AKTIVITETER | Vesterålen Rorbuer

Experiences and activities

Book an adventure trip!

In the summer of 2025, we have created several adventure trips that you can book in advance. Booking: https://booking.adventure4life.no/en/todo

Hiking on Skårvågsfjellet

Go out into nature with us and experience the fantastic Skårvågsfjellet in Vesterålen. We start the trip with a meeting at Damperiet for a coffee and some snacks before we set off to enjoy the incredible nature in the area.

Experience the hidden gem Nipa

Nipa is a fantastic viewpoint over the sea, midnight sun and mountains. This little treasure is located off the beaten track and is something that few tourists find. The trip takes place in the evening, precisely because we want to experience the midnight sun.

Eagle safari

From Damperiet you will be transported by a fast RIB out to sea. We drive past bird islands, scout for eagles, and give you a fantastic opportunity to see Vesterålen from a new perspective.

Guiding in the mountains

SUP and inflatable kayak rental

With us, the whole family can rent SUP with wetsuits and shoes.
Prices: SUP per day NOK 350,-
SUP per hour NOK 200,-
Wetsuit per hour NOK 130,-
Wetsuit per day NOK 200,-
Canoe for two people NOK 400,- per day, NOK 250,- per hour,-

Description of nearby peaks

From the fishermen's huts you can go on summit hikes to Vikantinden, Burnestinden and Nattmålstinden right from the door. Another very nice hike only 3 km from the fishermen's huts is the hike up Skårvågsfjellet and to "Dørhollet" - here you have a fantastic view. You will see the back of the Lofoten Wall, islands and the coast all the way to Nyksund and the open horizon. Otherwise, one of the most used mountain hikes for locals is the hike up Veggfjellet via Rundtua - a real hike to get your heart rate up quickly. Check out https://www.telltur.no/alleturmaal or ut.no for good descriptions.

Coastal path day trip - approx. 5 hours

The coastal path goes from the fishermen's huts to Spjelkvågen, a hike of almost 10 kilometers. This hike is also called the Queen's Path after Queen Sonja walked this hike after a visit to our fishermen's huts. Start at the fishermen's huts and go out of Vikan, follow the signs. On this walk you will pass old traditional farms that have been abandoned, potholes, white beaches and lighthouses. It is a very popular trail, but remember to check if someone can pick you up on the other side. More information about the walk here: https://friluftsrad.vestreg.no/sites/f/friluftsrad.vestreg.no/files/infotavle_boe.pdf

Beaches

There are several nice white sandy beaches in Bø, and one of the really beautiful ones is Åsand which is located along the coastal path/Dronningstien which goes from the fishermen's huts to Spjelkvågen. Another nice beach you can drive to is Søberg which is about 4 kilometers from the fishermen's huts.

The trip to Vikan and the Lighthouse - approx. 1 hour

This is a very popular trip that leaves directly from the fishermen's cabins, and takes about 25 minutes each way.
Follow the gravel road out along the water. Go past Handkleppan and until you reach the settlement of Vikan.
Here you follow the markings down to the shore (yellow color), and follow this past the houses - until you reach the lighthouse.

Kayak

It is nice to kayak straight out of Straumsjøen, but there can be strong seas when you come out of the cove - so it is recommended for experienced paddlers. It is also possible to rent a kayak at https://ringstadresort.no / which is about a 15 minute drive from the fishermen's cottages.

Eagle safari with RIB

There are two eagle nests in Straumsjøen, and it is not uncommon to see them surfing the wind right in front of the fishermen's huts. If you would like to join an eagle safari, this can be booked here: https://booking.adventure4life.no/en/todo

Whale

Vesterålen is the only destination in Norway that has year-round whale watching. The most common destinations for whale watching are Øksnes and Andenes, of which Øksnes is the closest to Vesterålen rorbuers. The trip to Øksnes takes approx. 70 minutes by car, and you can book the trip here: https://www.arcticwhaletours.com/

If you want to go to Andenes for whale watching, you can book your trip here: https://www.seasafariandenes.no/

Fish

Vesterålen is home to some of the country's richest fishing grounds. There are many providers with different concepts, and you can fish under the midnight sun, have your food served after you have caught it yourself, join old traditional fishing boats, or try a fast-paced experience with a speedboat. In Bø you can also rent your own boat on an hourly or daily basis if you want to seek your luck on your own, several of the boats are equipped with echo sounders. Check out https://visitvesteralen.com/fiske for a wide selection of providers of different fishing trips. For tourist information from Bø municipality, check out this page: https://boguiden.no/turistinfo/

Advice and tips!

Log in to Visit Vesterålen's website, where you will find lots of good information about activities in Vesterålen www.visitvesteralen.no
Download UT.NO where you will find good maps and tour descriptions.
In advance of your trips, you should familiarize yourself with maps, distances and weather conditions.
The trip is always better if you are prepared, and if you have a backpack with something good to eat and drink on.
Remember to bring an extra jacket as the weather can quickly change.
If you are missing something for the trip, there is a sports shop in Vinje, which is approx. 10 min to drive to.