tel: 76 13 25 30 - [email protected] – www.stobobilcamp.no 6Holmvik brygge, Tel: 76 13 47 96, [email protected] – www.nyksund.com/

6Myre Hotell, Tel: 76 11 99 20, [email protected] – www.myre-hotell.no

6Naturpartner, Tel: 76 14 88 88 / 918 600 03, [email protected] – www.naturpartner.no

6Ringstad Sjøhus, Tel: 76 13 74 80, [email protected] – www.sjohus.no

6SjøhusSenteret, Tel: 76 12 37 40, [email protected] – www.lofoten-info.no/sjohussenteret

6Toftenes Sjøhuscamping, Tel: 76 13 14 55, [email protected] – www.toftenessjohus.no

Extract from the bicycle and touring map in Vesterålen, (for the routes, see the main map on the middle pages)

Route 1. Lødingen - Øksneshamn, 63 kmBoth in the town centre (Lødingen) and in the Vestbygda area, there are tourist facilities offering deep-sea fi shing, skerry cruises, scuba diving, kayaking, wind-surfi ng – and killer whale safaris during the autumn months. Beautiful resting places, old fi shing communities, nature trails and hiking paths running by ancient Viking dwelling features.

Route 2. Sortland - Fiskebøl, 86 kmFrom Sortland and out towards Fiskebøl you can avail yourself of bathing beaches, art studios, shops and dining facili-ties. You can also participate in a guided trek to the peak of Vesterålen’s tallest mountain - Møysalen (1262mas), and visit Møysalen National Park.Route 3. Melbu - Frøskeland, 76 kmHadsel Island has much to offer in the way of culture, museums and galleries. You can hire a boat and fi shing equipment or participate in various organised trips. The seaward route from Melbu - Stokmarknes is a gem! Easily negotiable ter-rain! Eidsfjord offers kayak paddling, mountain climbing and overnight accommodation, with excellent resting spots and a fantastic panorama!Route 4. Sortland - Bø (Hovden), 69 km - the only route passing through a tunnel (1612m). It is recommended to turn on your bicycle headlamp. Bø has a dramatically beautiful mountain panorama and view out towards the open ocean. It comprises small local communities, pleasant sandy beaches and a lot to see. Iron age excavations, ‘The Man from the Sea’ sculpture, churches and tourist facilities.Route 5. Sortland - Stø, 56 kmYou will pass by Jennestad before you reach the intersection for the road to Myre. Øksnes offers boats for hire, farm tour-ism, marked hiking trails, fi shing villages (You MUST see Nyksund) and, not least of all, the bird, seal and whale safaris out of Stø. It is possible to take the speed shuttle boat in Øksnes Vestbygd, providing a varied pan-orama of the natural surroundings and local rural community.

Route 6. Sortland - Andenes, 120 kmThe art gallery, museum, outdoor religious service, pleasant sandy beaches, Andøya Rocket Launch facility, the HISNAKUL centre, Andenes light-house, nature safari, and not least of all, the whale safari at Andenes all make this trip a varied and fascinating treat.

More info about our cycling routes can be found at www.visitvesteralen.com

Lofoten Insomnia Race is the world’s brightest cycling trip from Å to Lødingen, see Internet: www.lofoteninsomnia.no

Recommended reading:Cycling and Touring Map, topographical touring map published by Ugland in collaboration with Vesterålen Regional Council and Vesterålen Hiking Association. Price: NOK 139,-You may purchase this publication at the regional tourist information offi ce in Sortland. You may also order it from our website: www.vestreg.no/butikk or via e-mail addressed to [email protected]

Bicycle Welcome companies:



PaddlingVesterålen is a paddler’s paradise for both experts and the less experienced. You can experience beautiful fj ords, idyllic skerry landscape and fascinating sea landscapes. You can watch bird and animal life at close range, with pristine and wild nature through the prism of ever-changing wind and weather conditions.

All the way from Trollfj ord in the south to Andenes in the north you will enjoy sensational paddling opportunities that will give you a feeling of being one with nature, and you can enjoy this alone as an experienced paddler or as a member of a guided excursion. You can glide calmly over a mirror like surface, or you can surf on breakers coming in from the open ocean.

If you are an experienced paddler, you can explore the seaward side of the Vesterålen islands and experience the area in all its whimsical temperament. Here you will fi nd steep mountain walls and cliff s, well-known bird sanctuaries and challenging sea conditions. The outer side of Bø and Øksnes are very highly recommended! You can also sign up for a guided paddling excursion.

For the less experienced kayakers, there are lush calm fj ords and skerries that are very suitable for paddling. In these areas it is also much easier to get ashore if the weather should suddenly change for the worse. Eidsfj ord and its branches, such as Olderfj ord, Mellfj ord and Hellfj ord, off er excel-lent alternatives to the open ocean. And if you are a total novice, you can sign up for a beginner’s course. If you do not own your own kayak, or are travelling light, you can hire a kayak with all the neces-sary equipment. If you are coming to Vesterålen, you really should treat yourself to an outing in a kayak. The experience will give you memories of a lifetime!



Booking/information: www.askr.no

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2. Andøy Friluft ssenter - p. 2610. Damperiet - p. 2641. Off ersøy Feriesenter - p. 2644. Ringstad Sjøhus - p. 2663. Vesterålen Padle & Klatreskole - p. 28


Agents who arrange kayak trips and/or kayak rentals:

Arctic Sea Kayak Race is an annual event in Vesterålen and attracts sea kayakers from all over Europe. The race is a meeting place for competition paddlers, leisure kayakers and novices for an enjoyable week of paddling and socialisation in beautiful natural surroundings. ASKR’s guides accompany experienced paddlers around the seaward side of Bø and Hadsel islands, and for those who want to limit their ttpaddling to less exposed areas, there is a separate group that follows a course through Øksnes vestbygd and the skerries just off the shoreline.

Photo: Remi Nyheim

Vesterålen Padle & Klatreskole

Course in paddling and mountain climbing. Guided paddling and climbing excursions. Kayak rentals include all necessary equipment.

