Sandnessjøen – gateway to the Helgeland Coast - Brønnøysund – Norway’s midpoint of myths and mountains
UNESCO Vega Archipelago
Excursion
Price from £310
Difficulty level
Easy
Booking code
HR-SSJ10B
Duration
5h
Notes
Read the practical information below
Enjoy views of the beautiful UNESCO-listed Vega archipelago by boat
Visit the Vega World Heritage Centre which charts the islands’ history
Learn about the traditional industry of eider duck down harvesting
Have a complimentary hot drink and a taste of local flavors at the World Heritage Centre
You’ll venture by boat through the archipelago’s cluster of islands, islets and reefs, as your guide shares the fascinating culture of this coastal landscape and its people.
Coming ashore at Gardsøy, you’ll visit the Vega World Heritage Centre to learn more about Vega's unique 1,500-year-old tradition. The islanders act as bird guardians for the migrating Eider Ducks that nest here, build tiny ‘houses’ for the animals. After the hatchlings have moved out, the highly prized eider down is collected.
Through the centre’s exhibitions and short film, you’ll be taken on a journey from Stone Age settlements to fish farming of the modern day. You can then pause to admire the island’s beautiful views while enjoying a hot drink and local snack.
You’ll sail back along the idyllic Helgeland coast to Brønnøysund where you will rejoin the ship.
Practical information
Disembarking port: Sandnessjøen
Embarking port: Brønnøysund
Available: 10 June - 9 Sep
Transportation: Boat
Meals: Local fruit drink, coffee, tea and local snack
Clothes: Comfortable shoes, warm and windproof clothing