{"id":1614,"date":"2019-11-01T14:40:31","date_gmt":"2019-11-01T13:40:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/?post_type=destination&#038;p=2330"},"modified":"2025-09-01T11:19:19","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T11:19:19","slug":"vesteralen","status":"publish","type":"destination","link":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/destinasjon\/vesteralen\/","title":{"rendered":"Vester\u00e5len"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-ingress\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vnn__ingress\">\n\t\t\t\tThe home of the whales, the birthplace of Hurtigruten, the favourite of the puffins, the mild Northern Lights location; Vester\u00e5len is an archipelago of stunning nature, teeming wildlife and old fishing culture.\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The sea off Vester\u00e5len is maybe the richest in the world, attracting whales, seals and seabirds. Human habitation is also based on the riches of the sea. But behind the rugged, rocky coast, there is green farmland, lively towns and villages, green forests and towering mountains. Slender bridges tie the islands together with their elegant spans.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-4\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/006036_Marten-Bril_www.visitvesteralen.com_-1.jpg\" data-size=\"1202x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/006036_Marten-Bril_www.visitvesteralen.com_-1.jpg\" alt=\"Kjapt ned i havet for \u00e5 finne sildeyngel, og s\u00e5 opp igjen \u00a9 Marten Bril\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/006036_Marten-Bril_www.visitvesteralen.com_-1.jpg\" data-caption=\"Kjapt ned i havet for \u00e5 finne sildeyngel, og s\u00e5 opp igjen \u00a9 Marten Bril\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/005940_Marten-Bril_www.visitvesteralen.com_.jpg\" data-size=\"1202x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/005940_Marten-Bril_www.visitvesteralen.com_-768x511.jpg\" alt=\"The big tail lifting just before diving some 1000 metres down hunting squid \u00a9 Marten Bril\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/005940_Marten-Bril_www.visitvesteralen.com_.jpg\" data-caption=\"The big tail lifting just before diving some 1000 metres down hunting squid \u00a9 Marten Bril\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/005942_Marten-Bril_www.visitvesteralen.com_.jpg\" data-size=\"746x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/005942_Marten-Bril_www.visitvesteralen.com_.jpg\" alt=\"Out looking for the whales \u00a9\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/005942_Marten-Bril_www.visitvesteralen.com_.jpg\" data-caption=\"Out looking for the whales \u00a9\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/006016_Marten-Bril_www.visitvesteralen.com_.jpg\" data-size=\"792x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/006016_Marten-Bril_www.visitvesteralen.com_-768x776.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/006016_Marten-Bril_www.visitvesteralen.com_.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: Kjapt ned i havet for \u00e5 finne sildeyngel, og s\u00e5 opp igjen \u00a9 Marten Bril<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: The big tail lifting just before diving some 1000 metres down hunting squid \u00a9 Marten Bril<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: Out looking for the whales \u00a9<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-glenn-is-the-biggest-of-the-sperm-whale-bulls-off-andenes\">Glenn is the biggest of the sperm whale bulls off Andenes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Off Vester\u00e5len, there is hardly any continental shelf. Instead, the seabed drops directly into the deep ocean just offshore. The meeting of cold and warm waters means the sea is rich in microorganisms, plankton, and fish. Bigger predators, like bird, seals and whales feed on these rich seas. Sperm whales, the biggest toothed whales of them all, hunt for giant squid at a depth of 1000 metres. The population of sperm whales are all oxen, as the cows are found around the Azores. Glenn is the name of the biggest one, when he\u2019s around, the other boys stay away. From St\u00f8 and Andenes, you can go out at sea, and be almost certain to meet these giants of the sea. One is hardly surprised to see orcas, white-nosed dolphins, minke whales and other species, but they don\u2019t turn up with the same regularity.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-content-layout alignwide alignwide wp-block-t2-featured-content-layout\" role=\"list\"><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-coastal-culture todo-culture-and-history todo-eat-and-stay todo-unique-accommodations facilities-sustainable-travel season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-vesteraalen malgrupper-heritage-explorer malgrupper-slow-traveller wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/nyksund-is-a-fishing-village-that-got-an-extra-chance\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 52.5% 77.445652173913%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/nyksund-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tVester\u00e5len\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Nyksund is a fishing village that got an extra chance<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tCoastal Culture\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-activities todo-photo todo-whalesafari todo-wildlifesafari facilities-groups season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-vesteraalen malgrupper-bucket-list-betty malgrupper-nature-lover wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/a-whale-safari-is-a-meeting-with-giants\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50.5% 61.737804878049%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/91f874b20ee1465743ff361f2c696070.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tVester\u00e5len\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>A whale safari is a meeting with giants<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tActivities\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-attractions todo-midnight-sun season-summer region-vesteraalen malgrupper-bucket-list-betty malgrupper-local-insider malgrupper-nature-lover wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/in-vesteralen-you-see-the-midnight-sun-over-the-atlantic\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"513\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/M\u00e5tinden-768x513.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tVester\u00e5len\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>In Vester\u00e5len, you see the Midnight Sun over the Atlantic<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tMidnight Sun\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sea-birds-feed-on-the-rich-ocean\">Sea birds feed on the rich ocean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The rich marine life is also highly visible at the numerous bird cliffs along the coast. Bleiks\u00f8ya off Andenes and Anda off St\u00f8 are the biggest ones. Puffins, guillemots and razorbills fly frantically with their short wings with small fish in their beaks, skuas harass them and steal it, and white-tailed eagles sail on strong wings high up there, ready to strike. Gannets have problems taking off from the water after overeating, and cormorants dry their feathers on the rocks. The coast is so busy in summer, you can hear the noise from afar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-vesteralen-s-fishing-villages-have-their-own-personality\">Vester\u00e5len\u2019s fishing villages have their own personality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The fishing communities along the Vester\u00e5len coastline are as varied as they are picturesque. Andenes, one of the oldest fishing communities along the whole coast, has turned into a busy little town centred around its iconic lighthouse. Myre is another modern place exuding business. St\u00f8, on the other hand, is a haven for traditional fishing culture, and fishermen go out in small boats and dry their fish on big racks. If you walk along the sheltered port at Nykv\u00e5k in B\u00f8, you also see plenty of small vessels going out every morning straight into the open Atlantic.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-4\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/003513_Sebastien-Goujaud_www.nordnorge.com_.jpg\" data-size=\"1067x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/003513_Sebastien-Goujaud_www.nordnorge.com_.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/003513_Sebastien-Goujaud_www.nordnorge.com_.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/009484_Johnny-Mazzilli_nordnorge.com_.jpg\" data-size=\"1200x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/009484_Johnny-Mazzilli_nordnorge.com_-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/009484_Johnny-Mazzilli_nordnorge.com_.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/003486_Baard-Loeken_www.nordnorge.com_.jpg\" data-size=\"744x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/003486_Baard-Loeken_www.nordnorge.com_.jpg\" alt=\"Frodige Hadsel\u00f8ya med Austv\u00e5g\u00f8ya i bakgrunnen en sensommerdag \u00a9 B\u00e5rd L\u00f8ken\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/003486_Baard-Loeken_www.nordnorge.com_.jpg\" data-caption=\"Frodige Hadsel\u00f8ya med Austv\u00e5g\u00f8ya i bakgrunnen en sensommerdag \u00a9 B\u00e5rd L\u00f8ken\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/003487_Espen-Mortensen-esmofoto.no_www.nordnorge.com_.jpg\" data-size=\"1200x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/003487_Espen-Mortensen-esmofoto.no_www.nordnorge.com_-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/003487_Espen-Mortensen-esmofoto.no_www.nordnorge.com_.