We got lucky enough to see a group of pilot whales and a sperm whale in one single tour. This was amazing. Our guide and captain where competent, friendly, and made us feel safe. Amazing experience 🤩

Because of the determination of our guide and captain we were so lucky to see pilot whales, killer whales and cherry on top, a beautiful sperm whale just before his dive! What an amazing experience!

We did the whale tour on the historical Reine boat. Saw two sperm whales! The trip was amazing, the hosts were very nice, helpful and specially enthusiastic about the whales. In every action you can see that these people also do the research and appreciate the animals: it's not your everyday tourist location, but an ethical hybrid between tours and science. We talked a lot with our German host Christina, cheers from Finland if you happen to see this! We loved her insights on the subject and also about living in the area. Since these are wild animals, there is of cource no guarantee that you see them every time you go. With this in mind, we were very lucky today and made unforgettable memories! -Adam

Be warned: you will get soaked. Whale2Sea Andenes (formerly Sea Safari Andenes) is not your average tourist boat ride—it's a full Arctic adventure. We got soaked to the bone, right down to our underwear. Even our amazing guide, Francocio, said he'd never been that wet before—and that’s saying something. Despite the weather, he stayed warm, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable. You could see his passion for the whales in every word—and every one of his whale tattoos. The ride itself was bumpy, wild, and at times felt like we were holding on for dear life—but in the best way. The North Sea doesn’t hold back, especially if you're out on a windy day. If you're sitting at the front of the boat, prepare to get the full force of the spray. Swimminh Goggles wouldn’t be overkill. Seriously. Dress warm. Not “a jacket should be enough” warm—Arctic warm. Waterproof boots, thermal layers, and dry gloves are a must! Wellies or sturdy boots are your best bet unless you enjoy soggy cold socks. In the end, it was a tough, raw, and thrilling experience—an unforgettable way to see whales in their natural habitat. Cold, wet, and worth every second. Oh yeah, we saw a sperm whale.

I did two different tours, both amazing experiences with passionate and knowledgeable guides and captains, all set up very well and worth every penny. The only thing missing for me was information about climate change and other human threats to marine ecosystems and cetacean habitats and migratory patterns. Perhaps the idea here is that people don’t pay this much money to be bummed out, but I think this kind of education is crucial and is the whole point to ecotourism, people are that much more receptive in such an awe-inspiring setting.

Great trip, we saw pilotwhales. Crew and service was excellent, everything was clear what to do, you get waterproof overfall suit and a life jacket. Remember to wear layered warm clothes, hat and gloves if not a hot summer day. Our guide Jesus told much Information about the whales and our captain Roni was also a very cool guy and an excellent driver. Some waves but the ride felt smooth. But prepare to get a bit wet 😅

Amazing experience, we both went with the big boat and the rib. I recommend both. On the big boat we were lucky to see both pilotwhales and spermwhale. But when we went with rib we got much closer and we saw 4! Spermwhales very close.. Awesome experience!

An unforgettable experience with Whale Safari Andenes! Everything was incredibly well organized, and the guides and crew were professional, friendly, and passionate. The whales were located quickly by sound, and the boat was positioned at a safe but exciting distance – the views were absolutely breathtaking. We were on a slightly larger boat, which was stable and comfortable, even for families. Onboard, we were served warm soup, coffee, tea, and biscuits – creating a cozy and welcoming atmosphere.

What an experience! If you're thinking about doing this just do it! We were supposed to go out on the Thursday but the forecast wasn't looking favourable so the staff got in touch and moved us to the Friday morning instead. We went out at 9am with Sam on a Rhib boat, we were given a water resistant suit and a life jacket and off we went, he was very knowledgeable and we managed to see a few sperm whales, there's a not a question he didn't answer. I think the smaller boat is better it seems to be able to respond quicker to sightings by the other boats out at sea which gives you better chances I guess. Honesty had such an amazing time and we went to the lecture in the cafe in the evening too which was by Sean (I think) that was also fantastic. Thank you to everyone who made it a great experience. We'll be back!

Fun little museum. Could do with some paint to freshen up what is the basement to match the updates which is nice and new. Great facility to use before heading out on your whale wachcing trip.

I joined the whale watching tour on the historic boat Reine and really enjoyed it! The weather was perfect and the sea relatively calm. However, if you are sensible for motion sickness you should not book a tour. The swell is different in a harbour or on a beach than the swell several kilometers out on the sea. Some people still had to use the vomit bag. One incredible thing to point out is the crew: there were several guides on the boat speaking Norwegian, English, German and Spanish and informing you about everything you need to know about whales, dolphins and birds! The captain did a good job in maneuvering the boat in a way that we could have a nice view on the sperm whales without disturbing them to much. Also, make sure that you stay for the free „whale lecture“ at 6 PM! You will learn a lot from an experienced researcher.

As I was travelling in the north of Norway visiting the beautiful Islands Arte the Lofuten -our guide took us to a trip to see the whale in Andenes - first we visited the very interesting museum gathering various species then we travelled to the arctic sea and got the chance to see 3 different sperm whales - it was a great trip worth a visit …

We did do this tour in the mist, on the Juli 13th. It was disappointing as we did chase a whale for about 2 hours, and the tour guide could not give so much information other than what was on a sign / board.

Did the snorkeling tour with them and was not great, do not recommend as there are other options. They would not get close to the whales while other companies do. While others would keep following the some group of whales and jumped in 10-15 times in the exact same day and time our tour was able to get in the water 4 times only.

