Things to do in Vestvågøy

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Leknes featuring mountains and a river or creek
Leknes showing a small town or village
Leknes featuring a small town or village
Leknes which includes a small town or village

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1. Hurtigruten Ferry Terminal Stamsund

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

2. Henningsvaer Bridge

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

3. Lofotr Viking Museum

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

4. Norwegian Fishing Village Museum

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

5. Lofoten War Memorial Museum

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

What to do in Vestvågøy

Popular places to visit

Hurtigruten Ferry Terminal Stamsund which includes a small town or village and boating

Hurtigruten Ferry Terminal Stamsund

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

Hurtigruten Ferry Terminal Stamsund
Lofotr Vikingmuseum

Lofotr Viking Museum

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

Lofotr Viking Museum
Unstad Beach

Unstad Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Unstad Beach during your trip to Unstad?

Unstad Beach

Hauklandstranda

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Hauklandstranda during your trip to Vestvågøy?

Hauklandstranda

Offersøykammen Trailhead

You can take time to visit Offersøykammen Trailhead during your travels to Vestvågøy.

Offersøykammen Trailhead

Uttakleivstranda

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Uttakleivstranda during your trip to Vestvågøy?

Uttakleivstranda

Mannen

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mannen during your travels in Vestvågøy.

Mannen
Vagan

Vagan