Sandnessjøen – gateway to the Helgeland Coast - Brønnøysund – coastal charm right in the middle of Norway
UNESCO-listed Vega Archipelago
Excursion
Price from $441
Difficulty level
Level 1: Easy - suitable for most people
Booking code
HR-SSJ10B
Duration
5 hours
Notes
Read the practical information below
Enjoy views of the beautiful UNESCO-listed Vega Archipelago by boat.
Visit the Vega World Heritage Center, which charts the islands’ history.
Learn about the traditional industry of eider duck down harvesting.
Savor a complimentary hot drink and local snack in the café.
Discover this hidden gem on a tour of the UNESCO-listed islands of Vega, which sit south of the Arctic Circle. Venture from Sandnessjøen by boat, through the cluster of islands, islets, and reefs, while our guide explains the fascinating culture of this coastal landscape and its people.
We’ll land at Gardsøy and visit the Vega World Heritage Center, which highlights this 1,500-year-old tradition that is unique to the area. The islanders act as bird guardians for the migrating eider ducks that nest here. They build tiny ‘houses’ for the animals. After the hatchlings have moved out, they collect the highly prized eider down.
At the heritage center, you’ll journey from Stone Age settlements to modern-day fish farming through exhibits and a short film. Admire gorgeous views from the café while enjoying a hot drink and local snack.
We’ll sail back along the idyllic Helgeland coast and end our journey in Brønnøysund.
Practical information
Disembarking port: Sandnessjøen
Embarking port: Brønnøysund
Available: June 10 - September 9
Transportation: Boat
Meals: Local fruit drink, coffee, tea and local snack
Clothes: Comfortable shoes, warm and windproof clothing