It was cloudy so we didn't pay to go up the tower, but if the weather was nice we would have as I am sure the view would have been nice. The cafe and souvenir shop was nice too and the staff were really pleasant. It was a good place for a pit stop driving through.

Nice very small museum. Be careful entry fee is 50nok. My wife swears the young lad asked for 400nok for the 2 of us. I think she may have misheard him. Just be sure to only pay 50nok if you want to visit.

Very good coffee and very good vaffel. Friendly service and interesting museum.

Really worth a visit. Great views

A good museum. Worth visiting the lighthouse.

Very nice and good guide. I recomend using an English guide even if you are Swedish.

Andøy Museum shows an excerpt of the island's history. Here you can see the only dinosaur found in northern Europe, the story of the village Haugenes that disappeared, the Pomor trade between Northern Norway and Russia and the story of the legendary trapper Hilmar Nøis. Watch out!!!! Here is a polar bear! Also you cab climb the 147 steps of the famous Lighthouse

Because hike. Fairly easy and the views are rewarding! Car park on site too!

Panoramic views after minimal hiking effort!

Picturesque view and short hike on a well marked trail.

Absolutely beautiful! Easy climb up. My 81yr old moster made it up quite easily.

Amazing!!!

Amazing view

Easy hike for everyone,nice views

I got a bit disappointed by the fact many exhibition items were malfunctioning or not working at all, and by the unsurprising technology shown here. I mean this is a space center after all... Also like other said, the price for the entrance is just bonkers. My kids 2 and 4 had a great time in the interactive climbing wall though. (I hope this is a constructive feedback, Andoya Space)

Way to expensive price to do «the trip to Mars» and it’s for kids. Not war I was expecting at all from this «museum».

Very nice place to visit, especially with kids.

Paid 625 NOK for two adults and a kid to see what felt like the world’s tiniest museum and a short movie about the Northern Lights. Blink and you’ve seen it all. If you’re hoping for an epic aurora adventure, this isn’t it—unless your idea of excitement is squinting at a few displays and wondering where the rest of the place went. Save your kroner for something that lasts longer than your coffee break.

VR experience is very fun, as well as the exhibition. Different pedagogical activities to play with. Very nice moment.

I got an welcome of a weird smell not sure what it was do not want to know that it was. We bought tickets that was way overpriced. We bought the travel to mars tickets 400nok for one ADULT! And 225nok for an child. (9-16) there was some uniforms in shitty condition. Sure the training was sort of fun but not really. When we came into the spaceship there were seats with seatbelts. I thought there was gonna be some vibration or get thrown. But no why is there seatbelts then? And then came the last room. You got some vr's mine was a little bit destroyed but still worked. You controlled sone robots surprisingly that was the best place to be. Would I come back? No if you have kids under 9 they could have fun but no. Was it worth it? No there is nothing special there you can learn it on YouTube or search it up on Google. The rating is really bad you should step up your game with this. Or lower the price. Waste of time and money.

Was so Lucky to get a hold of a family ticket with the Mission to Mars and all 5 of us were fully entertained by our roles on the spaceship. Kids were loving it!

Lucked out with excellent weather. The crew was awesome and informative. The birds are amazing. Wish I had the right camera equipment! The weather changed rapidly as we came in. Amazing experience to see the birds and the weather!

Can highly recomment, despite not so perfect weather conditions, it was absolutely worthwhile going out on the boat. The tour started exactly on time, Peter gave very good information about the Puffins and all other birds, the captain did a very good job keeping the boat a steady as possible. Thank you for the great experience.

We had a wonderful time, and it was one of the highlights of our trip for sure. The guide was so knowledgeable and gave some really interesting facts and the captain was also so lovely! The sea was a bit rough on the way to the island meaning we only managed to take pictures with one hand but who needs pictures! :) cute, cute puffins and majestic eagles galore :) the memories are forever in our minds. To top it up my granddaughter who was celebrating her 8th birthday (this was one of her presents by choice) got a book with beautiful pictures of all these lovely creatures :)

What a great adventure, thank you! The guide was really nice, together with the captain of the ship they took us to the Bleik søya. That is the mountain where all the puffins are nesting. 50.000 pairs, so 100.000 bird are nesting on this mountain! What an nice view and experience. The Sea eagles we could easily spot, they eat the Puffins as they like them so much… there is a book with pictures you can buy, I would recommend that and just enjoy the safari, the book has way better pictures then you can make. See the last e pictures.

Review: Puffin Safari – A Flappin’ Good Time We picked the sunniest day for our puffin safari—because let’s face it, even seabird fans need to soak up some rays before soaking in puffin facts. The captain, who looked suspiciously like my old headmaster, Mr. Bonfeild—cheerful, incredibly knowledgeable, and clearly loved what he did. That goes for both my teacher and the captain. He navigated the waters with ease and a good sense of humour. Safe to say, he passed with flying colours. (Puffin pun) Our guide, Linea, was fantastic too— informative and quick to point out puffins, eagles, and other local birdlife. The puffins were absolute stars—bobbing, diving, and flapping about like they owned the place. Honestly, they were beak performance artists. And just when we thought it couldn’t get better, we were served fresh cod, with a postcard-worthy beach as the backdrop. It was a true cod classic moment. In short: birds, sun, sea, smiles—this tour was the real squawk of the town. Highly recommend if you want to feel puffinately delighted by nature.

