A Taste of Vesterålen
This classic excursion takes you on a sightseeing tour of Harstad and Trondenes. Top the day off with a hot drink and fresh cakes on the Gullesfjord.
- Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the town of Harstad.
- Visit the medieval church and the historical center of Trondenes.
- Take in views of the fjords, steep mountains, and idyllic agricultural landscapes.
- Cross a fjord by ferry while enjoying freshly baked cakes and a warm drink.
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Direction
Southbound Direction
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Season
Available all year
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Difficulty level
Level 1: For everyone*
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Duration
4 hours, 15 min
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Min. passengers
16
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Max. passengers
252
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Booking Code
HR-HRD9A
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From
$ 185
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Notices
Meals on the trip: Coffee/tea and cakes
We’ll begin our excursion with a short sightseeing tour of the streets of Harstad. This is the third largest community in Northern Norway with a history connected to herring fishing, the military, and in more recent times, offshore oil.
On a clear day, you can spot the Trondenes Peninsula to the north of town. Here, you’ll visit a white 13th-century medieval stone church, the northernmost of its kind in the world. We’ll drop in at the Trondenes Historical Center, which displays objects discovered in the region throughout history, from the early Stone Age through the Viking era and the Middle Ages, to the present day.
From Trondenes, the bus will take us for a scenic drive across Hinnøya Island to meet our ferry at the Gullesfjord. On board, wrap your hands around a hot drink and enjoy freshly baked pancakes along with fantastic views. The tour then continues along the Sigerfjord by bus to Sortland, where you will rejoin your ship.
