2012
LOFOTEN
2-3 Welcome to Lofoten 4-7 Travel to Lofoten 8-11 Fishing and sea 12-13 Hiking trails in Lofoten 14 Cycling in the Lofoten Islands 15 Active holidays in Lofoten 16-17 Art and galleries 18 National Tourist Route 19 Artscape Nordland 20-23 Attractions and museums 24-25 Map 26 The taste of Lofoten 27 Winter and the Northern Lights 28-29 What’s happening in Lofoten 2012? 30-31 Full-service operators 32-39 Svolvær and Kabelvåg 40-41 Henningsvær and Gimsøy 42-45 Leknes, Alstad and Ballstad 46 Mortsund, Stamsund and Valberg 47 Flakstad 48-49 Moskenes 50 Værøy and Røst
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Photo, front page: Terje Rakke. This page: Hamnøy, Crossing Latitudes
OPENING HOURS TOURIST OFFICES 2012 SVOLVÆR Tel: +47 76070575 | E: info@lofoten.info Monday-friday Saturday Sunday
LEKNES, town centre Tel: (+47) 76087553 | E: vti@online.no
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Welcome to Fantastic
Steep mountains and a crystal-clear sea. Long, light summer nights and fishing villages with our rorbu cabins from another age. Lofoten and crisp weather, with the mystical northern lights dancing over the glittering snow. This is Lofoten - welcome! This brochure is intended as a useful aid for anyone planning a trip to Lofoten, or for those who are already here. In this brochure, we have gathered together much of what Lofoten has to offer in activities and experiences, accommodation and dining - making your job easier. If you need more information about Lofoten than you can find here, you will certainly find it on our website www.lofoten.info. Here you can also book accommodation and many of the activities that might have aroused your interest. If you need help with your journey, you can reach the tourist information offices in Lofoten by telephone or e-mail. You can also visit them while you are here for some more tips. They know a great deal about Lofoten and may be able to give your holiday that little bit extra that will make you want to keep coming back.
Welcome to the world’s most beautiful islands! Editor: Destination Lofoten.
RAMBERG Tel: (+47) 90829495 | 95894210
MOSKENESVÅGEN. At the ferry port. Tel: (+47) 98017564 | E: tour-off@lofoten-info.no
E: postmottak@flakstad.kommune.no 1.6-31.8. Daily 09-19
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RØST. At the ferry port. Tel: (+47) 45492186 | 76050500 E: postkasse@rost.kommune.
VÆRØY, HUSFLIDEN Tel: (+47) 45492186 | 76050500 | E: turistkontor@varoy.kommune.no
15.6.-15.8. When the ferry calls.
15.6.-15.8. Monday-friday 09.30-15
Travel to Lofoten From Evenes/Narvik: Daily connections all year between Oslo Airport Gardermoen and Harstad/ Narvik Airport Evenes. Flight time about 1.5 hours. You can travel between Stockholm/Gøteborg and Narvik by train. Departures every day throughout the year. There are daily bus routes between Narvik (via Evenes) and Lofoten. If you are driving, take the E10 to Lofoten. Driving time between Svolvær and Evenes Airport is now less than 2.5 hours. FROM BODØ: Daily connections all year between Oslo Airport Gardermoen and Bodø Airport. Flight time about 1.5 hours. You can travel between Oslo, Trondheim, Fauske and Bodø by train. Departures every day throughout the year. Between Bodø and Lofoten (arriving from the south): There are daily flights between Bodø and Lofoten all year. Flight time is 20-30 minutes. Fly Bodø - Røst, Bodø – Leknes, Leknes – Røst or Bodø Svolvær. Helicopter between Bodø and Værøy. There are daily express buses all year between Bodø and Lofoten via Fauske, with onward connections around Lofoten. Motorists can catch the car ferry from Bodø across to Moskenes, Værøy or Røst, or drive to Skutvik, north of Bodø, and catch the car ferry across to Skrova or Svolvær. You can also follow the E6 to Bognes and catch the ferry over to Lødingen. From there you can follow the E10 to Lofoten. There are daily express passenger boats between Bodø and Skrova/ Svolvær all year round. The Coastal Voyage Ships (Hurtigruten): North- and southbound Coastal Voyage vessels call at Stamsund and Svolvær every day, all year round. Car Rental/Charter Services: A number of different means of transport are available to you, whether you are travelling alone or in a group. You can rent a car, touring coach, boat, catamaran, taxi, maxi-taxi, helicopter or plane.
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Lofoten Sightseeing Kaiveien 19, 8310 Kabelvåg
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When in Lofoten: When in Lofoten you can easily travel around by using public transport, a rental car or a bicycle. At the southern end of the Raftsundet strait you will find the beautiful island of Store Molla, which is perfect for cycling and hiking. Take the car ferry between Digermulen and Finnvik. At the northern end of the Raftsundet strait you can take the car ferry from Hanøy to Kaljord, or from Fiskebøl to Melbu. You can visit the islands of VÆRØY and RØST by catching the car ferry from Moskenes or Bodø, or the plane from Bodø. New daily flights between Røst and Leknes.
FOR SCHEDULES AND TRAVEL PLANNING: • Information on Lofoten: www.lofoten.info • Information on Nordland: www.nordnorge.com • Information on Norway: www.visitnorway.com • Public transport in Norway: www.rutebok.no • Public transport in Nordland: www.177nordland.com
PHONE (+47)
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post@njords.no
www.njords.no www.avis-lofoten.com
B9 AVIS BILUTLEIE
Avisgata 11, 8300 Svolvær
76 07 11 40
svolvar@avis.no
B9 HERTZ, Svolvær
O. J. Kaalbøes gt 5, 8300 Svolvær
76 07 07 20
hertz.svolvaer@hertz.no www.hertz.no
Kaljord
Melbu
AUSTVÅGØY Grunnfør
Hanøy
LOFAS
Fiskebøl
VESTERÅLEN
Laukvik
VESTVÅGØY
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Narvik
Evenes
Eggum Unstad
Hattneset
Gimsøy
Borgvåg Torvdalshalsen
Trollfjord Brenna
Sildpollnes Austnesfjorden
Finnvika
Gårdsvatnet
FLAKSTADØY
LOFOTEN
Alstad
Mærvoll Vik
Skjerpvatnet
Borg
Vikten
Rolvsfjord
Bodø
Leknes
Ramberg
Storeidvatnet
Rambergstranda
Ballstad
MOSKENESØY
Lofotkatedralen Stor-Vågan
Svolvær
Kabelvåg Ørsvågvær Skrova Kalle
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Stamsund
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FERRY CONNECTIONS: Bognes-Lødingen 60 min Melbu-Fiskebøl 25 min Skutvik – Skrova -Svolvær 2 hours Bodø-Røst 4,5 - 5 hours Bodø-Værøy 3,5 - 5 hours Røst – Værøy 2 hours Værøy – Moskenes 1,5 hours Bodø-Moskenes 3 – 3,5 hours
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Svolvær – *Melbu – Andenes: 184 Svolvær – Gullesfjordbotn - Andenes: 212 Svolvær – Lødingen: 99,5 Svolvær – Harstad: 167 Svolvær – Evenes Airport: 175
National Tourist Route
Svolvær – Narvik: 238 Svolvær – Kiruna: 377
Artscape Nordland Tourist Information Centres
Svolvær – Tromsø: 419 * Ferry links. Source: Google Maps
THE HURTIGRUTEN SHIP, TRAVELLING TIME: Bodø – Stamsund 3 hours 45 min Bodø - Svolvær 6 hours Stokmarknes - Svolvær 3 hours Stokmarknes - Stamsund 5 hours 30 min FLIGHTS TO LOFOTEN 20-30 MINUTES Bodø – Leknes Bodø – Svolvær Bodø - Røst Leknes - Røst Bodø - Værøy with helicopter For information on schedules and prices, please visit: www.lofoten.info
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Did you know ... the rorbu has its historic roots in Lofoten dating from the 1100s? These were originally simple dwellings for an entire crew and their fishing gear during the Lofoten fishery.
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FISHING AND SEA Lofoten is known for the richness of its fish stocks and the fishing history that has left its mark on the Lofoten we love to show visitors. The sea has always played a major role, as it still does today. Some people come in the hope of catching a big cod, while others dream of kayaking in Trollfjord and watching the Hurtigruten ship come in. We present a range of experiences you will never forget. You can also book some of them online on our website www.lofoten.info. Photo: Rudolph Escher
LOFOTFJORD B9 Lofotfjord specialises in adventures and charters in Vestfjord. Sea eagle safaris, Trollfjord tours and fishing trips in the summer. The boats have capacities from 11 to 70 persons. From 1 June to 15 September, there are departures from the market square in Svolvær at 11.00 and 15.00 every day. Groups can be taken at any time of year. Price: A: 500,- C: 200.Tel: (+47) 993 03 999 post@lofotfjord.no www.lofotfjord.no
RENT A BOAT B9 Rent a Boat Lofoten has boats in all classes with space for 2 to 8 persons. The rental includes safe boats with life jackets, safety equipment, echo sounder, compass and charts. Main season is 15 March to 15 September. Hire from Kabelvåg.
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Tel.: (+47) 76 07 45 00 post@lofotferie.no www.visitlofoten.as
LOFOTEN CHARTERBÅT B9 Takes you to Trollfjord for eagle safaris and fishing trips. All departures from the market square in Svolvær. Fishing equipment and warm clothing on board. Also offers trips for groups. Price A: 500,- C: 200.Season: April to 15 October. Tel: (+47) 916 17 941 post@lofotencharterbat.no www.lofotencharterbat.no
LOFOTEN ADVENTURE B8 Exciting experiences in Lofoten from Henningsvær. Sea eagle safaris, snorkelling, midnight safaris, sea safaris by RIB in summer and orca/nature safaris in winter. Equipment included.