Tel: +47 901 86 269 - [email protected] - www.vpks.no



Nature treksThere are marked hiking trails throughout the entire Vesterålen area, and they may be used dur-ing both summer and winter. The routes are easily accessible and are found almost anywhere one wants to explore. There are two marked coastal trails, each described by a separate brochure. One is located in Bø (Straumsjøen – Spjelkvågen) and the other in Andøya (Stave – Bleik). There is also a touring map with several suggested trip itineraries. The map is also very suitable for use as a road map. There are also marked trails to the Norwegian Trekking Association’s cabins in Vesterålen. The local hik-ing association has cabins both in the mountains and along the seashore. There is a sharing agree-ment between Vesterålen Tourism and the local hiking association. You may borrow keys to the cabins at the regional tourist offi ce, Vesterålen Tourism.

«Dronningruta (The Queen’s Route)» is a marked hiking trail about 15 km long between Stø and Nyksund. This is the route that Queen Sonja enjoyed so much in 1994, and which was thereaft er called the “Queen’s Route”. The trail can be completed as a round trip starting and ending at either of the two poles (Stø or Nyksund).

Møysalen National Park is one of the country’s smallest national preserves, with only 51.2 km2 and is located on Hinnøy, Norway’s largest island. Towering in the centre of the national park is Møysalen, the mountain that was selected by outdoor magazine Ute as ‘Norway’s most beautiful natural att raction’. There are guided treks to the peak, which is 1262 m above sea level. Surround-ing peaks in the area rise up to 1000 m above sea level.

Ask for the brochures containing route suggestions and descriptions at the local tourist informa-tion. You can also visit Vesterålen Hiking Association’s website at www.turistforeningen.no/ves-teralen if you want information about the seasonal excursion programme or the local hiking asso-ciation’s cabins in Vesterålen. There is also a separate website with tips about Hiking Destinations in Vesterålen. See www.vesteraalen-regionraad.no/turmal/

Photo: Ragnhild Gundersen



Recommended reading:Encounter with Vesterålen, travel handbooks/folders containing cultural and historical information, published by the Vesterålen Cultural Committ ee in collaboration with the Vesterålen Museum. Prices NOK 198,-/25,-På tur i Vesterålen, hiking book [Norwegian language only] including segmented maps, published by Vesterålen Hiking Association. Price: NOK 198,-På hytt etur i Vesterålen, [Norwegian language only] description of the areas where the hiking association has its cabins, published by Vesterålen Hiking Association. Price: NOK 198,-Cycling and Touring Map for Vesterålen, topographical touring map published by Ugland in collaboration with Vesterålen Regional Council and Vesterålen Hiking Association. Price: NOK 139,-Kyststibrosjyrer Andøy og Bø [Norwegian language only], published by the Vesterålen Outdoor Recreation Council.You may purchase this publication at the regional tourist information offi ce in Sortland. You may also order it from our website: www.vestreg.no/butikk or via e-mail addressed to [email protected]

Møysalen, towering 1262 m above sea level, is the tallest mountain on the island of Hinnøya. The trek up to the peak of Møysalen from the Lonkan fjord is a beautiful and wild experience of nature that takes you through a fantastic coastal alpine landscape. The reward is a breathtaking pa-norama from the top. On a clear day one can see more than 20 different mountain peaks in 20 different municipalities, and if you are lucky, you can even see Kebnekaise in Swe-den. The guided treks to Møysalen take 8-9 hours, including the shuttle boat trip that lasts 30 minutes. The trip begins at Hennes, located innermost in the Hadselfjord basin. The trip is suitable for hikers in normally good physical condi-tion. Follow Queen Sonja’s example and trek in the mountains of Vesterålen.

Activities:- Sea- and Fresh water fishing (salmon, trout, charr)- Hiking, guided tours to the mountain Møysalen (1262 m)- OutingFacilities:- Café, camping site with service building, ‘Rorbu’ cabinRental:- Boats for tours and fishing- RoomOpen: Mon - Sun June - September 2010Room price: NOK 250 - 400,-

Tel/fax: +47 76 16 08 30 - E-mail: [email protected]

34. Møysalen Nasjonalparksenter - p. 2635. Naturpartner - p. 2644. Ringstad Sjøhus - p. 2663. Vesterålen Padle & Klatreskole - p. 2864. Vesterålen Turlag - p. 28


Vesterålen Hiking Association was founded in 1988 and annu-ally arranges some 60 treks in the Vesterålen islands: Andøya, Hadseløya, Langøya, Skogsøya, Tindsøya, Dyrøya and parts of Austvågøya and Hinnøya. Vesterålen Hiking Association arranges trips of varying degrees of diffi culty, from the easiest ones suitable for small children to the most challenging mountain treks. The common denominator is enjoyment rather than performance and time constraints. www.turistforeningen.no/vesteralen - [email protected] Tel. +47 76 12 26 01

Vesterålen Turlag

Møysalen - Norway’s most beautiful experience of nature


Agents who arrange guided hiking tours or mountain climbing:



Fishing and boating in VesterålenSome of the country’s richest fi shing grounds are located in Vesterålen. Traditional fi shing villages are well worth a visit, whether they are old, abandoned fi shing stations or newer, modern fi shing ports bustling with maritime activity.

Many visitors want to come to Vesterålen precisely for the good fi shing they fi nd here. In Vesterålen we off er guided fi shing outings, and many of the tourist facilities have boats for hire.There are also many good spots where one can fi sh from the shoreline. The most common species are cod, coalfi sh, haddock and redfi sh, but it is also possible to catch salmon and sea trout or even a giant halibut.

The ice fi shing season runs from February to April. Abundant lakes provide ample opportunities to catch trout and char. Fishing contests are arranged during the season. Fishing licences can be purchased locally. Information on small game hunting and fi shing in Vesterålen can be found on our website: www.vestreg.no/jaktogfi ske

Children and adolescents younger than 16 years of age are legally entitled to a free fi shing licence for inland fi shing during the period 1 January to 20 August.Fishing rights in rivers and lakes are the property of the property owners, and fi shing can be done only with the consent of the landowner (for example through purchase of a local fi shing licence). Fishing for salmon, sea trout and Arctic char in watercourses requires an additional licensing fee paid to the Norwegian government.

