The road follows the seaward side of the island, beside the open sea and long, white beaches.
The people here have been characterised by the rough Norwegian Sea. The fishing hamlets of Bleik and Nordmela reflect the interplay between people and the harshness of nature over the course of millennia. On Andøya there are traces of stone age human settlement.
Also on Andøya are some of Norway´s biggest marshes, where peat is cut. The island is also known for its cloudberries. From the flat expanse of bog and marshland, steep cliffs rise up more than 700 metres above the sea. In summer, the island is turned golden by the midnight sun.
Together with Senja, Andøya offers a more coastal alternative to the E6 and Hurtigruten. The island`s undisturbed location beside the open sea and the presence of the Gulf Stream make it possible to see both whales and seals. The bird rocks on Bleiksøya, where sea eagles circle above the puffins, and sea fishing trips offer other possibilities.
The future Andøya National Tourist Route is 51 kilometres long and runs between Andenes and Åkneskrysset, where the road westward from Risøyhamn reaches the shore on the seaward side.
The people here have been characterised by the rough Norwegian Sea. The fishing hamlets of Bleik and Nordmela reflect the interplay between people and the harshness of nature over the course of millennia. On Andøya there are traces of stone age human settlement.
Also on Andøya are some of Norway´s biggest marshes, where peat is cut. The island is also known for its cloudberries. From the flat expanse of bog and marshland, steep cliffs rise up more than 700 metres above the sea. In summer, the island is turned golden by the midnight sun.
Together with Senja, Andøya offers a more coastal alternative to the E6 and Hurtigruten. The island`s undisturbed location beside the open sea and the presence of the Gulf Stream make it possible to see both whales and seals. The bird rocks on Bleiksøya, where sea eagles circle above the puffins, and sea fishing trips offer other possibilities.
The future Andøya National Tourist Route is 51 kilometres long and runs between Andenes and Åkneskrysset, where the road westward from Risøyhamn reaches the shore on the seaward side.
Travel info
The Norwegian Public Roads Administration is unfortunately unable to provide tourist information and recommends that questions be addressed to local and regional tourist agencies. See links in the menu on the left.
At Skogvoll, on the west side of Andøya island.
Photo: Jarle Wæhler
Photo: Jarle Wæhler
Sandy beach near Bleik.
Photo: Jarle Wæhler
Photo: Jarle Wæhler
The beach near Bleik, one of Norway's largest sand beaches.
Photo: Steinar Skaar
Photo: Steinar Skaar
Innermost area of the sandy beach near Bleik.
Photo: Steinar Skaar
Photo: Steinar Skaar
The rugged north-west coast of Andøya island.
Photo: Steinar Skaar
Photo: Steinar Skaar
Andenes at Andøya island. Ferry arrivals fom Gryllefjord, Senja. Connection between National Tourist Route Andøya and National Tourist Route Senja.
Photo: Steinar Skaar
Photo: Steinar Skaar
At Børvågen with a view to the peaks of Vesterålen.
Photo: Steinar Skaar
Photo: Steinar Skaar
The peaks on the northern side of Andøya island, seen from Børvågen.
Photo: Steinar Skaar
Photo: Steinar Skaar
Here you can find two simple maps of the route and the region. Map 1 provides a geographical overview of the route. There are other National Tourist Routes in the region. If you wish to visit several routes, Map 2 will give you a quick overview. For a more detailed planning of the journey or to see more detailed maps, follow the links under the menu “Travel info”.
The road follows the seaward side of the island, beside the open sea and long, white beaches. The people here have been characterised by the rough Norwegian Sea. The fishing hamlets of Bleik and Nordmela reflect the interplay between people and the harshness of nature over the course of millennia.
Here you can find a simple map providing a geographical overview of the route. If you wish to plan your journey or consult more detailed maps you will find links to maps and route planners in the menu "Travel info".
Andøya