Product manual Vesterålen 2016/17

Product manual 2016/17

VESTERĂ…LEN accommodation activities restaurants packages

DIRECT FLIGHTS FROM OSLO GARDERMOEN – NORWAY’S MAIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

WELCOME TO

VESTERÅLEN

Winter has become the new summer. It is not without reason that research into the Northern Lights is based in Andenes.

Along with activities connected with the Northern Lights, there is a varied winter program offered in Vesterålen.

At the same time, Vesterålen is also experiencing a growth in tourism during the summer season. Nature-based activities are much sought after with whale safaris being most popular. The Arctic Race of Norway came to Vesterålen in 2013 and was a great success. Cycle tourism in the region is growing exponentially, and Vesterålen has become an attractive cycle destination.

Early May to late August in Vesterålen is paradise for birdwatchers. Eagles can be seen all over the region throughout the year. Vesterålen consists of many islands that are ideal for boating, kayaking and diving. Vesterålen is also famous for spectacular hikes, including Dronningruta (The Queen’s Route) between Stø and Nyksund and the trip to Møysalen, the highest mountain in the region.

For detailed information about culture, climate, shopping etc in Vesterålen, see: www.visitvesteralen.com TRANSPORT: It is easy to travel to Vesterålen by air. SAS/Widerøe offer several flights daily from Bodø and Tromsø to the local airports at Andenes and Stokmarknes with connecting routes from cities including Oslo. The airport at Evenes is situated a couple of hours away and the Airport Express Bus makes it easy to travel in to the region. Norwegian and SAS offer cheap fares year-round. All the airports have several companies offering car hire.

Check www.norwegian.no and www.wideroe.no ROUTE INFORMATION Bus, Ferry & Express Boat: www.177nordland.no – +47 75 77 24 10 YOUR OWN CAR: E-6 through Norway, via Riksgrensen E-10 from Sweden. Ferries: www.177.no Traffic and road information: www.vegvesen.no/Trafikkinformasjon/Reiseinformasjon/Trafikkmeldinger

BY PLANE: Oslo/Bergen/Stavanger/Trondheim to Harstad-Narvik Evenes Airport: www.sas. no or www.norwegian.com Bus from Evenes to Sortland: www.flybussen.no/sortland/ Oslo – Andenes: www.norwegian.com Oslo – Bodø – Stokmarknes – Tromsø / Oslo – Bodø – Andenes – Tromsø: www.wideroe.no Bus from Sortland to Skagen: www.boreal.no TRAIN: Oslo – Fauske: www.nsb.no, bus Fauske – Sortland: www.177nordland.no Train through Sweden to Narvik: www.sj.se Bus Narvik – Sortland: www.177nordland.no COASTAL EXPRESS: Bergen – Kirkenes, calls at Stokmarknes, Sortland and Risøyhamn. www.hurtigruten.no CONTACTS FOR TOUR OPERATORS AND MEDIA: Roy Odd Schøyen, director of tourism: roy@vestreg.no Astrid Berthinussen, marketing manager: astrid@vestreg.no

PUBLISHED BY: Vesterålen reiseliv - Kjøpmannsgt. 2 - 8400 Sortland (+47) 76 11 14 80 – turistinfo@vestreg.no – www.visitvesteralen.com PRODUCTION • Project manager/layout: Astrid Berthinussen, Vesterålen reiseliv • Printing: K. Nordahls Trykkeri AS • Cover photos: Marten Bril, askr.no, Trym Ivar Bergsmo, Vesterålen Turlag_Willy Vestå, Øystein Lunde Ingvaldsen, timeoutevent.no

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CONTENTS USEFUL INFO

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Welcome to Vesterålen..........................................................................................................................................................................................2 Travel information...................................................................................................................................................................................................2 Contents......................................................................................................................................................................................................................3 Car rental / Climate with recommended winter clothing.........................................................................................................................4 Detailed map of Vesterålen.................................................................................................................................................................................5

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ACCOMMODATION-PRODUCTS Sortland Hotel...........................................................................................................................................................................................................6 Nyksund Ekspedisjonen........................................................................................................................................................................................8 Vesterålen Apartment.........................................................................................................................................................................................10 Offersøy Feriesenter...........................................................................................................................................................................................12 Melbu Hotell............................................................................................................................................................................................................14 Andrikken Hotell, Grønnbua Rorbu Hotel and Lankanholmen Sea Cabins.....................................................................................16 Vesterålen Sjøhus, the seahouse hotel at Sortland................................................................................................................................18 Holmvik Brygge.....................................................................................................................................................................................................20 Huset på Yttersiden.............................................................................................................................................................................................22 Skagakaia.................................................................................................................................................................................................................24 Andøy Friluftssenter...........................................................................................................................................................................................26 Vesterålen Kysthotell..........................................................................................................................................................................................28

ACTIVITIES-PRODUCTS

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Offersøy Feriesenter...........................................................................................................................................................................................30 Aquaculture in Vesterålen.................................................................................................................................................................................32 Museum Nord.........................................................................................................................................................................................................34 Huset på Yttersiden.............................................................................................................................................................................................40 Spaceship Aurora..................................................................................................................................................................................................42 Hvalsafari Andenes..............................................................................................................................................................................................48 Sea Safari Andenes..............................................................................................................................................................................................50 Inga Sámi Siida.......................................................................................................................................................................................................54

RESTAURANTS

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Nyksund Ekspedisjonen/Vertsbrygga..........................................................................................................................................................56

PACKAGES

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Vesterålen Sjøhus, the seahouse hotel at Sortland................................................................................................................................58 Hvalsafari Andenes..............................................................................................................................................................................................62 Hildreland.................................................................................................................................................................................................................64 Vesterålen Kysthotell..........................................................................................................................................................................................70 Offersøy Feriesenter...........................................................................................................................................................................................76

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Vesterålen Bil – Hertz Bilutleie

Car rental

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Address: Pb. 204/Vesterålsgt. 41, N-8400 Sortland Tel.: +47 99 72 00 93 / +47 76 11 07 17 E-mail: hertz.sortland@hertz.no www.hertz.no

Avis Bilutleie Sortland

Address: Havnegata 44, N-8400 Sortland Tel.: +47 76 11 37 10 - E-mail: sortland@avis.no www.avis.no/default.aspxhttp://www.avis.no/Bilutleie/ Europa/Norge/Sortland/Sortland-City

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Climate

CLIMATE:

Typical for areas with a coastal climate, Vesterålen has relatively mild winters and moderately warm summers. In December and parts of January, the sun does not appear above the horizon in Vesterålen. The dark season is fascinating in many ways, and the northern lights and special bluish hues play magically on the snow-covered landscape. Conversely, the sun never dips below the horizon during the period of 23 May – 23 July.

Recommended Outdoor Clothing, Summer: The weather in Vesterålen can be extremely changeable. Even though good, warm weather is forecast, wet and brisk intervals may occur. You should therefore bring along a windproof and water-resistant jacket and trousers. A thin hat or headband is a good idea for boat trips or mountain walks in case the weather gets a bit brisk. Bring thin gloves, too. They are good to have in case of chilly weather. Sturdy hiking boots also help to ensure a comfortable trip.

Recommended Outdoor Clothing, Winter: Your inner layer of clothing should consist of textiles that absorb sweat and keep the skin dry. Avoid cotton against your skin. The next layer should insulate, like wool, fleece, or down, for instance. Your outer layer of clothing protects you against wind and rain. Wear a windproof and water-resistant jacket and trousers. Avoid cotton trousers or jeans underneath. On your head: Fleece or woollen hats retain your body heat. On your hands: Mittens are best because your fingers “share a room”. Fleece or wool underneath, windproof mittens on top. On your feet: Wool or fleece worn directly against the skin retain warmth and absorb moisture. Waterproof mountain boots are a good investment.

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Detailed Vesterålen map

Capacity: 16 Single rooms 5 Twin bed rooms 7 Double rooms Gåsbøl

Info: Host: xx Capacity: xx persons

Prices: Single rooms NOK xx,-

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Mini suite NOK xx,-

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Photos © Ove Aalo, Torbjørn Jentoftsen, Robert Novak

Sortland Hotel

– live in the heart of Lofoten & Vesterålen

totally upgraded in 2016 We hope that we for season 2016/17 may wish you welcome to Sortland – center of beautiful Vesterålen. We have two hotels in town centre with a total of 87 rooms.

Strand Hotell has 37 twin/double rooms and Sortland has 50 twin/double rooms. Dinner is served at Sortland Hotell.

Distance between the hotels is only 300 meter! Sortland Hotell has refreshed and refurnished all the rooms!

Cultural hotel in north – Sortland Hotell – is situated in the centre of Vesterålen and Sortland. The hotel was renovated January 2016. Our 50 rooms includes 4 suites,

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all have flatscreen TV and original paintings. Famous Norwegian author Lars Saabye Christensen has his own library which has all of his novels and translations. In 1911/1912 Knut Hamsun (Nobel Price in Literature, 1920) stayed for months writing his famous book «Look back on happiness». Among other items our foaje has the door to his room No. 10!

Sortland is a perfect location for trips in Lofoten and Vesterålen.

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Info: Hosts: Espen Jakobsen, Siv Marit Aronsen, Grethe Dahl Bendiksen Capacity: 100 persons Web: www.sortlandhotell.no Tel: +47 76 10 84 00 e-mail: sortland@sortlandhotell.no

Gross prices 2017

address: Vesterålsgata 59, 8400 Sortland, Norway

B/B single room: 900,B/B double room: 1200,B/B triple room: 1500,Single room HB: 1200,Double room HB: 1700,Triple room HB: 2200,Cancellation policy: 1/21

Groups

4 weeks prior to arrival 50% charge: 2-4 weeks prior to arrival 100% charge: 0-14 days prior to arrival

Cancellation policy FIT’s

Free of charge: 24 hours notice

Children:

Under age 4 free of charge in parents bed Age 4-12: NOK 275 in extra bed HB supplement 50%

Luggage IN/OUT

Not available

Any questions? – please don’t hesitate to contact us!

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Max 2 free per group

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View from Ekspedisjonen

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© Bjørn Eide

View from B & B room © Ekspedisjonen

Nyksund Ekspedisjonen Hotel Visit our new inn in the centre of Nyksund, or «Nyksund Downtown» as we like to call it. Nyksund is called the «town in the ocean» because of the concentration of buildings and the unique urban feeling you get on this tiny island, despite its exposure to the open sea.

