Vesterålen
The island group of Vesterålen, lying off the Vestfjord on the northwest Norwegian coast, is the northeastern continuation of the Lofoten group. The landscape of these islands is less rugged than that of the Lofotens; the hills are less precipitous, usually grass-covered to a considerable height and frequently wooded.
The islands can be reached by way of a suspension bridge over the Tjeldsund or by ferry; the best starting-point is Narvik. The midnight sun is visible here from the end of May to the end of July.
The islands can be reached by way of a suspension bridge over the Tjeldsund or by ferry; the best starting-point is Narvik. The midnight sun is visible here from the end of May to the end of July.
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Melbu
At the south end of Hadseløy is the little port of Melbu, the base of a large trawling fleet. There are magnificent views of the islands from Husbykollen (513m/1,683ft). Ferry service to the Lofoten Islands. From the road running along the west coast to Stokmarknes there are fine views of the sea and the islands.
Sortland, Norway
(Near Narvik)
Beyond the turning for Andøy Road 19 crosses the Sortlandsbru over the Sortlandsund, which separates Hinnøy and Langøy. Langøy, with its numerous peninsulas and fjords, occupies most of the western part of the Vesterålen group. Sortland (pop. 3,000), an old-established settlement at the most easterly point on the island, is a port of call for the ships of the Hurtigrute. The town is also the northern base for the Norwegian Coast Guard.
Sortland is often called "blue town", as most of the houses are painted blue.
Sortland is often called "blue town", as most of the houses are painted blue.
Stokmarknes, Norway
(Near Narvik)
Road 19 crosses from Langøy to Hadseløy on the Hadselbru (toll) and comes to the little town of Stokmarknes (pop. 3,000), a port of call on the Hurtigruten, a Norwegian passenger and freight line that sails daily. From here there are boat trips to the Eidsfjord, to the north.
