In the heart of the Vesteralen archipelago, north of the Lofoten Islands, Stokmarknes offers an authentic glimpse of northern Norway. Surrounded by steep mountains and captivating fjords, this once-strategic seaside town continues a long maritime tradition, particularly in fishing, aquaculture and seafood production. It was here, in 1893, that the famous Coastal Express began its story as a maritime service running along the Norwegian coast. Amid the wild landscapes of Stokmarknes, admire white-tailed eagles, seabirds, seals and whales, just some of the abundant wildlife found beyond the Arctic Circle.