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   What to do in the Vega Archipelago?

   • Explore the Vega Archipelago's unique atmosphere on two wheels and enjoy stunning panoramic views. The Vegatrappa path leads from the beach to the top of Mount Ravnfloget, providing breathtaking views of the sea and the islands along the Helgeland coast (and a good workout with its almost 2,000 stairs).

   The Vega Islands | Northern Norway | UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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   Where is the Vega Archipelago?

   • The Vega Archipelago is a group of islands in Nordland county, just south of the Arctic Circle. Hire a kayak and discover beaches, bays and shallow coves. There are more than 6,500 islands, islets and reefs waiting to be explored. In 2004, the Vega Archipelago (including the Lånan islands) was inscribed in UNESCO’s prestigious World Heritage list.

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   What to do in Vega?

   • Let's take a look. Visit the world heritage centre: Open from mid-May to mid-September, Vega's world heritage centre gives visitors a good grounding in what makes the islands unique. Dive into the history and culture of the islanders on an audio tour, or opt for a personal tour to get even more information.

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   How many islands are there in the Vega Archipelago?

   • There are more than 6,500 islands, islets and reefs waiting to be explored. In 2004, the Vega Archipelago (including the Lånan islands) was inscribed in UNESCO’s prestigious World Heritage list. This was a tribute to how generations of islanders have maintained a sustainable way of life, centred on their unique eider down harvesting.

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   Is the Vega Archipelago a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

   • A UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its cultural landscape, the Vega archipelago is not frequently visited by international tourists. Here's your guide to this off-the-beaten-path destination. Many first-time visitors to Norway chalk up the big sights.

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   Why is the Vega Archipelago important?

   • By the 9th century, the islands had become an important centre for the supply of down, which appears to have accounted for around a third of the islanders’ income. The Vega Archipelago reflects the way fishermen/farmers have, over the past 1,500 years, maintained a sustainable living and the contribution of women to eiderdown harvesting.

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2. www.visitnorway.com › helgeland › vega-islandsThe Vega Islands | Northern Norway | UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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   Hire a kayak and discover beaches, bays and shallow coves. There are more than 6,500 islands, islets and reefs waiting to be explored. In 2004, the Vega Archipelago (including the Lånan islands) was inscribed in UNESCO’s prestigious World Heritage list.

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   May 30, 2023 · Things to do in Vega. While the islands are undoubtedly beautiful and hold important cultural heritage, is there must to do there for the curious international visitor? Let's take a look. Visit the world heritage centre: Open from mid-May to mid-September, Vega's world heritage centre gives visitors a good grounding in what makes the islands ...

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   Explore the Vega Archipelago's unique atmosphere on two wheels and enjoy stunning panoramic views. The Vegatrappa path leads from the beach to the top of Mount Ravnfloget, providing breathtaking views of the sea and the islands along the Helgeland coast (and a good workout with its almost 2,000 stairs).

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   Aug 2, 2021 · Things to Do in Vega, Norway: See Tripadvisor's 339 traveller reviews and photos of Vega tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October. We have reviews of the best places to see in Vega. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

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   A visit at the Vega Islands in the summer are very popular, because of the beautiful nature, the rich animal life, and the hiking and biking facilities here. Visit the local museum in Gladstad and see the eiderdown production for yourself. Other attractions include Vega Church in Gladstad.

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   Aug 2, 2021 · Things to Do in Vega, Norway: See Tripadvisor's 341 traveler reviews and photos of Vega tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in November. We have reviews of the best places to see in Vega. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

9. whc.unesco.org › en › listVegaøyan – The Vega Archipelago - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

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   The Vega Archipelago is a shallow-water area just south of the Arctic Circle, on the west coast of Norway – an open seascape and coastal landscape made up of a myriad of islands, islets and skerries.