It was a great experience, the captain and the guide were very kind and knowledgeable. We talked with the captain about the differences of our countries and he was really interested and we appreciated it. We saw many puffins, eagles and other birds. To have an even greater experience we suggest to go after 16/17.

Great cruise! We saw many different birds. Not only great puffins, but also eagles, cormorants, seagulls, oystercatchers, guillemots and birds attacking puffins to get fish. The guide and the captain were great. They know a lot about birds, and the island. They showed us different parts of islands. We really had great time! Higly recommend this puffin safari 😃

The shop is a bit hidden, but once you find it, it’s truly a delight. Lovingly and beautifully decorated. :) The pastries are a dream! The best cinnamon roll I’ve had in a long time – you can really taste how fresh it is. We got it straight from the oven, still warm and incredibly fresh. Highly recommended!

Lovely staff, delicious cakes and really gorgeaus looking sandwiches. And a lovely welcoming ambiente. Ajoined it has a beautiful, quirky shop that sells from self made soaps to sweets, toys and other very special (positive) objects to magic Candles. I can only recommend popping in for a brew or coffe when in the region.

Such a cute little cafe, with very friendly staff. The cinnamon rolls are to die for and you can refill your coffee for free. The little shop with soaps, chocolate and other stuff is very nice as well!

Lovely local shop. Must-visit when you are nearby!

Really nice gift shop and great café. Good coffee with refills, terrific cinnamon buns, super friendly service and very cozy environment. This place is worth detouring to get to! We liven it and highly recommend going there. 🙂🥮🥐🍵😋

The cutest cafe/shop! Such a good place for souvenirs and the cinnamon rolls are amazing! Lovely service as well🙂

Very good soup and cosy place to eat.

Beautiful stop for a nice cup of coffee, some pictures and an interesting small museum ☺️

Good location, nice view around the fjord and free entrance into the museum. Highly recommended for out of town and even local tourists.

Nice little space to see an old ship wraft.

Nice place with interesting history

(Translated by Google) An exceptionally interesting museum and not as small as it initially looks. The tour is completely free. There is a cafe, shop and toilets. (Original) Wyjątkowo ciekawe muzeum I wcale nie takie małe, na jakie początkowo wygląda. Zwiedzanie całkowicie bezpłatne. Jest kafejka, sklepik i toalety.

(Translated by Google) An absolute must! Very cozy museum that on the surface feels small but really gives a good picture of the history of the area and the history of the building and very good coffee. There were tables outside in a convenient and beautiful location. So glad we stopped here! (Original) Ett absolut måste! Jättemysigt museum som till ytan känns litet men som verkligen ger en bra bild av områdets historia samt byggnadens historia och väldigt gott fika. Fanns bord utomhus i läigt och vackert läge. Så glada att vi stannade här!

(Translated by Google) Interesting museum about the local history of the pier. Worth the visit! (Original) Interessant museum om lokalhistorien til brygga. Verdt besøket!

Bucket List. Must Visit. You will learn Saami culture. Lovely Family who run this deer farm.

Fabulous experience learning about the Sami people and way of life. The reindeer are beautiful,so gentle that you can hand feed them . Highly recommended but wrap up warm

Great experience. Very easy to recommend.

A very good story about SAMI people trough the years, no matter what they will stay united, a reineer soup and walking with the reineers was perfect! THANKS

We had lots of fun at the farm and the owners are caring a lot about their reindeers. Our Guide told us many stories about the saami culture and sang beautiful traditional songs as well as a saami style happy birthday for a friend of me. Thanks for the great experience!

Super lovely and friendly owner. We came there quite early, and she offered for us to wait until the guided tour and feeding of the reindeers started, but we unfortunately couldn't wait as we also had a boat tour booked in Bleik. Reindeers look lovely though and there are two very cute dogs on the property. Don't make the same mistake as us and allow enough time to get the full experience there!!

A fascinating insight into the Saami way of life and culture. We enjoyed listening to the stories, eating home-made reindeer stew, and meeting these wonderful animals.

(Translated by Google) The world's most beautiful people (Original) Verdens hygligdte folk

It's fantastic place 😀

Very friendly and lively guidance. The given advice really helped us planing our Vesterålen-trip!

Awesome archipelago.

(Translated by Google) I really liked Myre + Nyksund + Alsvagen with the road from there to 821 (Original) Ich fand Myre + Nyksund+ Alsvagen mit der Straße von dort zur 821 haben mir sehr gut gefallen

(Translated by Google) Excellent welcome and above all excellent advice! During our bike roadtrip, we were looking for a wild site where to camp within a 20km radius. The lady at the Sortland tourist office recommended a gem off the beaten track; the ultimate spot that was and the best spot where we camped on our 5 day trip. THANKS !!! (Original) Excellent accueil et surtout excellents conseils ! Lors de notre roadtrip à vélos, nous cherchions un site sauvage oú camper dans un rayon de 20km. La dame de l’office de tourisme de Sortland nous a conseillé une pépite hors des sentiers battus; le spot ultime qui aura été et le meilleur spot oú nous avons campé sur notre périple de 5 jours. Merci !!!