Nyksund Ekspedisjonen is a luxurious inn that lies on the quay, central in Nyksund´s historic harbour. The newly renovated rooms have ensuites, while the originally-restored bedrooms share a large bathroom and sauna.

This building, forming the east side of Nyksund´s market square, built in the 1930´s, has been renovated in the past 10 to 12 years to retain its original features and provide the modern facilities of a high-quality inn. The accommodation is bright, warm and pleasant. The oldest rooms in the building feature the original wooden panelling from the time when Nyksund was a thriving fishing village.

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Your hosts will be very pleased to welcome you personally to Nyksund Ekspedisjonen. Your stay includes a Norwegian breakfast, and as a guest you have access to Vesterålen´s best seafood restaurant, located on the ground floor.

B&B Do you want to sleep out in the mouth of the fjord with an ocean view, far away from the city and its noise? Enjoy the peace at our Bed & Breakfast in Nyksund. We offer single or double rooms, and a fantastic loft with a panoramic ocean view.

Here you’ll find more than just accommodation, as Nyksund is a fantastic base for your summer vacation. Your stay with us includes a delicious nordic breakfast. Welcome to our Bed & Breakfast - where the waves will lull you to sleep.

Suite © Ekspedisjonen

View from a B & B- room © Ekspedisjonen

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Capacity: Hotel 3 double rooms with shared bathroom 1 single room with shared bathroom 1 triple room with shared bathroom 2 doubleroom with own bathroom 1 enkeltroom with own bathroom 1 suite with own bathroom and kitchen

The hosts © Ekspedisjonen

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Hotel room © Ekspedisjonen

Info: Hosts: Monja Fischer / Ringo Haupt capacity: 17 Hotel / 10 B&B web: www.ekspedisjonen-as.no tel: +47 48 11 80 68 e-mail:post@ekspedisjonen-as.no

B&B 4 double room with shared bathroom 1 loft with own bathroom and kitchen (max 3 peoble)

address: Nyksund - pb 498, 8439 Myre, Norway

Hotel Double room with shared bathroom 1190,Double room with bathroom 1390,Single room with shared bathroom 790,Single room with bathroom 990,Suite 1890,-

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Prices (gross):

B&B Double room 900,Single room 600,Suite 1300,Opening hours: Hotel and B&B All year round

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© Vesterålen Apartment

Vesterålen Apartment – Top quality apartments in Jørnfjord - close to nature Vesterålen Apartment lies within the Lofoten/Vesterålen archipelago. Come and share our natural surroundings, the fantastic arctic light, take a leisurely bike ride, enjoy the peace and quiet, while not forgetting that each apartment has a rowing boat available at your free disposal.

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Bikes and canoes for hire. There are also further activities in the region such as whale safari, seal and sea bird safari, sea fishing trips and wonderful hiking possibilities.

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© Vesterålen Apartment

3 large apartments (60 square meters) up to 6 persons in each 1 boathouse (40 square meters) up to 4 persons Kitchen with dishwasher, full set of cups, glasses, dishes and cutlery Flat screen TV and wi fi. All apartments are non-smoking. A common house with a fully equipped kitchen, 3 shower/toilets and seating for 20 people – provides opportunities for board meetings and other functions. North Norwegian design. Built in 2012.

Prices (gross) Summer 2016:

Large Apartment NOK 2400 per night Boathouse NOK 2000 per night

Prices (Gross) 2016/17 Winter (01.10 – 30.04 2017) Large Apartment NOK 2100 per night Boathouse NOK 1800 per night

Prices (Gross) Summer 2017 (01.05 – 30.09) Large Apartment NOK 2500 per night Boathouse NOK 2100 per night

Info: Host: Martin den Boer / Svein R Bruun web: www.vesteralenapartment.com tel: +47 950 08 999 e-mail: booking@vesteralenapartment.com address: Klaksjord, 8469 Bø in Vesterålen, Norway

Open all year

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All our prices also includes linen, towels and final cleaning.

Minimum stay 3 nights.

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Offersøy Feriesenter Offersøy is located in the scenic Lødingen Vestbygd, the «south end» of Norway’s largest island - Hinnøya.

We offer accommodation in 5 large, cozy rorbus with 3 bedrooms (7 beds), living room, kitchen and bathroom, 5 cabins with two bedrooms (4 beds), living room, kitchen and bathroom and 5 motel rooms.

Our popular rorbus have a south-facing dock terrace with garden furniture. The rorbus are bright, comfortable and wellequipped for your vacation. Duvets and pillows on the beds. You have the possibility to rent bed linen and towels. Affiliated to the rorbus you’ll find a little harbour, with a barbecue area and a wood-heated

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sauna. In addition you have a floating dock, with rental-boats near the rorbus at your disposal.

Other offerings: Motel, cafe / restaurant, boat-, canoe-, kayak- and bike rental, playground, miniature golf, deep-sea fishing, diving, hiking, nature safari, artscape Nordland. Hunting and aurora observations in autumn.

Courses and conferences throughout the year.

We also provide transport from / to airport Evenes.

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Options • • • • •

Bed linen Final cleaning Breakfast Half board Full board

Season •

January - December

Info: Host: Gunnar Fenes Capacity: 60 persons Web: www.offersoy.no Tel: +47 769 33 900 E-mail: post@offersoy.no Address: Offersøy, 8412 Vestbygd, Norway

Capacity 5 rorbus 5 cabins 5 motelrooms

Price Cabins from 1 030,- per night.

Rorbus from 1 550,- per night.

NOK Gross prices

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Commission 15%

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Photos: © Bjørn Eirik Jørgensen, Bjørn Eide, Peter Neumann

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Melbu Hotell - in the middle of Lofoten and Vesterålen Melbu Hotell is situated in the middle of Lofoten and Vesterålen. The quality of the product is improving every year. 23 rooms have been refurnished, and redecorated the last two years, and the Northern Lights is the theme in these rooms.

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The hotel is co-operating with Adventure 4 Life, a company offering different sorts of activities as Aurora Borealis safari, fishing trips all year, hiking, eagle safari, seal and bird safari, visit a farm or a typical Norwegian home, concerts in the Royal Neptun Hall located at Melbu, museums and more.

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Facts about Melbu Hotel

Info:

58 hotel rooms • 54 dbl.rooms • 1 tpl. room • 3 sgl.rooms

Host: Robin Bolsøy Web: www.v-resort.no Tel: +47 76 16 00 00

Restaurants/Dining rooms • Dining room where the capacity is 120 persons • Restaurant where the capacity is 48 persons • Out door restaurant where the capacity is 50 persons • T.V room where the capacity is 35 persons

E-mail: booking@m-h.no robin@m-h.no Address: Chr. Fredriksens gt. 3, P.O. Box 196, 8459 Melbu, Norway

Prices - Rack rate Bed & Breakfast in a dbl.room Bed & Breakfast in a sgl.room

NOK 725 per person NOK 1.195 per room

Dinner supplement

NOK 225 per person

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Conference rooms • Lars Andreas where the capacity is 36 persons • Frederiksen where the capacity is 64 persons

There is a fitness center in the hotel. Our guests can exercise for free.

You can also rent a bike at the hotel.

Any questions? – please don’t hesitate to contact us!

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Måtinden © Peter Földiak

Andrikken Hotell, Grønnbua Rorbu Hotel and Lankanholmen Sea Cabins – Our new team wish to welcome every returning and new guests in Andenes!

Every traveler can find the suitable accommodation between our various products: if you wish to stay in a newly renovated hotel in Andenes centrum, Andrikken Hotell is the perfect choice for you. If you prefer to have Northern-Norway’s genuine rorbu-experience, we recommend Grønnbua Rorbu Hotel’s charming rooms in an idyllic surrounding in Andenes harbor. If you would like to stay in authentic cottages in the harbor, we recommend you Lankanholmen Sea Cabins.

All of our accommodation offers free parking.

Andrikken Hotell has been renovated in 2015, and offers single rooms, twin/double rooms and family rooms/superior rooms which includes allergy-friendly, handicap-friendly and non-smoking rooms. Guests can relax in the lobby, while enjoy the offers from our lobby bar/coffee bar. The hotel has a gym, available for our guests. Our multilingual reception is open 24 hours to assist and entertain guests any time.

Breakfast and internet is included in the room rate.

Grønnbua Rorbu Hotel has three different buildings, and every building has a different character.

Grønnbua I offers apartments with kitchenette and two sep-

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arate sleeping rooms, accommodating two people in each, perfect for a family. Grønnbua II has twin/double rooms, including a kitchenette also. Grønnbua III has both single rooms (without kitchenette) and twin/double rooms with kitchenette. For the more luxurious travelers Grønnbua III offers a suite, which features a bubble bath and sauna, and even jacuzzi on the private balcony.

In addition to the rooms, there is meeting room facility, and a restaurant which is open in the summer season, serving local delicacies. Breakfast and internet are included in the room rate.

Lankanholmen Sea Cabins are perfect choice for the budget traveler: the cottages have a kitchenette, bathroom and two separate sleeping rooms, accommodating two people in each room.

Andenes is a place to experience all year around, and we at Andrikken Hotell, Grønnbua rorbu hotel and Lankanholmen Sea Cabins are looking forward to welcome you and make you have an unforgettable arctic experience as our guests.

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Grønnbua Rorbu Hotel Double room © Peter Földiak

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Info: Capacity and prices:

Hosts: Andrikken Hotell/ Grønnbua

Andrikken Hotell: (room/night rates in NOK, including breakfast and internet) 22 single rooms (max 1 person): from 995,-.

17 twin/double rooms (max 2 people): from 1295,5 family/superior rooms (max 4 or 6 people): from 1495,(+extra bed: 250,-)

Capacity: 78/84/52 persons,

Rorbu Hotel/Lankanholmen Sea Cabins

Grønnbua Rorbu Hotel: (room/night rates in NOK, including breakfast and internet) 9 single rooms (for 1 person): from 895,24 double rooms (max 2 people): from 1295,5 apartments (max 4 people): from 1800,1 suite (max 2 people): from 2995,-

all together 214 as per 2016 Web: www.andrikkenhotell.no Tel: +47 76 14 12 22 e-mail regarding bookings: service@andrikkenhotell.no e-mail regarding contracts: resepsjonssjef@andrikkenhotell.no address: Storgata 53, 8480, Andenes, Norway

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Lankanholmen Sea Cabins (cabin/night rates in NOK, including internet) 13 cabins (max 4 or 6 people): 1500,-

Andrikken Hotel © Peter Földiak

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Grønnbua Rorbu Hotel Suite © Peter Földiak

Andrikken Hotel_double room © Peter Földiak

Grønnbua Rorbu Hotel © Peter Földiak

Lankanholmen Sea Cabins © Peter Földiak

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Vesterålen Sjøhus, the seahouse hotel at Sortland – from the sea with love Accommodation year around. Fall asleep to the sound of waves in comfortable beds. Stay in a nice and cozy seahouse with a marvellous view to the stormy weather or the calm sea.

