FARGEKLATTEN VEITA Homepage Email Fargeklatten Veita, Adress: Sjøgata 38A, 8480 Andenes, Norway Telephone: (+47) 97760020 We welcome you ! ... whether you choose to live in Veita - a typical North-Norwegian fisherman-farmer property for the 18th century - or live in our modern apartments "Kristina" or "Beathe". No matter where you choose to sleep you will be met by beautiful curtains and soft, pleasant beds. Sundried bed sheets - it smells like heaven! The buildings at Veita are good examples of how the working class lived in the old fishing village of Andenes some 150 years ago... The buildings in this area where closely concentrated, and were quite spartan in appearance. Historical sources tells us that Veita consisted of 3 main farms and 14 sub-farms. It used to live 120 humans in the buildings at that time. It was literally confined space and crowded conditions! Welcome to historic, newly renovated overnight accommodation for tourists and local visitors featuring reasonably priced overnight stays in historic rooms. We are located centrally on Andenes Harbour in Andøy municipality. The island is renowned for its expansive moors, white sandy beaches and craggy mountains, the midnight sun and space research centre. With Veita as your home base, you can take advantage of Whale Safari excursions, admire the bird rocks at Bleiksøya, catch your own dinner in the sea, or experience HISNAKUL, the Polar Museum, The Island Museum, arts and crafts workshops, boat excursions and pleasant dining venues. For those who prefer to experience nature on their own, we recommend trout and char fishing in the well-stocked mountain lakes, salmon fishing in nearby rivers, scuba diving, bicycle outings and hiking. "The Alma House" is particularly suitable for families and small groups. We have 4 bedrooms with a total of 8-10 beds. Well-equipped kitchen with dining room. Living room, shower and bath. Veita is also suitable for small meetings, courses and parties. New! The apartment "Kristina" has its own entrance from the street, beautiful view overseeing the harbor, living room with cable TV, fireplace, wireless high speed internet access, double sofa bed, fully equipped modern kitchen, wardrobe, bathroom with shower and 2 bedrooms - 6 beds. You may choose between accommodation in "The Alma House" or apartment "Kristina" (new 2009). All units lies in sjøgata street in Andenes approximatly 5 minutes walking distance from the Whale- and Northern Lightscenter. Reception for all units: "The Tellahouse". The Tella House: from 1882 is open all year round, and is "The perfect giftshop". A shop you *must* visit, here you will find a wide selection of crockery, jewelry, knitting products, arts and crafts products. "Gallery Fargeklatten" has new art exhibitions every month. The Alma House: from 1851. Here you may rent a singleroom, doubleroom, familyroom or the entire house on day-to-day or week-to-week basis, hole year round. You will experience a historical enviroment with antique furniture from the 18th century, while you at the same time have got TV and wireless high speed internet connection. The Alma House is well know for good beds and a nice view overseeing the harbor. The Hilda House: from 1889. "The Event House ". The Hilda house is used for various exhibitions, poetry readings and more. At Christmas time the local companies use it to sell and show off decorations- and Christmas products. It is then refered to as "The Christmas House". The Andreassen House: from 17th century. Today it serves as a peat museum. Here you can see tools, pictures and the history behind the peat industry her at Andøya. In addition to a selection of the fishfarmers/milkmaids tools. The original mine built in the 1826's stands here still, and were utilized to boil "Løyp" (boiled fish waste used to feed the livestock). It was also used to wash clothes, blacksmith work and as a bathroom. The Heggelund Cottage: from the 17th century. Once used as a seahouse/rorbu in the harbor district - was moved to Veita around the end of the 18th century and then utilized as a house. Through furniture and tools you can experice how life were at that time, with crowded conditions and a big family. The Nicolaisen Cottage: This building once stood at Torgbakken and was located with its gables facing the shoreline. From here the fishermen had an optimal view out towards the channel and the boat landings. There are still staple marks in the short walls as a reminder of the time when these served as a notice board for posting announcements. For more information contact us or see our homepage. Welcome to Fargeklatten Veita! View Larger Map