Photo: Ben-Tommy Eriksenbilder.nornet.no



Sortland Småbåthavn5 spaces for guests(water depth: 2m)Tel: +47 76 12 23 46

Lødingen16 spaces for guestsTel:: +47 76 98 66 09 Hennes havnspaces for guests: varyTel: +47 76 15 62 75

Markedsbrygga Stokmarknes8 spaces for guestsTel: +47 76 15 14 51

Maurnes Fiskerihavn5 spaces for guestsTel: +47 76 12 66 85

Melbu Småbåthavn10 spaces for guests(water depth: 2,5-3m)Tel: +47 76 15 72 77

Myre Sjarkhavn10 spaces for guests(water depth:3m)Tel: +47 76 13 40 35 / 95 15 38 72

Offersøy10 spaces for guests(water depth: 4m)Tel: +47 76 93 39 00

SjøhusSenteret Gjestehavn15 spaces for guests(water depth: 3m)Tel: +47 76 12 37 40 Fiskeværet Skipnes25 spaces for guests(water depth: 2,8m)Tel: +47 76 13 28 55

Stokmarknes Båthavn4 spaces for guestsTel: +47 76 15 16 16 Vesterålen hotel og kongressenter12 spaces for guestsTel: +47 76 15 29 99

Torghuken, Sortland6-7 spaces for guestsTel: +47 76 10 99 00

Ringstad Båthavn4 spaces for guests(water depth: 4,5m)(3m rock by entrance)Tel: +47 915 14 215

Vinjesjøen Båthavn8-10 spaces for guestsTel: +47 76 13 53 35

Fjordcamp15 spaces for guestsTel: +47 76 13 76 40

NyksundTel: +47 76 13 40 35Port of refuge

Andenes pendelkai(Andenes port authorities)Tel: +47 478 67 933

Bleik3 spaces for guestsTel: +47 478 67 933

Nordmela5 spaces for guestsTel: +47 478 67 933

Dverberg 2 spaces for guestsTel: +47 76 14 20 58

Risøyhamn HavnPort of refuge

Experience Offersøy!On Offersøy you can experience the thrill of deep-sea fi shing - and Vesterålens best boat hire! If you have your own favourite rod, bring it with you. If you need to rent fi shing equip-ment, we have that too! Welcome to a pleasant experience in our family-friendly, maritime neighbourhood - spring, summer, autumn and winter!

OFFERSØY FERIESENTEROffersøy, N-8412 VESTBYGDTel.: +47 76 93 39 00 - Fax: +47 76 93 39 01 www.offersoy-feriesenter.no

Welcome to Skipnes!Visit us and experience a special closeness to mountains, fjords, birds and fi sh, the midnight sun and much more in historical and peaceful surround-ings. The venerable old fi shing village of Skipnes today offers rorbu fi sherman cabin holidays and adventures. The village is located on a traffi c-free island on the outer side of the Vesterålen island, well sheltered in a natural harbour.

Tel: +47 76 13 28 55 - E-mail: [email protected] - www.skipnes.com

Guest marinas in Vesterålen

2. Andøy Friluft ssenter - p. 2613. Fiskeværet Skipnes - p. 2714. Fjordcamp - p. 2616. Grønningbrygga - p. 2624. Island Adventures - p. 2835. Naturpartner - p. 2639. Nygård Feriehus - p. 2641. Off ersøy Feriesenter - p. 2644. Ringstad Sjøhus - p. 2647. SjøhusSenteret - p. 2658. Sub-Sea Nor - p. 2860. Toft enes Sjøhuscamp - p. 2767. Vesterålen Sea Safari - p. 2870. Åsand Brygge - p. 26


Tourist facilities that off er guided outings and/or boats and fi shing equipment for hire:Bunker: Statoil Yngve Steiro +47 76 12 80 00 Sortland Sentrum Esso Havna Service +47 76 11 37 00 Sortland Sentrum

Photo: Ben-Tommy Eriksen: bilder.nornet.no



Vesterålen is the realm of hundreds of large and smaller islands which form a fantastic natural skerry landscape. The terrain varies from craggy alpine mountains to gentle, green hillsides, deep valleys, chalk-white sandy beaches and narrow fj ords. In no other place in the world does the Gulf Stream come as close in towards the shoreline as it does in Vesterålen. Because of the warm and nutrient-rich ocean currents, Vesterålen is host during the summer to teeming bird life and practi-cally unparalleled fl ora.

We are proud of our natural surroundings and want to share it with our guests. Therefore our local nature- and culture guides are ready to take you on a discovery adventure that will permit you to have a close encounter with sea birds or with the lord of the forest – the moose – or perhaps a wandering herd of reindeer. Perhaps other adventures appeal to you – how about a seal and bird safari to the Bleiksøya Bird Preserve and Anda Fyr, a photo safari, a sea eagle safari, a skerry excursion, pine tree safari or a boat trip into the famous Trollfj ord? During late autumn and early winter a killer whale safari is arranged out of Lødingen/Off ersøy in the Vestfj ord fi rth. Opportunities are as abundant as nature itself and will leave you with long-lasting memories, whether you venture out to sea or keep your feet fi rmly planted on terra fi rma.

Nature safari

3. Arctic Whale Tours AS - p. 2824. Island Adventures - p. 2825. Konferanstestedet Finvåg - p. 2735. Naturpartner - p. 2641. Off ersøy Feriesenter - p. 2643. Puffi n Safari - p. 2844. Ringstad Sjøhus - p. 2658. Sub-Sea Nor - p. 2859. Time Out Event - p. 2861. TS-Foto - p. 2868. Whitetail AS - p. 27


Agents who arrange nature safari:

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PHOTO: PUFFIN SAFARI, OLA ALBERT BJERRANG (WWW.BJERRANG.NO). PAOLO VOLPOMNI.

