Sightseeing
A well known and visited mountain is Glomtinden, and it`s the mountain that you can see to the right in the mountain range from our cabin. Is`t a quite easy walk on a path starting right after the small bridge. 1 hour and you are 419m above the sea! Nice view of course.
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Glomtinden 419m
A well known and visited mountain is Glomtinden, and it`s the mountain that you can see to the right in the mountain range from our cabin. Is`t a quite easy walk on a path starting right after the small bridge. 1 hour and you are 419m above the sea! Nice view of course.
On your way to Henningsvær, Festvågtinden, is also a straight up from the ocean mountain that gives you fantastic view over Henningsvær and the rest of Lofoten islands.
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Festvagtind Hike
51 HenningsværveienOn your way to Henningsvær, Festvågtinden, is also a straight up from the ocean mountain that gives you fantastic view over Henningsvær and the rest of Lofoten islands.
Kalle is a nice public beach. On the road to Kalle, and at Kalle there is some climbing routes. From Kalle there is a path to Paradiset, where you can walk in caves. It`s a familyfriendly tour.
Kalle in Lofoten
21 KalleveienKalle is a nice public beach. On the road to Kalle, and at Kalle there is some climbing routes. From Kalle there is a path to Paradiset, where you can walk in caves. It`s a familyfriendly tour.
Hoven, on Gimsøy Island is a nice place to see the midnight sun. It`s a easy hike suited for everyone and takes about 1 hour to the top. Nice beaches where you also can ride on horses or play golf in the most beautiful surroundings.
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Hoven
8314 GimsøyHoven, on Gimsøy Island is a nice place to see the midnight sun. It`s a easy hike suited for everyone and takes about 1 hour to the top. Nice beaches where you also can ride on horses or play golf in the most beautiful surroundings.
In Svolvær you have many mountains that are worth a visit. Tjeldbergtinden is a easy hike also for kids. Fløya and Djevelporten is the mountaintop behind and over Svolværgeita ( the Svolværgoat). The first part of the path has sherpasteps. High season it can be quite crowded.
Fløya
In Svolvær you have many mountains that are worth a visit. Tjeldbergtinden is a easy hike also for kids. Fløya and Djevelporten is the mountaintop behind and over Svolværgeita ( the Svolværgoat). The first part of the path has sherpasteps. High season it can be quite crowded.
If you go to Vestvågøy and Moskenes there is a boattrip from Reine to Vindstad, and from Vindstad you go by foot to the Beautiful Bunesstranda. It`s a popular trip, and seats on the local boat are limited so we recommend to be there early just to be sure.
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Bunesstranden
If you go to Vestvågøy and Moskenes there is a boattrip from Reine to Vindstad, and from Vindstad you go by foot to the Beautiful Bunesstranda. It`s a popular trip, and seats on the local boat are limited so we recommend to be there early just to be sure.
Kvalvika and Ryten is a beautiful and easy mountain hike and you can take your perfect Instapicture here looking like you are hanging from the clips with the beaches far under you 😉
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Ryten
Kvalvika and Ryten is a beautiful and easy mountain hike and you can take your perfect Instapicture here looking like you are hanging from the clips with the beaches far under you 😉
Rørvikstranda
Rørvika is another public beach on your way to Henningsvær.
Fishing trips, guided RIB tour or kayaking
XXLofoten is situated in the harbour in Svolvær and they have daily trips in the summertime. We recommend to see Lofoten from the sea – it`s a total different view.
If you have a wetcard you can hire a kayak and paddle on your own. The sea in Lofoten can be quite rough so please check the weatherforecast (yr.no)
There is a nice midnight sun kayaking for Eggum with Northern Explorer. It`s about a 45 min drive.
For other arranged activities we recommend to go to the website https://lofoten.info/Visitlofoten where you can book several different
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XXLofoten
9 Joh. E. Paulsens gt.Fishing trips, guided RIB tour or kayaking
XXLofoten is situated in the harbour in Svolvær and they have daily trips in the summertime. We recommend to see Lofoten from the sea – it`s a total different view.
If you have a wetcard you can hire a kayak and paddle on your own. The sea in Lofoten can be quite rough so please check the weatherforecast (yr.no)
There is a nice midnight sun kayaking for Eggum with Northern Explorer. It`s about a 45 min drive.
For other arranged activities we recommend to go to the website https://lofoten.info/Visitlofoten where you can book several different
Cool gallery that has modern art exibithions. For more info: http://www.kaviarfactory.com/about/
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KaviarFactory
13 HenningsværveienCool gallery that has modern art exibithions. For more info: http://www.kaviarfactory.com/about/
For real norwegian suveniers. There are so munch nice norwegian craftworks other than mooses and trolls.
Norsk Flid Husfliden
9C LekneskrokenFor real norwegian suveniers. There are so munch nice norwegian craftworks other than mooses and trolls.
Northern Norway Art Centre
20 TorgetLocal art, ceramics and glassworks.
They are up and coming in ceramics. Nice vases and other works that are shown in norwegian magazines such as Elle.
Rokkvika Porselensfabrikk
16 SteineveienThey are up and coming in ceramics. Nice vases and other works that are shown in norwegian magazines such as Elle.