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>03: Frodige Hadsel\u00f8ya med Austv\u00e5g\u00f8ya i bakgrunnen en sensommerdag \u00a9 B\u00e5rd L\u00f8ken<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-old-fishing-villages-get-a-new-lease-of-life\">Old fishing villages get a new lease of life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/nyksund-is-a-fishing-village-that-got-an-extra-chance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Nyksund  (opens in a new tab)\">Nyksund <\/a>was once a hub of activity, attracting seasonal workers from all over the archipelago. After World War II, however, the perfectly protected harbour got too narrow for bigger, more modern ships. People started to move away, and by 1970, the colourful houses were left alone to fight the winter storms. By accident, people on the look for a place to relax and think, started to restore the houses. Today, prams are again observed in Nyksund. There is no fishing anymore, just yoga, good food and art studios. Skipnes is another old centre that was lost in time, and it can be visited in summer for people looking for pure relaxation and beautiful coastlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-along-the-inner-waterway-the-land-is-green-and-fertile\">Along the inner waterway, the land is green and fertile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, you find most people along the inner waterway in Vester\u00e5len, the one that gave the archipelago its name; roughly translated into \u201cthe western waterway\u201d. Protected by the mountains, one can raise cattle and sheep and grow potatoes on flats along the waterways. Further up, light, green birch forests clad the hillsides. All this greenery is framed in by majestic mountain peaks in the east and south. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-3\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/overnatting12.jpg\" data-size=\"1195x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/overnatting12.jpg\" alt=\"Nyksund er et fiskev\u00e6r som ble vekket opp fra de d\u00f8de \u00a9 Holmvik Brygge\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/overnatting12.jpg\" data-caption=\"Nyksund er et fiskev\u00e6r som ble vekket opp fra de d\u00f8de \u00a9 Holmvik Brygge\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Dronningruta_visitvesteralen.jpg\" data-size=\"2362x1571\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Dronningruta_visitvesteralen-768x511.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Dronningruta_visitvesteralen.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/003483_-ystein-Lunde-Ingvaldsen_www.nordnorge.com_.jpg\" data-size=\"1195x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/003483_-ystein-Lunde-Ingvaldsen_www.nordnorge.com_-768x514.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/003483_-ystein-Lunde-Ingvaldsen_www.nordnorge.com_.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: Nyksund er et fiskev\u00e6r som ble vekket opp fra de d\u00f8de \u00a9 Holmvik Brygge<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-busy-towns-are-the-hub-of-activity-in-vesteralen\">The busy towns are the hub of activity in Vester\u00e5len<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Three major towns are found here, Sortland, Stokmarknes and Melbu. Sortland, the biggest town, is known for its art project, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/sortland-residents-have-painted-their-town-blue\/\">the <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/sortland-residents-have-painted-their-town-blue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"blue  (opens in a new tab)\">blue <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/sortland-residents-have-painted-their-town-blue\/\">city<\/a>\u201d, in which most downtown houses have been painted blue. In Stokmarknes, one can soon visit the new Hurtigruten museum. Outside the historic church of Hadsel, there is the \u201carctic Stonehenge\u201d \u2013 an iron age obelisk places exactly where the first rays of the sun shine at its return after the Polar Night. At Melbu, the Melbu Manor is a stately home from the early industrialisation. One of the fish oil tanks at the dock has been turned into a concert venue with its fantastic acoustics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\" alignwide wp-block-vnn-booking\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vnn-booking__image\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/vv-logo-2022-web-1000x600-1.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vnn-booking__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-planning-to-visit-vesteralen\">Planning to visit Vester\u00e5len?<\/h2>\n\n<p>Visit Vester\u00e5len assists you with activities and attractions in the region and islands of Vester\u00e5len.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button link-to-booking-provider-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/visitvesteralen.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit Vester\u00e5len<\/a><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hurtigruten-was-born-in-vesteralen\">Hurtigruten was born in Vester\u00e5len<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Industrious and creative people, the Vester\u00e5lians were pioneers in modern communications. In 1893, the tradesman and sea captain Richard With was tired of slow und unreliable ship passages to the south. He started a new company, sailing day and night, only stopping at the major centres. Trondheim-Bod\u00f8 was a mere day\u2019s sailing, and Troms\u00f8 followed the next day. Awed by the speed, people on the coast promptly baptised the shipping line <a aria-label=\"Hurtigruten  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/hurtigruten-provides-a-front-row-seat-to-natures-best-light-show\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hurtigruten <\/a>\u2013 the fast route. In 1922, the narrows of Ris\u00f8yrenna were dredged, and Hurtigruten could sail unobstructed through the heart of the green archipelago. Today, you can see Hurtigruten dock and Ris\u00f8yhamn and Sortland, and at Stokmarknes the vintage Hurtigruten ship Finnmarken is caged in glass. Of course, you see the modern ships of the legendary shipping line plowing the waters of the inner<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-4\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/003470_-ystein-Lunde-Ingvaldsen_www.nordnorge.com_.jpg\" data-size=\"1202x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/003470_-ystein-Lunde-Ingvaldsen_www.nordnorge.com_.jpg\" alt=\"Gr\u00f8nt, med hint av lilla \u00a9 \u00d8ystein Lunde Ingvaldsen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/003470_-ystein-Lunde-Ingvaldsen_www.nordnorge.com_.jpg\" data-caption=\"Gr\u00f8nt, med hint av lilla \u00a9 \u00d8ystein Lunde Ingvaldsen\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/003467_-ystein-Lunde-Ingvaldsen_www.nordnorge.com_.jpg\" data-size=\"532x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/003467_-ystein-Lunde-Ingvaldsen_www.nordnorge.com_.jpg\" alt=\"En stille eksplosjon over vinterlandskapet i Vester\u00e5len \u00a9 \u00d8ystein Lunde Ingvaldsen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/003467_-ystein-Lunde-Ingvaldsen_www.nordnorge.com_.jpg\" data-caption=\"En stille eksplosjon over vinterlandskapet i Vester\u00e5len \u00a9 \u00d8ystein Lunde Ingvaldsen\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/003485_-ystein-Lunde-Ingvaldsen_www.nordnorge.com_.jpg\" data-size=\"1204x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/003485_-ystein-Lunde-Ingvaldsen_www.nordnorge.com_-768x510.jpg\" alt=\"H\u00f8stnordlyset lyser over Gaukv\u00e6r\u00f8ya i B\u00f8 \u00a9 \u00d8ystein Lunde Ingvaldsen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/003485_-ystein-Lunde-Ingvaldsen_www.nordnorge.com_.jpg\" data-caption=\"H\u00f8stnordlyset lyser over Gaukv\u00e6r\u00f8ya i B\u00f8 \u00a9 \u00d8ystein Lunde Ingvaldsen\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/005851_Marten-Bril_www.visitvesteralen.com_-1.jpg\" data-size=\"532x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">04<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/005851_Marten-Bril_www.visitvesteralen.com_-1.jpg\" alt=\"Nordlys p\u00e5 And\u00f8ya \u00a9 Marten Bril\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/005851_Marten-Bril_www.visitvesteralen.com_-1.jpg\" data-caption=\"Nordlys p\u00e5 And\u00f8ya \u00a9 Marten Bril\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: Gr\u00f8nt, med hint av lilla \u00a9 \u00d8ystein Lunde Ingvaldsen<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: En stille eksplosjon over vinterlandskapet i Vester\u00e5len \u00a9 \u00d8ystein Lunde Ingvaldsen<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: H\u00f8stnordlyset lyser over Gaukv\u00e6r\u00f8ya i B\u00f8 \u00a9 \u00d8ystein Lunde Ingvaldsen<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: Nordlys p\u00e5 And\u00f8ya \u00a9 Marten Bril<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-northern-lights-can-be-seen-in-mild-climates\">Northern Lights can be seen in mild climates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Northern Lights Oval passes 100 km above Vester\u00e5len. This means that Vester\u00e5len is an excellent location to observe this celestial phenomenon. The islands also enjoy the mildest winter climate on their latitude, meaning that you can observe the lights and freeze less than elsewhere under the Northern Lights oval. The rugged landscape of cliffs, mountains, elegant bridge spans and towering peaks forms a dramatic backdrop for the Northern Lights, unless it appears over the ocean in the northwest. Of particular interest is the Space Ship Aurora, located near the rocket shooting range at And\u00f8ya<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-midnight-sun-shines-for-two-months\">The Midnight Sun shines for two months<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vester\u00e5len enjoys the rays of the Midnight Sun for around two months in the summer. The light is very low, however, so you can\u2019t see the eye of the sun everywhere. Go onto the Sortland bridge, find yourself a nearby mountain or seek out a location on the outer coast with unobstructed sea views. On a bright summer night, you can also go moose-hunting with your camera, as the wildlife is more active when humans slow down.