Prices from NOK 500. Henningsvær Tel: (+47) 905 81 475 post@lofoten-opplevelser.no www.lofoten-opplevelser.no
Bird watching safaris from Bleik in Vesterålen Visit Bleiksøya - with its 100,000 puffins. Sea eagles in great numbers, catching seabirds in the air and at sea. Sea fishing, with fresh fish served on board. Price: A: 350,- C: 200.- 01.06-15.08 Bird watching safaris every day at 13.00 and 15.00. Sea fishing every day at 17.00 8481 Bleik, Vesterålen Tel: (+47) 908 38 594 booking@puffinsafari.com www.puffinsafari.com
A = Adult, C = Child, S = Senior Citizen, F = Family, G = Group, S = Student
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LOFOTEN EXPLORER B9 Lofoten Explorer offers adventure trips for individuals and groups in Lofoten’s spectacular island scenery. Daily departures to Trollfjord from 10 June to 30 August from Svolvær harbour. We also visit Skjolvær, Skrova and Grunnstad on the trip Duration 1 h 45. We have more than 10 years’ experience in Lofoten and operate three large, comfortable boats. 10.06-30.06: 09.30, 14.00 01.07-31.07: 09.30, 11.30, 14.00 01.08-31.08: 09.30, 14.00 Tel. (+47) 971 52 248 post@lofoten-explorer.no www.lofoten-explorer.no
The Green Boats B8 Hire of rowing boats, giving you the opportunity to fish or to go ashore on the countless islands in the area. Perfect for children, with lots of equipment you can borrow. Experience Lofoten in a different way - close up. Price per boat NOK 250 per day. Boats take 3-4 persons.
01.05 - 15.09: 09.00-18.00 Skokkelvika, 8357 Valberg Tel. (+47) 922 31 323 y-larsen@online.no
Fishing trips on M/S Iversen Jr C6 Sea fishing trips on board the fishing boat “Iversen Jr”. 47 foot. The trip lasts 3 hours. Included in the price: Simple fishing gear, life jackets, the fish you catch yourself and an unforgettable experience of nature. Price: A: 500,- C: 250.- 15.06-15.08: Daily departures at 14.00, and on request at 18.00. Sjøstrand, Ballstad Tel. (+47) 481 13 565/909 26 056 post@rorbuer.info www.rorbuer.info
Sea fishing in Lofoten C6 Join us on board M/K “Josberg”. We know the best offshore fishing spots and can guarantee fish. We can help with gutting and filleting your catch. We also accept bookings for groups. Bring warm and windproof clothing; it can be cold at sea. Departure from Napp. Price: A: 600,- C: 300.01.07-31.08: Mon-Fri 10.00 and 15.00 Tel: (+47) 913 40 728 annarbang@hotmail.com www.lofotfiske.com
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FISHING AND SEA Did you know ... Whale safari Andenes Shortest distance to the whale area - Qualified guides Whale guarantee – Whale exhibition. We see whales on 99% of our trips. If we don’t see whales, you can have another trip free. Departures several times a day from May to September. Price: A: 870,- C: 550.- Hamnegt 1C, 8490 Andenes Tel: (+47) 76 11 56 00 booking@whalesafari.no www.whalesafari.no
you can surf on wonderful waves at Unstad all year round?
Price: A: 600,- C: 450.- Season: 15.05-15.09 Tel: (+47) 904 16 440 post@rib-lofoten.com www.rib-lofoten.com
MS TROLLTIND B9 Join us for fishing trips and Trollfjord trips with daily
LOFOTEN AKTIV
departures from Svolvær market square in summer. We
Together with Lofoten Kayak, we offer guided trips
also offer charter trips for groups all year.
from half a day to 10 days. Hire for those who wish it. We also offer kayak courses: “wet cards”, basic course,
RIB-LOFOTEN B9
Price: A: 500,- C: 250.-
techniques, rolling, tidal course, rock hopping and winter
An exciting trip by rigid inflatable boat to Trollfjord
Season: 10.06-01.09.
canoeing.
among Lofoten’s countless islands. Here we find sea
Tel: (+47) 900 97 255
eagles and other species. Departures at 11.00, 13.00
kabelvag-turbat@norway.online.no
Tel: (+47) 992 31 100
and 15.00 from Svolvær market square.
www.lofoten-charterboat.no
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Experience the world’s largest toothed whale in its right element from May – Sept We have arranged whale safaris in Andenes since 1988, which combine research, learning and adventure into one unique experience. We offer: The shortest distance to the whale watching grounds, qualified guides, whale
guarantee and the Norwegian Whale Centre featuring whale-exhibition, café, pub and souvenir shop. *Whale guarantee. We will give you a new trip for free, if the safari is not successful. Please notice: In order to get a new trip, you will need to reserve a new seat yourself. If you do not have the opportunity to make a new trip, we pay you the money for the safari back.
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Hiking trails in Lofoten Hiking trails in Lofoten promote all kinds of activities and wonderful experiences in varied and exciting country. Some trails are marked with cairns, others are unmarked. Most tourist information centres sell hiking maps, and are able to offer you more detailed information: Lofoten Turlag, www.lofoten-turlag.no You can also buy maps from www.lofoten.info IMPORTANT! Please be careful even when following marked and well-trodden paths through seemingly safe terrain. There will always be steep drops close by. Remember to take with you a hiking map, suitable clothing/footwear and sufficient food. Show consideration for the environment! We ask visitors to help us take care of Lofoten’s attractive, but vulnerable natural surroundings (flora and fauna, etc.)
VÅGAN Alt. 1: A fine walk from Gimsøya takes you up to Hoven. Start at Hov and you will reach the top in half an hour or an hour, depending on what shape you are in. Alt. 2: Drive towards Henningsvær and stop just before the dump in Djupfjorden. Continue on the path along the fjord to a lake. Secluded bathing beach at the far end of the lake. Allow for at least an hour on your way to the beach. Alt. 3: Leave Highway E10 at the Esso service station in Osan, Svolvær. Turn second left and follow the gravelled road towards the pistol range. At the bend in the road just before you reach the radio mast, turn right and follow the trail that climbs steeply up to Tjeldbergtind peak. A fairly demanding hike in steep terrain. Approx. 1.5 – 2 hours there and back to the service station. VESTVÅGØY Alt. 1: At Ballstad you start at Kræmmervika/the breakwater and follow a track along the shore to the southern tip of Vestvågøy: Brurstolen. Allow for 1 hour so far. Then you continue along Nappstraumen to the ruins at South Græna and North Græna. This takes about 2 hours. Return by the same route. Alt. 2: Departure from «Borga» at Eggum along the road, which eventually turns into a mere path, to the beacon; 1,5 hours so far. This area is well suited for watching the Midnight Sun. Alt. 3: Start from the road to the youth hostel in Stamsund, walk 12
about 300 m and take the Ringveien about 400 m - and then towards right by the sign; we follow the path. Further towards Ørntuva and up to the Heah - big cairn and a magnifi can view towards Henningsvær, Skrova, Ure and Vestfjorden. This is an easygoing and well-marked path. Walking time about 3 hours. FLAKSTAD Alt. 1: This is somewhat more strenuous. The walk takes you from Torsfjorden to Kvalvika on the outer side (about 1 hour each way). Alt. 2: From Napp, a charming old track leads you along the maelstrom Nappstraumen to Andopen. You should allow for 1 hour each way. Alt. 3: Approx. 300 metres south of the old school in Nusfjord, there is a cairned path leading to Nesland. This is a more demanding walk that takes about 4 hours there and back. Approx 200m before you reach Østre Nesland, you may see several large potholes near the shore. Nesland has the only watermill found in Lofoten. MOSKENES Alt. 1: Along an illuminated trail around the lake Sørvågvannet, starting at Sørvågen; a pleasant walk of about one hour’s duration. If you would like a longer walk, try taking a detour up to the Studalen valley. Alt. 2: Fra Ramsvika kan en gå til Reinebringen til utsiktspunkt. Dette er en umerket løype i meget bratt terreng med løs stein, så
Photo, left: CH/www.visitnorway.com and Johnny Storvik
also some patches of loose gravel on the way, so it may be a bit slippery. Be careful! Allow approx. 2 hours to the top and back. Alt. 3: To get to Vindstad you take the fjord route from Reine. From Vindstad there is a road to the bottom of the fjord, crossing an isthmus 75 m above sea-level, and down to Bunes. This fabulous sandy beach is well worth your effort. The entire trip (including the boat ride) takes 4 hours. It is possible to have the boat stop so that you can go ashore in the Forsfjord. From there it is possible to go to Mount Hermannsdalstind, Munkebu cabin and Sørvågen. VÆRØY Alt. 1: An enjoyable and not very exerting walk would take you past the school to Marka where the tarred road ends. From here, you continue through a gravel pit and to a lovely stretch along the shore which is called Sørlandshagen. Here you can choose between several tracks, all of which lead to the promontory Nupneset. The walk from the gravel pit to Nupneset takes about an hour. Alt. 2: The walk from Nordlandshagen to Måstad is decidedly more exerting. The track is blazed, and with sturdy shoes and a bit of stamina you should have a wonderful time. At an easy pace the walk should take 2 to 3 hours each way. Please remember that the track might be slippery in rainy weather.
RØST There are three alternative hiking trails in Røst, depending on how good a walker you are. The trails are marked with the colours blue, yellow and red. Alt. 1 – The Yellow Trail is the shortest, approx. 0.5 km long. The trail leads to the ruins of the old stone church from 1825, which was inaugurated on May 5th 1839 by Bishop Kierschow. It is said to have accommodated 110 people, but only had 78 seats. The chancel and sacristy were added later and inaugurated in 1883. Further information about the church can be found on the information board near the church. Alt. 2 – The Blue Trail is approx.1.5 km long and leads to Ånnhammeren. With an altitude of 10 metres above sea level, Ånnhammeren is a natural landmark and viewpoint on the island of Røst. There is no evidence to suggest that this has been a spiritual place (ånder=spirit). The name is most probably a derivative of the Norwegian word for eagle (ørn). In former times there were eagle’s nests here, and it is still an overwhelming experience to see flocks of eagles circling the crag. The trail leads through a flat and open area of marshland and shallow ponds that is sheltered from the sea. The vegetation there is extremely diverse due to the substantial variation in salinity found within such a small area.
You can find maps of walking routes at the tourist office, the town hall and in many hotels, guest houses and restaurants.
