Vegaøyan

Norway

Location

Norway

65.7050°, 11.9390°

Established

2004

Area

1037

About Vegaøyan

Vegaøyan is an archipelago that demonstrates how fishermen and farmers have maintained a sustainable living over the past 1,500 years. The area is particularly known for its tradition of eider down harvesting and unique cultural landscape. The site comprises dozens of islands, islets, and reefs, representing a distinctive coastal cultural landscape.