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-content-layout alignwide alignwide wp-block-t2-featured-content-layout\" role=\"list\"><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-aktiviteter todo-activities todo-attractions todo-hiking todo-hiking-trips todo-midnight-sun facilities-family-friendly facilities-sustainable-travel season-summer region-vesteraalen malgrupper-bucket-list-betty malgrupper-nature-lover wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"image-top wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/aktiviteter\/midnight-sun-panorama-hike-in-vesteralen-makes-you-see-the-sun\/\"><\/a>\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 40% 37%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-1-1 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Midnattssol_Vester\u00e5len_Foto_Kenn_Loekkegaard_4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;;this.insertAdjacentHTML(&#039;afterend&#039;,&#039;&lt;div class=&quot;t2-post-featured-image__fallback&quot;&gt;M&lt;\/div&gt;&#039;);\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-image_top wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-theme\">Hiking trips<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Midnight Sun Panorama Hike in Vester\u00e5len makes you see the sun<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-tag\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M192 96c-52.935 0-96 43.065-96 96s43.065 96 96 96 96-43.065 96-96-43.065-96-96-96zm0 160c-35.29 0-64-28.71-64-64s28.71-64 64-64 64 28.71 64 64-28.71 64-64 64zm0-256C85.961 0 0 85.961 0 192c0 77.413 26.97 99.031 172.268 309.67 9.534 13.772 29.929 13.774 39.465 0C357.03 291.031 384 269.413 384 192 384 85.961 298.039 0 192 0zm0 473.931C52.705 272.488 32 256.494 32 192c0-42.738 16.643-82.917 46.863-113.137S149.262 32 192 32s82.917 16.643 113.137 46.863S352 149.262 352 192c0 64.49-20.692 80.47-160 281.931z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tVester\u00e5len\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-aktiviteter todo-attractions todo-midnight-sun todo-photo todo-photography-courses todo-wildlifesafari facilities-sustainable-travel season-spring season-summer region-vesteraalen wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"image-top wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/aktiviteter\/wildlife-safari-in-vesteralen\/\"><\/a>\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-1-1 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1589\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/MBA_9846.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;;this.insertAdjacentHTML(&#039;afterend&#039;,&#039;&lt;div class=&quot;t2-post-featured-image__fallback&quot;&gt;W&lt;\/div&gt;&#039;);\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-image_top wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-theme\">Wildlife Safari<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Wildlife Safari in Vester\u00e5len<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-tag\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M192 96c-52.935 0-96 43.065-96 96s43.065 96 96 96 96-43.065 96-96-43.065-96-96-96zm0 160c-35.29 0-64-28.71-64-64s28.71-64 64-64 64 28.71 64 64-28.71 64-64 64zm0-256C85.961 0 0 85.961 0 192c0 77.413 26.97 99.031 172.268 309.67 9.534 13.772 29.929 13.774 39.465 0C357.03 291.031 384 269.413 384 192 384 85.961 298.039 0 192 0zm0 473.931C52.705 272.488 32 256.494 32 192c0-42.738 16.643-82.917 46.863-113.137S149.262 32 192 32s82.917 16.643 113.137 46.863S352 149.262 352 192c0 64.49-20.692 80.47-160 281.931z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tVester\u00e5len\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-aktiviteter todo-activities todo-attractions todo-birdwatching todo-boat-tour todo-midnight-sun todo-natural-highlights todo-rib-safari todo-watersports todo-whalesafari todo-wildlifesafari season-summer region-vesteraalen malgrupper-bucket-list-betty malgrupper-nature-lover malgrupper-nature-specialist malgrupper-outdoor-adventure wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"image-top wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/aktiviteter\/see-whales-and-seabirds-in-the-midnight-sun\/\"><\/a>\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-1-1 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1247\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/DSC4152hvalvr.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;;this.insertAdjacentHTML(&#039;afterend&#039;,&#039;&lt;div class=&quot;t2-post-featured-image__fallback&quot;&gt;S&lt;\/div&gt;&#039;);\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-image_top wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-theme\">Whalesafari<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>See whales and seabirds in the Midnight Sun.<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-tag\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M192 96c-52.935 0-96 43.065-96 96s43.065 96 96 96 96-43.065 96-96-43.065-96-96-96zm0 160c-35.29 0-64-28.71-64-64s28.71-64 64-64 64 28.71 64 64-28.71 64-64 64zm0-256C85.961 0 0 85.961 0 192c0 77.413 26.97 99.031 172.268 309.67 9.534 13.772 29.929 13.774 39.465 0C357.03 291.031 384 269.413 384 192 384 85.961 298.039 0 192 0zm0 473.931C52.705 272.488 32 256.494 32 192c0-42.738 16.643-82.917 46.863-113.137S149.262 32 192 32s82.917 16.643 113.137 46.863S352 149.262 352 192c0 64.49-20.692 80.47-160 281.931z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tVester\u00e5len\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-aktiviteter todo-activities todo-attractions todo-backpacking todo-eat-and-stay todo-golf todo-hiking todo-midnight-sun todo-unique-accommodations region-vesteraalen malgrupper-family-memorymaker wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"image-top wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/aktiviteter\/at-midnattsol-camping-youre-close-to-the-midnight-sun\/\"><\/a>\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-1-1 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1067\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_20190809_214133.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;;this.insertAdjacentHTML(&#039;afterend&#039;,&#039;&lt;div class=&quot;t2-post-featured-image__fallback&quot;&gt;A&lt;\/div&gt;&#039;);\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-image_top wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-theme\">Unique accommodations<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>At Midnattsol Camping, you&#8217;re close to the Midnight Sun<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-tag\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M192 96c-52.935 0-96 43.065-96 96s43.065 96 96 96 96-43.065 96-96-43.065-96-96-96zm0 160c-35.29 0-64-28.71-64-64s28.71-64 64-64 64 28.71 64 64-28.71 64-64 64zm0-256C85.961 0 0 85.961 0 192c0 77.413 26.97 99.031 172.268 309.67 9.534 13.772 29.929 13.774 39.465 0C357.03 291.031 384 269.413 384 192 384 85.961 298.039 0 192 0zm0 473.931C52.705 272.488 32 256.494 32 192c0-42.738 16.643-82.917 46.863-113.137S149.262 32 192 32s82.917 16.643 113.137 46.863S352 149.262 352 192c0 64.49-20.692 80.47-160 281.931z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tVester\u00e5len\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-aktiviteter todo-activities todo-attractions todo-eat-and-stay todo-midnight-sun todo-unique-accommodations facilities-family-friendly season-autumn season-spring season-summer region-vesteraalen malgrupper-family-memorymaker malgrupper-friendship-bonder malgrupper-nature-lover malgrupper-romantic-indulger malgrupper-wellness-lover wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"image-top wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/aktiviteter\/enjoy-hot-pools-and-beach-sauna-in-the-midnight-sun\/\"><\/a>\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-1-1 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/HotPools.