Sortland (Nordland)

This place is far up north, where you can often see the northern lights. If the sky is clear, even a low KP index of 1 is enough to spot them.

Aurora forecastToday - 14 Sept. Sortland

Time Range	Status	Kp	Clouds
01:00 - 02:00	Try	3	98 %
02:00 - 03:00	Try	3	78 %
03:00 - 04:00	Try	4	86 %
04:00 - 16:00	Daylight	-	-
16:00 - 17:00	Try	4	39 %
17:00 - 18:00	Go	4	7 %
18:00 - 19:00	Go	5	1 %
19:00 - 20:00	Go	5	4 %
20:00 - 21:00	Go	5	11 %
21:00 - 22:00	Go	4	11 %
22:00 - 23:00	Go	4	15 %
23:00 - 00:00	Try	4	21 %

Sunrise: 06:10Sunset: 19:34

Aurora forecastTomorrow - 15 Sept. Sortland

Time Range	Status	Kp	Clouds
00:00 - 01:00	Try	4	32 %
01:00 - 02:00	Try	4	34 %
02:00 - 03:00	Try	4	32 %
03:00 - 04:00	Try	4	43 %
04:00 - 16:00	Daylight	-	-
16:00 - 17:00	Try	2	100 %
17:00 - 18:00	Try	2	100 %
18:00 - 19:00	Try	3	100 %
19:00 - 20:00	Try	3	100 %
20:00 - 21:00	Try	3	100 %
21:00 - 22:00	Try	3	100 %
22:00 - 23:00	Try	3	100 %
23:00 - 00:00	Try	3	100 %

Sunrise: 06:14Sunset: 19:30

Aurora forecast16 Sept. Sortland

Time Range	Status	Kp	Clouds
00:00 - 01:00	Try	3	100 %
01:00 - 02:00	Try	3	100 %
02:00 - 03:00	Try	3	100 %
03:00 - 04:00	Try	4	100 %
04:00 - 16:00	Daylight	-	-
16:00 - 17:00	Try	2	100 %
17:00 - 18:00	Try	2	100 %
18:00 - 19:00	Try	3	100 %
19:00 - 20:00	Try	3	100 %
20:00 - 21:00	Try	3	100 %
21:00 - 22:00	Try	3	100 %
22:00 - 23:00	Try	3	100 %
23:00 - 00:00	Try	3	100 %

Sunrise: 06:17Sunset: 19:26

Aurora forecastToday - 14 Sept. Sortland

Time Range	Status	Kp	Clouds
01:00 - 02:00	Try	3	98 %
02:00 - 03:00	Try	3	78 %
03:00 - 04:00	Try	4	86 %
04:00 - 16:00	Daylight	-	-
16:00 - 17:00	Try	4	39 %
17:00 - 18:00	Go	4	7 %
18:00 - 19:00	Go	5	1 %
19:00 - 20:00	Go	5	4 %
20:00 - 21:00	Go	5	11 %
21:00 - 22:00	Go	4	11 %
22:00 - 23:00	Go	4	15 %
23:00 - 00:00	Try	4	21 %

Sunrise: 06:10Sunset: 19:34

Where to stay

Sortland

Sortland Hotel

In 1911/1912 Knut Hamsun stayed for months writing his famous book ‘Look back on happiness’. Among other items our foaje has the door to his room No 10! Saabyes Bibliotek is also our restaurant – we...

True Vesterålen Hotel

Our hotel, which is a smart hotel, is designed to suit both the active guest who is concerned with low prices and wants to be self-sufficient, as well as the guest who wants to use local restaurants...Book

Sortland Camping og Motell NAF

Sortland Camping og Motell is situated very central in Sortland, a short distance to the city centre and with a beautiful view towards the fjord and the mountains. Sortland is a starting point for...

Holmen Guesthouse

We look forward to welcoming you and ensure you have a pleasant stay. Live modern, simple and comfortable at Holmen Guesthouse with wireless internet, breakfast and a well-equipped kitchen. Room The...

Modern cabin with idyllic location in Vesterålen

Newly Built - 3 Bedrooms - Great Location - Right by the Sea - Hot Tub! This is an idyllic and quiet place, yet it is relatively short distance to the small town of Sortland where you will find most...

Breines holiday home

This is perfect for families, couples or friends who want to spend time together for holidays, anniversaries, weekends or just get away for a while. This is also a place for companies who want to...

Dinner, accomodation and breakfast – Kvitnes Farm

About Kvitnes Farm Our farm is not just an ordinary farm. In addition to vegetable production, sheep, pigs and chickens, we also have a small restaurant that uses only ingredients from the area we...Book

Kvitnes Gård

Out here, we have the opportunity to do what we love: show you just how good food from Northern Norway tastes. At the same time, it is important to us to create food on nature’s terms. Nature is our...Book

Grønningbrygga

The surroundings are quite picturesque, with steep mountains on both sides of the fjord. In mid summer you can enjoy the midnight sun. The area is also known for it’s plentifulness of berries, mainly...

Toftenes Sjøhuscamping

As a starting point for trips in the district, fishing in the sea and lakes, hunting and hiking both in summer and winter, the place is ideal.

Where to eat

Sortland

Du Verden Sortland

At Du Verden Sortland the staff have free reins, and with their international experience and competent treatment of local ingredients, our guests are guaranteed to have a food experience to remember....

Dinner, accomodation and breakfast – Kvitnes Farm

Kvitnes Gård

What to do

Sortland

Cycling round trip in Vesterålen | Discover Norway

Cycling round trip in, Vesterålen - The islands north of Lofoten Bike the hidden gem north of Lofoten. This bicycle trip takes you on an exciting tour of the archipelago just north of Lofoten. In...Book

Sortland Museum

His presence in politics, as well as his great visions, made him one of Sortland's greatest community builders and innovators. Reinsnes' big concern was a new administration building, and this...

RIB-tours with Vesterålen Adventures

We offer tours every day, all year round, with each season bringing its own charm and unique experiences in this breathtaking landscape. These tours provide a dynamic and unforgettable way to explore...Book

Moose Safari under the northern lights

These tours are only available three weeks a month since they are dependent on some moonlight for the moose to be visible.

Northern lights safari - Vesterålen Tours

When? In Vesterålen, we can see the northern lights from mid-August to mid-April as long as it is dark enough and there is activity on the sun. Even though it's a full moon, we can still see the...Book

Vesterålen Tours - Nature Safari

Wildlife and the landscape of Vesterålen is worth experiencing. We offer private guiding for nature safari throughout Vesterålen. Vesterålen has a rich wildlife to offer as well as stunning scenery...

Moose safari - Vesterålen Tours

Autumn Rut season! Chances to see the biggest bulls with fully grown antlers in autumn colors and beautiful landscape. If we’re lucky we find bulls fighting or chasing after cows. At this time of...Book

Jennestad trading post - Museum Nord

The shop is well worth a visit! For more than 140, the shop has been offering a vide variety of groceries and goods, and today you can still study quite a lot of articles from the second world...

Akvakultur i Vesterålen - Visit a real fish farm

Akvakultur i Vesterålen is an adventure center for Norwegian aquaculture, where you can get a unique insight into the production of salmon in one of Norway's most beautiful regions. A visit takes...

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