An era has come to an end
Utværet Lånan AS is closing its doors – but the bird tending will continue.
Traditional eiderdown cleaning in Lånan. Photo: Cyril Ruoso

14/9/2026
Utværet Lånan AS is signing off – but luckily the bird tending will continue in the old down community Lånan.
Vega World Heritage Center thanks Utværet Lånan AS for their fantastic efforts in promoting our world heritage, and looks forward to continued collaboration with the bird tenders. Read the full newsletter from Utværet Lånan AS here.


