Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Bø
Nordtun Gård
FARM
( 92 64 49 06;
www.nordtungard.no
; admission Nkr100; noon-6pm mid-Jun-late-Aug)
In the hamlet of Bø, on Andøya's west coast, Nordtun Gård is a working farm and dairy
where children can play with the animals while adults sample its range of cheeses.
Buksnesfjord
Andøy Friluftssenter
WILDLIFE-WATCHING, HIKING
( 76 14 88 04;
andoy-friluftssenter.no
; per person Nkr495; 8.30pm Tue-Fri late-Jun-mid-Aug)
Andøy Friluftssenter offers summer moose or elk safaris, and is one of few places outside
central Norway to do so. The safaris take place from their base at Buksnesfjord, 63km
south of Andenes. Bookings can be made at the tourist office in Andenes and they also of-
fer wilderness walks.
Kvalnes
Kvalnesbrygga
CAMPGROUND
( 76 14 63 78;
www.kvalnesbrygga.no
;
tent/caravan sites Nkr130/150, d Nkr500; year-round)
This small campground, 22km south of Andenes on the Rv82, is right beside the fjord. The
tent area, of soft, springy grass, is tiny. The main building, much modified, was built by
the present owner's grandfather over a century ago and has well-equipped guest kitchens
for all to use. The six rooms, each named after a local bird, are simply yet tastefully fur-
nished.
Hinnøya
Hinnøya, the largest island off mainland Norway, is the gateway to Vesterålen. Contrasting
with the islands to the south, it's mostly forested green upland punctuated by snowcaps and
deeply indented by fjords.
