Norway Downtown + Lighthouse Pictures

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This university city with historic wooden houses, museums, islets and snow-capped mountains still attracts pilgrims to its medieval cathedral.

See the skeleton of a sperm whale, learn about marine mammal biology and join a boat trip for close-range viewings of migrating whales.

Encounters with whales, views of the northern lights and picnics beneath the midnight sun await in this northerly region of the stunning Vesterålen archipelago.

Visit a polar museum and learn about Norway’s hunting heritage, watch whales and enjoy a range of outdoor activities in this historic fishing port village.