When holidaying on Andøya you can go on whale safaris and sea fishing trips. You can explore the lovely beaches and the coastal roads, learn more about the importance of the region’s fishing industry and experience the midnight sun. You can also learn more about the Northern Lights and take a simulated trip aboard a spaceship.
Andøya is situated in the far north of Vesterålen, in Nordland. The island has one of Norway's greatest natural wetlands, used for the production of living turf. The island is also famed for the geological Ramsåsfeltet, the only coal resource in mainland Norway. There are many fossils here, with discoveries including a three-metre long ichthyosaur.
A holiday to Andøya is guaranteed to provide you with magnificent outdoor experiences. You can walk or cycle along the national tourist path and visit places such as Bleik, Kleivodden and Bukkekjerka. Those travelling with children should visit the Aurora Spaceship and explore the universe. The Polar Museum in Andenes allows you to learn more about hunting and fishing in the region.
On Andøya, Norway's tenth largest island, you can experience rich and varied outdoor life all year round. You can go dog sledding, hire a boat and go sea fishing or bathe at one of the beautiful beaches. For an insight into the area’s history, visit the Gammelbutikken (Old Shop), which currently acts as a museum, or visit Nordtun gård (Nordtun Farm).
To reach Andøya from the UK, it is easiest to travel by air. Andøya has its own airport with direct routes to Oslo and Bodø international airports. It’s a good idea to hire a car for your trip to Andøya, so you can get around at your own pace. You can hire a car at the airport.
A Norwegian holiday offers plenty of magnificent outdoor experiences and this is certainly the case on Andøya. You can enjoy Norwegian nature and barbecue on the beach under the midnight sun, or watch the Northern Lights and the starry skies in winter.
