Rest area and viewpoint Gårdsvatnet

GPS, Gårdsvatnet:
68.27200593, 14.05627068
Not wheelchair accessible.
The wetlands on the northwest side of Vestvågøy island are teeming with bird life.
The wetlands on the northwest side of Vestvågøy island are teeming with bird life. At the Skjærpvatnet, Gårdsvatnet and Storeidvatnet lakes, three 6.5-metre tall towers have been built for bird-watchers. The towers have been carefully designed and placed to avoid disturbing the birds during the nesting season.
Map of the route
Closed for the winter
- Closed:
- Estimated open:

Photo: Jiri Havran

Photo: Jarle Wæhler, Statens vegvesen

Photo: Hilde M Strangstadstuen, Statens vegvesen