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Cycling in the Lofoten Islands If you plan to cycle on the main E10 route through the Lofoten Islands, it is advisable to take particular care owing to periodically heavy traffic and narrow stretches of road. In the summer months especially, it can be wise to choose an alternative route where possible. With clothing suited to the conditions and good equipment, Lofoten can be comfortably enjoyed not just in the busiest weeks of summer. Lofoten is in general easy cycling country, with the highest point approximately 130 metres above sea level and the lowest approximately 130 metres below sea level. We recommend taking a cycle with good tyres. Although the E10 is tarred the entire way, there are innumerable fantastic little side roads that are unmade or gravelled. Remember to bring waterproof and windproof clothing and good shoes, as well as gloves, refl ector vest, safety helmet, plenty of lights and reflectors on your cycle, and a first aid kit. The inhabitants of Lofoten are fond of people – so be sure to contact those you meet along the road if you have any queries or need help! The midnight sun is visible in the areas on the western and northern side
Phto: Terje Rakke/www.visitnorway.com
RENT A BIKE On a bicycle you can reach places you cannot get to by car. You can hire modern, safe off-road bicycles from Rent A Bike Lofoten in Svolvær, Kabelvåg and Å. The rental charge includes helmet, reflective waistcoat, repair kit, map lock and service number. Phone ahead if you wish to rent several cycles.
Svolvær (+47) 76 06 99 30 Kabelvåg (+47) 76 07 45 00 Å i Lofoten (+47) 76 09 11 21 Price: From 300.Season: 01.05-01.09. post@lofotferie.no www.visitlofoten.as
of Lofoten from the end of May to mid-July. Seabirds, including the sea eagle, can be seen along Lofoten’s entire coastline – all year round. Ideas for cyclists: In the summer you can enjoy Lofoten on the boat between Ballstad and Nusfjord. Sailing along the traditional, coastal transport routes, this boat shuttle gives access to a unique and scenic view of Lofoten, and is also a pleasant alternative for those who do not wish to ride their bicycles through the Nappstraum tunnel (below sea level). The small express pas-
Lofoten Bicycle and Car Hire The best way to experience the magnificent landscape of Lofoten is to cycle through it. Hire of quality bicycles, bags and trailers. Pick-up points: Svolvær market square, Leknes tourist office and Moskenes ferry quay. We also offer guided cycle tours/photo safaris to idyllic and out of the way places every Sunday and Monday. Contact us for more information and bookings.
Price: From 200.- Season: 01.05-15.09 Tel: (+47) 900 37 121 booking@rentabike.no www.rentabike.no
senger boat between Holandshamn and Svolvær is perfect for those wishing to cycle in the Raftsundet area. The boat sails on Wednesdays only, from Holandshamn in the morning and from Svolvær in the afternoon. Outside the summer season the boat also calls at Skrova. If you want to travel on this boat, you must make a reservation in advance. For timetables and more information about cycling routes, take a look at our website www.lofoten.info, where you can also buy Hjulgleder , our cycling handbook for Lofoten. A very useful tool for those who wish to discover Lofoten by bicycle.
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LOFOTEN AKTIV Guided walking tours and mountain tours throughout Lofoten. Our tours give you some fantastic views and our guide will give you a wider impression of Lofoten’s nature, culture and good humour. Contact us for more information about our tours.
Tel: (+47) 992 31 100 post@lofoten-aktiv.no www.lofoten-aktiv.no
Active holidays in Lofoten
Photo: Kjell Ove Storvik (left) and Espen Mortensen
Lofoten offers many exciting activities of various kinds. Some are suitable for everyone, whatever their age and fitness level. If you are the active type, Lofoten has many exciting things to offer. You can go climbing or caving, play golf, ride horses or enjoy some wonderful walking routes. The opportunities are many and we are happy to help you find them.
Did you know ... ‹‹Svolværgeita›› is a popular peak for climbing that resembles a goat?
LOFOTEN GOLF LINKS A8
NORTHERN ALPINE GUIDES
Hov Holiday Farm A8
A beautiful course in a magnificent landscape. Midnight
We offer climbing, hiking, courses and alpine adven-
A farm experience with activities for families and
sun golf can be played from the middle of
tures. Our certified guides offers guiding to all levels
groups. Riding school and guided riding trips on Icelan-
May to the end of July. Redesigned course opened
of difficulty. All the classics are available, such as the
dic horses for beginners or experienced riders. Camp-
2010, 9 holes, par 35 and 2,578 m from the yellow tee.
mountain Svolværgeita and Stetind. Give us a call!
ing by the shore or accommodation in the farmhouse.
Company golf and events. We offer packages including
Read more on our website.
inexpensive green fee, club hire and accommodation.
Lofoten
Golf shop and golf pro.
Tel.: (+47) 942 49 110
Hov, Gimsøy
Seth@alpineguides.no
Tel: (+47) 76 07 20 02
www.alpineguides.no
post@hovlofoten.no
Hov, Gimsøy Tel.: (+47) 76 07 20 02
www.hovlofoten.no
post@hovlofoten.no | www.hovlofoten.no
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Art and galleries Lofoten’s landscape, and the very special light conditions that arise in the meeting of sky, clouds, mountains and sea, have been attracting painters and photographers for more than a hundred years. They have relished the challenge of reflecting their powerful experiences in visual form. For this reason, we have a wonderful selection of art galleries in Lofoten. There are no huge collections, but they are collections of quality. You can also experience for yourself what these artists have experienced. All you have to do is travel through Lofoten. Many people have characterised the landscape itself as Lofoten’s biggest attraction. As you travel through Lofoten, you can combine the experience of this wonderful landscape with visits to art galleries. Photo: Mads Paaske Tellefsen
The Glass Cabin at Vikten B6
North Norway Art Centre B9
11.06-19.08: Every day 10.00-20.00
The Glass cabin at Vikten is a natural stopping place for
The Art Centre’s gallery has alternating exhibitions of
20.08-24.09: Tue-Sat 10.00-16.00,
anyone interested in beautiful glass and special archi-
contemporary visual art and craft work. The shop offers
Sun 12.00-16.00
tecture. In these fantastic surroundings, we have been
a wide selection of visual art and craft, as well as books,
25.09-22.12: Fri, Sat, Sun 10.00-16.00
making glass and ceramic pieces for decades. Summer
posters, post cards and catalogues.
Dreyersgt. 1, 8312 Henningsvær Tel. (+47) 76 07 52 85
café. Free entrance.
cechaal@online.no | post@henningsvaerglass.no
Open 1 June - 31 August.
01.01-14.06: Mon 18.00-22.00,
www.engelskmannsbrygga.no
Otherwise open by special request.
Tue-Sat 10.00-16.00, 18.00-22.00
Vikten, 8382 Napp
15.06-19.08: Every day 10.00-22.00
Tel. (+47) 977 16 023
20.08-31.12: Mon 18.00-22.00,Tue-Sat 10.00-
Lofotens Hus Gallery B8
tangrand@hotmail.com
16.00, 18.00-22.00
Norway’s largest collection of North Norwegian paint-
Torget 20, 8300 Svolvær
ing from the golden age. Over 100 unique works by
Tel. (+47) 76 06 67 70
Ulving, Holmboe, Sinding and others. Large exhibition
Gallery 2 C7
post@nnks.no
by Karl Erik Harr. Enjoy Frank A. Jenssen’s multivision
Vebjørg Hagene and Scott Thoe’s combined studio and
www.nnks.no
programme of natural sounds, music and images from Lofoten.
gallery, also offering art from all over the world. Alternating exhibitions from the National Museum and of
Engelskmannsbrygga B8
Price: A: 80 C: 35 G: 65 per person. S: 65
Welcome to a modern art and craft centre in a traditional
15.03-01.04: Fri, Sat, Sun 10.00-17.00
Price: A: 30,- C: Free,
wharf building. Open-plan work area with glass blowers
02.04-30.04: Every day 17.00-19.00
G: By arrangement, S 20
and potters. Visit our gallery, with photographs and
01.05-31.05: Every day 10.00-19.00
01.06 - 31.08: Every day 12-16.00, 18-20. 00
craft pieces from our workshops. Free entrance, groups
01.06-31.08: Every day 09.00-19.00
Groups by arrangement.
by arrangement.
01.09-09.09: Every day 10.00-17.00
North Norwegian art. Drawing studio for children.
Hjellskjæret, 8312 Henningsvær
J.M.Johansens vei 20, 8340 Stamsund
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Tel. (+47) 909 56 546
25.02-30.04: Fri, Sat, Sun 10.00-16.00
Tel. (+47) 915 95 083
vebjorg@online.no
01.05- 10.06: Tue-Sat 10.00-16.00,
post@galleri-lofoten.no
www.galleri2.no
Sun 12.00-16.00
www.galleri-lofoten.no
Photo: Galleri Lofotens hus (left), CH/www.visitnorway.com, Glasshytta Vikten
Reine Cultural Centre/Eva Harr Gallery D5
Dagfinn Bakke Gallery B9
Eva Harr presents oil paintings and graphic prints in
Graphic work, water colours and sculpture from about
newly-restored and designed premises. Also varied ex-
30 well-known artists. We have books, art cards, cata-
hibitions year-round. Souvenir shop and café.
logues etc. Frame workshop. Near Hurtigruten.
Price: A: 65,- C: Free, G: 55 per person. S: 55
Free entrance.
15.05.-01.09: 10.30-18.00
01.01.-31.12: Mon-Wed, Fri 11.00-15.00,
Opens out of season on request.
Thu 11.00-19.00, Sat 11.00-14.00
Reine, 8390 Reine
Opens outside regular opening times for
Tel. (+47) 76 09 10 10
special bookings.
info@reinekultursenter.no
Richard Withs gt. 4, 8300 Svolvær
www.reinekultursenter.no
Tel. (+47) 995 96 949
Did you know ... Lofoten is home to many working artists, and there is a School of Art and Film in Kabelvåg?
einbakk2@online.no
Magic Ice – Ice gallery and ice bar B9
www.dagfinnbakke.no
See fantastic ice sculptures that tell the story of the North Norway coast in crystal-clear ice combined with
Gallery Espolin, Storvågan B9
snow, music and story. It is the entrance to a fantastic
The country’s largest collection works by the artist
adventure. In the ice bar, drinks are served in ice glasses.
Kaare Espolin Johnson (1907-1994). They convey cul-
You can borrow warm clothing.
tural history in an unforgettable way. Two permanent exhibitions, as well as changing exhibitions. Video room,
Price: A: 100,- C: 70 F: 250
Espolin room and art shop.
