HelGeland - Nordnorge

veGa
– A World Heritage treasure
The wild, beautiful and friendly World Heritage Area of Vegaøyan
is an archipelago that counts roughly 6500 islands, islets and skerries.
The livelihood of the thriving local community is based on fishing,
fish-farming, agriculture and tourism. On the main island of Vega
there is a school, shops, bank, hotel, restaurants, cafés, rorbu cabins,
camping, farm bakeries, museums and exhibitions. On Ylvingen there
is a café, accommodation, and a shop that sells gift items and domestic
craft objects.
attraCtions and aCtivities
Vega takes hospitality and tourism very seriously and wishes to offer attractive travel
adventures based on the island community’s unique culture and natural scenery.
Please contact Tourist Information for further information on “Mat i fjæra” (Food
from the Tide), archaeological and biological tours, excursions on a tradition Nordland
boat, moose safaris, kayaking courses, visits to the coastal farm Vega Kystgård,
and much more. Tel. +47 75 03 53 88, post@visitvega.no, www.visitvega.no
HikinG on veGa
Eight of 18 marked trails have recently been significantly upgraded. One of
these is the trail to the top of Trollvasstinden (800 m), from where you have
a magnificent panorama of the surrounding islands and open sea. In the
course of the year, there are group walks to Trollvasstinden and Gullvågsfjellet.
Tourist Information offers maps and suggests walks.
a biCyClinG paradise
A hundred kilometres of lightly trafficked roads give visitors a
wonderful opportunity to explore Vega by bicycle. Narrow roads
lead through flat terrain to many idyllic destinations, including
swimming areas and recreational areas with campfire
spots and shelters. Bike, bike trailers and helmets may
be rented from the Tourist Information office and
various places offering accommodation.
24 Helgeland
Vega | photo Terje Rakke NordicLifeDH
photo Terje Rakke NordicLifeDH