What to do in Ballstad

Activities, attractions and tours
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Ballstad Attractions

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Activities and Tours

Ballstad is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Ballstad to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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Ballstad Attractions

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Top places to visit

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 showing a small town or village and boating

2. 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

3. 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 a bridge and general coastal views

4. Norwegian Fishing Village Museum

Experience life in a fishing village at the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum. This museum is dedicated to conserving the history of the Lofoten Fishery, spanning over 200 years. Enjoy sweet pastries and bread from the museum’s stone oven bakery. Walk through beautiful gardens and see the historic cabins of traveling fishermen.
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Norwegian Fishing Village Museum which includes a river or creek

5. Stockfish Museum

Discover the history of stockfish and fishing in Lofoten at the Stockfish Museum. See how cod and other fish are dried on wooden racks to make stockfish. This method was used in northern Norway as early as the 9th century to preserve fish and allow for several years storage. The museum was previously a fish warehouse and features artifacts and exhibits relating to the region’s stockfish heritage.
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Stockfish Museum

Recommended things to do in Ballstad

Number of things to do
2
Things to do from
CA $178
Cheapest thing to do
Lofoten: Aimees Farm Experience
Top 5 things to do
Half-day tours
With kids