Blåtind
46 GarsosveienA mountain just beside Fløya, if you want you can do them both at the same time.
Unstad has a popular beach for sufing and at the arctic surf center you can take a course or hire boards and wetsuits. They have nice and cozy restaurant with lunch and dinner. Big cinnamonrolls.
48 locals recommend
Unstad Arctic Surf
105 UnstadveienUnstad has a popular beach for sufing and at the arctic surf center you can take a course or hire boards and wetsuits. They have nice and cozy restaurant with lunch and dinner. Big cinnamonrolls.
Worlds most northern 18-hole golf course in spectacular surroundings. There is a male and female golfset in the cabin that you can use for free.
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Lofoten Links
389 Tore HjortsveiWorlds most northern 18-hole golf course in spectacular surroundings. There is a male and female golfset in the cabin that you can use for free.
Foodscene
Lofoten Foodstudio in Ballstad is also one of our favorite restaurants. Roy Magne Berglund is a really good chef and deliveres super tasty food. He has a chefs table where you can sit together with 12 other guests. Must be booked in advance.
https://www.lofotenfoodstudio.no/
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Lofoten food studio
3 Jacob Jentofts veiLofoten Foodstudio in Ballstad is also one of our favorite restaurants. Roy Magne Berglund is a really good chef and deliveres super tasty food. He has a chefs table where you can sit together with 12 other guests. Must be booked in advance.
https://www.lofotenfoodstudio.no/
Thon Hotel Svolvær (not Thon the Hotel Lofoten), has a nice sharing menu that is reasonably priced. They have a really nice outside area (great pizzas) just by the entry of the dock of Svolvær.
Thon Hotel Lofoten
TorgetThon Hotel Svolvær (not Thon the Hotel Lofoten), has a nice sharing menu that is reasonably priced. They have a really nice outside area (great pizzas) just by the entry of the dock of Svolvær.
In Svolvær we recommend to eat lunch at Brent in Sentrumsgården. They have really good sandwiches, pancakes to die for and the best coffee in town. Nordis (formerly Du Verden) in the city center has a nice outside area. The food can be variated in quality.
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Du Verden restaurant
15 TorgetIn Svolvær we recommend to eat lunch at Brent in Sentrumsgården. They have really good sandwiches, pancakes to die for and the best coffee in town. Nordis (formerly Du Verden) in the city center has a nice outside area. The food can be variated in quality.
Traditional norwegian food in a cozy old restaurant. They usually have good stockfish
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Børsen Spiseri - fish restaurant
2 Gunnar Bergs veiTraditional norwegian food in a cozy old restaurant. They usually have good stockfish
If you have crawings for Sushi, the best please for this is Sakura Svolvær.
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Sakura Lofoten
2 O. J. Kaarbøs gateIf you have crawings for Sushi, the best please for this is Sakura Svolvær.
Just 5 minutes drive to Skårungen in Ørsvågvær is Æ elske pizza, an Italian restaurant with good pizza and other diches. They have take away.
Æ ELSKA PIZZA
13 StorgataJust 5 minutes drive to Skårungen in Ørsvågvær is Æ elske pizza, an Italian restaurant with good pizza and other diches. They have take away.
In Henningsvær you have the pop-up restaurant Einvær. Their main restaurant in Oslo is a bib gourmand Michelin restaurant. Einvaer uses only local products. The food is really good and reasonably priced. A favorite! Usually you need to make reservation in advance.
Einvær
15 Dreyers gateIn Henningsvær you have the pop-up restaurant Einvær. Their main restaurant in Oslo is a bib gourmand Michelin restaurant. Einvaer uses only local products. The food is really good and reasonably priced. A favorite! Usually you need to make reservation in advance.
For lunch we usually eat at the supercool and hip Trevarefabrikken or Lysstøyperiet.
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Trevarefabrikken
72 Dreyers gateFor lunch we usually eat at the supercool and hip Trevarefabrikken or Lysstøyperiet.
Fiskekrogen Henningsvær
29 Dreyers gateTraditional norwegian cuisine. Good fishsoup.
Tangeriet in Napp is the first restaurant in Norway that uses seaweed in their food and they also have a no waste policy. Their cooking is good and interesting. We recommend to try it for a different and unique experience.
Tangeriet Restaurant
73 FlakstadveienTangeriet in Napp is the first restaurant in Norway that uses seaweed in their food and they also have a no waste policy. Their cooking is good and interesting. We recommend to try it for a different and unique experience.
Anita`s sjømat, Sakrisøy, Reine, has quite famous fishburgers. They also sell some local delicacies in their shop.
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Anita's Sjømat
SakrisøyaAnita`s sjømat, Sakrisøy, Reine, has quite famous fishburgers. They also sell some local delicacies in their shop.
City advice
Don't miss
Avvoid Reinebringen
From Reine there is a mountaintrip to Reinebringen with built sherpasteps. You should concider to avoid this tour since it`s too crowded with people, and there has been some accidents with rocks falling down on the path. There are so many other hikes more spectacular and safe.
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Reserving table for dinner in summertime
Some of the restaurants are quite popular an needs to be booked in advance. Particulary Lofoten Food Studio and Einvær. They are our defintive favorites with michelinstar quality. We love it!
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Useful apps/websites
For hiking check out the UT.no app or go to www.ut.no
For avalanche risk in Norway go to https://www.varsom.no/en/