Attractions
The Cultural Trail
The Cultural Trail at Middagskarheia is a 3 km long path with signposts informing us about the Stone Age era in Vega. Waterproof footgear is recommended. The path starts at Åkvika.
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Sculptures and landmarks / art attractions
Scattered around the island you can find some man-maid sculptures and landmarks made by nature itself.
| - Rørøy: "Auskaret" ("The Bailer") by Tore Skjevling |
| - Grimsøysundet: "En ny samtale" ("A New Conversation") by Kain Tapper |
| - Grimsøysundet: "Virvel" ("Whirlpool") by John Audun Hauge |
| - Gladstad, outside the community hall: "Tulipan" ("Tulip") by Edgar Ballo |
| - Gladstad, outside the community hall: a bust of Håkon O. Wika (a local historian and one of Vegas most prominent politicians) by Nils Aas |
| - Åkvika: the open air sculpture "Tidslinje" ("Timeline") by Oddvar I.n. Daren |
| - The eider house (museum, Nes) and Skogsholmen Guest house, Skogsholmen: exhibitions of photographs from the Vega Archipelago taken by Helge A. Wold |
| - Vega Havhotell, Viksås: a permanent exhibition by the painter Vidar Mørk |
| - Kjul: the old monument "Spåa" ("Baking Peg", a standing stone from the Iron Age) |
Here is an overview with photos (text in Norwegian) of the sculptures.
The local church
The church in Vega was consecrated 14th July 1846. It is build of wood and 430 people can be seated at the same time. The church is painted white and is in good condition. You can read more here (new window, text i Norwegian).
The chapel at Ylvingen
The chapel on the island of Ylvingen was consecrated in 1967 and is build of wood. More text and photos here (new window, text in Norwegian).
War memorials: Ylvingen fort
The remains of bunkers and gun emplacements from the 2nd World War can be seen by walking to Tyskarhåjen, a short distance from the main road. To get the most out of your trip in the dark tunnels, it is wise to bring a torch. Ylvingen fort has nine cannonades, and the remains of trenches, communications tunnels, a sick bay and accommodations can still be seen.
Skjærvær
Skjærvær is an abandoned fishing- and eiderdown village north west of Vega. Money to preserve the old houses and buildings on the island has been granted by the Norwegian Government.
Bremstein
Another abandoned fishing village is the island of Bremstein, west of the main island of Vega. The shut down fishing property and the sea houses can still be seen. A fantastic peer was built to make a good port for the fishermen. Restoration works have been going on for some years now to rescue the buildings and the environment of Bremstein.
Vega Kystgård (coastal farm)
Here you can enjoy a historical journey - from cotter to modern agriculture. Turid Næss and Gisle Ebbesen have recreated the old cottage on Store Emårsøy. Here you get an idea of how fish farmers lived from the 1800s until present time.
During the summer season Vega Tourist Office in cooperation with the landowners arrange boat tours to Emårsøy.
Contact: tel. 905 43 036 / 906 02 723
E-mail: turid@vegakystgard.no / gisle@vegakystgard.no
Web: www.vegakystgard.no/
Eidemsliene Nature Reserve – a unique region
Under the steep screes beneath the Trollvasstind and Vegtind mountains in the south, is the Eidemsliene Nature Reserve. The reserve was protected in 2000 to preserve an area of unique fauna and flora that includes many plants that thrive in warm climates and other regionally rare varieties of plants and fauna.
Holandsosen Nature Reserve
was protected in 2000. It is a varied wetland area between Holand and Viksås with a striking variety of different species.
Kjellerhaugvatnet Nature Reserve
lies in an open landscape between Nes and Svea and was established in 1997 to preserve an important wetland area with its naturally occurring vegetation and animal life. The region includes a number of lakes and tarns surrounded by swamp and bog, between low inclines and heather moors.
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