Værøy, Island municipality in Nordland, Norway
The island of Værøy spans 15.7 square kilometers in the southern Lofoten archipelago, between Røstlandet and Moskenesøya, with Nordlandsnupen peak reaching 450 meters.
The municipality of Værøy originated in 1838, while its name evolved from Old Norse 'Veðrøy', combining the words for weather and island.
Værøy maintains strong connections to fishing traditions, with fishing remaining the primary industry and stockfish production leading to a partnership with Venice.
Visitors can reach Værøy by ferry services from Moskenes or by daily helicopter flights from Bodø, with accommodations available at Bensvik Brygge.
The island houses an Important Bird Area spanning 840 hectares, supporting large colonies of Atlantic puffins and black-legged kittiwakes.
Location: Nordland
Inception: January 1, 1838
Capital city: Sørland
Shares border with: Moskenes, Røst
Address: Værøya, Værøy Municipality, Norway 8063 8063
Website: https://varoy.kommune.no
GPS coordinates: 67.67306,12.66917
Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:44
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.
Mosken
9 km
Skomvær Lighthouse
44.6 km
Lofoten Stockfish Museum
26.8 km
Norwegian Fishing Village Museum
26.7 km
Reinebringen
33.1 km
Kjerkfjorden
39.2 km
Djupfjord Bridge
31.8 km
Røst Church
29.1 km
On south island
26 km
Reinefjorden
35.7 km
Bunesfjorden
35.2 km
Værøy Lighthouse
3.4 km
Glåpen Lighthouse
28.4 km
Reinebruggen
35.5 km
Djupfjorden
31.7 km
Måstadfjellet
6.7 km
Måstadfjellet
4.2 km
Forsfjorden
33.8 km
Lofoten Tørrfiskmuseum
26.8 km
Reine fyr
34.7 km
Lofotodden National Park
41.1 km
Lilandstinden
38 km
Bunes Beach
36.2 km
Breiflogtinden
39.5 km
Glåpen Lighthouse
28.4 km
Narvtinden
43.1 km
Kråkhammartinden
39.5 km
Å FISKEVÆR
26.6 kmReviews
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