We are the only hotel in Vesterålen with a certification for taking care of the environment and with an obligation to give our guests authentic nature- and culture experiences.

We are situated 2 km north of the centre of Sortland.

Capasity: 7 seahouses with • Livingroom with TV, kitchen with dining place,showerbath/ WC and a small hall in 1. floor.

• 2 bedrooms 2. floor • 5 beds (no bunkbeds) 1 guesthouse with • 5 bedrooms, sharing livingroom, kitchen, bathroom and WC.

Summer-adventures: Local food safari. We visit a sami family with reindeers, Møllevollen Farm with goats and their cheese factory, a fishfarm with the Arctic trout.

May 22 - July 22: Enjoy the view of the midnight sun at a midnight sun party in the restaurant. It`s hard to go to sleep when the sun is shining all through the night.

Trekking, with or without a guide. Suggestions for day trips Close to the light, the nature and the coastal culture in North- between the sea and the mountains. ern Norway. The nice sea houses/rorbu are built after the old We are a Cyclist Welcome company.

North-Norwegian tradition and have a marvellous view over the sea where you can see the boats passing by, the moun- Winter adventures: tains and the wildlife. Visti our sea side cabin with an experi- Look for the Northern Light above your head outside your seahouse or sit down at the quey side and wait for the Northern ence of the old coastal culture.

Light….. around an open fire and with a hot drink!

We have our own minibus with 16 seats Downhill skiing or cross country skiing in our neighbourhood.

Our Restaurant Sjøstua is recommended by the National After ski in our wooden hot tub or in our sauna-barrel heated Council for food and Drink and serve local food with a taste with firewood. We also reccommend the winter whale safari. of Vesterålen.

Experience The biggest love story in the world: millions of skrei (arctic winter cod) swim from the Barents sea to our coastline Explore the northern light outside your sea house! to make babies.

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Our minibus with 16 seats

Info: Host: Marit Asbjørnsen Capacity: 46 persons

Rates 01.10.2016 - 30.04.2017 Market price: per sjøhus/per pax

www.lofoten-info.no/vesteralen-sjohus tel: +47 76 12 37 40 e-mail: sjoehus@online.no

1 Sea house with 1 bedroom 1 pax

NOK 1200,-

2 pax

NOK 1550,-

3 pax

NOK 1750,-

address: Ånstadsjøen, Pb 86, N - 8401 Sortland, Norway

1 Sea house with 2 bedroom NOK 1760,-/880,-

3 pax

NOK 1960,-/654,-

4 pax

NOK 2160,-/540,-

5 pax

NOK 2320,-/464,-

All prices includes bed linen, towels, Wifi, free parking and final cleaning EXTRAS: •

Breakfast pr pax; in the seahouse or in the restaurant: NOK 140,-

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Outdoor wooden bathtub by the sea, NOK 995,- ( max 6 pax )

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Outdoor sauna-barrel heated by firewood, NOK 400,- ( max 6 pax )

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with a view to the sea, the northern light and the midnight sun!

Midnight sun, from 23.05. to 22.07 Northern light can be seen September – April.

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Holmvik Brygge – step into history Holmvik Brygge in the harbor of Nyksund is a living museum, where our guests can experience how fishermen were living about 100 years ago. In addition to their room, our guests can also use some common rooms and our cozy kitchen. Here they can meet other guests in a familiar atmosphere and have a good time.

Beside the main house we also offer 3 studioapartments where our guests have their own bathroom and kitchen.

Holmvik Brygge is also besides the main season, an attractive place to visit. In autumn it invites you to hiking tours, picking berries and mushrooms; in winter you can see the

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northern lights and a sky with an endless number of stars.

In springtime our guests is enthusiastic to go ice fishing, watching animals and do hiking trips in the snow.

Holmvik Brygge runs a restaurant with traditional, deli food.

We serve to our own guests as well as for individuels and groups who want to visit Nyksund or are on a hikingtour.

Table order for groups are necessary. Ask for a meny-offer for your groups.

Discover Vesterålen As is also a part of our company. We offer guiding tours all over Vesterålen.

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Capacity:

Info:

Guest house 9 double rooms / twin rooms with shared bathroom, kitchen and 2 living rooms (All rooms can also be booked as single room) 3 studio apartments with own kitchen and bathroom and a double bed Restaurant (member of Arctic Menu) 35 chairs are standard, 49 guests is possible + 25 chairs outside

Host: Ssemjon Gelitz

Prices:

+47 958 63 866

Web: www.nyksund.com www.discover-vesteraalen.com Tel: +47 76 13 47 96/

e-mail: post@nyksund.com

(Gross prices) Single rooms Double rooms Studio Apartment

Capacity: Max. 24 persons

NOK 730,NOK 880,NOK 1100,-

address: Nyksund - PB 338, 8439 Myre, Norway

Guest house: all year round Restaurant: 1.6-31.8 open daily 11.00 a.m. until last table order 1.9 – 31.5: on request for groups bigger than 8 persons.

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Opening hours:

Guide service (Gross prices): 1-4 hours NOK 2000,4-8 hours NOK 4000,Individual programs after request

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Huset på Yttersiden – Nordic idyll and powerful experiences The protected surroundings of the characteristic landscape on the outside of the Vesterålen Islands between numerous of small isles, beautiful mountains and spectacular views make The house at the Seaside in Ringstad is the peaceful paradise you have been dreaming about.

Live the good life and sleep well in stylish holiday apartments, fisherman’s cabins or our little white Nordland-style cottage all year round. The hosts, Ann Karina and Ian, constitute the creative, determined, down to earth and positive hosts you long to visit. If you like, they will take you on exciting adventures that will make your stay even more memorable.

guaranteed. 10 motorboats for 2-6 persons can be hired for fishing, diving or bird watching.

The service minded hosts talks fluently English and German. An extensive offering of high qualitative activities like kayaking, hiking, fishing, photographing, bird and wildlife safari completes the stay makes the holiday unforgettable.

The restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner cooked on the freshest and finest local products.

Learn to paddle, get tips on nature photography and try your luck at fishing or feed the eagles - goose pimples

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Winter special: Sep – Dec * Per person accommodation with 2 persons in a holiday apartment incl. bed lining & end cleaning: NOK 440,- person/night. * Further persons in the same apartment/house pays

NOK 150,- person/night

Prices Low/Winter/High Season

Booking and contact: Huset på Yttersiden, Ringstad, 8475 Straumsjøen

• Holiday apartment (4beds / 2 rooms):

Ringstad: www.yttersiden.no

895/1150/1390 NOK per night

Photographer Ian Robins:

• Holiday house «Bjørn» (7 beds / 3 rooms):

www.facebook.com/Ringstadsjohus

990/1150/1450 NOK per night

Ann Karina Jakobsen

• Rorbu «Butikken» (10 beds / 4 rooms):

Tel. +47 906 40 591 /

1000/1250/1590 NOK per night

karina@yttersiden.no

• Bed lining and towels: 160 NOK/stay • Breakfast: 125 NOK day/person • Half board: 380 NOK day/person • Motor boat hire: 960 - 1.550 NOK/day • Kayak hire: 480 NOK/day (dry suit 200 NOK/day)

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• Full board: 480 NOK day/person

• Bicycle hire: 250 NOK/day • Snow shoe: 150 NOK/day • Warm suit: 95 NOK/day • Fishing rod: 150 NOK/day

15 % commission for tour operators is included in the price.

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Skagakaia & The Old Post Café – Skagen, Bø in Vesterålen

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A place to stay more days Farthest out at the south west of Vesterålen is Skagakaia Guesthouse - a genuine and pleasant base for both relaxing and exploring. Here you stay right at the harbour quay, with rippling waves beneath time-honoured floorboards and a hundred years of history in the walls. In our authentic dock house there are 7 unique guest rooms, carefully restored with new bathrooms, a sense of quality of today and a lot of old charm. There is a guests’ kitchen in the dock house and barbecue areas and a fire place are available outdoor.

ventures, – but always based on the catch of the day; local and fresh. We know from our guests that the meals at The Old Post are a treasured memory of their tour.

A taste of the Arctic At the Old Post Restaurant at Skagakaia the food has become our pride. With nature and ocean at our door step we have the freshest and finest ingredients you can wish for. Every day we put our hearts into giving our guests a taste of Vesterålen: traditional from Grandmas recipe book or more modern, culinary ad-

An encounter with the locals Your host at Skagakaia is fourth generation family owner and is always happy to share her local knowledge to make the stay special. She is a key person in Norwegian Ecotourism and member of the board of The International Ecotourism Association.

Activities We have bicycles for hire and our traditional row boats are free for our guests to use during summer.

We offer boat trips, fishing trips with local fisherman, visit to lighthouse island and mountain hikes. All in immediate reach from your base at Skagakaia. We are happy to make a tailormade program for your stay

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Capacity:

Booking and contact:

Double/twin rooms, private bathrooms: 2 rooms (2 beds in each room)

Host: Lone Lamark

Twin rooms, shared bathroom: 2 rooms (2 beds in each room) Small twin rooms, shared bathroom: 2 rooms (2 beds in each room) Small single room, shared bathroom: 1 room (1 bed)

Gross Prices 2016/17 Per room/night

Web: www.skagakaia.no Tel: +47 920 63 875 e-mail: post@skagakaia.no address: Skagenveien 55, 8470 Bø in Vesterülen, Norway

Double/twin rooms, private bathrooms: NOK 1120 Twin rooms, shared bathroom: NOK 880 Small twin rooms, shared bathroom: NOK 825

Breakfast: NOK 125 per person A la carte restaurant

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Small single room, shared bathroom: NOK 560

All room prices include bed linen, towels and end cleaning. VAT included. Free wifi. Free use of row boats. Guest kitchen available.

Contact us for netprices.

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Andøy Friluftssenter AS Andøy Friluftssenter is beautifully situated in a large wilderness area, between a fjord and mountains with marshes, forests and slopes full of animal and bird life.

