Location: Sortland
Top Things to do in Sortland
Top 8 Things to do in Sortland, Norway
Sortland (help·info) is a town and municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It is part of the traditional region of Vesterålen. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Sortland. Other population centres in Sortland include Bø, Holand, Holmstad, Liland, Sigerfjord, and Strand. The Norwegian Coast Guard has its northern base in Sortland, called Kystvaktskvadron Nord.
Restaurants in Sortland
1. Aurora Addicts - Northern Lights Tours and Holidays
Overall Ratings
5 based on 64 reviews
Come see the Northern Lights and join us on our nightly Aurora Chasing tours in Arctic Norway, amongst Arctic scenes of snow-topped Mountains, acres of trees and stunning fjords and lakes. We also run daytime activities such as husky sledding, whale watching, nature & eagle safari's, photography trips, visiting a local reindeer farm and Norway's top Northern Lights research centre and rocket range. We run northern lights holiday packages for many types of guests from single people through to families with young children. We are centrally located in Vesteralen between the the famous Lofoten Islands and Andøya.
Reviewed By Jacqui P
I have just returned from a week in Norway with Chris of Aurora Addicts. From the moment we were collected from the airport to the time we returned, he looked after us with professionalism, humour and never ending enthusiasm.
Each day was spent experiencing the best activities available in the area - sometimes being the only group visiting- in fact it often seemed like we were the only people in northern Norway!
I will never forget the thrill of the night time Aurora chase - a safari following weather patterns and solar energy instead of animals.
I had not been prepared for the striking beauty of the area - dramatic Mountains and frozen ffords; all seeped in pastel shades of orange and blue. This beauty, together with the unpolluted silence, is a tonic for the senses- combined with the adrenalin fuelled activities provide an all round experience that will stay with me forever.....or till the next time!! Thank you Chris and thank you Norway.
2. Inga Sami Siida
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By traveller446 - lincolnshire
We sat around the fire and learned about the Sami history and way of life. Lots of interesting information, given in a relaxed atmosphere. We then got to meet and feed some of the reindeer, one with huge antlers, then felt a little strange to have a delicious reindeer soup for lunch, but ultimately that is what they are bred for, and they are well looked after with a happy, free life. Inga is a great hostess and it was a very interesting first day of our Norway tour arranged by Aurora Addicts.
3. Akvakultur i Vesteralen
Overall Ratings
5 based on 11 reviews
Akvakultur i Vesterålen (AIV) is an adventure and exhibition center for aquaculture. At our facility you can go out by boat to visit our fish farm at sea. In the exhibition we give you the story of Norwegian aquaculture industry and a taste of locally produced salmon and trout. We have regular opening hours monday-friday every summer from middle of June to middle of August. We are open all year for pre booked Groups og individuals.
Reviewed By Bram R - Ghent, Belgium
We visited "Akvakultur i Vesteralen" because we really like the Norwegian salmon and we wanted to learn something more about it.
If you recognize yourself in the sentence above, you should visit this place.
When we arrived, we were received really kindly. Then we were guided in the museum about "Salmon farming in Norway". Our guide took the time to tell about his own experiences and to answer all our questions. Normally there was a boat trip to the salmon farm, but unfortunately the boat trip was cancelled due to really bad weather...
The visit of the salmon farm was concluded with a tasting of smoked salmon and whale.
Absolutely recommendable!
4. Sortland Villmarkssenter
Overall Ratings
5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By KWJP - London
We visited in late December with an organised group and had the most fantastic time. My husband and I are real dog lovers so was a great treat to meet all the huskies, including some younger pups (about 8 months old). Despite there not being much snow so we couldn't go out on the traditional sled Bjorn and Hilda still treated us to a great experience taking the dogs out on the road with an ATV. We got to be really hands on, helping the dogs into their harness and putting their little road socks on! The whole family were so friendly and their passion and love for the dogs really shone through. We were also treated to a nice warm soup which was greatly appreciated in the cold weather. Would definitely recommend.
5. Vesteralen Tourist Information Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By warrenwendy - Rotherham, United Kingdom
The staff told us about a local walk we could do in the snow, although it was a lot harder than they advised and gave us a map to the start point. However it was worth it for the views and achievement - from Skibua to Turlagsstua. With no snow you could continue to Steiraheia. It took us 1.5 hrs up and 1 hr down for a 2 mile walk, but it was probably thigh deep snow!
7. 68°North Experience
8. Stall P pa Grytting
Stall Pedersen is a privately owned farm located at Grytting, Hadsel county, 11 km from Stokmarknes and 17 km from Sortland. The farm is surrounded by a fantastic nature that is used for horseback riding in a varied terrain. The farm is open for riding all four seasons. The barn holds 16 well educated, safe(both in traffic and the woods) horses and ponies who can do showjumping, dressage, trail riding and handicap riding. We can offer riding on an outdoors riding arena with an instructor in both showjumping and dressage, rides out in the nature – all depending on the riders experience.We can offer horseback riding with instruction in both show jumping and dressage, trail riding out in the nature in varied terrains - all depending on the rider's experience. Private lesson dressage 300 NOK per personGroup lesson dressage 200 NOK per personPrivate lesson show jumping 400 NOK per personGroup lesson show jumping 250 NOK per personTrail riding w/leader:Trip I is a trip in a flat terrain that brings you in to the amazing Gryttingsdalen. Inside the valley is a beautiful lake, surrounded by great Mountains and a view of the ocean and the Alps of Vesterålen. The trip takes about 40-60 minutes, depending on the riders experience. 40-60 min. Easy terrain, beginner/lightly practiced ridersGroup with more than 3 people: 300 NOK each. Group with less than 3 people: 400 NOK eachTrip II A trip in a steeper terraing, but with with an easy tempo. The trip goes along the foot of the Mountains behind the farm, brings you up to the top of Gjerstad where a terrific view of the ocean, the Mountains and Stokmarknes can be enjoyed. Takes about 100-120 minutes.100-120 min. Steep terrain, for somewhat practiced riders. Group with more than 3 people: 400 NOK each.Group with less thant 3 people: 500 NOK each.Trip III This is a trip for those with a bit more experience because of very varied terrains and longer stretches for a nice run. The trip takes between 100-120 minutes. 100-120 min. More challenging grounds and a higher tempo. Group with more than 3 people: 400 NOK eachGroup with less than 3 people: 500 NOK each
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