PUFFIN AND SEA-EAGLE SAFARISea-eagle on the hunt after puffins can be observed

on every trip. Experience the Island of Bleiksøya, one of the most known and approachable

bird rocks in Norway. There are more then 150.000 puffins on their breeding grounds. Also other species of seabird can be observed. The trip will take 1,5 hrs. with a

local guide. Midnight sun-trips will be organised if enough bookings.

YOUR OWN CATCH OF CODFishing on the open sea is the North Norwegian Adventure. Deep-sea fishing trips - coley, cod, haddock, etc. Fishing tackle available on board. Have your

catch cooked and served on board. Daily departures at 17:00. Additional trips made

when necessary. Duration: approx. 4 hours. Starting point: Bleik Harbour.

Stay in apartmentnear the beach in the village of Bleik.

Tel. +47 917 45 775e-mail: [email protected]

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CultureExperiencing the local culture and art should be one of your primary goals when you visit Vesterålen. A large number of cultural events are arranged jointly through comprehensive collaboration of the local municipalities.

Volunteer organisations work to provide high-quality cultural experiences throughout the year. Have a look at the calendar of cultural events that you can fi nd on Vesterålen Tourism’s website. A large number of varied local events, festivals and cultural days are well worth experiencing. User-friendly handbooks and brochures are useful guides to the art galleries and studios, muse-ums and interesting sights that you fi nd spread throughout the islands.

Fishing has been an important resource for generations and is also the basis for much of the cul-ture and local identity in Vesterålen. The informational series Encounter with Vesterålen, includ-ing sight-specifi c handbooks and brochures, provide detailed insight into this basis. An abundance of art projects are also worth a visit. We might mention Artscape Nordland, with some of Nord-land county’s most popular and frequently visited sculptures. In the region there is also a series of artistically decorated electrical transformer sheds, and on the seaward side of Vesterålen you will discover art installations designed and built using items washed ashore by the Gulf Stream. The literary decor on Sortland’s buildings is equally interesting: more than thirty texts written by young people now adorn the walls of the Blue City by the Sea.

Recommended reading:Encounter with Vesterålen, travel handbooks/folders containing cultural and historical information, published by the Vesterålen Cultural Committ ee in collaboration with the Vesterålen Museum. Prices NOK 198,-/25,-Art in Vesterålen, an annually updated guide to art, including an overview of art studios, galleries, exhibitions and sculptures found in Vesterålen. Free of chargeVesterålen Nature and Culture Experiences, a brochure on the varied natural and cultural att ractions in Vesterålen. Free of charge.You may purchase this publication at the regional tourist information in Sortland. You may also order it from our website: www.vestreg.no/butikk or via e-mail addresssed to: [email protected]

Cultural information:www.vestreg.no • www.museumnord.no • www.hurtigrutemuseet.no • www.vol.no/vt • www.nfk .no • telemuseum.no/mambo/content/view/211/118/ • www.nordland-akademi.no

“Eye in Stone”, Anish Kapoor, England Lødingen municipality 1998, Photo: Vegar Moen/Artscape Nordland



Artistic curator for the selection and placement of ‘‘Texts on a fi eld of blue’ is author Lars Saabye Christensen. Photo: Roger Vagle

From the 10th anniversary concert celebrating Regine Days in Bø. Violinist Elena Yakovleva (pictured). (Photo: Jack Lihaug)

Gallery Tove Hov JacobsenCafé

Open: 12.00 - 16.00 Wednesday - Sunday. Closed Manday - Thuesday

25. June - 08. August

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For further information about festivals and cultural events in Vesterålen: www.vestreg.no/kulturkalender

Galleries and museums

11. Dukkehuset - p. 2815. Galleri Dick Monshouwer - p. 2818. Handelsstedet Tinden - p. 2822. Hurtigrutemuseet - p. 28 27. Lihallen Kulturgård - p. 2828. Los- og Telemuseet, Lødingen - p. 28 4. Museum Nord Andøymuseet - p. 28 6. Museum Nord Bø Museum - p. 2837. Museum Nord Norsk Fiskeindustrimuseum - p. 2851. Museum Nord Sortland Museum - p. 2866. Museum Nord Vesterålsmuseet - p. 2869. Museum Nord Øksnes Museum - p. 2812. Fargeklatt en Veita - p. 28


Visit our Museums in Vesterålen

• Melbu:Norsk FiskeindustrimuseumVesterålsmuseet• Andenes:Andøymuseet• Sortland:Sortland Museum• Alsvåg:Øksnes Museum• Vinjesjøen:Bø MuseumFor further information, see

www.museumnord.no

Vesterålen 2010 • www.visitvesteralen.com


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Historic sites and popular excursions in Vesterålen

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9. Kulturminneparken10. Stokmarknes 11. Melbu12. Taen13. Uværshula14. Hennes – Møysalen Nationalpark15. Raftsundet – Trollfjorden16. Strønstad

17. The Blue City - Sortland18. Jennestad19. Sigerfjord20. Ånstadblåheia21. Eidsfjorden22. Osvolldalen

30. Lødingen village31. Offersøya32. Hustad33. Svellingen34. Øksfjorden - Møysalen Nationalpark

Lødingen

1. Fyrvika at Andenes2. Bleik - Bleiksøya3. Høyvika4. Børra/Bukkekjerka5. Bø i Andøy - Slettan - Bakkan6. Dverberg7. Åse8. Risøyhamn

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The outer side of Andøya has been selected as Vesterålen’s contribution to the national tourist road project, mainly because of its varied natural surroundings. Tall mountains, long sandy beaches and a spectacular panorama of the open ocean.

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The northern lights appear with the advent of the dark season. Breathtakingly beautiful colours shimmer across the sky and create a bewitching atmosphere. Steep snow-covered mountains are refl ected on the ocean surface, along with the sparkling colours from the heavens. Vesterålen has a certain amount of daylight, but no sun during the dark season. Despite this, the season is still enjoyed by those who appreciate winter and candlelight.