(Translated by Google) In search of fresh fish or crabs we went to the tourist information center. There they circled 2 shopping centers for us on a city map. The lady said we should try it there. Apparently she meant the supermarkets. However, we thought more of a fish shop or a stand that sells fish sandwiches or fish from the ship. In the supermarket, an employee said that people probably don't eat crabs here, only in the south. We left disappointed. The lady at the tourist information office could have explained this to us in more detail. It's a real shame, they have the sea on their doorstep and it's so difficult to get fresh seafood. Very disappointing here. (Original) Auf der Suche nach frischem Fisch oder Krabben haben wir uns in die Touristen Info begeben. Dort kreiste man uns auf einem Stadtplan 2 Einkaufscenter ein. Die Dame meinte, wir sollen es dort probieren. Scheinbar meinte sie damit die Supermärkte. Wir dachten jedoch eher an einen Fischladen oder einen Stand, der Fischbrötchen oder Fisch vom Schiff verkauft. Im Supermarkt meinte ein Mitarbeiter, Krabben isst man hier wohl nicht, nur im Süden. Enttäuscht zogen wir davon. Das hätte die Dame bei der Touristeninfo uns auch mal etwas ausführlicher erklären können. Wirklich schade, die haben hier das Meer vor der Tür und es ist so schwer frische Meerestiere zu bekommen. Sehr enttäuschend hier.

(Translated by Google) Fantastic people who really provide top class service. (Original) Fantastiske folk som virkelig yter service som står til ypperste klasse.

Truly an unforgettable experience ! Great marine biologists that explain everything, we saw a lot of orcas and mink whales, we were in awe of the amazing encounters. Bonus : you help protect the animals in the area by doing whale safaris! It was worth every cent!

I was curious to explore Stø and see some whales. One thing to note is that they only do the tour if 20 people have signed up. Furthermore, on the day we were to depart from Stø, the boat would not start and they could not fix it after two hours. Since the weather was amazing, the company was kind enough to rebook us to Andenes for later in the day and we finally had an incredible Orca whale show after nearly six hours of sailing on the fjord under the midnight sun. I would highly recommend this company due to their commitment to making sure that you get to see whales on your safari. I would encourage others to make flexible travel plans and reach out to them by email as you cannot be certain of exactly how the day will unfold. One thing is to be sure, it will be an adventure of a lifetime!!

We had a really amazing day yesterday! The weather was great and the brief before we started was very informative. We started off the safari with many minke whales, which was incredible to see. Eventually we saw a big group of orcas, which stayed for a while around our boat. Remi, the guide said there were around 3 pods at the same time which was super cool. Such a great gift from nature to see these incredible animals in the wild, playing and communicating with each other. Also the staff was super friendly and gave a lot of nice info about everything that we saw during our safari. Thanks a lot for the great day!

Had a really nice experience. Nice to be on the boat for a day. To see Mink whales, dolphins, artic puffins and sea Eagles. We did not see the big whales unfortunately. However, the crew did their absolute best to find some for us. We stayed on the sea for about 9 hours. The crew was enthusiastic and could tell us a lot about the whales! So all with all, did see whales, the crew was nice and good and had a really good experience!

Everything was perfect from the start, the sun, the crew, the pilot whales around the boat… until the crew decides that it was over after less than 4h, we knew nothing about that, we just end up before 2pm on the deck again. I do not recommend the lack of honesty of this company as it’s written everywhere that you’re supposed to come back around 4-6 pm. No effort also for everyone wondering what’s happening; we just have to « speak to the manager ». (Rémi and Eva were super nice btw)

Scam during summertime. All you get to see are some large dolphin species called pilot whales. The larger whales like spermwhales, orka's or humpbacks, feed only in the arctic sea from end oktober untill march. During the summer they live in the mediterranean area. In the end they tell you that you have seen (pilot) whales so the 'whale guaranty' does not apply. We felt pretty ripped-off as we left the ship after 3-4 hours.

We had an amazing experience. The whales were eating and hunting the herring, amazing to see. Also saw loads of Orcas. Captain was very skilled, it was super windy yesterday. Would definitely recommend this boat, friendly staff and felt like they respected the animals. Thanks again for a lovely day!

Truly an unforgettable experience ! Great marine biologists that explain everything, we saw a lot of orcas and mink whales, we were in awe of the amazing encounters. Bonus : you help protect the animals in the area by doing whale safaris! It was worth every cent!

I was curious to explore Stø and see some whales. One thing to note is that they only do the tour if 20 people have signed up. Furthermore, on the day we were to depart from Stø, the boat would not start and they could not fix it after two hours. Since the weather was amazing, the company was kind enough to rebook us to Andenes for later in the day and we finally had an incredible Orca whale show after nearly six hours of sailing on the fjord under the midnight sun. I would highly recommend this company due to their commitment to making sure that you get to see whales on your safari. I would encourage others to make flexible travel plans and reach out to them by email as you cannot be certain of exactly how the day will unfold. One thing is to be sure, it will be an adventure of a lifetime!!

We had a really amazing day yesterday! The weather was great and the brief before we started was very informative. We started off the safari with many minke whales, which was incredible to see. Eventually we saw a big group of orcas, which stayed for a while around our boat. Remi, the guide said there were around 3 pods at the same time which was super cool. Such a great gift from nature to see these incredible animals in the wild, playing and communicating with each other. Also the staff was super friendly and gave a lot of nice info about everything that we saw during our safari. Thanks a lot for the great day!

Had a really nice experience. Nice to be on the boat for a day. To see Mink whales, dolphins, artic puffins and sea Eagles. We did not see the big whales unfortunately. However, the crew did their absolute best to find some for us. We stayed on the sea for about 9 hours. The crew was enthusiastic and could tell us a lot about the whales! So all with all, did see whales, the crew was nice and good and had a really good experience!