01.01-14.06: Every day 18.00-2200
01.11-21.12: Mon-Fri: 11.00-15.00 A: 70, C 3-15: 30, S: 55
15.06-25.08: Every day 1200-2200
02.01-29.02: Mon-Fri: 11.00-15.00
Joint Storvågan ticket: A NOK 180,
15.06-25.08: Icebar: Every day 2200-0100
01.03-30.04: Mon-Fri, Sun: 11.00-15.00
C (3-15) NOK 80
26.08-31.12: Every day 18.00-2200
01.05-31.05: Daily: 11.00-15.00
Open on request throughout the year.
Fiskergata 36, 8300 Svolvær
01.06-15.08: Daily: 10.00-18.00
Tel. (+47) 76 07 84 05
Tel. (+47) 454 18 535/915 40 915
16.08-31.08: Daily: 10.00-15.30
post@galleri-espolin.no
post@magicice.no | www.magicice.no
01.09-31.10: Mon-Fri, Sun: 11.00-15.00
www.galleri-espolin.no
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Highway E10 is a National Tourist Route through Lofoten The National Tourist Route in Lofoten runs from Fiskebøl to Å and is 166 kilometres long. Along the way you will find some unusual rest areas, viewpoints with special facilities and exciting architecture. In this picture from Eggum you can see one of the finest results of the tourist route project, with its café and toilet facilities for visitors. National Tourist Routes is a nationwide project carried out by the Norwegian Public Roads Administration. The Head of the Norwegian Public Roads Administration provides the authorities and framework, and the Tourist Route Offi ce of the Norwegian Public Roads Administration manages the project. A separate, superior review board ensures that the routes become a particular tourist attraction of high quality. Separate architectural boards ensure that the features along the routes are of a high visual quality. More information on www.turistveg.no
Architect: Snøhetta AS. © Photo: Jarle Wæhler / Statens vegvesen
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Artscape Nordland
Photo: Vegard Moen. Skulpturlandskap Nordland
The underlying idea of this project is that a work of art, by its presence creates a place of its own. The sculpture also visualizes its surroundings, thus giving the place a new dimension. Artscape Nordland has also given rise to a wideranging and important debate on contemporary art in the region. See: www.artscape.no
to signify its mystery and its value. The recreation of
RØST ‹‹The Nest››
FLAKSTAD ‹‹Epitaph››
viewer walks around the sculpture. From one viewing
Material: Natural rocks. Height: 5 m Diameter: 8.5 m.
angle, it looks like a classical portrait, and from another
Shape: Cylindrical.
the head is seen upside down.
Artist: Toshikatsu Endo, Japan. Endo often uses the cir-
Location: About 2 km beyond the village Eggum.
The height of the column fragments 25 cm, diameter85 cm, the diameter of the eggs 25 cm. Artist: Luciano Fabro, Italy. Luciano Fabro says that the sculpture The Nest is a monument made for birds. The site of the sculpture on an island where migrating birds nest creates this meaning. The forms of the sculpture are derived both from nature and from culture. The eggs mark the beginning of a life, while the classical forms of the columns tell of bygone splendors. Location: The bird island Vedøya. MOSKENES ‹‹Laurel Leaves - Moskenes›› Two aluminium wall reliefs 273 x 266 and 312 x 266 cm. Artist: Cristina Iglesias, Spain. Laurel Leaves - Moskenes is a re-marking of a natural site, an entrance to the naturally formed Devil´s Churn. The artist has placed a relief wall on both sides of the entrance, thus wishing
Did you know...
the site as a work of art is about the human will to make things beautiful. The idea of beauty here is derived from the patterns of nature, the shapes and forms that by repetition form «a landscape within a landscape» as the artist has said, or, one could add, «a patterned field
the painting on Ballstad slip is called “The World’s Biggest Mural”?
within the fields of vegetation». Location: Between the E10 and the fjord, 2 km north of Hamnøy. its form - and thus also its content - 16 times as the
cle as a basis for his sculptures. As a symbol, it expresses eternal and inherent orderliness in a concept of time
VÅGAN ‹‹Untitled››
that is circular as opposed to the linear conception of
Material: Glass and steel. Height: 2,5 m.
time that we are used to in the western wayof thinking.
Artist: Dan Graham, USA. What role does the onlooker
Location: Just off the road to Skjelfjord, approx. 2 km
play in his encounter with the work of modern art? Gra-
from Ramberg..
ham’s solution to this question explicitly involves the actual sculptural structure itself. In his pavilions, with
VESTVÅGØY ‹‹Head››
their walls of glass and mirrors, the onlooker becomes
Material: Iron and granite. Height 178 cm.
aware of both his physical position and the relationship
Artist: Markus Raetz, Switzerland. Markus Raetz’s art is
between this and the sculptur’s transparent and refl ec-
about seeing, about how we observe the things around
tive walls, while simuntaneously seeing himself in the
us.We are shown surprices, and reminded that they
same environment as that which surrounds the work
can be experienced even in other situations in our life,
of art itself.
if we pay attention. The sculpture on Eggum changes
Location: At E10 near the old ferry-quai at Lyngvær.
www.artscape.no
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Attractions and museums A thirst for knowledge while on holiday? Visitors can experience our local history, coastal culture and how people live in Lofoten. Our museums and the activities they offer will give you an insight into life in Lofoten in former times.
Lofoten War Museum – a unique collection B9 Lofoten was greatly affected by the Second World War. The museum gives a balanced picture of that dramatic time. Probably one of the world’s foremost collections of
Sun 1100-1500
Norwegian Fishing Village Museum D5
uniforms and relics.
01.10.-14.12: Mon-Fri 09.00-15.00
One of Norway’s best preserved fishing villages.
Price: A: 70 C: 25 S: 50 Area ticket available
Family-friendly museum. Buildings from the 1840s
15.06.-15.09: 10.00 – 16.00, 18.15-22.00.
for the whole of Storvågan.
onward. Smithy, fish oil steamer, boathouse, cotters’
(closed Christmas Eve)
Storvågan, 8310 Kabelvåg
lodgings and bakery with freshly baked items in sum-
16.09 - 14.06: 18.15 - 22.00
Tel. (+47) 76 06 97 90
mer. Regular guiding in summer.
Price: A: 80 C: 40
lofotmuseet@museumnord.no
Fiskergata 3, 8300 Svolvær
www.lofotmuseet.no
Tel. (+47) 917 30 328
02.01.-19.06: Mon-Fri 10.00-15.30
william.hakvaag@museumnord.no www.lofotenkrigmus.no
The Lofoten Museum – the history of fishing in Lofoten B9
Price: A: 60,- C: 30 S: 30 Group rates. 20.06.-20.08: Every day 10.00-18.00
Lofotr Vikingmuseum B7
21.08.-31.12: Mon-Fri 10.00-15.30
Full-scale reconstruction of the largest house so far
Å i Lofoten, 8392 Sørvågen
found from Viking times. Viking ship, hand craft dem-
Price: (+47) 76 09 14 88
onstrations, exhibition and film. 15.06.-15.08.: row-
nfmuseum@lofoten-info.no
ing trips and other activities (included in price).
www.lofoten-info.no/nfmuseum
Beautiful and authentic environment from the 19th
20
century with manor house, rorbu cabins, general store,
Price: A: 140 C: 70 G: Min 12 pers. 100 per
boathouses and historic garden. Typical local boats and
person. S: 100 F: 350.
Lofoten Stockfish Museum D5
exhibition of the history of the Lofoten fishery. Beautiful
01.05.-14.06: Every day 10.00 – 17.00
Lofoten Stockfish Museum shows you how dried
location, idyllic and family-friendly.
15.06.-15.08: Every day 10.00 – 19.00
fish is produced - the journey of the fish from sea to
16.08.-15.09: Every day 10.00 – 17.00
dinner table in Norway and abroad. Film and coffee
01.02.-30.04: Mon-Fri 09.00-15.00
16.09.-31.04: Sunday and Wednesday
included.
01.05.-31.05: Mon-Fri 09.00-15.00,
12.00 – 15.00
Sat/Sun 11.00-15.00
Prestegårdsveien 59, 8360 Borg
Price: A: 50,- C: 40 G: 40 per person. S: 40
01.06.-15.08: Every day 10.00-18.00
Tel. +47 76 08 49 00
01.06-31.08. Opens outside regular opening
16.08-31.08: Mon-Fri 09.00-15.00,
vikingmuseet@lofotr.no
times for special bookings.
Sat/Sun 11.00-15.00
www.lofotr.no
Å i Lofoten, 8392 Sørvågen
01.09.-30.09: Mon-Fri 09.00-15.00,
Photo: Lofotr Vikingmuseum (left), Kjell Ove Storvik and Lofotakvariet
Tel. (+47) 76 09 12 11
Price: A: 110,- C: 55 (age 3-15) Groups over 20
with fish processing sheds and old general store. Boat-
info@lofotenferie.com
pers: 80 S: 80 F: 310 (2 adults + 3 children)
house with typical north-country vessels and smithy
www.lofotenferie.com
01.02-30.04: Mon-Fri, Sun 11.00-15.00
with equipment. Great for families.
01.05-31.05: Every day 11.00-15.00
Dagmar’s Doll and Toy Museum D5
01.06-31.08: Every day 10.00-18.00
Price: A: 40,- C: 20 G: 35 per person S: 20
Opened in 1992, the first of its kind in Norway. Pleas-
01.09-30.11: Mon-Fri, Sun 11.00-15.00
15.06.-15.08: Mon-Fri, Sun: 11.00-15.00
ant private museum with an exhibition of about
Storvågan, 8310 Kabelvåg
Skaftnes, 8370 Leknes
2,500 dolls and toys dating from 1860 to 1965. En-
Tel. (+47) 76 07 86 65
Tel. (+47) 76 08 49 00
joyable second-hand shop upstairs also sells coffee
post@lofotakvariet.no
vikingmuseet@lofotr.no
and waffles.
www.lofotakvariet.no
www.lofotr.no/norsk/avdelinger/skaftnes.htm
Price: A: 60 C: 30 G: 45 S: 45
Vestvågøy Museum, Fygle B7
Norwegian Telecom Museum, Sørvågen D5
25.05.-20.06: 10.00-18.00
The old school at Fygle, about 2 km from Leknes to-
Main topic: Cod, telegraphs and telephones An unusual
21.06.-15.08: 10.00-20.00
wards Stamsund, now shows the history of a turn-of-
museum that explains in telegraph, wireless telegraphy
16.08.-31.08: 10.00-18.00
the-century school. Rorbu cabin in the yard gives a
and wireless telephony why Lofoten became such an
Sakrisøy, 8390 Reine
historical glimpse of the everyday life of the fishermen.
important part of the telecom history of both Norway
Tel. (+47) 900 35 419
and Europe - and where both Kaiser Wilhelm II and G.
sakrisoy@lofoten-info.no
Price: A: 40,- C: 20 G: 35 per person S: 20
Marconi are connected with the establishment of north-
www.lofoten.ws
15.06.-15.08: Mon-Fri, Sun: 11.00-15.00
ern Europe’s first wireless telegraph.
