10 TOP Things to Do in Nordland (2026 Activity Guide)

Andoy featuring a coastal town, mountains and general coastal views

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

Andoy featuring mist or fog and mountains

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1. Hurtigruten Ferry Terminal Stamsund

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

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Hurtigruten Ferry Terminal Stamsund featuring signage

2. 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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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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4. 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 which includes a bridge and general coastal views

5. Bleik Beach

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

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Bleik Beach which includes a coastal town and a sandy beach

What to do in Nordland

Popular places to visit

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.

Narvikfjellet

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

Lofoten War Memorial Museum

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

Lofotr Viking Museum

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

Henningsvaer Bridge

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

Bleik Beach

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

This place is so sweet - it's a small strait with the strongest tidalwave in the world #nationalpark

Saltstraumen

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

Norwegian Fishing Village Museum

Visit this preserved fishing village and see historic buildings, including a 19th-century stone oven bakery and a boathouse with traditional Nordland boats.

Taken in Hov, Lofoten in Norway on 12/2/2016 after day after day of awful weather. Snow, sleet, gale.. you name it. We almost lost hope after days of not seeing the sky. We tried the night before without any success. And then this happened..it was all worth it.

Lofoten Links

Enjoy a round of golf in Vagan at Lofoten Links. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's northern lights views.

Areas of Nordland

Vesterålen

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

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