Everything was perfect from the start, the sun, the crew, the pilot whales around the boat… until the crew decides that it was over after less than 4h, we knew nothing about that, we just end up before 2pm on the deck again. I do not recommend the lack of honesty of this company as it’s written everywhere that you’re supposed to come back around 4-6 pm. No effort also for everyone wondering what’s happening; we just have to « speak to the manager ». (Rémi and Eva were super nice btw)

Scam during summertime. All you get to see are some large dolphin species called pilot whales. The larger whales like spermwhales, orka's or humpbacks, feed only in the arctic sea from end oktober untill march. During the summer they live in the mediterranean area. In the end they tell you that you have seen (pilot) whales so the 'whale guaranty' does not apply. We felt pretty ripped-off as we left the ship after 3-4 hours.

We had an amazing experience. The whales were eating and hunting the herring, amazing to see. Also saw loads of Orcas. Captain was very skilled, it was super windy yesterday. Would definitely recommend this boat, friendly staff and felt like they respected the animals. Thanks again for a lovely day!

Enjoyed the boat tour - the guided exhibition - the tasting - the VR exhibition (with a movie in French our mother tongue). We were only 5 visitors on that afternoon so we enjoyed very much this "private" tour ! We recommend it !

I absolutely absorbed every piece of information for this tour. The guides were good, the VR experience was awesome, and seeing the farm by boat was neat to see close up. Highly highly recommend!

This is an awesome tour! Well done, small groups, very informative and interesting. Easy to book online- don’t miss this! Info given first followed by boat tour and finish with tasty snack to sample smoked salmon! Delicious!

Amazing place, staff are very passionate about the fish and their welfare. Learnt a lot, and the presentation was an unexpected experience

Thanks to no other bookings for the early tour, I had the pleasure to get a solo treatment. Many many thanks to the very kind guides, either for boat or exhibition. It was a great experience. Recommended!

Many thanks for you warm welcome ! We had a perfect day to discover your job! Many informations, the visit and the taste of salmons ! A place to visit absolutely !

An absolute must do event. We had two super interesting hours about salmon farming. Production Tour with AR, boat ride to the ponds. Just awesome.

Beautiful place but closed on Mondays when we were there.

(Translated by Google) Great gallery with a great exhibition. Highly recommend a visit. Very nice host. (Original) Flott galleri med en topp utstilling. Anbefaler en tur innom. Kjempetrivelig vertskap.

(Translated by Google) Interesting place to visit, in this little village lost at the end... (Original) Lieu intéressant à visiter, dans ce petit village perdu au bout du bout...

(Translated by Google) Very nice. Felt welcome. Fantastic view and the house was so nice. (Original) Mye fint. Følte oss velkommen. Fantastisk utsikt og huset var såå fint.

(Translated by Google) Fantastic gallery (Original) Fantastisk galleri🥰

(Translated by Google) A bit of a weather map but what a nice trip, the gallery at Tranøy was good. Looking at the trip as a whole, it was an exciting trip. (Original) Litt værkart men for en fin tur, galleriet på Tranøy var bra. Ser turen under ett så var det en opplevelserik tur.

(Translated by Google) Very nice gallery 😍 (Original) Kjempe flott galleri 😍

Great hike, but it’s heavier and more intense than expected. We did the Dronningruta hike (Queens Route) in August on a very sunny day and the views are stunning but the climb is a lot harder. We started the hike from the main starting point which is across a restaurant. If there’s no parking spots available, try and park on the side of the road. Do not drive down and park on the paying parking unless its absolutely necessary. (All information is in Norwegian and paying is difficult for foreigners with rental cars) After 10km you will be close to a small campsite with a small cafe and some cool graffiti. After that continue via the beach and prepare for a very steep climb back to the starting point. It’s a very intense hike but worth it and great prep for the Kings route!

Very nice hiking, quite difficult but beautiful scenery

An absolute must if you are in vesterålen. Took us about 7 hours from nyksund to stø, with two food breaks and countless photo stops. Recommend mosquito spray for the first part of the hike.

Great hike! Took us 5 and a half hours total but longer if you like a long lunch break

Wow, what a wonderful hike. Awesome views and lot of variations. Long full day hike.

Nice hike. Didnt completed all. views of coast are amazing.

When in/on Vesterålen this is the hike to do! Great views over the island, the beaches and the offshore islands.

This is the best museum I’ve ever been to that’s based on a writer. If you haven’t ever read Hamsun, this will make you want to read Hamsun. The staff are also super friendly and incredibly willing to answer any questions you may have.

Way more interesting than I expected! Nice permanent display of the writers life, with an interesting concept of each floor representing a new stage in his developnent/condition. Top floors are getting weird and croocked!

Really nice place. Nice and friendly staff. The building itself is worth a visit and the exhibition is wonderful.

Great exhibition and the best cafe/bar in the area.

Lovely museum with architectural elements that builds a great fundament for telling the history of the great author Knutsford Hamsun

Amazing place, beautiful architecture, knowledgeable and friendly staff

Very loving and carefully crafted museum.