As in many other places in Norway, we have historic skiing traditions. Well prepared ski trails and ideal terrain make cross-country skiing one of winter’s greatest activities. Mountain forma-tions are inviting and appeal to both experienced skiers and novices who want a winter trek to the peaks. Åndstadblåheia ski lift is open throughout the winter season. This is also the venue for «The Great Blue Hipe»,- an annual Big Jump contest for snowboarders and skiers.

Another spectacular activity for the entire family is dog sledging. Tourists may choose whether they want to drive their own dog team or simply relax on the sledge and enjoy the landscape while a guide does the driving. You can mingle with reindeer and enjoy Sami culture in the com-pany of your host Inga Sámi Siida. This is a popular winter activity for local residents as well; you can participate in reindeer herding and spend the night in a Sámi tent, the lávvo.

Take the whale safari in the realm of sea eagles and seals, and try your luck at fi shing on the same trip. And if you like fi shing, we also have many frozen lakes for ice fi shing! Enjoy the arctic land-scape from a kayak. You can hire kayaks and equipment year round. Finally, be sure to check the calendar of cultural events at www.vestreg.no/kulturkalender/Contact the tourist offi ce for further information.

Welcome to winter in Vesterålen!

Winter - a colourful season in Vesterålen

Dog sledding • Lavvo (Sami tent) • Hot tub • Mystery tours • Christmas dinners

Hilde & Bjørn UtstølVik, 8400 Sortland

[email protected]

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2. Andøy Friluft ssenter - p. 267. Bø Rorbu og Fritidsferie AS - p. 2619. Holmvik Brygge - p. 2723. Inga Sàmi-Siida - p. 2824. Island Adventure - p. 2825. Konferansestedet Finvåg - p. 2730. Marmelkroken - p. 2635. Naturpartner - p. 2639. Nygård Feriehus p. 2641. Off ersøy Feriesenter - p. 2644. Ringstad Sjøhus - p. 2645. Saivo - p. 2853. SortlandVillmarkssenter - p. 2858. Sub-Sea Nor - p. 2863. Vesterålen Padle & Klatreskole - p. 2867. Vesterålen Sea Safari - p. 2868. Whitetail AS - p. 27


Tour operators off ering winter activities:



Chr. Fredriksens gt 3 Melbu Hotell +47 76 16 00 00 58/113 All year8445 Melbu [email protected] +47 76 16 00 66

Damperiet +47 906 40 591 5/24 Jan - Dec8475 Straumsjøen [email protected] +47 76 13 74 80 www.damperiet.no May - Sept

Hamnegata1 Andøy Natursenter AS +47 905 81 503 7/15 All year8480 Andenes [email protected] www.hisnakul.no

Andenes Camping +47 76 14 14 12 May - Sept8480 Andenes [email protected] +47 76 11 56 10 www.whalesafari.no


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Forfjord Naturpartner +47 76 14 88 88 25/5 Summer/Autumn8484 Risøyhamn [email protected] +47 91 86 00 03 www.naturpartner.no App. all year

Storgata 53 Norlandia Andrikken Hotell +47 76 14 12 22 73/121 All year8480 Andenes [email protected] +47 76 14 19 33 www.norlandia.no/andrikken

Lankanholmen Sjøhus +47 76 14 12 22 18/64 All year8480 Andenes [email protected] +47 76 14 19 33 www.norlandia.no/andrikken

Storgt. 15 Hotell Marena +47 915 83 517 12/24 All year8480 Andenes [email protected] www.hotellmarena.no Gårdsvn 78 Leilighet nær Bleiksstranda +47 917 45 775 3/5 March - Nov8481 Bleik [email protected]

Stave Stave Camping & Hot pools +47 926 01 257 13/ March - Oct8489 Nordmela [email protected] www.stavecamping.no

Norlandia Havhusene Bleik +47 76 14 12 22 8/34 All year8481 Bleik [email protected] +47 76 14 19 33 www.norlandia.no/andrikken

Andbø (Bø) Marmelkroken +47 951 17 359 9/35 1/6 All year8484 Risøyhamn [email protected] www.marmelkroken.no

Buknesfjord Andøy Friluftssenter +47 76 14 88 04 2/4 5/33 All year8484 Risøyhamn fi [email protected] www.andoy-friluftssenter.no Riggen Restaurant & Bar +47 76 11 56 05 All year8480 Andenes [email protected] +47 76 11 56 10


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Eidet Åsand Brygge +47 76 13 81 00 4/23 All year8475 Straumsjøen [email protected] www.asand.no

boks 205 Bø Rorbu og Fritidsferie as +47 977 16 392 3/12-15 March - Nov8465 Straumsjøen [email protected] +47 76 13 91 90 www.fritidsferie.no

Hurtigrutens Hus +47 76 15 29 99 42/71 All year8450 Stokmarknes [email protected] www.hurtigrutenshus.com

Børøya Vesterålen Hotell & Kongressenter +47 76 15 06 00 25/50 53/106 All year8450 Stokmarknes [email protected] www.hurtigrutenshus.com

Ringstad Ringstad Sjøhus +47 76 13 74 80 42/25 12 All year8475 Straumsjøen [email protected] +47 906 40 591 www.sjohus.no

Lødingen Brygga Hotell +47 76 93 10 00 15/30 3/12 All year 8410 Lødingen [email protected] www.brygga-hotell.no

Sigerfjordvn 421 Sigerfjord Gjestegård/Naustet +47 902 05 348 3/9 4/24 All year8400 Sortland [email protected] www.sigerfjord.net Food service at request

Skjellbogen Skjellbogen Hyttegrend +47 76 13 21 35 6/24 All year8408 Sandset [email protected] +47 944 08 419

Kråkberget Fjordcamp +47 76 13 76 40 34/128 All year8475 Straumsjøen [email protected] +47 76 13 76 80 www.fjordcamp.no

Skagen Skagen +47 920 63 875 7/13 At request8470 Bø i Vesterålen [email protected] All year

