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Andoy which includes mist or fog and mountains
Andoy which includes a coastal town, general coastal views and mountains
Sortland featuring mist or fog, boating and a lake or waterhole
Andoy featuring mist or fog and mountains
Andenes featuring a house and a lighthouse

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1. Hurtigruten Ferry Terminal Stamsund

Hurtigruten Ferry Terminal Stamsund is a port on the island of Vestvågøy in the Lofoten archipelago. It’s a great place to watch cruise ships dock, dine at waterfront cafés and enjoy relaxed walks. The terminal is also the starting point for dozens of excursions along the Norwegian coast and out to sea.
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Hurtigruten Ferry Terminal Stamsund featuring boating and a small town or village

2. Henningsvaer Bridge

The formerly secluded fishing village of Henningsvær is easily accessible via the Henningsvær Bridges, two concrete arcs that span the straits between Austvågøya and its southern atoll. Cross Engøysundet Bridge and Henningsvær Bridge on foot, by bicycle or by car. Admire the stunning Vestfjord shoreline and the scattering of scenic islands that make up this pretty section of the Lofoten archipelago.
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Henningsvaer Bridge featuring general coastal views and a bridge

3. Lofotr Viking Museum

The Lofotr Vikingmuseum is an interactive museum built around the excavated site of a Viking chieftain house. See a precise reconstruction of a Viking longhouse and Lofotr, a full-scale replica of the 9th-century Gokstad Viking ship. Wander through the blacksmith’s forge and the boathouses in this immersive historic experience.
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Lofotr Vikingmuseum

4. Lofoten War Memorial Museum

The Lofoten War Memorial Museum chronicles Norway’s role in World War II. It contains uniforms and other artifacts to express tales of courage, brutality and woe between 1940 and 1945. Learn of the events that took place in Lofoten, resulting in a victory for the Allies.
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Lofoten War Memorial Museum

5. Bleik Beach

Bleik Beach curves gently around a picturesque bay set toward the northern tip of the island of Andoy. It is a great place for tranquil walks, photography, wildlife spotting and getting lost in your own thoughts amid the majestic beauty of Norway’s Artic Circle.
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Bleik Beach showing a coastal town and a beach

What to do in Nordland

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Vesterålen

If you're spending some time in Vesterålen, Sortland Museum is a top sight worth visiting.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there cheap things to do in Nordland?
A Cityguiding in Mo I Rana assures a great time without costing a packet.
What can you do in Nordland for free?
Your escape to Nordland needn't cost a bundle with free things like these to keep you entertained:

  • Saltfjellet-Svartisen National Park
  • Bleik Beach
  • Mo Church
  • Henningsvaer Bridge

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