Idrettsgata 120, 8370 Leknes
Lofoten Aquarium, Storvågan B9
Tel. (+47) 76 08 49 00
20.06-20.08: Daily: 11.00-17.00.
Experience our exciting underwater world, with fish
vikingmuseet@lofotr.no
Opens on request throughout the year.
and marine animals from Lofoten and the coastal wa-
www.lofotr.no/norsk/avdelinger/fygle.htm
A: NOK 40, C: NOK 20, S: NOK 20 Tel. (+47) 76 09 14 88
ters of North Norway. See Loffe and his friends in the seal pond, and the otter pond, which is very popular.
Vestvågøy Museum, Skaftnes B7
nfmuseum@lofoten-info.no
Large fish aquarium with Arctic cod, viewing of film
Skaftnes, the traditional home of a farming and fishing
www.lofoten-info.no/nfmuseum
about Lofoten, café, souvenirs, viewing platform and
family, lies in idyllic surroundings 2 km from Ure. Farm-
www.lofoten-info.no/nfmuseum
exhibition.
house with authentic furnishings and fittings, quay
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Did you know ... Lofoten has no mountain passes that close in the winter, and no road tolls either?
The Heart of Lofoten Storvågan for the whole family
NYVÅGAR RORBUHOTELL
LOFOTAKVARIET
GALLERI EspOLIN
MUsEUM NORD LOFOTMUsEET
Tel. +47 76 06 97 00 booking@nyvagar.no www.nyvagar.no
Tel. +47 76 07 86 65 post@lofotakvariet.no www.lofotakvariet.no
Tel. +47 76 07 84 05 post@galleri-espolin.no www.galleri-espolin.no
Tel. +47 76 06 97 90 lofotmuseet@museumnord.no www.lofotmuseet.no
Storvågan, 8310 Kabelvåg. 7 km west of Svolvær. www.storvagan.no
ON BORG IN LOFOTEN the largest building from the Viking Era was found – the largest in whole of Europe. 1000 years ago, in a magnificent landscape, this is where one of the most powerful chieftains of Northern Norway ruled. The reconstructed 83 m long house of Olaf Tvennumbrunni plays the lead role in the story of the Viking life in Northern Norway. Feel the atmosphere in the chieftain’s house, admire arts and crafts and enjoy the live animals on the farm.
By the boat house, you will find a replica of the Viking ship “Vargfotr” – you are welcome aboard to row it. Rowing and activities such as axe throwing and shooting with bow and arrow are available 15.06.-15.08. The children are happy to visit our live, outdoor, archeological museum – where it is allowed to touch and feel the life of the Vikings.
GOD STREK
You will always remember a day at the Lofotr Viking Museum
Indoor, archeological artifacts of unique character are displayed, and we present our own film from the Viking era. LOFOTR VIKING FESTIVAL: 8th – 12th of August 2012 Annual festival, attracting numerous guests. Market days, games and competitions, conserts, workshops, shows – and lots of Vikings.
Lofotr Viking Museum, Prestegårdsveien 59, N-8360 Bøstad. Tel: +47 76 08 49 00, Fax: +47 76 08 49 10 vikingmuseet@lofotr.no Opening hours:
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Experience the taste of Lofoten
Photo: Johnny Trotamundo (left), Anne Karine Statle, Christoffer/Tank design, Therese Van Nieuwenhoven and Seth Hobby
When in Lofoten, the taste of the region will never be far away. You will find it well-prepared at one of the many restaurants on your trip, and you will recognize it from a walk along the shore or quayside. The smell of stockfish, seaweed and the seashore itself will stimulate your senses. The wind, the sun and the rain in your face are the same elements that give taste to and conserve the cod, turning it into stockfish. What you see around you is a landscape characterized by a vibrant and traditional culinary culture. You see quaysides, fisherman’s cabins, fish racks, farms and pastures from shore to mountaintop. What we can harvest here comes from robust and well adjusted plants and animals. The sea is a pantry that has sustained people all along the coast and created distinctive culinary traditions all over the world. On land the windswept climate has left its mark on the vegetation, but Lofoten too has its oases of fertile soil between the high mountains, sheltered from the cold north wind. The bright summer and constant humidity compensate for short seasons of growth, creating unexpected opportunities like our big, juicy carrots that have gathered sustenance from the sun 24 hours a day. Because of its excellent quality, “Stockfish from Lofoten” is a geographically protected name in Norway, in the same league as champagne and Parma ham - a trademark under development for over a thousand years. It was the Vikings who introduced stockfish to the Europeans. They took the dried fish with them on their travels to Europe and bartered fish for other wares. The fish drying process is conducted in exactly the same way today, completely naturally with no additives. It is one of the oldest food preservation methods known. The head and the body are dried separately, and before they are hung on the fish racks, the innards are removed, including the liver and roes. The liver is used in the manufacture of codliver oil, while the roes are used in Norwegian caviar. From the head you can eat both the tongue and the cheeks. After two or three months on the racks, the fish have dried enough to be taken indoors. After the stockfish has been taken inside it is sorted by size and appearance. Stockfish has created close relationships between people and a culture open to visitors, to whom we proudly offer our local dishes. Stockfish may also be found hanging on boathouse walls, and at people’s homes where it is used as a snack for young and old and as the reason for spontaneous get-togethers on midsummer nights. Whichever way you decide, you will feel, hear, see, smell or taste Lofoten. We wish you a pleasant trip, and a taste of Lofoten.
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Lofoten Gårdsysteri, Saupstad B7
Aalan Farm, Lauvdalen B7
We make organic cheese from goats and cows milk, as well as cured salamis and kid
Aalan Farm presents the real and natural Lofoten experience in a
meat. Our shop also sells local organic products. Welcome!
diversified farm with cheese making, herb garden, farm shop and summer café.
15/5-15/9:
Saupstadveien 235, 8360 Bøstad
10.00-21.00
Tel.: (+47) 76 08 96 31
On Sundays and the rest of
lofoten-gardsysteri@online.no
the year, we open by arrangement.
www.lofoten-gardsysteri.no
01.01-31.12: Farm shop: Mon-Sat: 10.00 - 20.00. Sunday by arrangement. 15.06-15.08: Summer café Mon-Sat: 11.00 - 20.00. Sunday by arrangement.
Lauvdalen 186, 8360 Bøstad Tel. (+47) 76 08 45 34 post@aalan.no www.aalan.no
Winter and the northern lights
Lofoten fascinates in the colourful time, with light and colour conditions that bring
Did you know...
a smile to the lips and exhilaration to body and soul. From mid September, we enter the colourful time, the moment when the trees
the polar night lasts only four weeks in Lofoten?
put on their autumn costumes and heather and moorland are dressed in gold. This time is like a magical journey, when the mountains are lit up with colours that change from hour to hour. The blue hour is filled with a wonderful blueish light that makes you just sit down and look. A time for reflection and melancholy, or all that is needed to relax and
Lofoten Aktiv
breathe pure blue air into an overstressed body. Enough time perhaps to realise
Snowshoe and ski trips in Lofoten’s mountains and lowlands. A
that the mountain you are sitting on has been completely transformed, as if the
very special experience as our guide takes you to our most exclu-
mountain has turned itself round or bowed a little towards the sea. Sometimes
sive spots, far off the beaten track. Pick-up service from Svolvær
you feel you must hold your breath and not blink, to make sure you see all there is
Tourist Office.
to see of the changing clouds. But you don’t have to do that - the blue hour is long
Tel.: (+47) 992 31 100
enough. Much longer than an ordinary hour.
post@lofoten-aktiv.no www.lofoten-aktiv.no
Have you ever been outdoors on a cold winter night? Then perhaps you may have
Northern Lights Basecamp A8
witnessed one of the most amazing phenomena nature has to offer: the northern
Serves local food with a beautiful view towards the north and the
lights, or Aurora Borealis, which can be seen on clear, cold nights from September
northern lights. Story telling about the northern lights and local
to April in the northern hemisphere.
history. Hire of snowshoes, chair sledges and toboggans. Guided
Here in Lofoten, we live beneath the northern lights oval, a belt of light that surrounds the magnetic pole and offers the best chance to see the colourful northern
trips in the basecamp’s natural surroundings. Accommodation in rooms and apartments. Tel.: (+47) 76 07 20 02
lights. They often start low in the northern sky and move higher in the sky as the
post@northernlightsbasecamp.com
evening goes on.
www.northernlightsbasecamp.com
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April 4. - 8.4. Lofoten Piano Festival. www.lofotenfestival.no
February/March
28. - 30.4 Elijazzen, Lofoten Jazz Festival. www.elijazzen.no
9. - 12.2. Lofoten International Chamber Music Festival, winter. www.lofotenfestival.no
May 25. - 27.5. Codstock, Henningsvær. www.codstock.no
29.5 - 3.6. Stamsund International Theatre Festival. Stamsund. www.stamsund-internasjonale.no
31.5. - 3.6.
26.2. - 4.3.
The Norwegian Mountain Club’s winter climbing meet. www.ntk.no
Reine Ord Literature Festival. www.reineord.no
8. - 11.3.
What’s
Lofoten Freeride, Kabelvåg. www.lofotenfreeride.no
23. - 24.3 The World Cod Fishing Championships. Svolvær. www.vmiskreifiske.no
December
28.3. - 1.4.
1.12
Camp Lofoten. Henningsvær. www.camplofoten.no
Old fashioned Christmas at Å. www.lofoten-info.no/nfmuseum
2.12
Christmas workshop at Lofotr Viking Museum. Borg. www.lofotr.no 31.12 New Year celebrations Viking style. Borg. www.lofotr.no 28
July 6. - 8.7.