Møysalen Nasjonalparksenter AS +47 76 16 08 30 7/10 June - Sept8414 Hennes [email protected] +47 45 61 73 67 www.m1262.no Lekanvn 324 Nygård Feriehus +47 76 15 54 95 7/20 All year8450 Stokmarknes [email protected] +47 905 51 072 www.nygardferiehus.no

Grønning Grønningbrygga +47 992 25 323 3/14 March - Oct8450 Stokmarknes [email protected] www.gronningbrygga.no

Offersøy Offersøy Feriesenter +47 76 93 39 00 5/3 5/6 5/8 All year8412 Vestbygd [email protected] +47 76 93 39 01 www.offersoy-feriesenter.no

v/Arne Sølnes Postmestergården +47 76 12 10 41 4/10 20.6 - 20.8Nordlysvn 35 [email protected] +47 957 39 099 8400 Sortland

Solveien 5a Noras Hus +47 900 34 349 1/4 25.6 - 8.88400 Sortland [email protected] +47 76 12 15 35

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Strandgt. 34 Strand Hotell AS +47 76 11 00 80 37/74 June - Sept 8400 Sortland [email protected] +47 76 11 00 88 www.strandhotell.no


Tel.: +47 76 13 76 40 • Mobil: +47 958 88 291Fax: +47 76 13 76 80 • www.fjordcamp.no

Welcome!

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Storgt. 30 Konferansestedet Finvåg +47 909 45 727 12/20 2/8 All year8430 Myre post@fi nvag.no +47 76 13 45 80 www.fi nvag.no

Pb 338, Nyksund Holmvik Brygge +47 76 13 47 96 8/20 3/3 doble senger All year8439 Myre [email protected] +47 958 63 866 www.nyksund.com

Pb. 502 Nyksund Ekspedisjonen/Tuyo +47 76 13 27 00 9/19 June - Sept 8439 Myre [email protected] +47 76 13 27 01 www.nyksund.biz

Toftenes Toftenes Sjøhuscamp +47 76 13 14 55 4/15 4/16 All year8432 Alsvåg [email protected] +47 971 69 078 www.toftenessjohus.no +47 76 13 34 97

c/o Strandgt. 52 Strandbo Apartments +47 76 11 99 20 5/30 All year 8430 Myre [email protected] +47 76 11 99 21 www.myre-hotell.no

Storgata 46 Centrum Overnatting +47 907 70 458 9/18 All year 8430 Myre [email protected] +47 76 11 99 90

8426 Barkestad Fiskeværet Skipnes +47 76 13 28 55 8/ All year [email protected] +47 952 76 039 www.skipnes.no +47 76 13 28 50

Storgt. 52 Myre Hotell +47 76 11 99 20 29/58 5/30 All year8430 Myre [email protected] +47 76 11 99 21 www.myre-hotell.no

Stø Stø Bobilcamp AS +47 76 13 25 30 2/15 15.5 - 1.9 8430 Myre [email protected] +47 907 55 173 www.stobobilcamp.com

8439 Stø Gunnartangen +47 76 13 24 03 4/6 1/30 All year [email protected] +47 908 75 955 www.rorbuferie.net

Nyksund Marihaugen +47 952 07 131 2/7 All year 8439 Myre [email protected]

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Pb 86, Ånstadsjøen SjøhusSenteret +47 76 12 37 40 5/10 7/44 All year8400 Sortland [email protected] +47 76 12 00 40 www.lofoten-info.no/sjohussenteret

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Vesterv. 51, Pb 255 Sortland Camping og Motell +47 76 11 03 00 9/20 39/170 All year 8400 Sortland [email protected] +47 76 12 25 70 www.sortland-camping.no

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We are located centrally on Andenes Harbour approximatly 5 minutes walking distance from the Whalecenter. Send your request for a reservation today: [email protected] Booking: +47 977 600 20

ANDENES

www.fargeklatten.no

Accommodation | Shop | Gallery | Museum

Vesterålen online booking: You will fi nd the best offers on our website: www.visitvesteralen.com - online booking, the offi cial tourist web portal for Vesterålen.

Less than NOK 500 per nightNOK 500 - 750 per nightNOK 750 - 1000 per nightMore than NOK 1000 per night

Fully licenced

Allergy room

Boat for hire

Diving

Electrical hook-up

Fishing facilities

Draining Bobil WC

Golf

Sea-rafting

Whalesafari

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Arctic Whale Tours +47 76 13 43 00 May - Sept 8438 Stø [email protected] +47 473 84 621 www.arcticwhaletours.com



Kvalsaukan Inga Sámi-Siida +47 76 12 51 23 All year 8400 Sortland [email protected] +47 908 77 558 www.inga-sami-siida.no By agreement

Vesterålen Sea Safari +47 901 85 256 All year 8401 Sortland [email protected] +47 951 91 184 By agreement

Island Adventure +47 952 00 689 All year 8445 Melbu [email protected] www.islandadventure.no

Vik Sortland Villmarkssenter +47 458 68 611 Nov - April 8400 Sortland [email protected] +47 402 37 972 www.villmarkssenteret.no

Arctic Sea Kayak Race +47 450 05 890 last whole week 8400 Sortland www.askr.no in July

Bø Taxi +47 909 09 082 All year 8465 Straumsjøen [email protected] www.botaxi.no

TS-Foto +47 958 80 308 All year 8400 Sortland [email protected] www.tsfoto.no

Vesterålen Turlag +47 76 12 26 01 All year 8400 Sortland www.turistforening.no/vesteralen

Straumfjord Vesterålen Padle & Klatreskole All year 8400 Sortland [email protected] +47 901 86 269 www.vpks.no

Bleik Puffi n Safari +47 971 95 275 May - Sept 8481 Bleik [email protected] +47 902 81 772 www.puffi nsafari.no

Sub-Sea Nor AS +47 915 34 091 All year 8485 Stokmarknes [email protected] www.subsea-nor.no

Hvalsafari Andenes +47 76 11 56 00 May - Sept 8483 Andenes [email protected] www.whalesafari.com

