Andoy Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Andoy featuring mist or fog and mountains
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Andoy featuring rugged coastline and mist or fog
Bleik Beach featuring a coastal town and a sandy beach

Encounters with whales, views of the northern lights and picnics beneath the midnight sun await in this northerly region of the stunning Vesterålen archipelago.

Visit Andoy to see a region blessed with a beautiful landscape of beaches, lakes, meadows and mountains. It is a place where you can enjoy wildlife watching, exciting outdoor adventures and witness some of the most spellbinding natural phenomenon on the planet.

Andoy encompasses several islands in Norway’s Vesterålen archipelago, including Andøya and parts of Hinnøya. Whatever the season, it is a magnet for lovers of the outdoors.

Stretching along a section of the region’s western coastline is the 36-mile (58-kilometer) long Andøya National Tourist Route. It links the villages of AndenesOpens in a new window and Bjørnskiin and lends itself to scenic drives and bike rides.

In summer, go hiking in the peaks of Ramnan and Måtind. Fish for salmon, trout and cod in the fjords, lakes, rivers and at sea. Traverse woodland trails on a mountain bike. Experience the Midnight Sun, a period of 24-hour daylight between mid-May and mid-July. Have a midnight and sunlit barbecue or picnic at beaches such as Bleik BeachOpens in a new window. It is flanked by the fishing hamlet of Bleik from where you can book puffin-spotting trips to Bleiksøya Island.

During the winter, try cross-country skiing and snow trekking at Åse and go dogsledding across snow-covered meadows. Be dazzled as the northern lights illuminate the sky with a kaleidoscope of streaking lights. The best time to see this spectacle is from September to March.

Join a whale watching boat excursion for the chance to spot numerous whale species, including sperm whales, pilot whales and minke whales. The Whale CenterOpens in a new window in Andenes is one of Andoy’s key departure points for whale safaris and it also has a whale museum. While in Andenes, visit the Polar Museum and Andøya Space Center. Here, you can learn about Norway’s space missions.

Reach Andoy by flying to Andøya Airport from a handful of airports on the Norwegian mainland, including those at TromsøOpens in a new window and Bodø. You can also arrive by bus from LeknesOpens in a new window, SortlandOpens in a new window and Tromsø, and there are ferry connections to the region. Get around its scenic and cultural treasures via buses or travel along the quiet roads by rented bike or car.

Andenes Suite Hotel

Andenes Suite Hotel

3 out of 5
17 Roald Amundsensgate, Andoy, Nordland
The price is ฿5,756 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
฿5,756
฿6,446 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Andoy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour health club. Popular attractions Polar Museum and Whale Center are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (112 reviews)
Good choice
"The lady at the reception was very welcoming and made us feel at home The condition of the Hotel seemed new. Nice breakfast Great shower."

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

Andenes Suite Hotel
Thon Partner Hotel Andrikken

Thon Partner Hotel Andrikken

3 out of 5
Storgata 53, Andenes, Andoy
The price is ฿5,881 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿5,881
฿6,587 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Andoy. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Polar Museum and Whale Center are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (161 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff all the time. Comfortable and quiet room. Two things to say: 1. The cook should keep an eye on the breakfast provision more regularly - some things ran out and were not replaced 2. TV service should be upgraded to offer more international channels and information about ..."

Reviewed on 9 Sep 2024

Thon Partner Hotel Andrikken
Midnattsol rom og hytter

Midnattsol rom og hytter

3 out of 5
Gårdsveien, Andoy
The price is ฿2,690 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
฿2,690
฿3,013 total
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach holiday park in Andoy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Bleik Beach and Røyken are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (64 reviews)
"For our group of 4 people, this was a great stay. Clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on 9 May 2025

Midnattsol rom og hytter
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lankanholmen Sea Cabins

Lankanholmen Sea Cabins

3 out of 5
Hamnegata, Andoy
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Andoy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and concierge services. Popular attractions Polar Museum and Whale Center are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (27 reviews)
"Wifi had issues but we LOVED the property and experience."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Lankanholmen Sea Cabins
Bleik Sea Cabins

Bleik Sea Cabins

3.5 out of 5
Fiskeværsveien, Andoy
Stay at this 3.5-star beach cabin in Andoy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Bleik Beach and Røyken are located ...
Bleik sea cabins
"Det var veldig bra. Nydelig beliggenhet og fin sea cabin med bra fasiliteter. Ser at det kanskje skal males utvendig. Håper det kan males i farger som harmonerer mer med husene i området. Det er jo så vakkert og idyllisk der i Bleik."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2024

Bleik Sea Cabins
Arctic Glamping-Dome

Arctic Glamping-Dome

2 out of 5
Skjoldehamnveien 1415, Andoy, Nordland
Stay at this beach cabin in Andoy. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and a garden.
Arctic Glamping-Dome
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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