June
Molla Festival. Storemolla. www.storemolla.no
28.6. - 1.7.
6. - 9.7.
Kabelvåg market.
29.6. - 1.7
Lunde Festival. Røst. www.lundefestivalen.no
August
The Ballstad days. Ballstad. www.ballstad.no
4.8.
Querini Opera. Røst. www.querini.no
9. - 14.7.
Lofoten International Chamber Music Festival. www.lofotenfestival.no
8. - 12.8
12.-14.7
Værøy Festival. www.værøyfestivalen.no
happening in Lofoten?
2012
The Viking Festival. Borg www.lofotr.no 17.-18.08 Lofoten International Food Festival. Svolvær. www.lofoten-matfest.no
30.8. - 2.9
Lofoten Country Festival. Leknes. www.lofoten-countryfestival.no
November 3. - 4.11. Lofoten Gift and Craft Fair. Leknes. www.gavemesse.no Ca. 3.11. - ca. 20.12. Pre-Christmas Adventure. Henningsvær. www.forjulseventyret
September 29-.30.09
Food Festival in Lofoten. Leknes. www.lofothallen.no/matfestivalen 29
FULL-SERVICE OPERATORS
Did you know... Lofoten often has pink mountains in January?
XXLofoten
68° Lofoten
XXLofoten offers meaningful experiences in Lofoten,
68° Lofoten offers complete packages of experi-
aimed at the corporate market. We are facilitators and
ences, local food, activities and accommodation in
organisers for your total stay.
summer or winter for individuals and the corporateand group market. We focus on being good hosts and
Tel: (+47) 916 55 500
good partners and providing unique experiences.
post@xxlofoten.no | www.xxlofoten.no Tel: (+47) 76 07 20 02
Svinøya Rorbuer - Base Camp Lofoten B9
info@68lofoten.no | www.68lofoten.no
We offer total packages for individual travellers and the corporate and group market and we have more
Arctic Guide Service
than 16 years’ experience of travel in Lofoten. We
We can offer a complete package, including transport,
provide world-class experiences and memories for
accommodation, food and beverage, guiding and ad-
life. With our local knowledge, network and experi-
venture tours by bus or boat or on foot throughout
ence, we will ensure your programme is both feasible
Lofoten. Contact us for a quotation.
and full of content whatever the weather. Tel: (+47) 76 06 09 70
30
Tel: (+47) 76 06 99 30
lofoten@arcticguideservice.no
post@svinoya.no | www.svinoya.no
www.arcticguideservice.no
Photo: XXLofoten (left), CH/www.visitnorway.com and Frode Sandbech.
SVOLVÆR
Photo: Nina Bakke (left) and www.CH/visitnorway.com
Svolvær is the administrative centre of Vågan and offers several galleries, shops and cultural attractions and performances. Svolværgeita - the Svolvær goat - is the town’s landmark and a real challenge for climbers. The greater part of Lofoten’s overnight accommodation is to be found in Svolvær.
RESTAURANT
The town is one of the most important harbours in North Norway for maritime services.
Company
B9 Restaurant Kjøkkenet B9
Lamholmen, 8300 Svolvær Bacalao Havnepromenaden 2 8300 Svolvær
B9 Restaurant Bojer
Gunnar Bergs Vei 2 8300 Svolvær
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NOK 500 – 750 a night
NOK 750 – 1000 a night
Over NOK 1000 a night
76 06 64 80
booking@anker-brygge.no 01.01-31.12 48 www.anker-brygge.no El-terminal Drainage facility for bacalaobar@lofotkraft.net 01.01-31.12 400 caravan www.bacalaobar.no Wi-fi
76 04 90 00
Torvet, 8300 Svolvær
B9 Børsen Spiseri
Less than NOK 500 a night E-MAIL/WEB
76 07 94 00
76 07 20 02
lofoten.resepsjon@thonhotels.no 01.01-31.12 www.thonhotels.no/lofoten
CAPASITY
A=House, C=Camping, D=Cabins for rent, F=room, G=Guesthouse, H=Hotel, L=Apartment, R=Rorbu, S=Seahouse, V=Youth hostel
TEL (+47)
Season
Symbols
1200
Fishing equipment Activities Hire of boats Sauna
post@svinoya.no 01.01-31.12 120 www.svinoya.no
Restaurant Fully licensed Allergy-room Hire of bicycles Visitor’s marina
Olavsrosa The Arctic Menu
ACCOMADATION
Company
TEL (+47)
E-MAIL/WEB
Season
A9 Sippergården
971 06 636
midnightsun camping 8315 Laukvik
A10Hammerstad Sjøhuscamping
Conference capasity
01.05-01.09
PRICE
31/11
CH
www.skippergaarden.no
76 07 03 05
hammerstad-camping@c2i.net www.hammerstad.info
995 52 686
post@kunstnerhuset-lofoten.no 01.01-31.12 12/9 F
Vaterfjord, 8300 Svolvær
B9 Kunstnerhuset
laukvikcamping@gmail.com
BEDS/ ROOMS
Bert Salvesens vei 14
01.01.31.12
55/12
CHS
www.kunstnerhuset-lofoten.no
8300 Svolvær
B9 Lofoten Feriesenter
76 07 21 64
post@lofoten-feriesenter.no www.lofoten-feriesenter.no
01.01-31.12
61/18
76 07 18 33
post@lofoten-rorbuer.no
15.01-30.11
40/16
SLF
915 95 450
www.lofoten-rorbuer.no
Leirskoleveien, 8300 Svolvær
B9 Lofoten Rorbuer
Jektveien 10, 8300 Svolvær
B9 Svolvær Sjøhuscamp
Lamholmen, 8300 Svolvær
post@svolver-sjohuscamp.no www.svolver-sjohuscamp.no
01.01-31.12
37/15
S
76 06 64 80
booking@anker-brygge.no www.anker-brygge.no
01.01-31.12
107/56
107
R
post@svinoya.no www.svinoya.no
01.01-31.12
222/55
RL
service@vestfjordhotell.no www.vestfjordhotell.no
01.01-31.12
120/64
H
B9 Svinøya Rorbuer
76 06 99 30 Gunnarbergs v 2, 8300 Svolvær
B9 Vestfjord Hotell
CHF
76 07 03 36
Parkgata 12, 8300 Svolvær
B9 Anker Brygge
50
76 07 08 70
Fiskergata 46, 8300 Svolvær
B9 Lofoten Summer Hotel
120
76 07 65 00 Sivert Nilsens gt 21, 8300 Svolvær 76 06 90 00 B9 Hotel Aurora Sjøgata 6, 8300 Svolvær
lofotensummerhotel@visitlofoten.as 15.05-15.09 www.visitlofoten.as
96/48
H
resepsjon@hotel-aurora.no www.hotel-aurora.no
01.05-15.09
86/44
60
H
B9 Lofoten Suitehotel
post@lofoten-suitehotel.no www.lofoten-suitehotel.no
01.01-31.12
54/12
H
post@svolvar-hotell.no www.svolvar-hotell.no
01.01-31.12
60/24
30
HL
476 70 100
Havnepromenaden 2, 8300 Svolvær
B9 Best Western Svolvær
76 07 19 99 Hotell Lofoten Austnesfjordgt 12, 8300 Svolvær
B9 Rica Hotel Svolvær
76 07 22 22
rica.hotel.svolvar@rica.no www.rica-lofoten.no
02.01-20.12
280/146
80
H
B9 Thon Hotel Lofoten
76 04 90 00
lofoten.resepsjon@thonhotels.no www.thonhotels.no/lofoten
01.01-31.12
319/161
800
H
Lamholmen, 8300 Svolvær
Torvet, 8300 Svolvær
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KABELVÅG A historic area with roots going back to the year 900. In the middle ages, this was the most populous area of North Norway, because of the Lofoten fishery. It was from here that all the fish were shipped southwards, for onward export to the continent. King Øystein had Lofoten’s first church built in Kabelvåg, probably in 1103, as well as rorbu fishermen’s dwellings in 1120. The present Vågan Church, also known as “Lofoten Cathedral”, was built in 1898. The marketplace is the heart of Kabelvåg, forming a pleasant frame around the harbour. Kabelvåg is part of the area’s cultural history, with many architecturally interesting buildings.
ACCOMADATION
SYMBOLS, SEE PAGE 32
Photo: Johnny Storvik
Company TEL (+47) E-MAIL/WEB
B9
Lofoten vandrerhjem Kabelvåg. Finnesveien 24 8310 Kabelvåg
76 06 98 80
B9 Lofoten sommerhotell
76 06 98 80 Finnesveien 24, 8310 Kabelvåg
BEDS/ ROOMS
Conference capasity
PRICE
kabelvag@hihostels.no 01.06-09.08 102/55 142 V www.lofotensommerhotell.no kabelvag@hihostels.no www.lofotensommerhotell.no
01.06-09.08
40/18
142
H
76 06 97 00
booking@nyvagar.no www.nyvagar.no
01.01-31.12
120/60
150
R
76 07 45 00 Vikabakken 23, 8310 Kabelvåg
post@lofotferie.no www.lofotferie.no
01.01-31.12
62/17
RL
01.01-31.12
50/12
RL
B9 Nyvågar Rorbuhotell
Storvåganveien 22 8310 Kabelvåg
B9 Lofoten Rorbuferie
B9 Tyskhella
76 07 45 00
post@lofotferie.no www.lofotferie.no
B9 Sandvika Camping
76 07 81 45
post@sandvika-camping.no www.lofotferie.no
01.01-31.12
121/28
RLCDGF
B9 Lofoten Turist- og
76 07 81 80
booking@orsvag.no www.orsvag.no
01.01-31.12
187/54
CGRHDF
B9 Kabelvåg Feriehus
992 34 231
post@kabelvag.com www.kabelvag.com
01.01-31.12
12/5
GCD
Sjøgata 25, 8310 Kabelvåg
Ørsvågvn 45, 8310 Kabelvåg Rorbusenter Ørsvågvn 45, 8310 Kabelvåg
& Camping Møllnosen 19
34
Season
Photo: Espen Mortensen/esmofoto.no/nordnorge.com
RESTAURANT
B9 B9
Company
TEL (+47)
Præstengbrygga Torget, 8310 Kabelvåg Nyvågar Rorbuhotell Storvåganveien 22 8310 Kabelvåg
76 07 80 60
E-MAIL/WEB
Season
CAPASITY
Did you know... in Lofoten it never
post@prestengbrygga.no 01.01-31.12 300 gets dark in the www.prestengbrygga.no summer? 76 06 97 00 booking@nyvagar.no 15.06-31.08 70 www.nyvagar.no
35
Did you know ... Lofoten means lynx paw?
