Situated in the Vestvagoy Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. The town of Stamsund is located on the southern side of the island of Vestvagoy in the Lofoten archipelago, along the Vestfjorden.
This little Norwegian fishing port is situated just 12 kilometres east of the town of Leknes. Stamsund is known for its rich cultural heritage and is home to the Norland Puppet Theatre.
This popular tourist destination dotted with charming traditional fishermen's shacks, called Rorbuer. In winter, visitors can look forward to excellent skiing opportunities at the ski resort in Stamsund, which runs between January and March.
Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the network of hiking trails that traverse the surrounding mountains, enjoy fishing in the ocean and collection of lakes that dot the region and view the otherworldly midnight sun in summer and the northern lights in winter.