Canonical page: /p/norway/sandnessjoen/
Collected: 2026-10-18
JSON: /p/norway/sandnessjoen/index.json

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# Sandnessjoen

[About the port](/p/norway/sandnessjoen/)[Timetable](/p/norway/sandnessjoen/timetable/2026-10/)

Getting ashore Two quays and a central one, check berth

Into town Walk, a few minutes

Best starting point Town centre and the harbour

Currency [Norwegian krone - NOK](https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/?Amount=1&From=NOK)

## Getting ashore

Ships berth at Hovnes 1 and 2, each 80 metres long, or at the Holmen quay in the centre of town. Check your ship's notice for the berth.

## Watch-outs

Weather on the Helgeland coast changes quickly. Services are few on Sundays, and shops close early.

## The town

Sandnessjøen is the main town of Alstahaug, with a modern centre, a harbour and a museum of local history.

## Helgeland coast and islands

The coast has islands, mountains and birdlife, and boat trips run from the harbour in season. The Torghatten and the Vega islands are reached by road or ferry.

## Food & shopping

Seafood is the main local food, including cod and king crab. Restaurants and cafés in the centre are the easiest choice.

## Money & connectivity

The currency is the Norwegian krone. Cards are accepted in most places. Mobile signal is good in town.

## Accessibility & mobility

The quays and centre are mostly flat. Boat trips involve gangways. Ask your operator for accessible transport.

Plan your call

## Who's in port?

19 calls in the collected schedule.

[View timetable](/p/norway/sandnessjoen/timetable/2026-10/)

## Maps & transport

- [Sandnessjøen harbour on Google MapsQuays ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sandnessjoen+harbour)

- [Sandnessjøen mapMap and directions (Wikivoyage) ↗](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Sandnessj%C3%B8en)

## Useful links

- [Sandnessjøen on WikivoyageTown background ↗](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Sandnessj%C3%B8en)

- [Convert euros to Norwegian kroneDaily reference rates ↗](https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/?Amount=1&From=EUR&To=NOK)