What to do in Nordland

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Nordland travel guide

Andoy featuring mist or fog and mountains

Andoy which includes general coastal views, mountains and a coastal town

Sortland showing boating, a lake or waterhole and mist or fog

Andenes featuring a lighthouse and a house

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. 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 which includes a coastal town and a sandy beach

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. 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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5. 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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What to do in Nordland

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Torghatten

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Torghatten during your travels in Brønnøy.

Hurtigruten Ferry Terminal Stamsund

Rugged coastlines, an island chain and migrating whales are some of the sights you can experience on boat trips from this port in the village of Stamsund.

Saltstraumen

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Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Saltstraumen during your travels in Bodo. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Bleik Beach

Enjoy coastal walks, join a puffin-spotting cruise and see the spectacular northern lights at this beach on the island of Andøy.

Henningsvaer Bridge

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Enjoy beautiful archipelago views from the gateway between the secluded fishing village of Henningsvær and the main island of Austvågøya.

Lofoten War Memorial Museum

Browse through historical artifacts and Norway’s largest display of complete uniforms and learn about the successful raid that helped the Allies during World War II.

Lofotr Viking Museum

Take part in a traditional Viking feast and see one of the world’s largest reconstructed Viking longhouses at this remarkable museum at Borg in the Lofoten Islands.

Svartisen

Explore the great outdoors at Svartisen, a lovely green space in Mo-I-Rana. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Narvikfjellet

Hit the slopes in Narvik with a visit to Narvikfjellet. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the churches while you're in the area.

Explore areas of Nordland

Vesterålen

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

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