Å

Village Å, Nordland, Norway

What to expect

Å is a small village in Andøy, Norway, with a population of around 40 people. The village is home to the Åelva river, which runs through it. One of the notable people from Å is Odd Roger Enoksen, a former politician. The village has a height of 5 meters above sea level and is located at 69°03′03″N 15°52′11″Ø

Plan your family visit to the Å with these blog insights 👇

Lofoten from Å to Svolvær – The most beautiful hiking trails, cafés, villages and beaches

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the village Å and experienced the everyday life of a traditional fishing village. We explored the well-preserved fishermen's huts and saw the stockfish hanging in the sun

Highlights: We enjoyed exploring the small alleys leading to the harbor, where we admired the traditional fishing boats. The Stockfish Museum provided insights into the local fishing industry and the village's history ✨

Norway by car – 5 fascinating roads for a road trip

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Fishing Museum and the Stockfish Museum in Å. We learned all about the history of stockfish

Highlights: The kids were very interested in learning about stockfish and its history. "Here you can learn all about the thousand-year history of stockfish." ✨

First steps in Lofoten

This family's experience:

Activities: We went to the village of Å. We found the place poorly maintained and old. "We find the place poorly maintained and old. As if the area only lived on its reputation"

Highlights: We were disappointed with the village. The kids were not very impressed ✨

Lofoten Islands in Norway: organize your trip, where to sleep

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the village and its museum, where we learned about the daily life of fishermen in the Lofoten Islands

Highlights: We enjoyed the visit to the village and the museum, and the children liked the buns and the film about their fabrication ✨