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;;this.insertAdjacentHTML(&#039;afterend&#039;,&#039;&lt;div class=&quot;t2-post-featured-image__fallback&quot;&gt;E&lt;\/div&gt;&#039;);\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-image_top wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-theme\">Activities<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Enjoy Hot Pools and Beach Sauna in the Midnight Sun<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-tag\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M192 96c-52.935 0-96 43.065-96 96s43.065 96 96 96 96-43.065 96-96-43.065-96-96-96zm0 160c-35.29 0-64-28.71-64-64s28.71-64 64-64 64 28.71 64 64-28.71 64-64 64zm0-256C85.961 0 0 85.961 0 192c0 77.413 26.97 99.031 172.268 309.67 9.534 13.772 29.929 13.774 39.465 0C357.03 291.031 384 269.413 384 192 384 85.961 298.039 0 192 0zm0 473.931C52.705 272.488 32 256.494 32 192c0-42.738 16.643-82.917 46.863-113.137S149.262 32 192 32s82.917 16.643 113.137 46.863S352 149.262 352 192c0 64.49-20.692 80.47-160 281.931z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tVester\u00e5len\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-aktiviteter todo-activities todo-photo todo-wildlifesafari region-vesteraalen malgrupper-nature-lover malgrupper-nature-specialist wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"image-top wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/aktiviteter\/go-moose-watching-in-vesteralen\/\"><\/a>\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-1-1 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1198\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/DSC_0829.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;;this.insertAdjacentHTML(&#039;afterend&#039;,&#039;&lt;div class=&quot;t2-post-featured-image__fallback&quot;&gt;G&lt;\/div&gt;&#039;);\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-image_top wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-theme\">Wildlife Safari<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Go Moose watching in Vester\u00e5len<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-tag\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M192 96c-52.935 0-96 43.065-96 96s43.065 96 96 96 96-43.065 96-96-43.065-96-96-96zm0 160c-35.29 0-64-28.71-64-64s28.71-64 64-64 64 28.71 64 64-28.71 64-64 64zm0-256C85.961 0 0 85.961 0 192c0 77.413 26.97 99.031 172.268 309.67 9.534 13.772 29.929 13.774 39.465 0C357.03 291.031 384 269.413 384 192 384 85.961 298.039 0 192 0zm0 473.931C52.705 272.488 32 256.494 32 192c0-42.738 16.643-82.917 46.863-113.137S149.262 32 192 32s82.917 16.643 113.137 46.863S352 149.262 352 192c0 64.49-20.692 80.47-160 281.931z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tVester\u00e5len\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-see-vesteralen-from-a-mountain-top\">See Vester\u00e5len from a mountain top<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vester\u00e5len\u2019s topography is entertaining, yet not as inaccessible as you should think. A number of marked trails lead up to fantastic viewpoints. From Vetten, a 2-3 hour hike, you have endless seaviews, you see iconic islands and the Lofoten chain from the less viewed northern side. The M\u00e5tinden near Andenes is short and brutal, and rewards you with the view of the conic Bleiks\u00f8ya Island and the rugged outer coast. The most commanding view, however, is from the highest point of the archipelago, the 1264 metre M\u00f8ysalen peak. From here, you see far beyond Vester\u00e5len to Sweden\u2019s highest peak, Kebnekaise. If a 10 hour hike isn\u2019t your idea of fun, you of course go for the easiest of the 200 hikes or so that Visit Vester\u00e5len lists up.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-content-layout alignwide alignwide wp-block-t2-featured-content-layout\" role=\"list\"><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-aktiviteter todo-activities todo-attractions todo-hiking todo-hiking-trips todo-midnight-sun facilities-family-friendly facilities-sustainable-travel season-summer region-vesteraalen malgrupper-bucket-list-betty malgrupper-nature-lover wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"image-top wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/aktiviteter\/midnight-sun-panorama-hike-in-vesteralen-makes-you-see-the-sun\/\"><\/a>\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 40% 37%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-1-1 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Midnattssol_Vester\u00e5len_Foto_Kenn_Loekkegaard_4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;;this.insertAdjacentHTML(&#039;afterend&#039;,&#039;&lt;div class=&quot;t2-post-featured-image__fallback&quot;&gt;M&lt;\/div&gt;&#039;);\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-image_top wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-theme\">Hiking trips<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Midnight Sun Panorama Hike in Vester\u00e5len makes you see the sun<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-tag\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M192 96c-52.935 0-96 43.065-96 96s43.065 96 96 96 96-43.065 96-96-43.065-96-96-96zm0 160c-35.29 0-64-28.71-64-64s28.71-64 64-64 64 28.71 64 64-28.71 64-64 64zm0-256C85.961 0 0 85.961 0 192c0 77.413 26.97 99.031 172.268 309.67 9.534 13.772 29.929 13.774 39.465 0C357.03 291.031 384 269.413 384 192 384 85.961 298.039 0 192 0zm0 473.931C52.705 272.488 32 256.494 32 192c0-42.738 16.643-82.917 46.863-113.137S149.262 32 192 32s82.917 16.643 113.137 46.863S352 149.262 352 192c0 64.49-20.692 80.47-160 281.931z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tVester\u00e5len\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-aktiviteter todo-activities todo-hiking season-autumn season-summer region-vesteraalen malgrupper-nature-lover wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"image-top wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/aktiviteter\/the-queens-route-in-vesteralen-lives-up-to-its-name\/\"><\/a>\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-1-1 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1197\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/nyk18-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;;this.insertAdjacentHTML(&#039;afterend&#039;,&#039;&lt;div class=&quot;t2-post-featured-image__fallback&quot;&gt;D&lt;\/div&gt;&#039;);\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-image_top wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-theme\">Activities<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Dronningruta &#8211; The Queen&#8217;s route &#8211; in Vester\u00e5len goes along the Atlantic<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-tag\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M192 96c-52.935 0-96 43.065-96 96s43.065 96 96 96 96-43.065 96-96-43.065-96-96-96zm0 160c-35.29 0-64-28.71-64-64s28.71-64 64-64 64 28.71 64 64-28.71 64-64 64zm0-256C85.961 0 0 85.961 0 192c0 77.413 26.97 99.031 172.268 309.67 9.534 13.772 29.929 13.774 39.465 0C357.03 291.031 384 269.413 384 192 384 85.961 298.039 0 192 0zm0 473.931C52.705 272.488 32 256.494 32 192c0-42.738 16.643-82.917 46.863-113.137S149.262 32 192 32s82.917 16.643 113.137 46.863S352 149.262 352 192c0 64.49-20.692 80.47-160 281.931z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tVester\u00e5len\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-aktiviteter todo-activities todo-hiking season-autumn season-summer region-vesteraalen malgrupper-nature-lover malgrupper-nature-specialist malgrupper-outdoor-adventure wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"image-top wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/aktiviteter\/moysalen-has-the-widest-view-in-the-north\/\"><\/a>\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-1-1 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Aloha-Vesteralen_2014-08-24_3104.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;;this.insertAdjacentHTML(&#039;afterend&#039;,&#039;&lt;div class=&quot;t2-post-featured-image__fallback&quot;&gt;M&lt;\/div&gt;&#039;);\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-image_top wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-theme\">Activities<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>M\u00f8ysalen has Northern Norway&#8217;s best views<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-tag\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M192 96c-52.935 0-96 43.065-96 96s43.065 96 96 96 96-43.065 96-96-43.065-96-96-96zm0 160c-35.29 0-64-28.71-64-64s28.71-64 64-64 64 28.71 64 64-28.71 64-64 64zm0-256C85.961 0 0 85.961 0 192c0 77.413 26.97 99.031 172.268 309.67 9.534 13.772 29.929 13.774 39.465 0C357.03 291.031 384 269.413 384 192 384 85.961 298.039 0 192 0zm0 473.931C52.705 272.488 32 256.494 32 192c0-42.738 16.643-82.917 46.863-113.137S149.262 32 192 32s82.917 16.643 113.137 46.863S352 149.262 352 192c0 64.49-20.692 80.47-160 281.931z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tVester\u00e5len\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-queen-s-route-follows-the-coastline\">The Queen\u2019s Route follows the coastline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most iconic hikes goes between two fishing villages, the abandoned and revived village of Nyksund and the traditional village of St\u00f8. On the way, there is plenty of uphill and downhill, fabulous views and unobstructed horizons. The coastal path in B\u00f8 is shorter, less hilly and takes you very close to the roaring ocean. Hiking is not all about mountains in Vester\u00e5len.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-4\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/009471_Johnny-Mazzilli_nordnorge.com_.jpg\" data-size=\"1200x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/009471_Johnny-Mazzilli_nordnorge.com_.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/009471_Johnny-Mazzilli_nordnorge.com_.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/003494_ToFoto_www.nordnorge.com_-1.jpg\" data-size=\"533x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/003494_ToFoto_www.nordnorge.com_-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/003494_ToFoto_www.nordnorge.com_-1.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/009484_Johnny-Mazzilli_nordnorge.com_.jpg\" data-size=\"1200x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/009484_Johnny-Mazzilli_nordnorge.com_-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/009484_Johnny-Mazzilli_nordnorge.com_.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/003471_-ystein-Lunde-Ingvaldsen_www.nordnorge.com_.jpg\" data-size=\"1202x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/003471_-ystein-Lunde-Ingvaldsen_www.nordnorge.com_-768x511.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/003471_-ystein-Lunde-Ingvaldsen_www.nordnorge.com_.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-trollfjord-is-a-gem-at-vesteralen-s-southern-gateway\">The Trollfjord is a gem at Vester\u00e5len\u2019s southern gateway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people\u2019s first impression of Vester\u00e5len is the short and narrow fjord of Trollfjorden, at its southern extremity. The Hurtigruten sails into it in the summer, to experience the dark, silent waters under the 1000 metre high, majestic peaks. The Hurtigruten makes a u-turn, and continues the Raftsundet waterway, in a landscape of dark, hard, old rocks and peaks with only scattered farms along the shore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-experience-art-in-a-wild-and-rugged-landscape\">Experience art in a wild and rugged landscape<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since before the Viking age, Vester\u00e5len was part of an international trade network, bringing international impulses up the coast to the islands. Today, the well-educated and well-informed inhabitants of Vester\u00e5len also appreciate the lighter side of life. Galleries like in the old manor building at Jennestad, the challenging artworks involved in the Artscape Nordland project, the blue city project of Sortland, benefit from the particular light and landscape found in the archipelago.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-4\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/005886_-rnulf-Berthinussen_www.visitvesteralen.com_.jpg\" data-size=\"1200x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/005886_-rnulf-Berthinussen_www.visitvesteralen.com_.jpg\" alt=\"Fra Dronningruta mellom Nyksund og St\u00f8 \u00a9 \u00d8rnulf Berthinussen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/005886_-rnulf-Berthinussen_www.visitvesteralen.com_.jpg\" data-caption=\"Fra Dronningruta mellom Nyksund og St\u00f8 \u00a9 \u00d8rnulf Berthinussen\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/008890_Bjoern-Eide_nordnorge.com_-1.jpg\" data-size=\"1194x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/008890_Bjoern-Eide_nordnorge.com_-1-768x515.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/008890_Bjoern-Eide_nordnorge.com_-1.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/008251_Trym-Ivar-Bergsmo_nordnorge.com_-1.jpg\" data-size=\"534x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/008251_Trym-Ivar-Bergsmo_nordnorge.com_-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/008251_Trym-Ivar-Bergsmo_nordnorge.com_-1.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/007084_Magnus-Str-m_www.nordnorge.com_-1.jpg\" data-size=\"533x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/007084_Magnus-Str-m_www.nordnorge.com_-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/007084_Magnus-Str-m_www.nordnorge.com_-1.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: Fra Dronningruta mellom Nyksund og St\u00f8 \u00a9 \u00d8rnulf Berthinussen<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-do-you-eat-well-in-vesteralen\">Where do you eat well in Vester\u00e5len?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vester\u00e5len\u2019s close contact with the sea means this is the best place possible to eat fish. At Smak Vester\u00e5len, a food festival covering the whole of the archipelago, you can taste traditional cuisine based on fish and mutton. There is also a fair bit of fine dining, notably in Andenes, Sortland, Nyksund, Stokmarknes and Melbu. They serve up a fine mix of local fish and international spices and condiments, or just the fine version of grandma\u2019s old cooking. Against which of course nothing compares. A speciality to look out for, is Arctic char, the little brother of salmon and trout. More tender than its bigger relatives, it is served in every eatery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-norwegian-scenic-route-on-andoya-runs-metres-from-the-atlantic\">Norwegian Scenic Route on And\u00f8ya runs metres from the Atlantic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The route from the northern tip of Vester\u00e5len along the outer coast is a meeting between rock hard cliffs and the forces of the Atlantic. The road meanders along sandy beaches, tight-knit fishing villages, rocky outcrops and bogland. This route is one of the 18 designated Norwegian Tourist Routes, meaning it has architecturally designed parking lots, viewpoints and facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-content-layout alignwide alignwide wp-block-t2-featured-content-layout\" role=\"list\"><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-attractions todo-beautiful-drives todo-midnight-sun todo-national-scenic-routes todo-suggested-routes region-vesteraalen malgrupper-culture-lover malgrupper-nature-lover wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/see-the-midnight-sun-whales-and-imposing-landscapes-during-your-journey-along-the-norwegian-scenic-route-on-andoya\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 52% 62%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"513\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Roger-Ellingsen-SV3-768x513.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tVester\u00e5len\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>See the midnight sun, whales and imposing landscapes during your journey along the Norwegian Scenic Route on And\u00f8ya<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tNorwegian Scenic Routes\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-activities todo-coastal-culture todo-culture-and-history todo-freshwater-fishing todo-whalesafari todo-wildlifesafari season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-vesteraalen malgrupper-local-insider malgrupper-nature-lover wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/andoya-is-furthest-out-to-sea\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 47.5% 40.178571428571%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/005945_Marten-Bril_www.visitvesteralen.com_.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tVester\u00e5len\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>And\u00f8ya is furthest out to sea<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tCoastal Culture\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-topic wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/topic\/norwegian-scenic-routes\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"477\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/010123-768x477.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h2>Norwegian Scenic Routes take you to the most beautiful places<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reindeer-graze-in-vesteralen-s-mountains\">Reindeer graze in Vester\u00e5len\u2019s mountains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Above the forests, coasts and fishing villages there is a secret Vester\u00e5len, the grazing land of reindeer. Some Sami families keep their reindeer above the treeline, where there is nutritious grass and moss. When you hike in the mountains, you see reindeer everywhere. Some places, you can also visit Sami families, have coffee in the lavvu (tent) and listen to the joiggus (joik), the Sami chant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-go-explore-the-backwaters-of-vesteralen\">Go explore the backwaters of Vester\u00e5len<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vester\u00e5len is by far not overran by tourists. However, even here, exploring the little routes makes the visit so much more worthwhile. Drive through the B\u00f8 tunnel to the least visited of the parishes in Vester\u00e5len, take a right and arrive at Hovden. Park you car, wander under the fishr acks and past the solid breakwater and sit down to look at the endless horizon. A slow drive on country roads along the western side of the Hadsel\u00f8ya shows friendly greenery up close and majestic mountains afar. The drive from Sigerfjord to Hennes goes along Vester\u00e5len\u2019s sunniest coast to the foot Vester\u00e5len\u2019s roof, the 1264 metre high M\u00f8ysalen (\u201cMaiden\u2019s saddle\u201d). The boatride from Myre to the western archipelago is a meeting with everyday life in a very remote corner of Vester\u00e5len.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-content-layout alignwide alignwide wp-block-t2-featured-content-layout\" role=\"list\"><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-attractions todo-beautiful-drives todo-coastal-culture todo-culture-and-history todo-midnight-sun todo-suggested-routes region-vesteraalen malgrupper-local-insider malgrupper-nature-lover wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/bo-in-vesteralen-is-the-ultimate-midnight-sun-destination\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 59%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/003520_ystein-Lunde-Ingvaldsen_www.nordnorge.com_Boe.