Welcome to

Bleik

There's no place like home.

That’s why I made this unofficial, independent website about my favorite place in the world. This site isn't affiliated with any businesses – it's just me, a homegrown Bleik enthusiast sharing the unfiltered magic of my village.

So here is my digital ode to Bleik, made to give you the inside scoop on why this piece of Northern Norway will steal your heart quicker than a puffin swooping for fish.

When in Bleik, be a nature ninja: Leave no trace!

Remember, your forgotten wrapper could become a seagull's last meal – and trust me, plastic is not on their favorite menu.

The coolest
wildlife

Your Bleik adventure isn't complete without a glimpse of Bleiksøya, the crown jewel of our local wildlife scene. This tiny island packs in hundreds of thousands of feathered inhabitants, creating a bustling bird city that'll make your jaw drop.

For a front-row seat to this bird ballet, Puffin Safari is your golden ticket.

Fun fact: Puffins are nature's timekeepers, returning home on "Lundkommardagen" (Puffin Arrival Day) with Swiss-watch precision every year.

Our waters are basically a five-star resort for whales! Sperm whales, orcas, humpbacks - we've got more cetacean celebrities than you can shake a flipper at. It's like Nature's own marine circus, minus the questionable ethics.

For an up-close encounter with these blubbery stars, hop over to Andenes for a Whale Safari. It's a short trip for a whale of a time - you'll be blowing your own spout with excitement!

Photos: Tord Karlsen

The
prettiest
views

Top hiking picks

With Bleik nestled among mountains like a pearl in Nature's most extravagant oyster, I'm your guide to uncover the prettiest vistas that'll make your camera beg for mercy.

Måtind

Røyken

Laupen

Photos: Tord Karlsen

The nicest
people

You might have heard that Norwegians are as cold as the Arctic winds. However, the people in Bleik shatter that icy myth with their warm smiles. Whether you're wandering our streets or popping into the local shop, expect to be greeted with a friendliness that could melt glaciers.

In our little corner of paradise, helping each other out is as natural as breathing salty sea air. And if you're a visitor? Well, prepare to be welcomed like long-lost family returning from months at sea – we're just that excited to show off our beloved hometown.

Northern lights?

Swap to winter mode

Bleik isn't just a pretty face – it's an adventure playground disguised as a village. From paddling through Arctic waters in a kayak to pitching a tent under the midnight sun, or sweating it out in a sauna before cooling off in the ocean, we've got more activities than a puffin has fish in its beak. But since I can't list them all (unless you want to be here until the next polar night), here are eight of my absolute favorite things to do in Bleik.

The local shop