Top Things to do in Nordland
The 10 Best Things to do in Nordland, Northern Norway
Typified by steep mountains and the flat lowlands where they meet the Norwegian Sea, Nordland is known for its stunning scenery. The Lofoten Islands off the mainland are considered among the world's best for travelers and include unique attractions like the Lofotr Viking Museum at Borg. Saltstraumen near Bodo has the world's strongest tidal current. Further south, Vega has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its age-old lifestyle of fishing and eider duck down harvesting.
Restaurants in Nordland
1. Nasjonal Turistveg Lofoten
2. Narvik Krigsmuseum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 355 reviews
The museum has a large collection from WWII. The museum tells the stories of WWII in North Norway and the dramatic fight for Narvik i 1940. The museum has a section devoted to universal questions related to war and human rights. The quality and design of the exhibition is exquisite and must be experienced!
Reviewed By toomasjoamets - Tallinn, Estonia
In this museum you find out the significance of Narvik and northern Norway in the second world war. It's less technical war museum and brings more the humanity aspect to it. It's actually more about the futility and waste of human lives that comes with wars.
3. Norwegian Aviation Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 343 reviews
Experience the thrilling history of aviation up close. Did you know that aviation played a major role in shaping Norway as a nation; it has influenced our people, our landscape and our way of life. See famous and even some infamous planes, including the Spitfire, Starfighter or faithful work horses and passenger aircraft, including the Ju52 and the Twin Otter. The Norwegian Aviation Museum is among the largest aviation museums in Europe. Our collections include more than 40 aircraft and helicopters.
Reviewed By PLJoergensen - Taarnby, Denmark
Great views from the air tower and an excellent review of aviation - especially if you have knowledge of the air force yourself
4. Lofoten Krigsminne Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 337 reviews
Lofoten Krigsminnemuseum
Reviewed By bcsadventures - Oslo, Norway
If you have any interest about World War II, I would definitely recommend coming here. Very interesting and unique to the area. Significance of the war effort and finding the enigma machine locally was crucial to the allies winning the war. Very interesting!
5. Saltstraumen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 656 reviews
Reviewed By NinalittleLo - Tel Aviv, Israel
It was worth all the money! I was extremely lucky with weather this day, since sun was shining and it was very refreshing to speed drive the catamaran who took us to the largest underwater current in the whole World! We saw sea eagles and some stone and rock formation that I have nevwr seen elsewhere. If I should describe it, it look like Mother earth's blood viens! It is possible to do this in winter to, but with bus, but Im pretth sure is coolest with a boat like me and my colleagues did..
6. Mjelle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 97 reviews
“You have to have been there to understand,” sings the local troubadour, Terje Nilsen, describing Mjelle in a song. In the summer, many excursions end at Mjelle, both weekends and weekdays. You don’t have to be a child to collect shells or build sand castles, or to enjoy a good ball game. Bring firewood and cooking equipment if you want to barbecue.
7. Reinebringen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 238 reviews
Temporary Closed Because Of Renovation
Reviewed By Westnorwegian - Oslo, Norway
Perfect mix of the possibility to get some exercise and be paid by get one of the best views easy accessible in Lofoten. Highly recommend if the weather is OK and it's possible to enjoy the view.
8. Haukland Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 353 reviews
Haukland is one of Lofoten's most famous beaches and voted to Norway's best beach. It is located only 10 minutes drive from Leknes. Popular area for hiking for all levels and ages!
Reviewed By TravelCat1970
We raced the setting sun to see this beach...it was amazing. 50+ mile/hour winds and insanely beautiful landscape. If you're in the area and want an amazing view it's worth the stop - even in the dead of Winter!
9. Tjeldbergtind
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By jusylte - Sandnes, Norway
This route was suggested in Tourist office as an alternative to Fløya in a rainy day. We are experienced hikers, but I didn’t want to take a risk to take kids up if the weather will get worse. We walked from boats marina to the start of the trail next to fire station. The trail starts as a tractor way and continues through the steep forest after. There are 2 tops you can access walking the same ridge. The both are easy, but the higher one had 20-30 meters you need to hold a rope. Views from both are breathtaking. Good hiking shoes are always advised!
10. Narvikfjellet
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 174 reviews
In addition to large areas of groomed trails and pists, you can also enjoy world class off-piste skiing, whereas Narvikfjellet has one of Scandinavia 's largest vertical drops and very good conditions for off-piste skiing. The resort is also suitable for families and beginners, who can take advantage of a separate children's lift and a customized childrens area. The Alpine skiing almost starts "downtown" ca. 200 meters above sea level, and the ski lifts take you up to 1006 m during 10-15 minutes. The spectacular view from the top of Narvikfjellet is unique, as the pists almost ends in the fjord. Narvikfjellet have a cable car that runs parallel to the 3 T- lifts. Both the cable car and the lifts takes you up to The Upper Mountain Lift Station 656 m. The chairlift takes you to the top of the ski area as the lift ends at 1006 m. From there you can walk another 300 meters to Tredjetoppen (third peek), the starting point for our world-class off-piste skiing!
Reviewed By elin134 - Cardiff, United Kingdom
Enjoyed the trip in the cable car to look out over Narvik. Although it was cloudy and a blizzard started when we got to the top, it was still worth the trip to see the stunning view across the harbour.