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tVester\u00e5len\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>B\u00f8 in Vester\u00e5len is the ultimate midnight sun destination<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tAttractions\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-attractions todo-northern-lights season-autumn season-winter region-vesteraalen wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/in-outer-vesteralen-you-can-watch-the-aurora-without-freezing\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/003460_-ystein-Lunde-Ingvaldsen_www.nordnorge.com_-1024x501-768x376.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tVester\u00e5len\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>In outer Vester\u00e5len you can watch the aurora without freezing<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tAttractions\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-attractions todo-northern-lights season-autumn season-winter region-vesteraalen malgrupper-nature-lover malgrupper-outdoor-adventure wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/the-house-at-the-outer-edge-offers-an-action-packed-stay-in-panoramic-surroundings\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 54%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/f640ceb90c3ef6a10783cc425308f1d0-768x510.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tVester\u00e5len\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>The House at the Outer Edge offers an action packed stay in panoramic surroundings<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tAttractions\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-attractions todo-coastal-culture todo-culture-and-history todo-northern-lights season-autumn season-winter region-vesteraalen malgrupper-bucket-list-betty malgrupper-culture-specialist wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/northern-lights-nyksund-has-turned-its-lights-off\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 46.039603960396% 78.358208955224%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/IMG_4456-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tVester\u00e5len\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Northern Lights? Nyksund has turned its lights off<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tAttractions\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stop-at-the-little-museums-and-attractions-in-vesteralen\">Stop at the little museums and attractions in Vester\u00e5len<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The independent traveller exploring the sidetracks should take time to stop at little historic places and attractions. Not because they will ever make it to any top ten attraction list, but because they tell stories seldom heard. The local museum at <a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/aktivitet\/a-visit-to-jennestad-trading-post-takes-you-on-a-journey-through-the-20th-century\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Jennestad  (opens in a new tab)\">Jennestad <\/a>is simply an old-world store, complete with replacement coffee and fish skin shoes from WWII. The <a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/aktivitet\/bo-museum-tells-of-adventures-and-fairy-tales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"B\u00f8 Museum (opens in a new tab)\">B\u00f8 Museum<\/a> is inspired by traditional fairy tales. The <a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/aktivitet\/the-norwegian-fishing-industry-museum-is-a-symbol-of-bygone-big-business-on-the-coast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Neptune  (opens in a new tab)\">Neptune <\/a>in Melbu is an old, rusty fish factory. In Alsv\u00e5g, an unbelievably long traditional farmhouse houses exhibits about local history. In Andenes, you can get a guided tour to the lighthouse. Totally different is the Aquaculture Vester\u00e5len, explaining the ins and outs of modern salmon farming.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-content-layout alignwide alignwide wp-block-t2-featured-content-layout\" role=\"list\"><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-aktiviteter todo-activities todo-art todo-coastal-culture todo-culture-and-history season-summer region-vesteraalen malgrupper-culture-lover malgrupper-culture-specialist malgrupper-heritage-explorer wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"image-top wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/aktiviteter\/a-visit-to-jennestad-trading-post-takes-you-on-a-journey-through-the-20th-century\/\"><\/a>\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 52% 71%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-1-1 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"817\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/23aeda26d0168947081bae37f3b8c102.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;;this.insertAdjacentHTML(&#039;afterend&#039;,&#039;&lt;div class=&quot;t2-post-featured-image__fallback&quot;&gt;A&lt;\/div&gt;&#039;);\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-image_top wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-theme\">Coastal Culture<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>A visit to Jennestad trading post takes you on a journey through the 20th Century<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-tag\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M192 96c-52.935 0-96 43.065-96 96s43.065 96 96 96 96-43.065 96-96-43.065-96-96-96zm0 160c-35.29 0-64-28.71-64-64s28.71-64 64-64 64 28.71 64 64-28.71 64-64 64zm0-256C85.961 0 0 85.961 0 192c0 77.413 26.97 99.031 172.268 309.67 9.534 13.772 29.929 13.774 39.465 0C357.03 291.031 384 269.413 384 192 384 85.961 298.039 0 192 0zm0 473.931C52.705 272.488 32 256.494 32 192c0-42.738 16.643-82.917 46.863-113.137S149.262 32 192 32s82.917 16.643 113.137 46.863S352 149.262 352 192c0 64.49-20.692 80.47-160 281.931z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tVester\u00e5len\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-aktiviteter todo-art todo-coastal-culture todo-culture-and-history season-summer region-vesteraalen malgrupper-culture-lover malgrupper-culture-specialist malgrupper-family-memorymaker malgrupper-heritage-explorer wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"image-top wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/aktiviteter\/bo-museum-tells-of-adventures-and-fairy-tales\/\"><\/a>\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 79%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-1-1 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/4c41ed2c337a405a8e507886ff11ee96.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;;this.insertAdjacentHTML(&#039;afterend&#039;,&#039;&lt;div class=&quot;t2-post-featured-image__fallback&quot;&gt;B&lt;\/div&gt;&#039;);\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-image_top wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-theme\">Culture and history<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>B\u00f8 Museum tells of adventures and fairy tales<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-tag\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M192 96c-52.935 0-96 43.065-96 96s43.065 96 96 96 96-43.065 96-96-43.065-96-96-96zm0 160c-35.29 0-64-28.71-64-64s28.71-64 64-64 64 28.71 64 64-28.71 64-64 64zm0-256C85.961 0 0 85.961 0 192c0 77.413 26.97 99.031 172.268 309.67 9.534 13.772 29.929 13.774 39.465 0C357.03 291.031 384 269.413 384 192 384 85.961 298.039 0 192 0zm0 473.931C52.705 272.488 32 256.494 32 192c0-42.738 16.643-82.917 46.863-113.137S149.262 32 192 32s82.917 16.643 113.137 46.863S352 149.262 352 192c0 64.49-20.692 80.47-160 281.931z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tVester\u00e5len\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-aktiviteter todo-activities todo-coastal-culture todo-culture-and-history facilities-groups season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-vesteraalen malgrupper-heritage-explorer wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"image-top wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/aktiviteter\/the-norwegian-fishing-industry-museum-is-a-symbol-of-bygone-big-business-on-the-coast\/\"><\/a>\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 49% 59%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-1-1 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/306a4d91337f4e3a4c6e6e07105488d8.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;;this.insertAdjacentHTML(&#039;afterend&#039;,&#039;&lt;div class=&quot;t2-post-featured-image__fallback&quot;&gt;T&lt;\/div&gt;&#039;);\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-image_top wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-theme\">Coastal Culture<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>The Norwegian Fishing Industry Museum is a symbol of bygone big business on the coast<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-tag\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M192 96c-52.935 0-96 43.065-96 96s43.065 96 96 96 96-43.065 96-96-43.065-96-96-96zm0 160c-35.29 0-64-28.71-64-64s28.71-64 64-64 64 28.71 64 64-28.71 64-64 64zm0-256C85.961 0 0 85.961 0 192c0 77.413 26.97 99.031 172.268 309.67 9.534 13.772 29.929 13.774 39.465 0C357.03 291.031 384 269.413 384 192 384 85.961 298.039 0 192 0zm0 473.931C52.705 272.488 32 256.494 32 192c0-42.738 16.643-82.917 46.863-113.137S149.262 32 192 32s82.917 16.643 113.137 46.863S352 149.262 352 192c0 64.49-20.692 80.47-160 281.931z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tVester\u00e5len\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-aktiviteter todo-activities todo-eat-and-stay todo-food-in-northern-norway facilities-family-friendly season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-vesteraalen malgrupper-culture-lover malgrupper-local-insider wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"image-top wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/aktiviteter\/miscela-leads-the-way-in-coffee-specialism-in-sortland\/\"><\/a>\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-1-1 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/078ad8add170d638ee3099d06e0a455d.