Panoramic apartment «Midnattsol» is 45m2 in size, and is fully equipped for three people, with sleeping accommodation in one bedrooms, and on one guest bed in the living room. A fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, electric cooker with oven, a fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and sink. The bathroom has a toilet, wash basin and a shower. (Also suitable for wheelchair users).

The wilderness cabins/ family cabins are each 45m2 in size, and are fully equipped for eight people, with sleeping accommodation in two bedrooms, a loft room, and on a double sofa bed in the living room. The fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, electric cooker with oven, a fridge/freezer, and sink. The bathroom has a toilet, wash

basin and a shower. (Also suitable for wheelchair users).

«Aurora Guest House» is 140 m2 and well equipped to accommodate up to 12 persons in five bedrooms. There are two rooms with double beds and three rooms with bunk beds. There are three bathrooms in the house, furnished with shower, toilet and washbasin. One of the double rooms has an on-suite bathroom, while another bathroom is suitable for wheel chair users. You have free access to a washing machine and tumble dryer. A fully equipped kitchen with a cooker, oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, sink, dishwasher, and all the necessary cooking utensils and cutlery for self catering.

Our gallery restaurant seats 50 persons and is located in our main building, beside our Northern Light salon, Announced «Nordlands most innovative restaurant» in 2006 and accepted as a «Norwegian Foodprint» restaurant in June 2011.

Info: Host: Nigel Turrell

Web: www.andoy-friluftssenter.no Tel: +47 76 14 88 04 / e-mail: booking@andoy-friluftssenter.no address: Buksnesfjord, 8484 Risøyhamn, Norway

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Capacity: 24 (30 exstra pax) persons

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Capacity in apartment: 1 apartment (45 m2) 2(3) pax.

• 1 Double room with en-suite bathroom for 2 pax • 1 extra pax (1 extra bed in living room)

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Rack price; Winter 2016/2017 (period 14.10. – 15.12.2016 / 13.01. – 31.03.2017)

Minimum of 3 nights stay in apartment included half board: • 1 Double room with bathroom 2 pax rack price NOK 8355 • 1 extra pax on an extra bed with sharing of bathroom rack price NOK 2715 1 extra night stay in apartment included half board: • 1 Double room with bathroom 2 pax rack price NOK 2635 • 1 Extra pax/ (1 extra bed in living room) with sharing of bathroom rack price NOK 945 Capacity in Family Cabin: 3 family cabins (45 m2) houses 4(8) pax in each cabin. Each family cabin offer: • 1 Double room/twin beds with sharing of bathroom 2 pax • 1 Double/bunk bed rooms with sharing of bathroom 2 pax • 1 Sofa bed in living rooms with sharing of bathroom 2 pax • 2 extra pax (1 extra bed and 1 loft) Minimum of 3 nights stay in Family Cabin included half board.

Each family cabin offer: • 1 Double room with bathroom 2 pax only; rack price NOK 7545 • 2 Double/double-bunk bed room with sharing of bathroom 3 pax rack price NOK 9570 • 2 Double/double-bunk bed room with sharing of bathroom 4 pax rack price NOK 11600 1 extra night stay included half board in family cabin: • 1 Double room with bathroom 2 pax only; rack price NOK 2420 • 2 Double/double-bunk bed room with sharing of bathroom 3 pax rack price NOK 2980 • 2 Double/double-bunk bed room with sharing of bathroom 4 pax rack price NOK 3540 Capacity in Guest House: 1 Guest house (140 m2) houses 10 (12)pax: • 1 Double room with en-suite bathroom 2 pax • 2 Double rooms (Triple room) with sharing of bathroom 2 (3) pax • 2 Single/bunk bed rooms with chairing of bathroom 2 pax Minimum of 3 nights stay in Guest House included half board: • Group price 5 pax rack price NOK 18315 • Group price 10 pax rack price NOK 30345 • 1 extra pax in Double room/Triple room/or in Single/bunk bed rack price NOK 2715 1 extra night stay included half board in Guest House: • Group price 5 pax rack price NOK 6005 • Group price 10 pax rack price NOK 9875 • 1 extra pax in Double room/Triple room/or in Single/bunk bed rack price NOK 945 NB! Prices with half board can be up graded to full board rack price NOK 165 per pax per day(a one course lunch included coffe/tea) For net prices please contact: booking@andoy-friluftssenter.no or tel. 0047 76148804

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Vesterålen Kysthotell – In the heart of Vesterålen & Lofoten

We offer accommodation in hotel rooms, suites, Fishermen`s cabins and Nordland houses. Our Restaurant Bølgen offer food with a taste of Vesterålen. We are happy to help you to arrange special evenings for your group.

All our hotel rooms have parquet flooring, two comfortable beds, desk, flat screen TV and a bath room with shower. Our Fishermen`s cabins are all newly renovated and are situated by the seaside. They all have 3 bed rooms with two comfortable beds in each room, 2 bath rooms with shower, living room with kitchen and a terrace. All cabins have flat screen TV and free internet. The Nordlands houses have 3 bed

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rooms with minimum 2 beds, 2 bath rooms with shower, living room with kitchen and a terrace.

All cabins have TV and free internet. In connection with our hotel we also have a camping site with several power outlets with free TV and internet. We also have a small marina with room for several boats.

We have scenic surroundings in an area suitable for mountain hiking, biking, fishing and kayaking among other activities. Here you can experience bright evenings with midnight sun in the summer and beautiful Northern light in the winter.

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Info: Web: vesteralenkysthotell.no/nb-no/ Tel: +47 76 15 29 99 e-mail: resepsjon@kystlandsbyen.no address: Postboks 64, 8455 Stokmarknes, Norway

Sauna Solarium Hot tubs by the sea Lavvo Free parking

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Other facilities:

Prices: Single room From NOK 900,- per room per night Double room From NOK 1100,- per room per night Rorbu/Nordlandshus From NOK 415,- per person per night Contact us for more prices.

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Offersøy Feriesenter - boat rental We offer a wide range of open boats with outboard motors.

Starting at 16 feet with 25hp to a 18 feet skerry jeep with 50hp, fishfinder & chartplotter. The boats are well equipped for deep sea fishing and excursions outside Offersøy. All skerry jeeps have a built-in fishfinder and some have a chartplotter also.

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It’s possible to rent fishing equipment, floating overalls and fishing guide services. We also have one bigger 27 feet boat with captain for hire.

Cleaning house with freezers.

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Options •

Fishing rods

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Floating overalls

Capacity: 60 persons

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Fishing guide

Web: www.offersoy.no

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Boat with captain

Tel: +47 769 33 900

Host: Gunnar Fenes

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Info:

E-mail: post@offersoy.no

Season

Address: Offersøy,

March - October

8412 Vestbygd, Norway

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2 x 16 feet boats w/25hp

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12 x 17 feet boats w/50hp

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1 x 18 feet boat w/50hp

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27 feet boat w/captain

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Capacity

Price From 900,- per day.

NOK Gross prices Commission 10%

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Akvakultur in Vesterålen Visit a real fish farm and experience why Norwegian Salmon is the best in the world The salmon roe is only a few millimetres, and yet it is still big enough to create one of Norway’s most important industries. Did you know that Norwegian salmon is enjoyed by 12 million people in more than 100 countries every day? The Norwegian Salmon is known for its high quality and great taste, and is Norway’s most renowned product. Salmon farming also provides opportunities and settlement along the coast of Norway, and is together with fishery the most important industry in Vesterålen.

«Akvakultur i Vesterålen» is a adventure centre for aquaculture that opened in 2011. At our facility you get to go out to sea and

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visit our fish farm. In the new exhibitions we give you the story of Norwegian aquaculture industry from the early beginning in the 50’s and 60’s until today with high-tech operation. We have a play tunnel that kids can crawl through, computer games, under water cameras, exciting films and a 12 meters long map made from glass where every light, shows where there is fish farming in all of Northern Norway.

Where to find us Localized in the little village Blokken in Sortland municipality.

Approx. 30 minutes by car from the centre of Sortland.

Open Daily all winter for groups by pre-booking.

Duration 2 - 3 hours.

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Info: Host: Marte Sørbø Hoholm Capacity: up to 24 persons

Tel: +47 958 81 822/ +47 993 57 599 e-mail: post@akvakulturivesteralen.no

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address: Blokken,

Prices: •

Adults NOK 300,-

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Children NOK 150,-

8406 Sortland, Norway.

Children under 6 years free

The price includes: •

Entrance into and a guided tour in our exhibitions.

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Boat trip out to the fish cages with guide.

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The visit ends with a small taste of Arctic Salmon, Char or Trout.

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Minimum of 4 in the group

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Hurtigruten Museum Hurtigruten has for more than 100 years been an icon long the Norwegian coast. The ships have and still are stopping in numerous ports along the coast, transporting passengers and goods of various kinds. The Hurtigruten ships are often considered a vital part of life in the coastal societies.

In the Hurtigruten museum you are welcome aboard for a journey through changing times, starting ca 100 years back in time. Exhibitions shows among others the mail-

– the Coastal Express museum room, loading and unloading, safety, navigation and stories of loss and tragedies. The landlocked Hurtigruten ship M/S Finnmarken (anno 1956) is also open to visitors.

The Hurtigruten museum is one of the larger museums in Northern Norway (number of visitors) and is a must-see when traveling in VesterĂĽlen/Lofoten area. Open all year.

Capasity: high capacity Prices: please contact the museum

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Info: Hosts: May-Britt and Sten Magne Capacity: High Web: www.museumnord.no/en/hurtigruten-museum/ Tel: +47 76 11 81 90 e-mail: post@hurtigrutemuseet.no Visitors address: 8455 Stokmarknes

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© Norwegian Fishing Industry Museum_ Kjell Ove Storvik

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Vesterålen Museum & Norwegian Fishing Industry Museum Listen to a different story of Lofoten & Vesterålen islands.

In Melbu as well as other places on the islands, fisheries was an important income. But, in Melbu we also experienced a strong industrial revolution/development 100 – 120 years ago. The small town had during 30 years become the largest industrial centre in Northern Norway, with a number of different industrial companies. Meet with the history of pioneer Chr. Frederiksen. Visit his mansion and hear about daily life. See the enormous fish oil tanks at the pier of Melbu. Guided tours upon request.

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Spectacular conserts in the huge tank «Royal Neptun Hall». The acoustics are phenomenal and truly capturing!

Mini-conserts are being held upon request.

Both museums: daily open during summer.

Pre-booked tours are welcome all year.

