national park
Lofoten Islands
Dramatic Arctic archipelago with jagged peaks, pristine beaches, and vibrant fishing villages above the Arctic Circle.
34 km · about 40 min drive
Nordland, Norway · Europe
Melbu sits on the route: 15 minutes from Stokmarknes, 34km from Lofoten Islands.
Melbu is a town located in Nordland, Norway. With a population of 2,257, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Melbu 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 Melbu to your route.
Melbu is a village in Hadsel Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. The village is located on the island of Hadseløya on the northern shore of the Hadselfjorden. Melbu is one of the two main population centres on the island of Hadseløya, and it is called "The Pearl of Vesteraalen". The other population centre is theRead more
town of Stokmarknes in the north. Melbu is host to the annual Sommer-Melbu festival. Its economy heavily relies on the fishing industry.
The 1.68-square-kilometre (420-acre) village has a population (2023) of 2,257 and a population density of 1,343 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,480/sq mi).
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Melbu is located in Nordland, Norway, Europe. The coordinates are 68.5025 latitude, 14.7996 longitude.
Melbu has a population of approximately 2,257 people, making it a town in Norway.
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national park
Dramatic Arctic archipelago with jagged peaks, pristine beaches, and vibrant fishing villages above the Arctic Circle.
34 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
The dramatic Lofoten Islands offer stunning aurora displays reflected in fjords and framed by jagged mountain peaks.
34 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
A cluster of islets dubbed the 'Venice of Lofoten', famed for its football pitch perched on the rocks.
46 km · about 55 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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