Hike the Queen's Route in Vesterålen, Vesterålen

Enjoy a beautiful hike along the popular Queen's Route near the fishing village of Stø on the Vesterålen Islands. You'll pass picturesque views along the coastline, crossing bridges and twisting through fjords and inlets.

This moderate trek is called Dronningruta, also known as the Queen’s Route, and starts along the shoreline. Eventually, you'll make your way over the mountain between Stø and the old fishing village of Nyksund, in the far north of Langøya, Norway's third-largest island.

Named after Queen Sonja, who first visited the island in 1994. The route itself is much older and has been used by many populations, including (according to legend) the midwife of Stø on her way to assist with births in Nyksund. The route is now a combination of two well-marked hiking trails (a low and high route) running along the ocean's edge. Together, they form an incredibly beautiful walk.

When you're done hiking, you can opt for a late afternoon drive on the National Tourist Route along the west coast of Andøya—one of the best ways to experience the region's coastline and its characteristic fishing villages with colorful wooden houses.

Read more about hiking excursions in Norway.