Capasity: high capacity Prices: please contact the museum

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Info: Web: www.museumnord.no/en/norwegian-fishing-industry-museum/ Web: www.museumnord.no/en/vesteralen-museum/

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© Norwegian Fishing Industry Museum_ Kjell Ove Storvik

Tel: + 47 76 15 40 00 Visitors address: 8459 Melbu

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© Andøy Museum_ Kjell Ove Storvik

Museums in Vesterålen Get to know the local history of the Vesterålen islands and understand the daily life in the region 8 different museums, spread across the entire Vesterålen are waiting to share the history of the region. Quaint local museums where you get to learn a little bit about «everything» along with specialized museums, allowing you a deep dive into history. The museums are often beautifully located, in buildings/houses that are of importance to both the museum and the local communities.

Andenes, Andøymuseet: Climb the stairs of the lighthouse. Exhibitions about the building of the harbour, life of the polar hunter Hilmar Nøis. Next to Whale Safari Bø Museum: Overlooking a stunning landscape, the museum offers a glimpse into the authorship of one of Norway`s famous authors; ms Regine Normann. Next to artscape Nordland «Man from the sea». Nice museum gift shop.

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Øksnes museum, Alsvåg: Fisheries from Stone Age until modern society. Old fashioned store, beautiful, typical Nordland style house. Not far from Myre, Stø and Arctic Whale Safari.

Sortland Museum: Various, temporary exhibitions of high quality.

Jennestad: Old trading post. Step into the grocery store as it was until 1980s – step back in time. Free admission. Next to art gallery Jennestad.

Hurtigruten museum - Vesterålen Museum – Norwegian Fishing Industry Museum: – see separate presentations.

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© Bø Museum_ Kjell Ove Storvik

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© Bø Museum_ Kjell Ove Storvik

Open: In general open during summer. Hurtigruten museum, Sortland Museum: all year.

All museums are happy to open outside of ordinary opening hours (on request, for groups).

Please contact us and we will try to accommodate your wishes.

Prices: please contact us. General low prices.

Info: Web: www.museumnord.no

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More info: www.museumnord.no

Tel + 47 76 15 40 00

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Bookable activities in Vesterålen

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Vesterålen is the perfect destination for an active

somewhere else in the area. We present some ex-

holiday enjoying outdoor activities and the wil-

ample of our bookable activities.

derness. You can book activities whether you are

More can be found on our website:

staying with us at «The house at the Sea Side» or

www.hildreland.no

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Bookable activities: Kayaktrip - A great way to try out the kayaking. A Introduction of the kayak and equipment and simple practical exercises organized as a trip. Includes Authorized teacher, all equipment & dry suit. Available all year. Gross price for aprox. 5 hours trip: NOK 890,- Minimum 2 persons, maximum 8

Eagle & wildlife safari – You learn about the eagle and how to catch it by camera and go by boat to the nearby archipelago for a close encounter with the spectacular bird. Includes guide, boat trip, eagle and photo safari, fish soup, coffee and tea. Warm suits in winter. Available from September to May. 2-3 hrs. Gross price NOK 590,- Minimum 2 persons.

Fjord fishing trip – A trip by boat to the nearby fish fields with an experienced fish guide. Includes Boat hire, equipment & fishing guide. Available from Mach-November. 6 hrs.

Gross price per group NOK 2500, - 2-5 Persons

Photo workshop - Landscape, northern light and wildlife photo workshop–praxis and theory. You go through a training program about how to use your camera and make the best photos. Then you practice in the area and get constructive feedback after the trip. Available all year. Includes Photo workshop, light & landscape safari. 8-9 hrs. Gross price NOK 1250,- Min 2, Max 12 persons

Moutain hiking/ Snow shoe or ski in winter- A guided tour to one of our mountain tops (or an adjusted route). Great views on the top! Several stops. Available all year. Includes excursion, transfer and guide. 4-5 hrs. Gross price NOK 450,- Minimum 2 persons.

Northern Light trip - Guided tour to the places with the best conditions for experiencing the Northern port, snack and hot drinks. 3-4 hrs Gross price NOK 540,- Min 4-max 8 persons

Meet the locals – on this guided sightseeing by minibus we`ll take you to the best places and show you our culture and habits as well as the most beautiful beaches, arts and nature. Available all year. In-

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Lights depending on the conditions. Available from September-April. Includes photographer/guide, trans-

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cludes excursion, guide and transport. 3- 4 hrs. Gross price NOK 550,- Min 2, Max 8 persons Extras: Lunch/ dinner or lunch pack and drinks can be ordered for an

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additional fee for all the excursions and activities.

Booking & contact: Base: Huset på Yttersiden, Ringstad: www.yttersiden.no Fotograf Ian Robins: www.facebook.com/Ringstadsjohus Tel. +47 906 40 591 / karina@yttersiden.no

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Andøya Space Center Add your next conference at Europe’s only operational Space Center Meetings and Conferences

Teambuilding In addition to ordinary conference facilities like auditorium and group rooms, you can use our virtual trip in to space with Spaceship Aurora as a teambuilding process for your team.

Success in teambuilding are based on knowledge of your teams personalities and common goals, but also the self insight of each team member. At Spaceship Aurora we can offer your team an introduction to Mindfullness, yoga, meditation and conscious breath.

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The understanding of your team will never be the same after teambuilding in Spaceship Aurora.

Science lectures Our highly qualified staff can also give interesting scientific lectures about space, astro physics, rocket science and space physics. How does the sun work and how it effects our solar system? What is the Northern Lights?

How does black holes work? Additional price.

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© Bjørn Eide

Prices

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Day package from 285 NOK

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Opening hours Group reservations all days and hours

Capacity 20 persons

Yoga/Mindfulness/conscious breath

15 persons

Goalmapping/Vitality tests

20 persons

Jung`s personality test

20 persons

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Teambuilding Spaceship Aurora.

Contact in opening hours:

Website:

Tel: +47 76 14 46 00

www.spaceshipaurora.no

e-mail: contact@spaceshipaurora.no

Visiting adress: Bleiksveien 46,

Manager: Robert Svendsen /robert@spaceshipaurora.no

8480 Andenes, Norway

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Spaceship Aurora

– a journey into the Northern Lights

Spaceship Aurora is a visitor, educational and activity center located at Andøya Space Center. At Andøya Space Center sounding rockets are launched into space several times a year doing research in space and on the auroa.

Since 1962 we have launched over thousand rockets into space. This make Andøya Space Center the only operating Space Center in Europe.

At Spaceship Aurora you can experience a virtual trip into space, learn to know the Northern Lights, how it effects on our planet, and how the Northern lights are reflected in Norwegian history and culture. You will take part in a virtual and exciting mission in the near space. Pilots, navigators, and scientists have to work together to solve the same scientific and engineering problems that meet real astronauts.

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The Spaceship offers activities for all age groups. A Mission Commander will guide you and your group thru the Aurora mission. We can also offer fun souvenirs from our Space Shop.

We also offer a short widescreen film about the history of the Northern Lights research. How the Vikings perceived the Aurora, how Kristian Birkeland proved how the aurora worked and how rockets from Andøya are used in the research of Aurora Borealis. Spaceship Aurora offers exciting experiments, exhibitions and 3D movies about space and the aurora.

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Contact in opening hours:

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Tel: +47 76 14 46 00 e-mail: contact@spaceshipaurora.no

Group over 15

10 %

NOK 315

NOK 158

Manager: Robert Svendsen /

Travel Agency

10 %

NOK 315

NOK 158

robert@spaceshipaurora.no

Tour Operator individual

15 %

NOK 298

NOK 148

Website: www.spaceshipaurora.no

Tour Operator group over 15

20 %

NOK 280

NOK 140

Visiting adress: Bleiksveien 46,

Incomming Tour Operator

25 %

NOK 363

NOK 132

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Adult. Mission Children. Mission Spaceship Aurora Spaceship Aurora - includes all Discount - includes all NOK 175 0% NOK 350

Opening hours Summer season 2016 (11.June – 14.Aug): Mon - Sat 10:30 – 17:30 Group reservation all days and hours Children of age 8 – 15. Under 8 for free.

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All year: Mon - Fri 09:00 – 15:30

Capacity Mission every hour, 10 person a mission.

Northern Lights film every half hour. 100 persons a show.

Science, exhibitions and experiments 40 persons.

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Spaceship Aurora – Science Center Summer of 2016 we are launching new exciting experiments and 3D films on big screen at the spaceship Aurora. Fun and cool physics experiments for all ages related to technology, space, space physics and physics.

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Program your own Mars Rover at the Rover Challenge.

Test how rivers and glaciers are forming our landscape at our digital sandbox and launch your own built paper rocket in our rocket test tube, and more.

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Adult.Science center/film / Discount exhibitions

Children. Science center/film/ exhibitions

3D film Adult/Children

0%

NOK 135

NOK 88

NOK 50/30

Group over 15

10 %

NOK 122

NOK 77

NOK 45/27

Travel Agency

10 %

NOK 122

NOK 77

NOK 45/27

Tour Operator individual

15 %

NOK 115

NOK 73

NOK 43/26

Tour Operator group over 15

20 %

NOK 108

NOK 68

NOK 40/24

Incomming Tour Operator

25 %

NOK 88

NOK 64

NOK 38/23

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Opening hours All year: Mon - Fri 09:00 – 15:30 Summer season 2016 (11.June – 14.Aug): Mon - Sat 10:30 – 17:30 Group reservation all days and hours

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Children of age 8 – 15. Under 8 for free.

Capacity Up to 30 people at the same time.

Contact in opening hours:

Website:

Tel: +47 76 14 46 00

www.spaceshipaurora.no

e-mail: contact@spaceshipaurora.no

Visiting adress: Bleiksveien 46,

Manager: Robert Svendsen /robert@spaceshipaurora.no

8480 Andenes, Norway

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Whalesafari Andenes

- Summer and arctic winter safari directly from Andenes Whalesafari Andenes is a well-established company that operates both summer and winter safaris directly from Andenes. With over 20 years of experience in the field, skilled crews on board, well trained guides, safety as number one priority, we offer the shortest distance to the whale ground, 100% whale guarantee, exclusive souvenir whale shop and restaurant.

Experience the midnight sun in the summer and the fantastic colours in the winter. In the winter you will have the chance to observe different species such as killer whales, humpback whales, pilot whales and fin whales, while sperm whales are here the whole year around.

Before going on board, there will be a guided tour in our museum where you will get to know something about whale biology and ecology and everything else you need for the trip. You will also

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see one of the only 40 sperm whale skeletons in the world. During winter if they sky is clear, you might also have the change to observe the northern lights.

