Sandnessjøen

We’ll soon be docking in Sandnessjøen, a compact and lively town where you can experience Viking history, street art, and sea views — all within walking distance from the harbor. Just behind the town center lies the historic chieftain’s seat at Sandnes, a site tied to the Viking Age and old Norse sagas. Here, you can learn about figures like Sigrid of Sandnes and Torolv Kveldulvson, names that echo through medieval Norwegian history. If you enjoy visual art, follow the harbor south. Along the way, you’ll spot vibrant street art painted by international artists on local buildings. Continue into the town center, and you’ll find bronze sculptures by Skule Waksvik in the park — immortalizing Petter Dass, Sigrid of Sandnes, and World War II hero Skule Storheill. At the heart of town is Kulturbadet, a modern cultural hub offering a swimming pool, library, cinema, gallery, and a local arts and culture school — a space for activity, reflection, and shared experiences. Sandnessjøen is easy to explore on foot. Here, the past meets the present, with art and history nestled between the mountains and the sea.