Arrival to Vesterålen
Welcome to Vesterålen! Sit back, relax and enjoy the view until the next stop, which is in 3 hours.
We are now driving on one of the 18 stretches of road in Norway known as Norwegian Scenic Routes. These designated routes offer stunning views of natural features like fjords, islands, mountains or waterfalls.
Keep an eye out for the wildlife. Can you spot an eagle, a whale or a porpoise when we are driving by the sea, or perhaps a moose, reindeer, fox or even a seal?
The area we are passing through is famous for its rich birdlife and spectacular landscape.
Northern Norway has a diverse and fascinating geological history. It’s characterised by rugged mountains, deep fjords and a dramatic coastline that reflects the complex geological processes that have shaped the region over millions of years.
During the Ice Age, which ended around 10,000 years ago, the region was covered by thick sheets of ice that carved out the fjords and valleys that are visible to this day. One of the best-known features created in Northern Norway during the Ice Age is the Svartisen Glacier, which is the second largest glacier in mainland Norway.
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