Guarantee: In case the boat does not find any whale, we offer you a new trip free of charge or refund you the safari part of the ticket.

Trip duration: 2 to 4 hours (90 % of trips within 4 hours). For boat departure times, check our website or contact us, please. Warm winter outfits available on board.

We recommend you wear warm clothes and shoes. All the trips depend on the wind. When there is too much wind, because of safety on board , the safari may be postponed, brought forward in time or cancelled. Therefore we recommend that you do not rely on one day only.

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This is a skeleton of a sperm whale that stranded in Andenes in 1996 (15.5 m and about 40 tonn). All the bones were cleaned by to German vets and

For rates and commission, please send an inquiry to daniele@whalesafari.no

Info: Host: Daniele Zanoni Capacity: Summer: unlimited – Winter 80 pax per trip

Tel: +47 76 11 56 00 e-mail: daniele@whalesafari.no

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Web: www.whalesafari.no

address: Pb 58, 8483 Andenes, Norway

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Winter Whales Wonderland with Sea Safari Andenes

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Now you can experience Killer Whales and Humpbacks as close as you never been! We bring you closer to sea level from a RIB boat (rigid inflatable boat). We offer you from middle of December to middle of February a once in a lifetime experience to meet the rulers of the sea!

This magnificent species follow the herring in to the Andfjord on the East side of the Island Andøya in Vesterålen. You are in the middle of the Arctic; besides the whales, you can experience the Northern Lights, the Arctic Lights.

Beside our Killer Whale and Humpback Safari in winter, we have our own renovated «Brygga»; an original Norwegian Fisherman house on the harbor. We also have an clasic old House, beside the Brygga where the presentations are been given, and 7 rooms are available to be rent out. The buildings have in total 11 double

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rooms, partly with own shower and toilet, partly with common use of shower and toilet. Two rooms is are family room, whitch means that extra beds for children can be placed.

We offer 5 days trips with 4 overnight stays in a double room, 3 trips on sea. single use 5228 NOK, double 4585 NOK pp Minimum 6 persons – max 16 persons.

From April to August we also offer our well known and amazing Bird & Seal Safari. We meet on the surrounding islands of Andenes, 150.000 Puffins, Gannet’s, Razor Bills, Common Guillemots, white tailed eagles and many more bird species!

The Whale safari to the Sperm whales starts when the Orca’s has left, and is from middle of February to end of September.

Do you want a good offer for summer trips.....just contact us by email or by phone!

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Info: Host: Marten Bril (owner & manager) Capacity: 36 persons Web: www.seasafariandenes.no

e-mail: sales@seasafariandenes.no

Capacity

address: Hamnegt 9, (pb 306)

3 RIB boats - total capacity: 36 people

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11 Double Rooms (+ 4 extra beds)

Prices • Adults NOK 846,• Children NOK 680,* Please note that this trip is not recommended for children under the age of 4.

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Gross price Whale Safari - Orca and Humpback safari in Winter

Gross prices Room at the harbor in our Brygga.

In the Orca Season • Room Price is NOK 765,Rooms can only be booked in combination with our winter whale safari.

Orca season: Desember - February Sperm-whale season: mid-February - September

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– Snorkeling with the Orca´s and Humpback whales – Your experience for life!

Orca and Humpback Whale Watching under sea level.

Now you can experience Killer Whales and Humpbacks as close as you never been! We bring you closer to sea level from a RIB boat (rigid inflatable boat) and you get the possibility to snorkeling with them. An experience you will never forget!

We offer you from middle of November to middle of February a once in a lifetime experience to meet the rulers of the sea! We offer guided trips with a marine biologists who is an expert on Orca’s. We have certified skippers who are also experienced and certified divers. We have the right equipment and dry suits. These are included in the price.

This magnificent species follow the herring in to the Andfjord on the East side of the Island Andøya in Vesterålen. You are in the middle of the Arctic; beside the whales, you can also experience the Arctic Lights and the Northern Lights.

Beside our Killer Whale and Humpback Safari in winter, we have our own renovated «Brygga»; an original Norwegian Fisherman house on the harbor. We also have an clasic old House, beside the Brygga where the presentations are been given, and 7 rooms are available to be rent out. The buildings have in total 11 double rooms, partly with own shower and toilet, partly with common use of shower and toilet. Two rooms is are family room, whitch means that extra beds for children can be placed.

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We offer 5 days trips with 4 overnight stays in a double room, 3 trips on sea with several dives singel use 6927 NOK double use 6227 NOK Snorkling with all equipment: 1402 NOK pp * Minimum 6 persons – max 16 persons.

From April to August we aslo offer our wellknown and amazing Bird & Seal Safari. We meet on the surrounding islands of An- denes, 150.000 Puffins, Gannet’s, Razor Bills, Common Guil- lemots, White tailed eagles and many more bird species! The whale safari to the Sperm whales starts when the Orca’s has left, and is from middle of February to end of September. Do you want an good offer for summer trips.....just contact us by email or by phone! * this is an unique experience and one you will never forget, but realize that you need to be healthy and in good shape. Although you will get a dry suit, it will be a cold experience and will take a lot of energy! It is a safe experience. We’ve had no negative experiences with the close contact with the Orca’s and Humpback’s. We expect nature respectable behavior of the ones who are joining us! Visitors who are not following the instructions of the experts will be excluded for the rest of the trips.

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Info: Host: Marten Bril (owner & manager) Capacity: 36 persons Web: www.seasafariandenes.no

e-mail: sales@seasafariandenes.no

Capacity 3 RIB boats - total capacity: 36 people

address: Hamnegt 9, (pb 306) 8480 Andenes, Norway

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11 Double Rooms (+ 4 extra beds)

Gross price Whale Safari – Snorkeling with Orca and Humpback safari in Winter • Adults NOK 995,- ages from 16 years and older We have sizes of suits from xs to xxl

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Prices

Gross prices Room at the harbor in our Brygga.

In the Orca Season • Room Price is NOK 765,Rooms can only be booked in combination with our winter whale safari.

Season: November - February

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Inga Sámi Siida – tame animals, wild hosts Sami adventures We offer our guests a unique experience of pure and authentic local Sami culture. Participate in our work with the reindeer and become familiar with a unique animal.

See our exhibition of the sami costumes and photographs from a year of working with the reindeer. Sit by the fire in one of our Lavvo’s and enjoy a taste of Sami food, based on local traditions and raw materials. Listen to a yoik, the story of the Sami people, our culture and history.

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We offer reindeer sledding, with an embedded stop where we enjoy hot drinks and dried reindeer meat. At night, you can experience the Northern Lights and the «Sami sky», a fascinating history of whaling which takes place on the North Norwegian sky!

We have sales of some handicrafts (Sami handicrafts), the sami knives, postcards, antlers, hides and meat.

Throw the lasso on the antlers!

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Info:

Summer-season:

Host: Laila & Arild Inga

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Adults NOK 350,-

Capacity: up to 45 persons

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Children NOK 100,-

Web: www.inga-sami-siida.no

Children under 4 years free

Winter-season: •

Adults NOK 350,-

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Tel: +47 908 77 558

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Prices

e-mail: lailainga@hotmail.com address: Kvalsaukan, 8407 Sortland, Norway.

Children under 4 years free

The price includes: Entrance into the exhibitions and visit to the lavvo, feeding the reindeer.

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Minimum of 4 in the group

For commission please contact us

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restaurant

Nyksund Ekspedisjonen/Vertsbrygga

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Ekspedisjonen seafood restaurant Welcome to our famous seafood restaurant. Our menu is based on the seasons´ best local ingredients.

Our most popular meals are made of fantastic fresh fish that we source daily from the local catch. These include halibut, monkfish, catfish and cod. We also serve dishes made with traditional dried cod, klippfish and semi dried cod. Fresh clamshell, king crab and sea crayfish are some of the delicacies on our seafood platter that many of our guests especially enjoy. Vestrålen is not only known for fish though. The lamb on our menu grazes the island´s hills in the summer. The restaurant´s position on the quay gives our guests a view out to the open ocean. The dining space is simple, bright and inviting.

We also cater for courses and small conferences. We can accommodate 12 to 15 people, and have great overnight facilities.

Vertsbrygga This traditional house is one of the eldest buildings in Nyksund. A restaurant and a nice little bar are located here in what used to be the old general store for Nyksund. Here we serve lunch dishes like fish and chips, fish soup and bacalao. On the dinner menu you will find a selection of classic meat and fish dishes.

Join us to sample our great selection of our own delicious cakes.

The Vertsbrygga is also a great spot for a party or meeting. We have a nice selection of comfortable and simple accommodation in our Bed and Breakfast on the other side of the harbour.

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Info: Capacity Ekspedisjonen Sjømatrestaurant:

Hosts: Monja Fischer / Ringo Haupt capacity: Sjømatrestaurant maxs 60

max. 40 seats, 20 seats meetingroom and 20 outside seats

seats / Vertsbrygga maxs 90 seats

Vertsbrygge:

web: www.ekspedisjonen-as.no

max 40 seats, 50 seats selskap room and 30 outside seats

tel: +47 48 11 80 68

Opening hours Restaurant Ekspedisjonen:

e-mail:post@ekspedisjonen-as.no address: Nyksund - pb 498, 8439 Myre, Norway

From easter: in the weekends 01.06.-31.08: open daily from 12 am until 11 pm

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View to the midnight sun from the hut-tub © Vesterålen Sjøhus

The midnight sun and the daylight all through the night

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We invite you to marvellous summer adventures in beautiful Vesterålen, – «The Kingdom of the Whales»

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We invite you to an endless day for 3 nights, watching the whales, puffins, seals, the sami culture and the midnight sun. With a taste of the local food.

Go to sleep listening to the waves, in a nice and cozy waterfront seahouse build after the old north norwegian building traditions. For 3 nights you will have the possibilities to watch the midnight sun on the sky and in the sea as well, as a mirror of the yellow light in the sky. It is really hard to go to sleep when the sun is shining into your bedroom and into your bed.

Optional adventures: Go to Nyksund, an old fishing village in Øksnes, the Hurtigrutemuseum in Stokmarknes, the Spaceship Aurora in Andøy, The sculpture «The man from the sea» in Bø, the Polarlightcenter in Laukvik or the viking museum Lofotr at Borg in Lofoten. Møllevollen farm; the cheese factory «Den Sorte Gryte» in Lødingen Vestbygd. Trekking routes in the mountain.

