Sandnessjøen – gateway to the Helgeland Coast - Brønnøysund – coastal charm right in the middle of Norway

UNESCO Vega Archipelago

Excursion

Price from £315

Difficulty level

Level 1: Suitable for everyone.

Booking code

HR-SSJ10B

Duration

5 hours

Notes

Read the practical information below

A couple explore the Vega Heritage Centre on the UNESCO-listed Vega Islands in Norway
  • 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 local snack in the café

Discover a hidden gem as you tour the UNESCO-listed islands of Vega that sit south of the Arctic Circle. We’ll venture from Sandnessjøen, through the cluster of islands, islets, and reefs by boat while our guide speaks of the fascinating culture of this coastal landscape and its people. 

Coming ashore at Gardsøy, we’ll visit the Vega World Heritage Centre which highlights the outstanding 1500-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 and after the hatchlings have moved out, the highly-prized eider down is collected.  

Through the exhibitions and short film, you’ll be taken on a journey from Stone Age settlements to fish farming of the modern day. Admire the beautiful 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:  10 June - 9 Sep 

  • Transportation: Boat

  • Meals: Local fruit drink, coffee, tea and local snack

  • Clothes: Comfortable shoes, warm and windproof clothing

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