Rafting

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8430 Myre Dukkehuset +47 76 13 37 54 Dolls from1880 - 2008. Small cafè. Sale outlet of local art. [email protected] (after 18.00) Open June - Aug. 11a.m - 5 p.m

8450 Stokmarknes Hurtigrutemuseet +47 76 11 81 90 A journey through the history of the coastal express incl. All year [email protected] the old coastal express Finnmarken see ad. p.21

8410 Lødingen Losmuseet, Lødingen +47 76 98 66 00 Exhibition portreying the development of the piloting service. Open June-Aug Wed: 4 - 7 p.m www.lodingen.kommune.no Norsk Telemuseum Exhibition from the era of the line telegraph. thu/fri/sat: 12am-3pm

8439 Risøyhamn Galleri Dick Monshouwer +47 76 14 51 00 Dick Monshouwer, gallery, jewellery and paintings Thu - Sat www.dick.monshouwer.com [email protected] +47 476 50 058 All year. 10 a.m - 4 p.m

8400 Sortland Lihallen Kulturgård +47 76 12 70 11 Exhibition by Tove Hov Jacobsen. (Paintings in oil, acryl 12 a.m - 4 p.m [email protected] +47 908 95 506 and water-colour. Open June - Aug. Closed Mon - Tue.

8480 Andenes Museum Nord Andøymuseet +47 76 11 54 32 Exhibition on the the polar areas, Andøyas geology. 10 a.m - 18 p.m www.museumnord.no [email protected] Open June - Aug.

8459 Melbu Museum Nord Norsk Fiskeindustrimuseum Exhibition on the herring oil era, concerts in the herring tank 9 am-3 pm www.museumnord.no [email protected] +47 76 15 98 25 Open Mon - Fri all year. 8400 Sortland Museum Nord Sortland Museum +47 76 10 92 71 No fi xed exhibitions. Se web-site for information about www.museumnord.no [email protected] comming exhibitions. see info on net

8432 Alsvåg Museum Nord Øksnes Museum +47 76 18 52 50 Alsvåg Manor. Exhibit ‘Fishing village in transformation’. Mon-Fri: 11-5 www.museumnord.no [email protected] Summer exhibitions. Open June - Aug Sat-Sun: 12-5

8430 Myre Handelsstedet Tinden +47 76 13 28 56 Coast historical museum. Old Tinden Trading place Contact us [email protected] +47 909 45 727

8459 Melbu Museum Nord Vesterålsmuseet +47 76 15 75 56 Melbu Hovedgård, Galleri Rødgården and Melbu Community Centre june-aug: 11-4 www.museumnord.no [email protected] Open every day, all year aug-dec: 9-3

8480 Andenes Fargeklatten Veita +47 977 60 020 Gallery, shop with handcrafts, turf museum and history museum 11 - 4 www.fargeklatten.no [email protected] Open every day, all year

8470 Bø i Vesterålen Museum Nord Bø Museum +47 76 13 82 00 Life in the 18th century. Open June - Aug Tue-Thu:10 am-6 pm, www.museumnord.no [email protected] Wed -Fri:10 am-4 pm,Sat-Sun:11 am-4 pm

Vesterålen Golf +47 906 86 497 Summer 8400 Sortland www.vesteraalengolf.no

Time Out Event AS +47 920 28 007 All year 8450 Stokmarknes [email protected] www.timeoutevent.no

Saivo +47 413 04 425 All year 8401 Sortland [email protected] www.saivo.no

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Bø rorbu & fritidsferie have three efficiency flats for hire in Hovden, Bø in Vesterålen. The apartments are equipped with a living area and kitchen, including a refrigerator, cooker, dishwasher and satellite dish TV reception, two bedrooms, shower/WC, washing machine and pantry with a freezer. There is a beautiful panorama out over the open ocean; we are located a short distance from three lovely sandy beaches, and there are plenty of opportunities for outings both on foot or by bicycle. We are situated a short distance from the bird rocks and fishing lakes at Nykvåg. We have bicycles for hire. There is also boat transportation to Nyksund, Øksnes Vestbygd, Tinden and Skipnes.We arrange guided mountain excursions.

Bø rorbu og fritidsferie AS, Boks 205, 8465 Straumsjøen.Booking: Randi Hanssen - Mob +47 977 16 392

E-mail: [email protected] - www.fritidsferie.no

Booking: www.hotellmarena.no

REASONABLY PRICED, COMFORTABLE AND LUXURIOUSThe finest hotel rooms in Andenes at the most affordable prices

EACH ROOM – A NEW ADVENTURE

Eidet, N-8475 STRAUMSJØEN

BØ IN VESTERÅLENTelt: +47 76 13 81 00/ 938 23 305 / 971 40 910

[email protected] - www.asand.no

WELCOME TO ÅSAND BRYGGE

A place for vacation, leisure, and recreation,fi shing and hunting - Business trip and courses,

sociability and friendly gatherings.

We offer : • well-appointed, modern studio flats• des ignated areas for camping , caravans and campervans

• cab in w i th sea-v iew• serv ice/pub• d i v. act i v i t ie-offers , idea l for wave-suf ing !

Andbø, 8484 Risøyhamn - Tel: +47 951 17 359 - [email protected] - www.marmelkroken.no

Kårebussen can also offer: customized guided tours, transport to/from airport, coastal express, railway or your own special needs.



magnificent experienceWelcome to a

Hotels & fishermans’s cabins- Sleep well in beautiful surroundings!

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Fares from NOK 375*

Book your flight at wideroe.no

*Example fare, one-way incl. taxes. Subject to availability.

Don’t let distance or lack of time stop you from experiencing Vesterålen. Fly with us from Bodø or Tromsø to Andenes or Stokmarknes in just 30 minutes. Check which airport is closest to your destination.

Order your trip, cal: +47 76 13 77 00

From our basis in Bø we can offer you transport from and to the airports of Bardufoss, Evenes and Stok-marknes, Hurtigruten harbours and roundtrips through the Vesterålen, Lofoten and all other destinations.