We look forward to welcome your clients to our ecotourism hotel in the arctic. Through our ecotourism certification we are committed to provide our guests with authentic nature and culture experiences.

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Program: for the period 25.05. – 21.07.2016 (weather permitting) Day 1

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Day 3

Day 4

Breakfast

Breakfast

Breakfast

Arrival, a welcome drink Whale safari including watching seals and and information. birds (puffins) at Anda lighthouse.

Optional adventures Visit a sami family, Boazovázzi (Rein shepherd), Sami life, culture and lunch.

Departure

Midnight sun party in the restaurant?

Midnight sun party in the restaurant?

Midnight sun party in the restaurant?

Package price per person: NOK 4080 in a seahouse with 1 dbl room (2 pax) NOK 3860 in a seahouse with 2 dbl rooms (2+2 pax) “ + NOK 275 per night for single room The price is included accommodation in a seahouse in dbl room for 3 nights, 3 breakfasts, 1 welcome drink, a midnight sun party in Restaurant Sjøstua, a glass of sparkling wine at the pier, the visit to Maret and Peder Buljo

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på Kåringen, Boazovàzzi (Rein sheperd), and the Whale safari from Andenes.

Lunch, dinner and transfer for the adventures are not included.

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Host: Marit Asbjørnsen Capacity: 46 persons www.lofoten-info.no/vesteralen-sjohus

tel: +47 76 12 37 40

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Info:

e-mail: sjoehus@online.no - address: Ånstadsjøen, Pb 86, N - 8401 Sortland, Norway

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Knitting the Northern Light – Knitting workshop with a nature and a cultural experience We invite you to knit your own northern light gloves. We are waiting for the northern light in a wood-fired hot tub, in a sauna-barrel with a view to the sea and the northern light. Or around an open fire while drinking a hot norwegian mulled wine (Gløgg). Enjoy the fellowship of knitters.

Go to sleep listening to the waves, in a nice and cozy waterfront seahouse build after the old North Norwegian building traditions. For 3 nights you will have the possibilities to watch the Northern Light on the sky and in the sea as well, as a mirror of the green light in the sky….

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The Vesterålen islands are located beneath the Aurora Oval and therefore we have good opportunities to see the Northern Light above our heads.

Visit a sami family and their reindeer in their farm. They will tell us about the sami crafts traditions and serve lunch in their rewarded restaurant for sami food.

We look forward to welcome your clients to our ecotourism hotel and will do our very best to make them a pleasant stay.

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Sauna barrel© Torgeir Sørensen

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Program: 16. - 19.02.2017, 23. - 26.03.2017 Day 1

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Day 2

Day 4

Dinner in Restaurant Sjøstua, local food.

Dinner in Restaurant Sjøstua, local food.

Breakfast Breakfast Workshop.

Boazovàzzi (Rein shep- Optional experiences herd), Sami life, culture and lunch.

Dinner in Restaurant Sjøstua, local food.

Waiting for the northern light with an open fire, sauna and hot-tub.

Waiting for the northern light with an open fire, and a hot drink.

Waiting for the northern light with an open fire, and a hot drink.

Breakfast Arrival, A welcome drink Workshop, - knitting and information. Soup. northern light gloves.

Visit Husfliden.

Departure

Package price per person: NOK 4290 in a seahouse with 1 dbl room (2 pax) NOK 3995 in a seahouse with 2 dbl rooms (2+2 pax) + NOK 275 per night for single room The price includes accommodation in dbl room in a seahouse for 3 nights, 3 breakfasts and lunches, 3 two-courses dinners, 1 welcome drink, 2 hot drinks by the open fire, the bathtub and the sauna, the trip and transfer to Husfliden and to Maret and Peder Buljo and the workshop with instructor.

Host: Marit Asbjørnsen Capacity: 46 persons www.lofoten-info.no/vesteralen-sjohus

tel: +47 76 12 37 40

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Info:

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Please contact us for further information or tailor made options.

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e-mail: sjoehus@online.no - address: Ånstadsjøen, Pb 86, N - 8401 Sortland, Norway

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Whalesafari Andenes packages

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Whalesafari Andenes is an incoming tour operator for Accommodation: hotel, cabins, family rooms, suites, the area that goes from Tromsø to Lofoten. We offer camping, apartments. tailor made travel packages including: Activities: whale safari, puffin safari, Spaceship Aurora, Sami culture, dog sledging, snow shoe excursion, day and night mountain tours, northern light observation (both with and without bus), northern light boat trips, bus sightseeing with and withour guide, fishing tours, fish factory guided tour, Andenes Lighthouse guided tour with coastal and lighthouse history, photo seminars and courses, etc.

Transportation: mini buses with 8 or 16 seats, buses with 48 or 53 seats, Widerøe flights from Bodø, Evenes and Tromsø to Andenes.

Board: lunches and dinner both buffet or à la carte, Sami lavvo dinners, local cheeses, etc.

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Måtind, Andøya © Bjørn Eide

© Narom, Spaceship Aurora

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Experience the Whale Kingdom on the island of Andøy!

For rates, information and reservation, please, send an e-mail to daniele@whalesafari.no

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Host: Daniele Zanoni Web: www.whalesafari.no Tel: +47 76 11 56 00

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Arctic wildlife, activities & aurora Experience the calmness of the winter by taking a snowshoe walk through the silent landscapes. Get close to eagles, otters, moose`s birds and other wild animals. Imagine yourself outdoors in the polar night, the cold air biting you chin while you are watching northern lights dancing across the sky. Learn the art of winter photography and keep the moments of your winter adventure forever. During all the outdoor trips we will have a photographer and guide with

us. Small groups allow us to cater to each guest`s needs, capabilities and interests. Surrounded by wonderful islets, beautiful mountains and spectacular views «The house on the outside» / Huset på Yttersiden at Ringstad is the seaside accommodation perfect for a relaxing holiday. Your hosts and guide speaks English and German.

Available October 2016 – March 2017

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© Ian Robins

© Ian Robins

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Included:

Gross prices & conditions

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Airport transfer (Evenes – Ringstad return)

Per person in 2-bedroom apartment with 2 persons NOK 14400,-

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7 night’s incl. full pension

Per person in 2-bedroom apartment with 1 person NOK 17880,-

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Accommodation with 2 persons in apartment.

3rd & 4th person in apartment NOK 9700,-

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Bed linen, towels and final cleaning

Children up to 14 in apartment with parents NOK 7200,-

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Photo workshop «nature & landscape»

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Local sightseeing with guide and minibus

Additional that can be booked on request:

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Eagle & Wildlife fjord safari

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Visiting the Sami at the rein deer farm

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Hiking tour with snow shoes

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Two days at your own disposal

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All transports to the activities

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Aurora wake up service

Winter kayaking NOK 890,- p.p. Dry suits, kayak and guide are included in the price.

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Whalesafari from Andenes NOK 1850,- p.p incl.: safari with minibus transport to Andenes and guide (2,5 hrs each direction)

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Booking: karina@yttersiden.no Accommodation: Huset på yttersiden – www.yttersiden.no Contact: +47 906 40 591 (Ann Karina)

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Hiking in wonderful Vesterålen archipelagos The Vesterålen archipelagos are perfect for hiking along the sea and on the mountains. In this area you have a unique proximity to both the ocean with its open and wide horizon and the spectacular yet easy accessible mountain tops. You really have the feeling of being on the mountain and by the sea at the same time. The view is stunning!

This holiday offer also gives you some time to explore the area by your own or to book one of our additional activities.

Your accommodation is at the «Huset på Yttersiden» by the sea at Ringstad, surrounded by breathtaking views and with a pleasant hosts.

We offer a 5 night package with three unforgettable hiking trips, two of them in the footsteps of the Norwegian queen.

Periode: June and Medio August – Medio September Some hiking experience is requiered

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Included: •

Transport to and from airport/ Sortland city to you accommodation at Ringstad

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5 x accommodations in two bed rooms with breakfast lunch pack and dinner

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All transportation to and from start and stop point of the hiking trips

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Three beautiful hiking trips: one along the coast and two mountain hikes.

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Local guide

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One day at your own disposal with possibility of booking additional activities

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Bed sheets, towels and end cleaning

Gross prices: Price per person in twin bedroom or two pax in single bedroom in one unit NOK 14 990,Price per person with 3 or 4 in the same residential unit NOK 12 980,Single NOK 16 490,This holiday can also be booked without guide, for experienced hikers.

Additional bookable activities: •

Kayak trip at Ringstad (about 4 hours) all necessary equipment. Min. 2 persons NOK 890,-

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Eagle safari with boat, photo guide and fish soup 2-3 hrs. Min 2 persons NOK 590,-

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Guided tour in the area, stop at choice (3-4 hrs.) Min 2 persons NOK 550,-

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Northern Light Photo tour of Vesterålen Do you want to learn how to use your camera to its full potential? During the week we will take you near perfect motives and serve top of the line food. Small groups allow us to cater to each guest`s needs, capabilities and interests Our experienced photographer and guide Ian Robins will show you how to get the best from your camera in a breathtaking surrounding. He will introduce you to extreme situations like night photography and fast moving birds of prey and teach you how to take control to produce the

picture you did not even know you could. Your accommodation at the «Huset på yttersiden»/Ringstad is situated in the southwest of the island group Vesterålen. The holiday apartments in this small guest house by the seaside have 2 bed rooms, living room and a small kitchen and a bathroom, WLAN & TV. Periode: Jan - April / Oct - Jan (max. 8 persons)

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Contents of the trip In Vesterålen we are surrounded by mountains and fjords. We have the biggest raptor in Europe right on our door step and the famous aurora borealis over our heads.

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3 days theory and praxis incl. eagle safari with boat, moose- and wildlife safari with minibus, Northern light and landscape tours along the coast.

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Basic rules of image composition

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Positive image critique

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Technology in landscape and northern light photography

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Understanding light and contrast

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Advice on equipment

Gross prices: NOK 11230,- per person / Single room additional NOK 590,- per day

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5 x accommodation in apartment with 2 bedrooms for 2 persons

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Full pension: breakfast, lunch pack and dinner.

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All photo workshops

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Extra days: NOK 680,- per person/in 2-bed room apartments with 2 persons incl. breakfast.

Booking & contact: Hildreland AS: www.hildreland.no

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Northern Lights & Whale safari Out on the ocean you meet the majestic whales. You learn everything about the magical Aurora Borealis in the Polar Light Center and enjoy the coastal scenery on a cruise to Lofoten with the famous coastal steamer Hurtigruten. Each day brings unique encounters with local traditions, from tasting freshly caught fish, local sightseeing, enjoying local art, homemade tea and cakes.

