Stamsund, Fishing village in Vestvågøy, Norway.
Stamsund occupies the southern coast of Vestvågøy island within the Lofoten archipelago, featuring a natural harbor and surrounding mountains.
The village served as the administrative center of Hol Municipality from 1919 to 1963 and maintains its position as a primary base for Lofoten trawl fishing.
The Stamsund International Theater Festival, established in 2001, brings together performing artists from different countries to share theatrical experiences.
The Hurtigruten Coastal Express makes two daily stops at Stamsund port, connecting travelers to Svolvær in the north and Bodø in the south.
Operation Claymore, the first successful raid on German-occupied territory during World War II, took place in Stamsund, yielding prisoners and intelligence material.
Location: Stamsund
Address: Stamsund, Norway Stamsund Stamsund
GPS coordinates: 68.13007,13.84923
Latest update: March 9, 2025 08:44
The Lofoten Islands feature white sandy beaches, coastal villages with red and orange houses, museums on Viking history and fishing, as well as elevated viewpoints over the fjords. The archipelago includes active fishing ports, hiking trails leading to peaks, wooden churches, and islands accessible by ferry. The region offers opportunities to observe the midnight sun and sea eagles in their natural habitat.
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Gimsøystraumen Bridge
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Haukland Beach
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Eggum
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Unstadvika
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Sennesvik
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Rolvsfjorden
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Steirapollen
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Ørsvåg fyr
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Gallery Lofoten
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Hoven
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Myrland beach
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