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;;this.insertAdjacentHTML(&#039;afterend&#039;,&#039;&lt;div class=&quot;t2-post-featured-image__fallback&quot;&gt;M&lt;\/div&gt;&#039;);\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-image_top wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-theme\">Food in Northern Norway<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Miscela leads the way in coffee specialism in Sortland<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-tag\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M192 96c-52.935 0-96 43.065-96 96s43.065 96 96 96 96-43.065 96-96-43.065-96-96-96zm0 160c-35.29 0-64-28.71-64-64s28.71-64 64-64 64 28.71 64 64-28.71 64-64 64zm0-256C85.961 0 0 85.961 0 192c0 77.413 26.97 99.031 172.268 309.67 9.534 13.772 29.929 13.774 39.465 0C357.03 291.031 384 269.413 384 192 384 85.961 298.039 0 192 0zm0 473.931C52.705 272.488 32 256.494 32 192c0-42.738 16.643-82.917 46.863-113.137S149.262 32 192 32s82.917 16.643 113.137 46.863S352 149.262 352 192c0 64.49-20.692 80.47-160 281.931z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tVester\u00e5len\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\">&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-spring-is-the-time-for-backcountry-skiing\">Spring is the time for backcountry skiing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the far east and south of Vester\u00e5len, mountains rise more than 1000 metres from the fjords. This landscape of needle-shaped peaks and deep valleys is a challenge to experience backcountry skiers. December and January are too dark for most, and the snow cover can be iffy. But from February to May, perfect conditions can be more or less guaranteed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-do-you-sleep-well-in-vesteralen\">Where do you sleep well in Vester\u00e5len?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Weathering out a winter storm at <a aria-label=\"Litl\u00f8y Lighthouse (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/aktivitet\/litloy-lighthouse-is-on-an-island-where-youre-in-natures-hands\/\" target=\"_blank\">Litl\u00f8y Lighthouse<\/a> is for people in need of no entertainment but the endless changing of the sky. The most typical accommodation in Vester\u00e5len are locally run holiday homes with self-catering facilities, either spread in a forest or on the dockside in a fishing village. For families and groups of friends, they are both comfortable and affordable. The small towns of Vester\u00e5len have both the comfortable chain hotels, locally owned hotels with a bit of history and some good budget options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-should-you-visit-vesteralen\">When should you visit Vester\u00e5len?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Until now, everyone has come in the Norwegian <strong>summer <\/strong>holiday. This is when the <a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/in-vesteralen-you-see-the-midnight-sun-over-the-atlantic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Midnight Sun (opens in a new tab)\">Midnight Sun<\/a> shines, when the snow in the mountains has melted and when all museums and attractions are staffed with guides. The autumn is a favourite among the locals to go mountain hiking in autumn colours, and the first Northern Lights are visible in late August. November to January is the time of the<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/the-polar-night-is-the-blue-time-in-northern-norway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" Polar Night (opens in a new tab)\"> Polar Night<\/a>, with very short days and long evenings perfect to watch the Northern Lights. In late January, the days are noticeable longer, and the snow cover in the mountains is more stable. This is the time for outdoor adventure, such as cross country and backcountry skiing, dog sledding and snowshoeing. Also, the winter fishing is in full swing, bringing busyness and temperature to the fishing villages, and many good cod meals on your plate. In April, the northern lights are on the wane, but days are long and sunny, spring is felt in the lowlands and winter still reigns supreme in the mountains. May is also a good month to sightsee, with very few tourists and good weather.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"t2-featured-content-layout alignwide alignwide wp-block-t2-featured-content-layout\" role=\"list\"><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-aktiviteter todo-activities todo-attractions todo-hiking todo-hiking-trips todo-midnight-sun facilities-family-friendly facilities-sustainable-travel season-summer region-vesteraalen malgrupper-bucket-list-betty malgrupper-nature-lover wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"image-top wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/aktiviteter\/midnight-sun-panorama-hike-in-vesteralen-makes-you-see-the-sun\/\"><\/a>\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 40% 37%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-1-1 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Midnattssol_Vester\u00e5len_Foto_Kenn_Loekkegaard_4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;;this.insertAdjacentHTML(&#039;afterend&#039;,&#039;&lt;div class=&quot;t2-post-featured-image__fallback&quot;&gt;M&lt;\/div&gt;&#039;);\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-image_top wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-theme\">Hiking trips<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Midnight Sun Panorama Hike in Vester\u00e5len makes you see the sun<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon 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malgrupper-nature-lover malgrupper-nature-specialist malgrupper-outdoor-adventure wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"image-top wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/aktiviteter\/see-whales-and-seabirds-in-the-midnight-sun\/\"><\/a>\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-1-1 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1247\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/DSC4152hvalvr.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;;this.insertAdjacentHTML(&#039;afterend&#039;,&#039;&lt;div class=&quot;t2-post-featured-image__fallback&quot;&gt;S&lt;\/div&gt;&#039;);\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-image_top wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-theme\">Whalesafari<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>See whales and seabirds in the Midnight Sun.<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-tag\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M192 96c-52.935 0-96 43.065-96 96s43.065 96 96 96 96-43.065 96-96-43.065-96-96-96zm0 160c-35.29 0-64-28.71-64-64s28.71-64 64-64 64 28.71 64 64-28.71 64-64 64zm0-256C85.961 0 0 85.961 0 192c0 77.413 26.97 99.031 172.268 309.67 9.534 13.772 29.929 13.774 39.465 0C357.03 291.031 384 269.413 384 192 384 85.961 298.039 0 192 0zm0 473.931C52.705 272.488 32 256.494 32 192c0-42.738 16.643-82.917 46.863-113.137S149.262 32 192 32s82.917 16.643 113.137 46.863S352 149.262 352 192c0 64.49-20.692 80.47-160 281.931z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tVester\u00e5len\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-aktiviteter todo-activities todo-attractions todo-backpacking todo-eat-and-stay todo-golf todo-hiking todo-midnight-sun todo-unique-accommodations region-vesteraalen malgrupper-family-memorymaker wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"image-top wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/aktiviteter\/at-midnattsol-camping-youre-close-to-the-midnight-sun\/\"><\/a>\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-1-1 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1067\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_20190809_214133.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;;this.insertAdjacentHTML(&#039;afterend&#039;,&#039;&lt;div class=&quot;t2-post-featured-image__fallback&quot;&gt;A&lt;\/div&gt;&#039;);\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-image_top wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-theme\">Unique accommodations<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>At Midnattsol Camping, you&#8217;re close to the Midnight Sun<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-tag\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M192 96c-52.935 0-96 43.065-96 96s43.065 96 96 96 96-43.065 96-96-43.065-96-96-96zm0 160c-35.29 0-64-28.71-64-64s28.71-64 64-64 64 28.71 64 64-28.71 64-64 64zm0-256C85.961 0 0 85.961 0 192c0 77.413 26.97 99.031 172.268 309.67 9.534 13.772 29.929 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href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/aktiviteter\/enjoy-hot-pools-and-beach-sauna-in-the-midnight-sun\/\"><\/a>\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-1-1 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/HotPools.