Whatever where or what you want to experience, we can give you a special offer and a competitive price for all your transport. Our car fl eet of busses and taxis have a capacity for 1 to 50 persons.

It is our pleasure to help you to organize your roundtrips and transport. Contact us and we can do you a good proposal. If you need guides we can arrange it for you.Comfort, service and safety are our main essentiality for the carriage of you and your guests in 1 of our taxis or buses.

Your experience is our responsibility

MORE THAN JUST A TAXI

TRAVEL TO VESTERÅLENThe trip to Vesterålen is an experience in itself, whether you travel by automobile, bus, aeroplane, coastal express, train or a combination of these.

Your own automobile: E-6 through Norway, via Riksgrensen E-10 from Sweden.Ferries, see www.177.noTraffi c and road information: www.vegvesen.no/Trafi kkinformasjon/Reiseinformasjon/Trafi kkmeldinger

By air :Oslo/Bergen/Stavanger/Trondheim to Harstad-Narvik Evenes airport www.sas.no eller www.norwegian.com. Bus from Evenes to Sortland www.fl ybussen.no/sortland/ Oslo - Bodø - Stokmarknes - Tromsø / Oslo - Bodø - Andenes - Tromsø www.wideroe.no

By train: Oslo - Fauske www.nsb.no, bus Fauske - Sortland www.177nordland.noTrain through Sweden to Narvik. www.sj.se/Bus Narvik - Sortland www.177nordland.no

Coastal Express:Bergen - Kirkenes, calls at Stokmarknes, Sortland and Risøyhamn. www.hurtigruten.no The regional tourist offi ce at Sortland tel. + 47 76 11 14 80, will help you with bookings for the coastal express ship.



We welcome you to the only sertificied ecotourisme place in Vesterålen

Tel.: +47 76 12 37 40 - [email protected]

Close to nature, you can:- stay in comfortable and pleasant seaside cabins with a view to the midnightsun

- wine and dine in the restaurant ‘Sjøstua’, with a taste of Vesterålen

- go fishing, from the fishing quay, rent a boat or a guided fishingtrip

Sgl. room from NOK 595,-Dbl. room from NOK 840,-

Telephone: +47 76 16 00 00

We are situated in the middle of Lofoten and VesterålenThe best place to be when you are visiting the area!

E-mail: [email protected]

WELCOME TO

andenescamping.no

ANDENES CAMPING is located in pleasant surroundings just at the entrance to Andenes. You can enjoy the fantastic pano-rama of the open ocean after you have parked your car and begun to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere here. The camping site

is located about 2 kms from the centre of Andenes, which of-fers you a wide range of services. A well-stocked grocery shop

is to be found only about 200 m from the camping site. Using Andenes Camping as your home base, you can explore Andøya.

Many opportunities await you, such as: The whale safari, puffin bird safari, fishing outings, easily accessible hiking ter-rain, art exhibitions, museums, the lighthouse, guided guided mountain tours, kayak paddling, local culinary tradi-tions and much, much more. We welcome you to enjoy our magnificent natural surroundings, and we know you will feel at home with us.

Andenes Camping

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Off-season: Tel.: +47 76 11 56 00fax.: +47 76 11 56 10www.andenescamping.no

Camping season: May - September open hours 8-11 / 18-23 Tel:+47 76 14 14 12e-mail: [email protected] nnnooo

R E S T A U R A N T & B A R

RESTAURANTIn authentic North-Norwegian surroundings, located pier-side at Andenes, Riggen Restaurant offers you the finest in dining. Daytime luncheon menu and à la carte meals during evenings, featuring both traditional and modern dishes. Saturdays we offer an excellent cake buffet and on Sundays our dinner buffet featuring North-Norwegian delicacies.

DANCE BAR Riggen Dance Bar, with an open panorama. Friday – Saturday we have live music. Fully licensed.

Telephone: 76 11 56 05e-mail: [email protected]

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Avis has all types of short-termand long-term rental vehicles

815 33 044www.avis.no

Whether you need a passenger car or a larger vehiclefor special tasks, we can help you. We have 7-seatersand 9-seater hatchbacks. And if you need a vehiclefor a longer period of time, Avis MiniLease is anexcellent alternative. Contact us and we will find thevehicle that meets your needs.

Telephone +47 76 11 37 10 (90 12 13 00 on-call)[email protected]

CAR REPAIR SHOP • CAR WASH • CONVENIENCE SHOP •

FAST FOOD RESTAURANT

Havna Service AS is a petrol station with a convenience shop, fast food restaurantand automobile service hall.

Tlf. 76 12 37 00SORTLANDTel.: 76 11 37 00SORTLAND

We are open 24 hours a day24 hours a day!

At the Sortland bus teminal

Stop here for a bite to eat, readingmaterials and much more

A high point in your day!

Diesel-powered small boats,separate mooring facility: +47 76 12 80 00

Open to 24.00

Statoil Sortland

LIFE JACKET RENTAL

Our helpful staff are ready to assist you

CONVENIENCE SHOP - CAR REPAIR SHOP - CAR WASH WASHING BAY FOR SELF CAR-WASH

We have waste disposal,please help us keep

Vesterålen clean!

Contact:

+47 76 11 29 00 www.reno-vest.no

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Stø, N 8439 Myre. Tel: + 47 76 13 43 00 - Mob: +47 473 84 621

[email protected] - www.arcticwhaletours.comwww.arcticwhaletours.com

Accommodation possibilities in cabins, hotel or campsite.Accommodation possibilities in cabins, hotel or campsite.We cooperate with Myre Hotel and Strandbo apartments in Stø.We cooperate with Myre Hotel and Strandbo apartments in Stø.

Our enthusiastic crew welcome you on board our whale safari from Stø in Vesterålen. The close encounter with the majestic sperm whale in addition to thousands of nesting puffins and other seabirds on Anda makes this an optimal nature experience!

Season 2010: May 21 - September 11. Light meal. Bring warm clothes and shoes.Capacity: Max 55 people. Duration: 5-6 hours. Departure: 2 trips every day. Booking: + 47 76 13 43 00

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