Apotek 1 Sortland
About
Look for Apotek 1 Sortland in Lofoten for pharmacy services and everyday medicines. The branch sits at Strandgata 24, 8400 Sortland, Norway, on the island's central shopping street.
Counter staff dispense prescription medicines and over-the-counter remedies, and the apotek also stocks first-aid supplies and personal care products for people travelling through the region. Its address on Strandgata makes it straightforward to find on foot from the town centre, which helps visitors who need medicine during a trip. Opening hours run Monday to Friday 09:00-19:00 and Saturday 10:00-16:00, so a weekday evening or a Saturday morning both work for a pickup. Across 21 reviews the apotek holds a 3.8 out of 5 rating.
Further branch information is available at https://www.apotek1.no/vaare-apotek/nordland/sortland-958. The apotek keeps a regular weekday and Saturday timetable rather than late-night opening.
Lofoten sits far enough north for midnight sun in summer and polar night in winter, which shapes when daylight hours fall around a visit. Stockfish and clipfish, dried and salted cod, are produced across the Lofoten Islands and exported south, and the local food shops reflect that trade. Svolvær is among the nearby places within the wider island group, alongside Leknes, Å, Reine, Henningsvær, Kabelvåg, Ballstad and Stamsund. Plan medicine stops around the opening hours rather than assuming a late-night option.
Frequently Asked Questions
What services does Apotek 1 Sortland offer visitors?
Apotek 1 Sortland opens Mo-Fr 09:00-19:00 and Sa 10:00-16:00, so travellers can pick up medicines on weekdays and Saturday mornings. As a pharmacy on Lofoten, it serves both residents and visitors who need supplies during their trip.
What should travellers know about visiting Apotek 1 Sortland?
Apotek 1 Sortland is a pharmacy in Sortland on Lofoten, with other Lofoten settlements such as Svolvær, Leknes, Å, Reine, Henningsvær, Kabelvåg, Ballstad and Stamsund elsewhere on the same island chain. Lofoten itself is known for stockfish and clipfish, the dried and salted cod produced there and exported south.
Where is Apotek 1 Sortland located on Lofoten?
Apotek 1 Sortland sits at Strandgata 24, 8400 Sortland, Norway, on the island of Lofoten. That address places it in the town of Sortland, within the Scandinavian island group.
How do customers rate Apotek 1 Sortland?
Apotek 1 Sortland holds a rating of 3.8 out of 5 from 21 reviews. The pharmacy serves Sortland on Lofoten, where northern Scandinavian islands see midnight sun in summer and polar night in winter.
Is Apotek 1 Sortland easy to find for tourists needing medicine?
Tourists can look up Apotek 1 Sortland at https://www.apotek1.no/vaare-apotek/nordland/sortland-958 before setting out. The pharmacy is based in Sortland on Lofoten, in the Scandinavian island group.
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