Andenes Lighthouse
A tall red lighthouse from the 19th century, one of the symbols of Andenes.
Tickets →Andenes, Norway
Andenes: airports, things to do and where to stay
Andenes is a fishing village at the northern tip of the island of Andøya, in Vesterålen, famous for whale-watching trips, its lighthouse and the midnight sun in summer.
Andenes airports
From the airport to central Andenes
Andøya airport is about 3 km from central Andenes.
Regionbuss
Regional bus services run in the area, but they are infrequent and not always timed with flights; check the timetable in advance.
Taxi
Taxis usually meet arriving flights, but it is best to book ahead. The ride to Andenes is short.
Andenes
Things to do in Andenes
Bleik
A village with a long sandy beach and, off the coast, the island of Bleiksøya, home to a large puffin colony.
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Whale safari
Boat trips from Andenes to see sperm whales, which come close to the coast because deep water is nearby.
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Andøya Space
A rocket range used to launch sounding rockets for scientific research since the 1960s.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Andenes?
Andenes is served by Andøya (ANX).
How far is the airport from central Andenes?
Andøya airport is about 3 km from central Andenes.
How do I get from the airport to central Andenes?
From Andøya airport you can take Regionbuss (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Andenes?
Highlights of Andenes include Andenes Lighthouse, Bleik, Whale safari, and Andøya Space.
Photo credits
- Andenes Lighthouse: Røed, CC BY-SA 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
- Bleik: No machine-readable author provided. Ovuigner~commonswiki assumed (based on copyright claims)., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Whale safari: Shepard4711, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Andøya Space: MM2sp, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons