Ballstad is a village in the municipality of Vestvågøy in Nordland county, Norway. It is located on a small island off the southwestern tip of the island of Vestvågøya in the Lofoten archipelago. It is one of the largest fishing villages in Lofoten. Ballstad is a coastal village situated near the mouth of Buksnesfjorden, where it meets Vestfjorden. The mountain Skottinden lies just west of the village and the village of Gravdal lies about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) to the north. The 0.75-square-kilometre (190-acre) village of Ballstad has a population (2013) of 818. The population density is 1,091 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,830/sq mi).

Is Ballstad in Norway on your travel bucket list? This online travel guide is all you need to have before planning your trip. After your splendid visit to Ballstad, you can proceed to an important near-by city of Leknes. Leknes is bestowed with interesting set of attractions for every type of traveller. Also, to reach Ballstad, you'll have to take a flight to Leknes; so its not really a detour. And even if it is, the city is worth paying at least a quick visit. Most online packages to this city are of 1-2 days.