page_title: Stamsund
section_title: Attractions
hierarchical_section_title: Stamsund / Attractions
context_page_description: Stamsund is a fishing village in Vestvågøy Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It is located on the southern side of the island of Vestvågøy in the Lofoten archipelago, along the Vestfjorden. The village is located about 12 kilometres east of the town of Leknes. The 1.06-square-kilometre village has a population of 1,092 which gives the village a population density of 1,030 inhabitants per square kilometre. Historically, the village was the administrative centre of Hol Municipality from 1919 until 1963.
context_section_description: Stamsund has a rich cultural life with two free theatre groups, Nordland puppet theatre, and many artists, such as Scott Thoe and Ulf M.  Stamsund Church is located in this village and it serves the whole Stamsund region.  The Hurtigruten Coastal Express service stops twice a day at the Stamsund port, southbound from Svolvær and northbound from Bodø.  Stamsund is a popular tourist destination, with the traditional fishermen's shacks, called Rorbuer, being especially popular.  There used to be a hotel in Stamsund, but as of 2009, it is no longer in service. There are, however, several options for tourists, such as Ytterviks Rorbuer. There is a ski resort in Stamsund, which is usually open between January and March, although it opens earlier if weather conditions allow it. As Stamsund is surrounded by mountains, hiking is very popular. In the area surrounding Stamsund, there are also several lakes in which one can fish. Sea fishing is also a popular choice, and boats may be hired. The midnight sun during the summer months and the northern light during the winter months attract a lot of tourists.
caption: Traditional Norwegian rorbuer, or fishermen's shacks
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