The 10 Best Things to do in Vega, Northern Norway

When visiting Vega World Heritage Center you will learn about the life of the islanders and the old tradition of tending eiders, and how this led to a World Heritage Status for the area. During your visit you will be able to see, hear, taste and smell our World Heritage. The center is located north on Vega, at a place called Gardsøya, and has a fantastic view of the World Heritage area. There is also a cafe and a shop in the center.

A must when visiting Vega, situated in the port of The Vega Archipelago World Heritage: A small, charming information centre telling about the unique tradition of tending the eider ducks. Feel the softness of the exclusive eider down, hear the moving stories about the people who have cared for the birds in centuries. We offer personal storytelling! The museum is open every day from the 10th of june to end of august every year.

Lanan preserve the old eiderdown tradition, which is the reason the islands of Vega was added to UNESCO's World Herritage List in 2004. Visit our museum and shop with eiderdown products During the spring and summer we welcome visitors to the island to experience the bird life , beauty and tranquility of Lanan.

The Vega Archipelago was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage status in 2004. The islands gained this status mostly because of the unique interaction between the eider duck and the island population during the nesting season. To this day the locals protect the nesting birds against all dangers and in return get the precious eider down as a trading commodity when the birds leave their nests. The eider harvesting has been an important industry run by women and the inscription on the World Heritage list can also be interpreted as a tribute to their efforts

Historical trail in Middagskarheia. The 3 km long trail with its information boards provides an insight into the Stone Age in Vega. Good walking shoes are recommended. A separate information brochure can be bought.