Øyriket, the islands of the north, is the Norwegian name for the coastline south and north of Helgelandskys- ten – which counts at least 24,000 islands, islets and skerries. Considered perhaps the world’s most beautiful, this archipelago is surrounded by shallow waters and amazing mountains. As the Scan- dinavian Ice Cap retreated at the end of the last ice
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age, the land, relieved of its massive burden, began to rise, lifting a myriad of islands above the sea. These islands are surrounded by some of the largest strand-fl ts in the world. Thousands of years ago, people settled the islands, harvesting land and sea, and learned to live in harmony with nature’s fie ce rhythms. Vegaøyan is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site where traditions are preserved for future generations. By kayak and bicycle, you are invited to silently explore this amazing island landscape – one of the most beautiful in the world.
