Nordland, Norway · Europe
Andenes is worth a stop: 30 minutes from Myre, 8km from Andøya National Tourist Route.
Andenes is a town located in Nordland, Norway. With a population of 2,694, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Andenes sits in Norway, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Oslo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Andenes to your route.
(Norwegian) or Ánddanjárga (Northern Sami) is the administrative centre of Andøy Municipality which is located in the Vesterålen district of Nordland county, Norway. The village of Andenes is the northernmost settlement of the island of Andøya (and in Nordland county).
To the east is the island of Senja (in TromsRead more
county), and to the west the endless horizon of the North Atlantic Ocean. Andenes Lighthouse sits along the harbor and can be seen for long distances. Andøya Airport, Andenes is located just south of the village, off of Norwegian County Road 82.
The 1.76-square-kilometre (430-acre) village has a population (2023) of 2,535 and a population density of 1,440 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,700/sq mi).
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Andenes is located in Nordland, Norway, Europe. The coordinates are 69.3143 latitude, 16.1194 longitude.
Andenes has a population of approximately 2,694 people, making it a town in Norway.
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Many toll roads use automatic plate recognition (AutoPASS). Headlights required at all times.
Full driving guide for Norway3 notable places within an hour's drive.
coastal drive
Coastal drive along Andøya's wild outer shore between Andenes and Bjørnskinn, skimming white-sand beaches at Bleik and pounding surf beneath steep bird cliffs: prime whale-safari country.
8 km · about 15 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A cantilevered viewing platform on Norway's Senja island, overlooking the dramatic Bergsfjord and jagged peaks of 'Norway's most beautiful island'.
37 km · about 45 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Sculpted timber walkway on the Senja National Tourist Route leading onto sea-smoothed rocks, facing the jagged 'Devil's Teeth' peaks of the Okshornan range across the ocean.
53 km · about 60 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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