Vegaøyan, Coastal archipelago in Nordland, Norway
The Vega Archipelago consists of 6,500 islands, islets, and reefs south of the Arctic Circle in the Norwegian Sea along the Helgeland coast.
Since 1500 years, inhabitants of these islands developed specific methods to protect eider ducks, collecting their down after the nesting period.
The Vega World Heritage Centre at Gardsøy presents documentation and exhibits about the local traditions of eider duck protection and down collection.
Ferry services connect multiple islands within the archipelago, with the main passenger terminal located at the central island of Vega.
The islanders construct specialized shelters for eider ducks, gathering the abandoned down after breeding season to create high-quality bedding products.
Location: Vega
GPS coordinates: 65.63333,11.90000
Latest update: March 5, 2025 23:49
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