Vedøya
A bird island in the Røst archipelago, known for large seabird colonies, mainly seen from a boat.
Always accessible
Røst
The main settlement of the Røst archipelago, the southernmost municipality in Lofoten, set on low, flat islands.
- Always accessible
- Season : Spring, summer, autumn
- Good with children
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About this place
Røst is a group of low islands far out in the Norwegian Sea, with a very different landscape to the rest of Lofoten: flat, open and full of seabirds. It is known for fishing and stockfish and for its birdlife in spring and summer.
Local tip
Plan for several days if you can; getting there takes time.
Location
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- Municipality
- Røst
- Approximate location
- 67.5200° N, 12.1000° E
Nearby
Måstad
A walk to the abandoned fishing village of Måstad on Værøy's south-west coast.
Sørland
A village on Værøy, with the harbour where the ferry arrives and a few services.
Always accessible
Mostad beach
A pale sand beach on Værøy's west side, facing the open Atlantic.
Always accessible