CH/www.visitnorway.com
11/6–10/8: Open 09–19 Sweeters and jackets in beautiful colours and patterns!
Welcome to Kunstnerhuset in Svolvær! Simple and affordable accommodation in Svolvær for artist and other visitors, open the whole year. -We have 6 single rooms, 3 twin rooms, 2 shared bathrooms w/shower, a living room and fully equipped kitchen, 2 large studios and a graphic
The most popular souvernir from Norway.
workshop in the basement.
Torget, NO-8300 Svolvær Tel: +47 76 07 13 34 vic.svolvaer@voice.no We accept all major credit cards
Please contact us for further information! Kunstnerhuset Svolvær Bernt Salvesens vei 14 8300 Svolvær Tlf.:+47 99552686 post@kunstnerhuset-lofoten.no www.kunstnerhuset-lofoten.no/
Kunstnerhuset Bernt Salvesens vei
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Hiking - Climbing - Fishing - Camping - Biking
Outdoors in Lofoten… …then you need us! www.skandinaviskhoyfjellsutstyr.no
Håkon Kyllingmarks gate 3 - 8300 Svolvær • +47 76 07 58 55 • 995 71 070 • 995 71 071
Thon Hotel Lofoten is located in a beautiful position in Svolvær harbour. You can walk from the Norwegian Coastal Voyage quay to the hotel, and all of Svolvær's attractions are within walking distance.
ARCTIC MENU
Thon Hotel Lofoten opened in March 2009, and is connected directly to Lofoten Culture Centre. The hotel is situated on the waterfront at Svolvær, and is the perfect base for exploring the fantastic scenery in the area around Lofoten.
Thon Hotel Lofoten Torget 8300 Svolvær Tel: +47 76 04 90 00 lofoten@thonhotels.no thonhotels.no/lofoten
Restaurant Bojer overlooks the Svolvær waterfront on the town square and emphasises fresh local ingredients such as skrei (large cod), dried cod, fresh fish from local fishermen, whale, local cheeses and Lofoten lamb. There is open air dining during the summer months. You will also find Molldøra Bar and the legendary Pub Styrhuset
promonorge.no - Svolvær
Å RORBUER & BRYGGA RESTAURANT Booking: +47 760 91121
VESTFJORD HOTEL
LOFOTEN SUMMER HOTEL
Booking: +47 76 07 08 70
Booking: +47 76 07 65 00 Daily departures: 09.30 - 11.30 - 14.00
June & August dep. at 11.30 & 14.00 only.
LOFOTEN EXPLORER Svolvær - Booking: +47 971 52248
Explore Trollfjord rIB Safari. (duration: 2 hours) - NoK 650 per pers.
PRÆSTENG
VES TFJORD HOTELL www.vestfjordhotell.no
Å Rorbuer & Brygga Restaurant
- en del av:
BRYGGA
✆ + 47 760 V I S I T - www.visitlofoten.as VES TFJORD HOTELL 8 4
www.vestfjordhotell.no
- en del av:
7
4
8
promonorge.no - Svolvær
For the best all-round experience
Gunnar Bergs vei 2, N-8300 Svolvær Tel. +47 76 06 99 30 - post@svinoya.no
www.svinoya.no
Lofoten’s best fish restaurant, with dried fish as a speciality. We have an à la carte menu, and are open all year round.
PRÆSTENG
VES TFJORD HOTELL www.vestfjordhotell.no
Å Rorbuer & Brygga Restaurant
- en del av:
BRYGGA
✆ + 47 760 V I S I T - www.visitlofoten.as VES TFJORD HOTELL 8 4
www.vestfjordhotell.no
- en del av:
7
4
8
HENNINGSVÆR AND GIMSØY
Photo: Terje Rakke (left), www.visitnorway.com and Kjell Ove Storvik
Henningsvær, the Venice of Lofoten, consists of several islands joined to the mainland by bridges. Henningsvær played a significant role in Lofoten’s fishing history and is an interesting destination today, with its many small craft shops, art gallery and pleasant atmosphere. The mountains on the way out to Henningsvær are a fine area for climbing and mountain walks of the airier kind.
RESTAURANT
Gimsøy on the outer edge of Lofoten has fantastic views of the ocean and midnight sun. Hov is one of Lofoten’s oldest inhabited spots; treasures from the past such as stone age and iron age burial mounds and landing places may be found between the fairways and tees of the golf course.
Company
B8 Finnholmen Brygge Hellandsgt 47 8312 Henningsvær
B8
TEL (+47)
E-MAIL/WEB
76 06 99 60
booking@finnholmen.no 15.05-15.08 50 www.finnholmen.no
CAPASITY
Did you know...
Fiskekrogen Henningsvær Dreyers gate 29 8312 Henningsvær
76 07 46 52
post@fiskekrogen.net www.fiskekrogen.net
01.03-15.09
80
B8 Henningsvær Bryggehotell
76 07 47 50
booking@henningsvaer.no www.henningsvaer.no
01.02-15.12
70
A8 Hov Spiseri
76 07 20 02
post@hovlofoten.no 01.01-31.12 60 SYMBOLS, SEE PAGE 32 www.hovlofoten.no
Hjellskjæret 8312 Henningsvær
40
Season
Hov, 8314 Gimsøysand
about 24,000 people live in Lofoten?
TEL (+47)
E-MAIL/WEB
Season
B8
B8
Henningsvær Rorbuer Banhammeren 53, 8312 Henningsvær
76 06 60 00
Finnholmen Brygge Hellandsgt 47 8312 Henningsvær
B8
Fiskekrogen Henningsvær
76 06 99 60 76 07 46 52
Dreyers gate 29
info@henningsvar-rorbuer.no
01.01-31.12
BEDS/
Conference
ROOMS
capasity
107/26
50
PRICE
R
www.henningsvar-rorbuer.no booking@finnholmen.no www.finnholmen.no
15.05-15.08
46/24
20
H
post@fiskekrogen.net
01.01-31.12
12/2
R
www.fiskekrogen.net
8312 Henningsvær
B8
Henningsvær Bryggehotell Hjellskjæret
76 07 47 50
booking@henningsvaer.no www.henningsvaer.no
01.01-31.12
60/30
30
HLF
76 07 20 02
info@hovlofoten.no
01.01-31.12
20/10
10
CGDF
01.01-31.12
26/16
30
DLF
24.05-19.08
57
16
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8312 Henningsvær Hov Feriegård & Camping Hov, 8314 Gimsøysand
A8 Lofoten Golf Links
www.hovlofoten.no 76 07 20 02
Hov, 8314 Gimsøysand Johs. H. Giæver Sjøhus og Rorbuer 8312 Henningsvær
76 07 47 19
post@giaever-rorbuer.no www.giaever-rorbuer.no
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ACCOMADATION
Company
+ 4 7 7 6 0 7 2 0 0 2 • i n f o @ v i s i t h oVærøy v.no • w w w.visithov.no
LEKNES, ALSTAD AND BALLSTAD
Photo: Nina Beyer (left), CH/www.visitnorway.com
Nestled between green fields and mountains lies Leknes, which is Vestvågøy’s administrative centre. Leknes offers a hotel, restaurants, shops, a pharmacy, a bakery and workshops. The area around Leknes is a constant attraction for walkers, surfers and paragliders. Ballstad is one of the biggest active fishing villages in Lofoten. Cod liver oil is still produced here and you can find the world’s biggest mural and many opportunities for a rorbu holiday.
ACCOMADATION
SYMBOLS, SEE PAGE 32 Company TEL (+47) E-MAIL/WEB
RESTAURANT
BEDS/ ROOMS
Conference capasity
PRICE
B8 Lofoten Turistsenter
76 09 64 44
B7 Joh. L. Unstad
76 08 54 27
funlofoten@yahoo.no R stayaway.com/view-493.php 05.06-20.08 40/10
B7 Best Western Lofoten Hotel
76 05 44 30
Lillevollvn 15, 8370 Leknes
service@lofotenhotell.no www.lofotenhotell.no 01.01-31.12 118/60 10
C7
Nordnes Gård 900 37 121 Ner-Gjerstad 131, 8372 Gravdal
post@frittfram.no www.frittfram.no
C7
Sjøstrand Rorbuer & Fisk 481 13 565 Ballstadlandet 91, 8373 Ballstad 909 26 056
post@rorbuer.info CR www.rorbuer.info 01.01-31.12 45/10
C7
Solsiden Brygge Moloveien 41 , 8373 Ballstad
booking@solsiden-brygge.no www.solsiden-brygge.no 01.01-31.12
Knutstadvn 349, 8370 Leknes
Mærvollvn 205, 8360 Bøstad
42
Season
Company
404 63 333
TEL (+47)
post@lofotturist.no lofoten-info.no/turistsenter
01.01-31.12
01.01-31.12
CAPASITY
01.01-31.12
150
post@lofotturist.no lofoten-info.no/turistsenter
C7
Solsiden Brygge Moloveien 41 , 8373 Ballstad
booking@solsiden-brygge.no www.solsiden-brygge.no 01.01-31.12
H
80/20 16
Season
Lofoten Turistsenter 76 09 64 44 Knutstadvn 349, 8370 Leknes
50 CD
9/2 L
E-MAIL/WEB
B8
404 63 333
23/8
70
RL
CH/www.visitnorway.com
SOLSIDEN BRYGGE - the ultimate Rorbu experience
Welcome
to Ballstad, the biggest fishing village in Lofoten. Solsiden Pier is located at the most sunny part of Ballstad, surrounded by the beutiful mountains and the sea. We offer apartments with high standard, an atmospheric cafĂŠ with art exhibitions and a marketplace. Daily fishingtrips and the midnightsun very close.. Welcome to an unforgetable experience.
Daily fishingtrips
CafĂŠ with atmosphere
BOOKING | www.solsiden-brygge.no
| +47 40 46 33 33
Art/clothes/market
LOFOTENS MIDTPUNKT!