At day`s end, relax in your comfortable Rorbu (fishermans cabin) or in your hotel room at Vesterålen Coastal Hotel in the heart of

Vesterålen, or soak in the steaming waters of an Outdoor Hot Tub for optimal viewing of some Northern Lights. On your leisure days you can choose between our bookable additional activities or relax and explore the area on your own.

Available from November – April 2016-2017 (6-8 pax) 7 days / 6 nights

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The finest small-group travel experience (7 days/6 nights)

Included in the price: •

Airport transfer (Evenes – Stokmarknes return) with guide

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6 night’s in Vesterålen kysthotell/ Vesterålen Coastal Hotel incl. full pension

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Accommodation with 2, 4 or 6 persons in Rorbu or in hotel rooms

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Bed linen, towels and final cleaning included.

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Whale Safari incl. transport to Andenes & guide

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Local sightseeing with guide and bus incl. tee & cake, entrances

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Hurtigruten cruise Stokmarknes – Svolvær

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Visit at the Polar Light Center in Laukvik

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Northern Light «wake up call» option during the night

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Two days at you own disposal for activities by your own choice.

Booking & Info: Accommodation: Kysthotellet Web: vesteralenkysthotell.no/nb-no/ Booking: karina@hildreland.no / ingrid@hildreland.no

Every evening we are ready to go hunting the northern lights after checking the fore-

Hildreland AS: www.hildreland.no

casts. If the sky is clear and the conditions good we will wake to see the impressive

Contact: +47 906 40 591

northern lights.

(Ann Karina) or: +47 957 26 011 (Ingrid)

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Double room Hotel NOK 15990,- per person

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Singel room NOK 18390,- per person

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4 persons i rorbu with 2 bathrooms NOK 14900,- per person

Additional bookable activities on leisure days •

Visiting the Sami – (30 min drive) 4 hrs. 750 NOK p.p

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Hot Tub bath - woodstove heated hot tub at the hotel: 300 NOK per. Person.

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Eagle & fjord safari with boat – incl. guide 5-7 hrs. 990, - NOK p.p.

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Wild & Wonderful Vesterålen

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If you dream of experiencing Vesterålen and Lofoten islands this is the trip for you! Arriving at Harstad airport you spend your first night in the charming town of Harstad, before leaving for Stokmarknes by the coastal steamer Hurtigruten the next morning. A perfect way of getting the first taste of what this region is all about; A reliance of the sea for livelihood and transportation, amazing sceneries, giant whales, wild mountains, charming, small villages and locals able to withstand a stormy day.

Enjoy whale safari. Go by the coastal steamer Hurtigruten to the world famous Trollfjorden. Meet the locals on sight-seeing in Vesterålen. Visit some of Lofotens most interesting attractions on this amazing trip to Northern Norway. Live By the seaside in a comfy rorbu/fisherman’s cabin or in regular hotel rooms. Enjoy a gorgeous sea view, good meals and sleep well at Vesterålen Coastal Hotel, outside the town of Stokmarknes in the heart of Vesterålen.

Available May-September 2016-2017 (ca. 8 pax)

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© Marten Bril

The finest small-group travel experience (7 days/6 nights)

Included: •

Airport transfer

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1 Accommodation in Hotel in Harstad

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Hurtigruten cruise Harstad - Stokmarknes

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Full pension (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Booking & Info:

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5 x Accommodation Vesterålen Coastal Hotel

Accommodation: Kysthotellet

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Bed linen, towels and final cleaning

Web: vesteralenkysthotell.no/nb-no/

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Local sightseeing with guide and bus incl. tee & cake, entrances

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Hurtigruten cruise Stokmarknes – Svolvær

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Whale Safari from Andenes

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Sightseeing day to Lofoten

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A day at your own disposal

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All transport, guiding and entrances due to program

Booking: karina@hildreland.no / ingrid@hildreland.no Hildreland AS: www.hildreland.no Contact: +47 906 40 591 (Ann Karina) or: +47 957 26 011 (Ingrid)

Gross prices & conditions (group size 6-8 pax) Per person in dbl room Hotel NOK 14970,-

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Per person in sgl room Hotel NOK 16460,-

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4 persons in rorbu with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms per person NOK 14300,-

Additional bookable activities on leisure days (bookable on spot) •

Whale Safari from Andenes NOK 1850,- p.p

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Woodstove heated hot tub outside at the hotel area NOK 300 pr. person,

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Eagle & fjord safari with boat – 990,- NOK p.p.

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Coastal Scenery & Culture packages

– Arctic on wheels This trip has 4 stunning bike rides from 43 – 66 km which would leave you with unbeatable memories of meetings with a unique landscape, birds, wildlife, people and the smell of sea and fresh air. On all the bike rides we stop along the way to enjoy the scenery, have lunch and visit local attractions.

Your base is at Vesterålen Kysthotell/Coastal Hotel by the seaside, in a comfy rorbu/fisherman cabin or in regular hotel room.

Enjoy a gorgeous view, good meals and sleep well.

Bookable on spot are additional activities like Whalesafari from Andenes, Hot Tub bath and Eagle & fjord safari with boat.

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7 days, 6 nights and 4 unbeatable bike tours in Vesterålen and Lofoten Included in the price: •

Airport transfer (Evenes – Stokmarknes return)

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6 night’s in Kysthotellet incl. breakfast, luchpack and dinner

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Accommodation with 2, 4 or 6 persons in Rorbu or in hotel

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Bed linen, towels and final cleaning

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4 x planned biking day trips

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Local guide

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Entrance fee for museums and galleries

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Cruise with Hurtigrouten Svolvær-Stokmarknes

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Ferry Fiskebøl – Melbu

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Boat trip Stokmarknes - Kaljord

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Bike hire and transport due to program

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One day at your own disposal

Booking & Info: Accommodation: Kysthotellet Web: vesteralenkysthotell.no/nb-no/ Booking: karina@hildreland.no / ingrid@hildreland.no Hildreland AS: www.hildreland.no Contact: +47 906 40 591

Accomodation – Norwegian cabins or hotel

(Ann Karina) or:

Vesterålen coastal hotel consists of neatly decorated cabins by the sea, with two

+47 957 26 011 (Ingrid)

bathrooms, three double-/twin rooms, living room with a TV as well as a kitchenette in each unit. The hotel also offers traditional single-, and double rooms. The meals

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Double room in hotel with 2 persons bathrooms NOK – 12 650,-

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Single room in hotel NOK 14 630,-

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4 Persons in Rorbu/cabin with 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms NOK 12 427,-

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6 Persons in rorbu/cabin with 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms NOK 11 900,-

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Gross prices & conditions (min. 2 pax) with full board and guide

NO RW AY

are served in the hotel restaurant.

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Offersøy Feriesenter

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Explore Offersøy in your search for the Northern Lights!

Offersøy is situated on the southern tip of Norway’s largest island, Hinnøya; and in the midst of the scenic countryside Vestbygda, where we provide accommodation in rooms, cabins and rorbus.

We offer activities and nature experiences in our 3 days, 4 days or weekly programme; Hunting for the Northern Lights, Moose & reindeer safari and a fantastic boat sightseeing tour where we watch Sea Eagles and other birds.

Other activities that can be arranged on site is Deep sea fishing, Dog Sledding, Farm Visits and a day trip to Svolvær to go Shopping. We can arrange and customize a program for you - or you can use Offersøy as a base and create your own individual program. We promise to do our best for you to enjoy and have a memorable stay at Offersøy!

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www.visitvesteralen.com

Info: Host: Gunnar Fenes

Capacity

Capacity: 60 persons

5 combi-room with bathroom in the Motel

Web: www.offersoy.no

5 cabins with 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen and bathroom

Tel: +47 769 33 900

5 rorbus with 3 bedrooms, living room, kitchen and bathroom

E-mail: post@offersoy.no

Price

PRICE EXAMPLE: 3 nights stay in cabin with ready-made beds, half board meals, 3 activities – Northern Lights evening, Eagle safari, Moose safari and transport tour / retour Evenes airport. Price NOK 5 895,- per person – minimum 4 persons. We can make special offers for smaller or bigger groups.

Address: Offersøy, 8412 Vestbygd, Norway

Offersøy Feriesenter are open for bookings all year round. We offer Northern Lights-, moose- and eagle safaris, deep-sea fishing, boat rentals, scuba diving, hiking or you can just relax and enjoy fine dining experiences.

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Season: February - March

NO RW AY

Commission from 10 % given to tour operators.

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Offersøy Feriesenter packages

– Experience the Lofoten Fishery on Offersøy!

The world’s largest cod fishery has been in the Lofoten Islands for many generations. In late winter, the cod comes (spawning cod) from the Barents Sea to spawn in the Vestfjord. Now you can get to Offersøy and join our fishing boat w/skipper on a fishing experience you will remember for a long time...

During the period 1st of March to 30th of April, we take groups of minimum 4 persons who wants to experience winter fishing.

We offer 3 nights / 5 nights stay or we could make a special offer for your group. It’s also possible to order half board / full board meals.

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www.visitvesteralen.com

Info: Host: Gunnar Fenes Capacity: 60 persons

Capacity

Web: www.offersoy.no

5 combi-rooms with bathroom in the Motel

Tel: +47 769 33 900

5 cabins with 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen and bathroom

E-mail: post@offersoy.no

5 rorbus with 3 bedrooms, living room, kitchen and bathroom

Address: Offersøy,

Prices

8412 Vestbygd, Norway

• 4 persons in rorbu with ready-made beds, 2 x 4 hours fishing tour with a local captain, fishing rods and fisherman suits plus transport tour / retour Evenes airport.

Total price for a 3 nights stay NOK 5 295,- per person.

captain, fishing rods and fisherman suits, a sightseeing tour to Svolvær by mini bus Total price for a 5 nights stay NOK 7 895,- per person.

Commission from 10 % given to tour operators.

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and a local passenger boat plus transport tour / retour Evenes airport.

NO RW AY

• 4 persons in rorbu with ready-made beds, 3 x 4 hours fishing tour with a local

Season: March - April

Offersøy Feriesenter are open for bookings all year round. We offer Northern Lights-, moose- and eagle safaris, deep-sea fishing, boat rentals, scuba diving, hiking or you can just relax and enjoy fine dining experiences.

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Foto: Magnus Farnes

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