An absolute must see - either if you have any interest at all in this essential part of Norway’s history, development and transportation OR if you just want to experience one of the most fantastic museum experiences! A ship in a bottle!! (Well in an amazing glass walled building!). One man’s dream has turned into one of the ‘must sees’ in Norway. Absolute superb presentation & information provision, with wonderfully passionate & helpful staff. What is also amazing about the museum is that 1 in 4 of the island’s population have annual tickets so it has also started to become the community hub, especially with it’s evocative coffee shop & cafe on board the ship itself. And no you can’t possibly do it justice if you only have 45 minutes in port! The last few reviews seem to miss the point. This would be a wonderful sight to see (a huge vessel in an amazing building) for even 5 minutes but you really need 2-3 hours to take in the whole story. And, to correct the last reviewer, every information board is in Norwegian, English AND German. It was an inspired move to encase this beautifully restored vessel in glass & huge thanks must be given to the dreamers & tenacious persisters who have made this possible - and the amazing team of volunteers who still turn up every day to keep everything ship shape. THANK YOU

The museum is unuseable for a visit with a 45-minute stop on a Hurtigruten ship. There should be a signposted tour with distance and progress information that one could follow quickly. Only then would you have a good sense of seeing a lot and of reaching the exit in a defined manner. There's a lot to see on and in the historic ship that I would have liked to examine more closely without having to wonder how to get there and back without ending up in a dead end.

Excellent museum and a must do when you are in Norway, even if you are not a ship person. We have sailed on the Hurtigruten new and the old ships, so to be able to go around all of the 1956 built ship was amazing. We even managed to find the cabin in 3rd class where we had our first trip. There is a lot of information available on the ship and part of the steam ship lounges from early 1900s. They also give the story of how they saved the Finnmarken ship and the long process to build the stunning glass building that surrounds it.

Amazing! Went in on a rainy day but definetely worth visiting if you want to learn about one of the Norways most important mean of transportation - the coastal express. Interactive, informative and interesting. Better than the Amundsen museum in Oslo

Quick and impressive way to learn about Hurtigruten and coastal transport development. We particularly like cafe on board, and the backstory of how community effort fostered the museum. The furnishings are authentic and well preserved. There is no glass that restrict visitor access and you can enter most rooms and feel the vibes! Go around 1pm and you might spot active hurtigtruten ferries moor on the quay beside the museum. Glad to see such fabulous piece of local history be preserved so well.

This museum is time travel at it's finest. Really takes you back to being a passenger on MS Finnmarken in it's glory days! You get to explore the ships exterior and interior in full detail without much restrictions, as sadly is the case with most other museums of this type. Full access to the most of the ship! Even the resturant in the ship serves the kind of traditional Norwegian food you would expect in 1956. Highly recommend a visit to anyone who would like to experience this Norwegian coastal liner the way it used to be!

Very nice museum. You could see both the outside and inside of the ship. It was very small inside so I would revomend not going if claustrophobic. Good sighs everywhere absolut the board history. You could read in norweigan, english and german.

Great place, beautiful glass fusings, art...Lots of nice suveniers to buy. Worth to see.

A bit too crowded at moment of visit, but lots of cute things, good tea and I got the cake book i was after. Funny story is that "Betty" was visiting my father and had my applecake, while i was at her place buying her book.

Beautiful glass paintwork in soothing blue colours. Gallery has a lovely unique character.

We visited last year. Lovely and cosy place in a nature eviroment with fantastic views . Charming owners , Siv & Betty, ready to give us advice and explain all our queries. There are details all over the place , inside or outside the gallery. Impressive colourful glass art that you may like to take with you back to your country....(will regret if not! ; back in Spain all friends and family asking where did we get those pieces... ). Delicious fresh handmade cakes and special hot teas and coffee. In winter it's a must visiting the lake nearby. You'll be delighted.

Good cakes and coffee. Surrounding is quite beautiful and nice lake to take a swim or hike around it.

Great place for a sunday trip. Take a walk by the lake,then coffe and cake at the gallery.

We enjoyed an amazing view and a good cake and coffee outside on the terrace

Loved it! Never done anything like it before and was apprehensive about being out at sea for 4 hours. However, it was great. Friendly knowledgeable crew and plenty of fish to be had. For two adults and two older teenage kids it really worked. Boat wasn’t overcrowded. Definitely recommend. Nice good staff back at office too.

Loved it all. Great guide in Tobias, smooth trip. All equipment needed is provided. The Eagles performed well for us. Very memorable. I felt safe the whole time. Totally recommend.

Excellent tour. The boat ride itself is a ton of fun and the views of the fjord are great. Seeing the eagles so close was an amazing experience.

Nice tour, many eagles, amazing trollfjord and cool stories they tell. You get a warm suit, gloves and goggles, I recommend waterproof shoes in case it is raining therefore your feet stay dry

Incredible experience to see the sea eagles and trollfjord in a RIB ! We had a very great time.

Awesome time, had good weather, spectacular views and up close encounters with the White Tailed Eagles. The staff was friendly and helpful, would 100% do this again if I find myself in the area!

I booked the sea kayaking with this company and it was a great experience. Our guide was very precise and patient in explaining us how to wear our equipment and how to paddle. The trip is a small loop around the bay in front of Svolvær. I would recommend this experience to everybody who is able to swim (in the unlikely event of falling overboard).

Did Trollfjord and eagle tour. Was very cold but clear, but the gear they give you kept us rugged up. Tour was amazing, lots of grey action shots of white tailed eagles swooping in to feed, and a beautiful little fjord. Highly recommend.

Nice trip to the Trollfjord with multiple stops to view eagles. Good opportunities to see the eagles from close by. Friendly shipper which gave good explanations..