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;;this.insertAdjacentHTML(&#039;afterend&#039;,&#039;&lt;div class=&quot;t2-post-featured-image__fallback&quot;&gt;E&lt;\/div&gt;&#039;);\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-image_top wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-theme\">Activities<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Enjoy Hot Pools and Beach Sauna in the Midnight Sun<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-tag\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M192 96c-52.935 0-96 43.065-96 96s43.065 96 96 96 96-43.065 96-96-43.065-96-96-96zm0 160c-35.29 0-64-28.71-64-64s28.71-64 64-64 64 28.71 64 64-28.71 64-64 64zm0-256C85.961 0 0 85.961 0 192c0 77.413 26.97 99.031 172.268 309.67 9.534 13.772 29.929 13.774 39.465 0C357.03 291.031 384 269.413 384 192 384 85.961 298.039 0 192 0zm0 473.931C52.705 272.488 32 256.494 32 192c0-42.738 16.643-82.917 46.863-113.137S149.262 32 192 32s82.917 16.643 113.137 46.863S352 149.262 352 192c0 64.49-20.692 80.47-160 281.931z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tVester\u00e5len\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-aktiviteter todo-attractions todo-midnight-sun todo-photo todo-photography-courses todo-wildlifesafari facilities-sustainable-travel season-spring 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class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-theme\">Wildlife Safari<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Wildlife Safari in Vester\u00e5len<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-tag\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M192 96c-52.935 0-96 43.065-96 96s43.065 96 96 96 96-43.065 96-96-43.065-96-96-96zm0 160c-35.29 0-64-28.71-64-64s28.71-64 64-64 64 28.71 64 64-28.71 64-64 64zm0-256C85.961 0 0 85.961 0 192c0 77.413 26.97 99.031 172.268 309.67 9.534 13.772 29.929 13.774 39.465 0C357.03 291.031 384 269.413 384 192 384 85.961 298.039 0 192 0zm0 473.931C52.705 272.488 32 256.494 32 192c0-42.738 16.643-82.917 46.863-113.137S149.262 32 192 32s82.917 16.643 113.137 46.863S352 149.262 352 192c0 64.49-20.692 80.47-160 281.931z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tVester\u00e5len\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-aktiviteter todo-activities todo-photo todo-wildlifesafari region-vesteraalen malgrupper-nature-lover malgrupper-nature-specialist wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"image-top wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/aktiviteter\/go-moose-watching-in-vesteralen\/\"><\/a>\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-1-1 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1198\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/DSC_0829.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;;this.insertAdjacentHTML(&#039;afterend&#039;,&#039;&lt;div 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32s82.917 16.643 113.137 46.863S352 149.262 352 192c0 64.49-20.692 80.47-160 281.931z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tVester\u00e5len\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-vesteralen-has-the-midnight-sun-for-two-months\">Vester\u00e5len has the Midnight Sun for two months<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The archipelago of Vester\u00e5len enjoys the rays of the Midnight Sun from late May to late July. In Vester\u00e5len,you have the chance to see the Midnight Sun over the Atlantic, with only a tail of a whale to break the horizon or the birds to break the silence. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-style-faq\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\n\t\t\t\tPlanning in Vester\u00e5len\n\t\t\t<\/h3><div class=\"t2-accordion wp-block-t2-accordion\" data-allow-multiple=\"1\" role=\"list\"><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"where-is-vester\u00e5len?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhere is Vester\u00e5len?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel\" aria-labelledby=\"where-is-vester\u00e5len?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tVester\u00e5len is a region, or a group of islands, in Northern Norway. It is the northermost region of Nordland county, and as such in the middle of Northern Norway, some 300 km north of the Arctic Circle. \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"how-do-i-get-to-vester\u00e5len?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tHow do I get to Vester\u00e5len?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-1\" aria-labelledby=\"how-do-i-get-to-vester\u00e5len?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tYou can fly. There are two airports, Skagen near Stokmarknes and Andenes, both mostly used by smaller aircraft. Many people land in Harstad\/Narvik Airport Evenes, and drive or take the bus to Sortland before fanning out across the archipelago. \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"can-i-drive-to-vester\u00e5len?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tCan I drive to Vester\u00e5len?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-2\" aria-labelledby=\"can-i-drive-to-vester\u00e5len?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tYes. In fact, you can go here without any ferries, as bridges connect the islands with each other and the mainland. If coming along the E6, you can save time by taking the Bognes-L\u00f8dningen ferry, though. If you come up through the Lofoten Islands, the ferry Fiskeb\u00f8l-Melbu connects Svolv\u00e6r with the towns in central Vester\u00e5len. A summer ferry from Andenes to Senja gives a rather quick \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"does-hurtigruten-sail-to-vester\u00e5len?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tDoes Hurtigruten sail to Vester\u00e5len?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-3\" aria-labelledby=\"does-hurtigruten-sail-to-vester\u00e5len?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tHurtigruten sails to Vester\u00e5len, the birthplace of this famous shipping line. It calls at Stokmarknes, Sortland and Ris\u00f8yhamn. \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-4\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" data-size=\"x\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"\" data-full-url=\"\" data-caption=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/nyksund1.jpg\" data-size=\"750x756\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/nyksund1.jpg\" alt=\"Winter light in Nyksund \u00a9 Visit Vester\u00e5len\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/nyksund1.jpg\" data-caption=\"Winter light in Nyksund \u00a9 Visit Vester\u00e5len\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/003469_-ystein-Lunde-Ingvaldsen_www.nordnorge.com_.jpg\" data-size=\"1920x1277\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/003469_-ystein-Lunde-Ingvaldsen_www.nordnorge.com_.jpg\" alt=\"Late summer in B\u00f8, the far west \u00a9 \u00d8ystein Lunde Ingvaldsen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/003469_-ystein-Lunde-Ingvaldsen_www.nordnorge.com_.jpg\" data-caption=\"Late summer in B\u00f8, the far west \u00a9 \u00d8ystein Lunde Ingvaldsen\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/005871_-yvind-Wold_www.visitvesteralen.com_-1.jpg\" data-size=\"1920x1280\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">04<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/005871_-yvind-Wold_www.visitvesteralen.com_-1.jpg\" alt=\"Fabulous beaches in Bleik \u00a9 \u00d8yvind Wold Visit Vester\u00e5len\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/005871_-yvind-Wold_www.visitvesteralen.com_-1.jpg\" data-caption=\"Fabulous beaches in Bleik \u00a9 \u00d8yvind Wold Visit Vester\u00e5len\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>02: Winter light in Nyksund \u00a9 Visit Vester\u00e5len<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: Late summer in B\u00f8, the far west \u00a9 \u00d8ystein Lunde Ingvaldsen<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: Fabulous beaches in Bleik \u00a9 \u00d8yvind Wold Visit Vester\u00e5len<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\" alignwide wp-block-vnn-booking\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vnn-booking__image\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/vv-logo-2022-web-1000x600-1.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vnn-booking__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-planning-to-visit-vesteralen-1\">Planning to visit Vester\u00e5len?<\/h2>\n\n<p>Visit Vester\u00e5len assists you with activities and attractions in the region and islands of Vester\u00e5len.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button link-to-booking-provider-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/visitvesteralen.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit Vester\u00e5len<\/a><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"parent":0,"template":"","meta":{"_searchwp_excluded":"","vnn_header_layout":"hero","vnn_header_layout_image_id":5958,"vnn_header_layout_image_focal_point_x":0.5,"vnn_header_layout_image_focal_point_y":0.5,"vnn_header_layout_description":"Vester\u00e5len is an archipelago of green islands, surrounded by whales, seals and seabirds and inhabited by coastal people with both a rich history and an eye for everything contemporary. 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