Stamsund
A fishing village on the southern shore of Vestvågøya in Norway's Lofoten archipelago, Stamsund sits where mountain terrain meets the Vestfjorden. The Hurtigruten Coastal Express stops here twice daily, making it a practical entry point for the islands. Stamsund Church serves the wider surrounding region, and the village has a Wikivoyage entry reflecting its standing as a stop for independent travellers moving through Lofoten.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population999
- Nearest water from center 0.9 km0.6 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
Stamsund: quick answers
Where is Stamsund?
Stamsund is in Nordland/Nordlánnda, Norway.
How do you get to Stamsund?
The nearest airport is Leknes (LKN), about 21 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Stamsund?
The warmest month is August, averaging 11°C53°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at 0°C32°F. The wettest month is November, with about 148 mm5.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Stamsund?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Stamsund?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Svolvær, Henningsvær and Kabelvåg.