VARDØ

NORWAY’S NORTHEASTERMOST TOWN

 

Vardø gets its name from the words wolf and island. On "wolf island" people have lived for over a thousand years. At all times, the rich natural resources of the outer Varangerfjord have created the basis of life for people. Vardø is Norway's northeasternmost city, and the only one in the Arctic climate zone. In a cold and stormy climate, in the midst of spectacular Arctic nature, you meet open minded and generous people. Vardø is famous for its festivals, street art and snowball fights, winter storms and midnight sun, birdlife and fishing. Vardø is a place of contrast. A visit to the end of Norway is also more accessible than you may think. Several flights a day arrive at Svartnes Airport, and from there it is only 5 minutes to Vardø town, where everything from dining, cultural and natural experiences await you.

 
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Aerial view of Vardø town. Town hall and cultural centre in the center. Behind is Vardø harbour. To the right is Reinøya and Hornøya.

Aerial view of Vardø town. Town hall and cultural centre in the center. Behind is Vardø harbour. To the right is Reinøya and Hornøya.

Vardø is primarily a fishing community. Fishing is the main business in Vardø and although the coastal fleet in Vardø is small compared to earlier times, the fishing boats that go in and out of Vardø harbour are an intrinsic part of the city.

Vardø is primarily a fishing community. Fishing is the main business in Vardø and although the coastal fleet in Vardø is small compared to earlier times, the fishing boats that go in and out of Vardø harbour are an intrinsic part of the city.

Vardø in the midnight sun.

Vardø in the midnight sun.

Vardø town seen from Hornøya. Vardø in March: Hornøya is alive with birds and the colorfull city in the snowy Arctic landscape must be experienced.

Vardø town seen from Hornøya. Vardø in March: Hornøya is alive with birds and the colorfull city in the snowy Arctic landscape must be experienced.

 

Check out exotic Vardø

 
 
 
 

Useful contacts

  • Emergency room: +47 116 117

  • Book a doctor's appointment, renew prescription: +47 789 43 550

  • Vardø police station: +47 789 72 000

  • Vardø Airport: +47 670 35 250

  • Taxi: +47 482 60 678

  • ØFAS Vardø (Garbage handling): +47 959 73 322

  • Vardø municipality service square: +47 789 43 300


Some useful Facebook pages (Only in Norwegian):

 

VISIT VARDØ

 

Visit Vardø is Vardø's online tourist information. Throughout Vardø chamber of commerce, an entire business community has taken the initiative to present all the cool, beautiful and inspiring things Vardø has to offer. Vardø's long history consists of ups and downs. Around the 2000s, Vardø's society has experienced a lot of hardship and relocation, because of a collapse in the fishing industry. However, after many years of adversity, the negative trend has reversed: Both Vardø’s population itself and, not least, a large international audience have fallen for this windy, colorful, complex, ice-cold and warm-hearted city in the northeastern part of Norway. A new optimism prevails, and Vardø is on its way up! Tourism creates new jobs and a number of exciting projects and initiatives help promote business and prosperity. Vardø is the city you just have to visit!

This website is just the start of the development of the digital destination Vardø: if you have any input or want to find out more then we would love to hear from you! Mail: post@vardonf.no or contact us at Vardø Næringsforening's Facebook page

 
 
Hornøya bird cliff outside Vardø is one of Europe's hottest natural attractions.

Hornøya bird cliff outside Vardø is one of Europe's hottest natural attractions.

 

WANT TO JOIN VARDØ BUSINESS ASSOCIATION?


Contact us for the price and benefits of the membership. We have very favorable membership prices so most businesses to be able to participate. We are here for you and work for the community. A strong business association benefits everyone.

BECOME A SUPPORT MEMBEr

Vardø Næringsforening invites you to become a support member (500 NOK / contact post@vardonf.no)! We in Vardø Næringsforening work hard to create more buzz around all the good things that happen in the city. Vardø is still small but the will is great, and Vardø will rise and rise as Northern Norway's most exciting city! For that, we need all the helpers and contributors along the way. We hope you will be a support member of Vardø Næringsforening, and contribute to the city coming together and creating a new drive. Of course, we thank all our support members on our website www.visitvardo.no and you will receive regular newsletters from us. Thank you so much for contributing!

The website Visit Vardø is made by Biotope for Vardø Chamber of Commerce.

For questions or suggestions contact Vardø Chamber of Commerce on mail post@vardonf.no or join us on our Facebook page.