Very good experience! We had a great sea eagle trip — there was enough time to stop and take photos, and we saw many eagles today. The guide also gave us explanations along the way. On the way back, we even saw orcas! The guide kindly stopped the boat so we could fully enjoy watching them before heading back. Such a wonderful person!

If you’re looking for something fun to do for a couple of hours, I’d definitely recommend this. The guide was awesome—he managed the boat like a pro while keeping us entertained with amazing stories, like the one about Troll Mountain.

My experience with Lofoten Explorer was good. I did the Eagles safari and Trollfjord. The best moment was to see Eagles in wild state. Trollfjord is OK but it was not amazing for me. The views during route on the speed boat were wonderful all time. The clothes, which they borrow you, is very good for cold and wind. I suggest to wear thermal socks and good shoes for cold and wind. The staff was friendly, but I could not listen very good the explanations of guide during activity because of noise. The total time is 2,5h. The speed boat stops in different places to see eagles. The speed boat is safety. I recommend to do this activity if you want to see Eagles catching fishes and beautiful views. I will not repeat this activity because one time is enough to me and it is cost too much money.

My wife and I had a wonderful experience. It was fast and fun, but also safe. We watched the eagles feed and visited the Trollfjord. I would highly recommend this trip.

Great experience! We saw so many sea eagles! The place was well equipped with waterproof suits, gloves and goggles, so you are warm during the trip. The guides were engaging. Highly recommended!

Great tour and great price with pick up at Cruise Port, Leknes, Norway. The bus was clean, comfortable, and not overcrowded. We traveled along the roadway, crossing through the many tunnels, making stops along the way. ( not in order) A pronounced O, Reine, Ramberg. The white sand beaches were truly amazing with clear turquoise waters. There was also a surf beach we drove by. Although there were no breaking waves, it was equally stunning. Lots of overnight campers enjoying breakfast and the beautiful area. The many villages, churches, and stunning beauty of picturesque Norway came to life right before or eyes. Amazing!! The gentleman tour guide provides a wonderful narrative throughout the tour. Our bus driver kept us safe throughout the day as some areas were crowded. Highly recommend this tour company!

We booked 2 day private tour of the island. It was a fantastic way to experience the beautiful Island. We had Vera as our guide. She is absolutely phenomenal! She has a great personality and is very knowledgeable. She took us to very picturesque spots and we had a lovely time touring the island with her. Also wanted to thank Claudia and Eleonora for helping me to plan my itinerary. Thank you!

Had an amazing 2-day tour with our wonderful guide Lena, sharing her knowledge in an interesting & at times, humorous way of the places she brought us. The owners Claudia & Maurizio are wonderful too, would definitely recommend them if you ever pay a visit to Svolvær.

We joined two days tour covering south and “north” islands. Eric from German was our guide, he was very knowledgeable, friendly, approachable, and provided his best to help us during the trip! Eric is definite our recommended guide !

I took the North Lofoten Top Highlights Photo Tour today and it was fantastic. Andrea, our tour guide is very knowledgeable about the places we visited. The views were just stunning. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who would like to explore the Lofoten Island and in a very limited time. I will take the tour again the next timeI visit Lofoten.

My husband and I booked the Svolvær South of Lofton Photo tour. We had a blast learning about the island and going to the most picturesque places to take photos. Our tour guide, Vera was amazing and we can not say enough about her insight and conversation while driving between points. We would definitely recommend and if you get Vera you will have a great time, we sure did!

Incredible experience. My tour guide Eliza was very knowledgeable and showed us all the little gems. The one on one interaction with the small groups makes them all the more to book with again!

The silent Trollfjord cruise was a delight! Saw many see eagles, the views were magic, the information provided was interesting and informative, the pre-ordered hot sou- was a great addition! It was an afternoon cruise and we reached Trollfjord (which takes almost 2 hours to reach) we were the only ship there and it is there when the boat switches to a quiet electric power. Highly recommend!

One of the best fjord tours I've been on. The people running it were also super enthusiastic and big lovers of wildlife conservation which I heavily respect and relate to.

Try to do this cruise if visiting Lofoten islands. Make reservations once you are certain of the weather on the particular day you are picking - make sure it’s sunny as on a cloudy/rainy/snowy day the mountains and islands are not visible :( We were lucky to get great weather and the cruise was absolutely worth the money and spending 3 hours. It’s not choppy or uncomfortable (for people who have motion or other sickness), it’s silent and very smooth. Extremely beautiful views throughout- it was like a series of countless picture postcards ! Wasn’t windy and we could stand outside and take pictures as well as sat inside. They offer refreshments on the cruise for people to purchase. There were 2 marine biologists on board - one local from Norway and one from Australia - both very knowledgeable and shared their views and wisdom on marine life throughout. In the last 30 minutes or so, they dropped a drone in the water and showed sea kelp forest, sea urchins and other local Norwegian marine life. It was fun overall and well worth the time & money!

Cat cruise. I’d recommend a seat closer to front of the boat. Interesting commentary along the way. Light drinks on board. Boat was very stable.

I did Classic Sea Eagle Tour and I really enjoyed it. The giude was very nice and calm. He was very attentive to people's needs and shared some fun facts about the place with us. We saw eagles and I managed to take some awesome photos of them. We had tasty soup on board, as well as coffee, tea and snacks. The day was rainy, but it wasn't a problem at all. Thank you, guys!

It was an amazing experience. You will get to know everything you need to know by the organizers on the way to it.. Remeber to look at the Eagles with the Binoculars..!!