FØLG OSS PÅ
Turistinfo MEKK
COSMETIQUE
Velvære
www.lofotsenteret.no
Turistinfo
BOHEM MIX
ÅPENT 10-18 Torsdag (19) Lørdag (16)
STAMSUND, MORTSUND AND ROLVSFJORD
CH/www.visitnorway.com
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Photo: Johnny Storvik
There are many places to visit along the southern side of the island of Vestvågøy. Mortsund and Stamsund are still living fishing villages today. The Hurtigruten stops at Stamsund on its
dried fish from Lofoten was Norway’s first export product?
way north and south; there are rorbu rentals and restaurants, a gallery and a ski slope for winter sports. Valbergveien is a recommended cycle route in Lofoten, with many beautiful beaches , walks and places to stay.
RESTAURANT
ACCOMADATION
SYMBOLS, SEE PAGE 32
46
Company TEL (+47) E-MAIL/WEB
Season
BEDS/ ROOMS
Conference capasity
PRICE
B7
Brustranda Sjøcamping 977 91 487 Valbergvn. 838, 8357 Valberg
randulf.tjo@gmail.com www.brustranda.no
C7
Skjærbrygga Skjæret, 8340 Stamsund
76 05 46 00
firmapost@skjaerbrygga.no R www.skjaerbrygga.no 01.01-31.12 100/19 50
C7
Statles Rorbusenter Mortsund, 8370 Leknes
76 05 50 60
post@statles.no www.statles.no
20.01-20.12 260/65 70
Company
TEL (+47)
E-MAIL/WEB
Season
76 05 46 00
firmapost@skjaerbrygga.no www.skjaerbrygga.no
01.01-31.12
C7 Skjærbrygga
Skjæret, 8340 Stamsund
01.06-31.08
90/18 CDR
R
CAPASITY
50
FLAKSTAD
CH/www.visitnorway.com
ACCOMADATION
Flakstad consists of Flakstad island itself and the northern part of Moskenes island. Most of the people of Flakstad live on the outer side of Lofoten, towards the ocean, in fishing villages such as Ramberg and Fredvang. The municipality is divided in two by the Sundstraumen sound, which is at its narrowest at Strømsnes; here the islands of Flakstad and Moskenes are so close that there is barely room for two fishing vessels to pass each other in the navigable channel. Ramberg has a library, the local council offices, shops, a petrol station and car workshop. Just outside Ramberg is Flakstad Church, a beautiful wooden church with its characteristic onion-shaped dome, built around 1780. Nusfjord is Flakstad’s best-known fishing village. During European Architectural Heritage Year in 1975, Nusfjord was selected as one of three pilot projects for the conservation of Norway’s traditional building practice. Flakstad has many beautiful beaches that tempt you to make many stops along the way.
Company TEL (+47) E-MAIL/WEB
C6
Nusfjord Nusfjord, 8380 Ramberg
C6 Ramberg Gjestegård 8380 Ramberg
76 09 30 20
booking@nusfjord.no www.nusfjord.no
Photo: Stig Einarsen
Season
BEDS/ ROOMS
Conference capasity
PRICE
01.01-31.12
260/50 90 R
76 09 35 00
post@ramberg-gjestegard.no www.ramberg-gjestegard.no
01.01-31.12 28/10 50 CDL
Company
TEL (+47)
E-MAIL/WEB
Season
Nusfjord Nusfjord, 8380 Ramberg Ramberg Gjestegård 8380 Ramberg
76 09 30 20
booking@nusfjord.no www.nusfjord.no
RESTAURANT
C6 C6
76 09 35 00
post@ramberg-gjestegard.no www.ramberg-gjestegard.no
CAPASITY
01.05-30.09
120
01.01-31.12
70
47
Nusfjord NO-8380 Ramberg Norway Tel: +47 76 09 30 20 Fax: +47 76 09 33 78 booking@nusfjord.no
In the vibrant fishing village of Nusfjord you will be staying in a historical setting, amid fantastic natural surroundings. Choose between original, historical rorbu cabins or modern cabins with all the necessary conveniences. Our country store that dates back to 1907 sells fresh bread and newspapers every morning, and Restaurant Karoline, with its panorama windows overlooking the Vestfjord, serves delicious dishes with ingredients from the nearby waters. You can spend the evening at the charming tavern, Oriana Kro, or in Restaurant Karoline. In addition to trips out to sea on the fishing vessel “Elltor”, we also offer rowing boats and the hire of motor boats, kayaks, bicycles and a spa bath tub. There are also excellent conference facilities in Nusfjord with a capacity of up to 90 people. Welcome to Nusfjord, Norway’s oldest and best preserved fishing village.
Come stay with us when in Lofoten – for the memory of a lifetime.
www.nusfjord.no
MOSKENES
Photo: Terje Rakke (left),CH/www.visitnorway.com and Ola Skjeseth
ACCOMADATION
In Moskenes you will find some of the best-known fishing villages, such as Hamnøy, Reine, Sørvågen and Å. The landscape was formed by glaciers and natural forces and is some of the wildest and most interesting that Norway has to offer. Hermannsdalstind, at 1,029 metres above sea level, is the highest peak in West Lofoten. There are many mountain tarns and lakes holding fish. The landscape is marked by steep mountains and narrow strips of coast. Europe’s oldest rock types are here, about 3 billion years old. The western side, out towards the ocean, was inhabited until the 1950s. These days, people live on the eastern side of the island, where there are good harbours for the fishing fleet, freighters and leisure craft. There are many walking opportunities, either in the mountains or through one of the small, traditional fishing villages. SYMBOLS, SEE PAGE 32 Company TEL (+47) E-MAIL/WEB
D5 Eliassen Rorbuer Hamnøy, 8390 Reine
D5 Sakrisøy Rorbuer Sakrisøy, 8398 Reine
D5 Reine Rorbuer 8390 Reine
D5 Å-Hamna Rorbuer Å, 8392 Sørvågen
RESTAURANT
Sørvågen, 8392 Sørvågen
D5 Reine Rorbuer
8390 Reine
D5 Brygga Restaurant Å, 8392 Sørvågen
PRICE
RF
900 35 419 760 92 143
sakrisoy@lofoten-info.no www.lofoten.ws
R
76 09 22 22
post@reinerobuer.no www.reinerorbuer.no
01.01-31.12
130/35
76 09 12 11
info@lofotenferie.com www.lofotenferie.com
01.01-31.12
150/33
RVG
booking@visitlofoten.as www.visitlofoten.as
01.04-25.08
149/45
RLFV
01.01-31.12
100/24
TEL (+47)
E-MAIL/WEB
Season
76 09 22 22
post@reinerorbuer.no www.reinerorbuer.no
01.05-31.08
80
76 09 11 21
booking@visitlofoten.as www.visitlofoten.as
01.06-25.08
250
Conference capasity
rorbuer@online.no www.rorbuer.no 01.01-23.12 113/31
76 09 11 21
Company
BEDS/ ROOMS
76 09 23 05
D5 Å Rorbuer
Season
80
R
CAPASITY
49
VÆRØY AND RØST VÆRØY Værøy, the penultimate island in the Lofoten archipelago, has every feature typical of Lofoten all in one place: midnight sun, white sandy beaches, seabird colonies, and an historic but still active fi shing village. The Værøy mountains differ from those in the rest of Lofoten. Although just as steep, they are easier to ascend, offering wonderful views in all directions after little more than a brisk walk. Over 80 % of jobs in Værøy have some connection with the fisheries. In Lofoten, cod is caught in winter, Greenland halibut and saithe in summer, and herring in autumn. The huge colonies of sea birds on the outer edge of the Måstad peninsula on Værøy were an important and much needed food resource for the island people in former times. There were about 150 people living here. There were no roads to this spot and few good places to get ashore then. A visit to Måstad is often combined with a fishing trip or a boat trip to the bird rocks.
RØST Outermost in the Lofoten archipelago, about 100 km to the west of Bodø and 115 km to the north of the Arctic Circle, we find Røst with its 365 islands, isles and skerries. The largest of them, it’s highest point barely 12 m above sea level, is Røstlandet. Further south, the islands of Storfjellet, Vedøya, Trenyken and Hærnyken loom like gigantic monuments in the water. The entire population of the municipality is found on Røstlandet and a couple of lesser islands to which it is connected by roads. Here, too, we find the municipal administration offi ces, church, primary and secondary school, kindergarten, shops with post offi ce facilities, restaurants, hotels, airport, and fi sheries warehouses. The steep-sided islands south west of the inhabited island of Røstlandet are home to the greatest number of nesting birds anywhere in Norway.
Photo: Eirik Ohna
RESTAURANT
ACCOMADATION
SYMBOLS, SEE PAGE 32
50
G2
Company TEL (+47) E-MAIL/WEB
Season
BEDS/ ROOMS
Røst Bryggehotell 8064 Røst
76 05 08 00
bojohans@online.no www.rostbryggehotell.no
01.01-31.12
40/15
Company
TEL (+47)
E-MAIL/WEB
Season
CAPASITY
76 05 08 00
bojohans@online.no www.rostbryggehotell.no
01.01-31.12
60
G2 Røst Bryggehotell 8064 Røst
Conference capasity
PRICE
25 HRLF
Laukvik
Svolvær
Kabelvåg Skrova
Leknes
Reine
Coops butikker finner du i hele Lofoten. Hele 12 butikker til din disposisjon. Coop Extra, Coop Mega, 2 Coop Prix, 2 Sport1, 2 Coop Byggmix og 4 Coop Marked butikker.
The Coop supermarkets can be found in 12 different locations throughout the Lofoten islands. Our branches and shops are: Coop Extra, Coop Mega, 2 Coop Prix, 2 Sport1, 2 Coop Byggmix and 4 Coop Marked.
Velkommen til en av våre butikker.
Welcome to Coop Nord!
Sie finden unsere 12 Coop Supermärkte auf den ganzen Lofoten. Die Geschäfte heißen: Coop Extra, Coop Mega, 2 Coop Prix, 2 Sport1, 2 Coop Byggmix und 4 Coop Marked. Wir wünschen Ihnen herzlichen willkommen bei Coop Nord!
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Foto: Therese Van Nieuwenhaven/polarlightcenter.co. Grafisk design: MĂĽl og Mening, SvolvĂŚr.
www.lofoten.info