Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. • 

     flickr.com

     • The Vega archipelago received its UNESCO World Heritage status in 2004, in recognition of the islanders’ unique role as guardians of the eider ducks that nest here. In addition the islanders are fishermen-farmers. Theirs is a unique cultural tradition and a sustainable way of life that dates back at least 1500 years.
     visithelgeland.com/en/vega-world-heritage/

     Vega world heritage - Visit Helgeland

2. People also ask

   Is the Vega Archipelago a World Heritage Site?

   • The Vega Archipelago is on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Foto: Jon Brænne, NIKU This heritage landscape covers 1,037 square kilometres and includes islands, islets, reefs and sea. The archipelago consist of fifteen island groups where a total of 59 individual islands have at some point been inhabited.

   Vegaøyan – The Vega Archipelago - Riksantikvaren

   www.riksantikvaren.no/en/world-heritage/vegaoyan-the-vega-archipelago/

   See all results for this question

   Why is Vega a UNESCO World Heritage?

   • The Vega archipelago received its UNESCO World Heritage status in 2004, in recognition of the islanders’ unique role as guardians of the eider ducks that nest here. In addition the islanders are fishermen-farmers. Theirs is a unique cultural tradition and a sustainable way of life that dates back at least 1500 years.

   Vega world heritage - Visit Helgeland

   visithelgeland.com/en/vega-world-heritage/

   See all results for this question

   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.

   The Vega Islands | Northern Norway | UNESCO World Heritage Sites

   www.visitnorway.com/places-to-go/northern-norway/helgeland/vega-islands/

   See all results for this question

   What is the Vega archipelago known for?

   • The Vega Archipelago was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2004. The harbour in Skjærvær. Skjærvær fishing harbour on Vega in Nordland. The breakwaters were built to provide safe harbour for the motorised smacks. Eider duck house on Vega. The eider duck houses are cleaned, and the seaweed replaced every year.

   Vegaøyan – The Vega Archipelago - Riksantikvaren

   www.riksantikvaren.no/en/world-heritage/vegaoyan-the-vega-archipelago/

   See all results for this question

   Why is Vega a 'world's top 'undiscovered' island?

   • Vega has been named one of the world’s top ' undiscovered' island gems. Fascinating exhibitions and activities at the Vega World Heritage Center show how eider farming led to World Heritage status. For hundreds of years, farmers on the islands have created cosy 'houses' for eider ducks.

   The Vega Islands | Northern Norway | UNESCO World Heritage Sites

   www.visitnorway.com/places-to-go/northern-norway/helgeland/vega-islands/

   See all results for this question

   Where to visit Vega Island?

   • The Vega World Heritage Centre documents the islands’ unique culture heritage. You can gain further insights into the work of the bird guardians by visiting them at Lånan. The Vega World Heritage Centre, which is beautifully located at Gardsøy, documents the history and culture of the Vega islanders.

   Vega world heritage - Visit Helgeland

   visithelgeland.com/en/vega-world-heritage/

   See all results for this question

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

   whc.unesco.org › en › list

   The World Heritage property showcases the diversity and interaction of the natural features and cultural heritage of the Vega Archipelago, forming a unique cultural landscape.

   • Gallery

     Gallery - Vegaøyan – The Vega Archipelago - UNESCO World...

   • Maps

     Maps - Vegaøyan – The Vega Archipelago - UNESCO World...

   • Video

     World Heritage partnerships for conservation Ensuring that...

   • Documents

     Documents - Vegaøyan – The Vega Archipelago - UNESCO World...

   • Indicators

     Indicators - Vegaøyan – The Vega Archipelago - UNESCO World...

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

   www.visitnorway.com › helgeland › vega-islands

   • Cached

   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.

5. visithelgeland.com › en › vega-world-heritageVega world heritage - Visit Helgeland

   visithelgeland.com › en › vega-world-heritage

   • Cached

   • Why The Status as A UNESCO World Heritage site?
   • Birdwatchers and Luxurious Down
   • Insights to The World Heritage

   The Vega archipelago received its UNESCO World Heritage status in 2004, in recognition of the islanders’ unique role as guardians of the eider ducks that nest here. In addition the islanders are fishermen-farmers. Theirs is a unique cultural tradition and a sustainable way of life that dates back at least 1500 years.

   See full list on visithelgeland.com

   For more than a thousand years, the islanders have built small shelters for the eider ducks that return every year to nest on these islands. The brooding ducks place their own down, which is exceptionally warm, on their eggs. Once the hatchlings have left the nests, human bird guardians collect the down and use it to make the world’s most treasured...

   See full list on visithelgeland.com

   The Vega World Heritage Centre documents the islands’ unique culture heritage. You can gain further insights into the work of the bird guardians by visiting them at Lånan.

   See full list on visithelgeland.com

6. www.lifeinnorway.net › vega-norwayVega: Norway's World Heritage Archipelago - Life in Norway

   www.lifeinnorway.net › vega-norway

   • Cached

   May 30, 2023 · 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.

   • 
   • 
   • 
   • 

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › VegaøyanVegaøyan - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Vegaøyan

   • Cached

   Vegaøyan (Norwegian) or the Vega Archipelago (English) is a group of islands in the Norwegian Sea in Nordland county, Norway. The archipelago is mostly located in Vega Municipality. Since 2004, the archipelago has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

8. Videos

   • 

     4:05

     youtube.com

     Vega Archipelago - UNESCO World Heritage Site

     8 Aug 2018

     2.3K views

   • 

     2:55

     youtube.com

     Vegaøyan -- The Vega Archipelago (UNESCO/NHK)

     5 Nov 2013

     3.7K views

   • 

     0:20

     facebook.com

     Vega Archipelago World Heritage... - Visit Northern Norway

     17 Jun 2019

     3.5K views

   View all

9. kystriksveien.no › places › vegaVega, Norway – The UNESCO world heritage islands ...

   kystriksveien.no › places › vega

   • Cached

   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.

10. www.riksantikvaren.no › en › world-heritageVegaøyan – The Vega Archipelago - Riksantikvaren

    www.riksantikvaren.no › en › world-heritage

    • Cached

    Feb 12, 2020 · About the Vega Archipelago. This heritage landscape covers 1,037 square kilometres and includes islands, islets, reefs and sea. The archipelago consist of fifteen island groups where a total of 59 individual islands have at some point been inhabited.