Excellent, just Excellent. Great tour and informative.

We had so much fun. The bartender/ barman from Rome was really friendly and helpful! You have to try the ice slide. Fascinating ice sculptures related to runic mythology. Excellent alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks with a variety of flavors, sitting at ice tables on warm furs! I chose apple and cinnamon, and it was fantastic in the ice glass. We took lots of photos. About €25 per person, but well spent. A unique experience!

Great ice bar, entrance includes drink gloves and jacket (returned). Staff are super friendly and helpful. There is a great slippery dip. Loved it, totally worth going. Don’t miss it if you are in town

What an excellent find! We had 30 minutes in the port and this was ideal. Three minutes walk from where our boat docked. Excellent and very welcoming staff. Incredible ice sculptures in a permanently frozen warehouse. They provide extra warm capes. The 200 NKR admission fee includes a cloudberry wine drink served in a cup made of ice. The floor is easy to walk on, not slippy. The sculptures are Nordic themed. Be careful if climbing onto the slide or the throne (both permitted) as they are obviously incredibly slippery. ♿️ Accessibility seemed easy, wide entrance, all on one level and plenty of manoeuvring space. Once again very good find with incredibly welcoming staff. Late opening hours to suit ship’s arrivals!

It is a tourist trap, but a good one. If you never been to a place like that it’s worth paying $30 pp (including a drink). When we went it was pretty empty, it was nice to have place to ourselves. Spent there probably only 15 minutes there but the experience was pretty cool!

You put on a poncho and gloves and enter a hall cooled down to -7 Degree Celsius. A drink within an ice-cup is included as well. Big and impressive sculptures!!! Very nice experience! Thank you very much!

The town of Svolvaer is on the Lofoten Island of Norway . It is a very beautiful and touristy place with lots of sightseeing , hiking , seafood and ferry to Norway mainland . Enjoyed the visit there and beautiful Marina with five star restaurants .

It’s touristy. The sculptures were numerous and some pretty well. The bar serves drinks in an ice cup. A little pricey for what it is but interesting, especially if you have never been to an ice bar.

A powerful and moving experience. This World War II museum offers an incredibly well-curated and informative journey through one of the most important periods of modern history. The exhibits are rich with authentic artifacts, personal stories, and multimedia presentations that make the past feel very real and present. I was particularly impressed by the thoughtful layout and the emotional impact of the survivor testimonies. It’s a place that invites reflection and helps you understand the human cost and complexity of war. Highly recommended for anyone interested in history, education, or simply gaining a deeper appreciation for the sacrifices made during WWII. A must-visit.

A great little museum with tons of stuff packed into a small place, and some very interesting artefacts. Perhaps a bit of an over emphasis on the Waffen SS, but plenty of stuff on other branches off the German armed forces as well as other nationalities involved in the war in Norway.

A hidden gem in the north! This collection is truly impressive - a wealth of information alongside historical artifacts. The museum is a great way to spend an hour or so if you have any history-lovers in your party. You'll leave with a better understanding of how the war impacted Norway and the part that Northern Norway played.

Museum with a lot of uniforms and other items. A lot (but not all) texts are translated to English, German and sometimes French. This museum also covers some aspects of World War II that are sometimes forgotten when viewing the large picture. This place is worth a visit if you are interested in this part of world history!

Just an immense collection by one extremely charming man, our visit was short but extremely memorable, recommended

Amazing experience to see all these WW2 relics displayed. There are German, Russian, Norwegian, Danish, American and others on display. Weapons are real and not replicated, most are in good condition and you can see a lot of details on them. If you have the chance to go, do yourself the favor!

Not the largest of museums, But has a greater impact than many more prestigious ones I have been to!. The museum is the collection of one man and that makes it even more impressive!. Walls, ceiling and cabinets are crammed with history, not just of counties but of the people. Very moving. Time and money well spent.

Yesterday we joined Jann to see the Northern Lights and it was an absolutely amazing experience! Not only Jann is extremely knowledgeable but also he is very funny which makes the trip even better. He took us to different places to see the lights and told us historical facts about Svolvaer. He also taught me the best way to capture the Northern Lights with my camera which I really appreciate! Jann you’re an absolute star!!

We went on a Northern light trip organised as part of a package from staying at Svinoya. Jan took us out, gave us history and facts about Lofoten Islands. He was determined to help us see the lights, using satellite weather information to find gaps in the cloud, to drive to the right place and the result was exceptional.

I did a 2-day kayaking course for beginners (NPF Basics WetCard) in July 2024, and had fantastic experience with Lofoten Aktiv. Even before the course started, communication from the owner was great both online and over the phone. The course itself was fantastic. Odd and Eilif are both brilliant instructors - super patient, and also really fun to learn from! They both made me feel completely safe even as we learned more advanced techniques and started doing more challenging maneuvers out on the open water. The whole course was a great way to build my skills - and also fall in love with sea kayaking!

Our guide Jann was very knowledgeable, especially on locations and the terrain to best see northern lights. Trip was also smooth and comfortable. We had a wonderful experience.

We had a wonderful northern lights tour. Jann and Odd had a lot of interesting stories to share and knew just the right places to watch the northern lights, which were beautiful.

amazing place - will come back for sure.

Jann Engstad is an amazing guide - knowledgeable, organized, thoughtful, and fun to be around. Highly recommend taking a guided kayak tour from him in an incredibly beautiful part of the world.