Top Things to do in Nordland
What to do and see in Nordland, Northern Norway: The Best Things to do Good for Adrenaline Seekers
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. Lofoten Island
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5.0 based on 358 reviews
Reviewed By goingwalkabout - Tonsberg, Norway
Lofoten is my dream destination. After 3 visits over the last 18 years, I still want to go back. Hiking, fishing, biking, kayak, restaurants and great location to stay the night either in a rorbu or a tent. Very diverse and great nature experiences all around. We had 8 days this time, that was not enough. You must account for some bad weather here so you need a few more days to do all you want.
2. XXLofoten
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5.0 based on 235 reviews
XXLofoten offers a wide range of outdoor adventures trough all seasons in the Lofoten Islands. Our activities are Sea Eagle Safaris to Trollfjorden, Fishing Trips, Sea Kayaking, Hiking, Snowshoe Walks, Northern Lights Photo Tours, Boat Cruises to Trollfjorden and Cultural Sightseeing to Henningsvær, Gimsøy, Ballstad and Reine.
3. Kayak Lofoten
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5.0 based on 34 reviews
Guided Kayak Tours
4. Lofoten Diving
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5.0 based on 85 reviews
Lofoten Diving is Padi Dive Resort located in Ballstad. Thanks to our constant presence we have the capability to offer you a host of unforgettable underwater experiences. The dive programs are individually suited to our guest's skill levels and diving qualifications. The dive sites we offer are ideal not only for advanced divers but also for divers in training. Welcome to Lofoten Diving!
5. The Aurora Jager
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5.0 based on 56 reviews
Exclusive aurora hunt by our local Aurora Jager, Odd-Petter Tanke Jensen. He never gives up, and finds the aurora almost every time. He will take you to his secret spots. Be prepared for a long night, hours in the car, and waiting outside in all kinds of weather and temperatures. The Aurora Jager will go to extreme lenghts to find lady Aurora.
6. Nordland Turselskap
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5.0 based on 88 reviews
Guided Trips, Adventures & Customized Tours in Northern Norway. Off the Beaten Track. Your Local Expert in Nordland.
7. Aurora Addicts - Northern Lights Tours and Holidays
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5.0 based on 111 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 Vesterålen between the the famous Lofoten Islands and Andøya.
8. Lofoten Surfsenter
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5.0 based on 59 reviews
Scandinavia’s first International Surfing Association recognized surf school and shop with the widest range of boards, surf equipment, rentals, quality surf lessons and courses with Norwegians National Surf Coach and in small classes and highly educated instructors. High performance test boards from Firewire surfboards and Frost Surfboards available! Our Prices: Surf lessons 990 NOK Board rental 300 NOK Wetsuit rental 300 NOK
Reviewed By karolinekrane
Had a fantastic surf lesson with a super nice instructor, Felicia! She took such good cere of us in the water and made the whole experience so fun. Best place in Lofoten for surfing, definitely recommend it.
9. Smia Pub & Cafe
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5.0 based on 22 reviews
An unique pub with a cosy athmosphere.
10. Festvagtind Hike
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5.0 based on 54 reviews
The hike starts with the parkinglot in Festvag. Walk 100 m in direction Henningsvaer, take a turn to the right and follow the trail. It`s steep, but the view is amazing.
Reviewed By watchviking
Hiking up is definitely worth the effort. If you dont dare to go all the way up: there is incredible views to be seen in the midsection of the trail in ”heiavannet viewpoint” as well. If you are climbing all the way you should still visit this midsection viewpoint and possibly swim in the lake located up there. Locals said that I could also drink the water from the lake beside ”hieavannet” and I did top my bottles there! :) All the way to the top awaits a view that is really worth the trouble of getting up there. To me it took about 2h to climb all the way up. Would probably reserve 3-4h total so you can rest and take in the view as well. There is paid parking at the starting point. From the midsection up the trail is more tricky. If it is raining be extra careful.
