Sandnessjøen – gateway to the Helgeland Coast - Brønnøysund – Norway’s midpoint of myths and mountains
UNESCO-listed Vega Archipelago
Excursion
Price from $434
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 Center
You’ll travel by boat through an archipelago of islands, islets, and reefs as your guide shares insights into the culture, history, and way of life along this remarkable coastal landscape.
Arriving at Gardsøy, you’ll visit the Vega World Heritage Centre to learn about Vega’s unique 1,500-year-old cultural tradition. Islanders have long acted as guardians for migrating Eider Ducks that nest here, building small shelters for the birds. After the hatchlings leave, the highly prized eider down is carefully collected.
Through engaging exhibitions and a short film, you’ll journey through the island’s history, from Stone Age settlements to modern aquaculture. Afterwards, take time to enjoy the island’s peaceful scenery with a hot drink and a local snack.
You’ll then sail back along the idyllic Helgeland Coast to Brønnøysund, where you will rejoin your ship.
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