In the old medieval town of
Vágar
lay Storvågan, founded
on the Lofoten Fishery and the
stockfish trade. This town gave
life to Lofoten in bygone times,
and is the perfect place to ex-
plore the history connected with
the stockfish, the “skrei” and the
Lofoten fisheries.
Feel
the aura of history in an
authentic atmosphere from
the 1800s, with the authentic
squire`s residence, country store,
fishermen’s cabins and tradi-
tional Nordland type boats in
Lofoten Museum.
Be moved
by the artist Kaare
Espolin Johnson’s powerful
expression as he depicts the
regions dramatic history and the
coastal people’s life and fate.
Guest exhibitions, shop, film –
Gallery Espolin.
Experience
the fascinating
underwater world of Lofoten.
Different species of fish and ma-
rine ani
“The Art
Feeding
1. NORWEGIAN COAST ICON
For more than 100 years, Hurtig-
ruten has been and is an icon to
the Norwegian people. Historical
tour of the various fields of oper-
ation; loading/unloading, safety
at sea and more. The darker side:
shipwrecks and loss of life. Former
Hurtigruten MV Finnmarken is part
of the museum.
USEFUL FACTS:
Stokmarknes, Vesterålen.
Duration: 60 – 120 min. 3 minutes walk
from the seaport. Easy access. Museum gift
shop. High capacity (several buses pr hour).
2. SPECTACULAR CONCERTS
In a huge, former fish tank, an
acoustic experience are served to
you: mini concerts, specially com-
posed music (10-15 min).
Guided tour in the fishing indus-
trial history (20-45 min). Serving of
appetizers (fish, of course).
3. THE MANSION
The story about northern Nor-
way’s most expansive industrial
pioneers. Beautiful art noveau
furniture, paintings and decor.
Guided tours, 20 min. Meet mrs.
Frederiksen (ca 1895 – 1920)
for an afternoon snack and insight
on daily life (20-40 min)
USEFUL FACTS:
Capasity: 2-4 buses pr
hour, in combination with Spectacular
concerts and/or guided town walk. Melbu
in Vesterålen, nearby ferry site to Lofoten.
Capasity: 2-3 buses pr hour. Combine with
the Fishing industry museum and/or guided
town walk.
2 3
BOOKING ALL 3:
Tel + 47 76 11 81 90
Stokmarknes,
Vesterålen islands.
Hurtigrutemuseet
Sortland Museum
Bø Museum
Jennestad Handelssted
Øksnes Museum
Andøymuseet
Lofoten Krigsminnemuseum
Museum Nord
– Narvik
Norsk Fiskeværsmuseum
Vesterålsmuseet
& Norsk Fiskeindustrimuseum
Lofotmuseet,
Galleri Espolin
& Lofotakvariet
Lofotr Viking
Museum
Skaftnes Gård
Norsk Telemuseum
Ballangen Museum
Divtasvuodna/Korsnes
Divtasvuodna/Kjøpsvik
21 MUS
skrei
High capacity.
Gift shop and café.
BOOKING:
Tel + 47 900 88 336
EXPERIENCE CENTER - STORVÅGAN - KABELVÅG
CRUICE NORTH 2015
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