THE BEAUTIFUL ISLANDS OF VEGA
Just beyond Brønnøysund lies the municipality and archipelago of Vega with its 6500 islands, islets and skerries. Most residents live on the main island.
Generations of fishermen and farmers over the past 1500 years have maintained a viable way of living in an extremely weatherworn area near the Arctic Circle, based on the unique tradition in which the local women collected down from Eider nests. It was this unique tradition that got the Vega Archipelago inscribed in UNESCO's World Heritage list in 2004.
Visit the Vega World Heritage Centre to learn about the life of the islanders and how tending eiders and living as fishing farmers led to a World Heritage Status. In addition to the exhibitions, the center has a shop and a cafe. The tourist information is also located here. Visit their website to find opening hours and more information.
World Heritage Center
The Vega World Heritage Centre is located on Gardsøya, where the sky meets the sea - close to the beautiful Nes. Through exhibitions and activities, you will be immersed in the lives of fishermen and islanders, and learn about the background for the World Heritage status. During your visit, you can see, hear, taste, and smell the World Heritage.
Vega by bike
One of the best ways to experience Vega and the Helgeland coast is undoubtedly by bike. Short distances, spectacular mountains and an island kingdom with over 24,000 islands provide wonderful fresh natural experiences!
Island hopping by bike at the Helgeland coast
Island hopping by bike at the Helgeland coast With the coastal towns Brønnøysund or Sandnessjøen as your starting point, you have access to a network of archipelagos consisting of more than 12,000 islands. 5-day tour suggestion starting in Brønnøysund or Sandnessjøen. Tour description Detailed day-by-day description -> The tour that is described in the suggestion … Read more
Attractions at Vega
Vega Havhotell is one of the best restaurants along Kystriksveien. Customized menu based on local produce.
The Vega World Heritage Centre is located on Gardsøya, where the sky meets the sea - close to the beautiful Nes. Through exhibitions and activities, you will be immersed in the lives of fishermen and islanders, and learn about the background for the World Heritage status. During your visit, you can see, hear, taste, and smell the World Heritage.
Accommodation at Vega
Vega camping is located by the Floavannet (lake) at the east side of Vega. The campsite offers accommodation in apartments and campins as well as spaces for motorhomes, caravans and tents.
Vega havhotell is a small hotel in beautiful surroundings with the ocean close by. Vega Havhotell is located at the north-west part of Vega, at Viksaas between forests, mountains and seas.
Banken Bed & Breakfast is a pleasant accommodation on the island Vega.
Base Camp Vega offers accommodation in new units, resembling eiderbird houses, and facilitates activity-based holidays on Vega.
Activities, accommodation, and dining at Ylvingen
