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Lofoten Islands

The Land of Opportunity

Fresh air, amazing scenery, inspiration, joie de

vivre - see, hear and feel. Your senses will be

sharpened in Lofoten, Mother Nature will see to

that!

Sheer, jagged mountain peaks, with the sea at

their feet, form a towering setting for the tiny,

picturesque fishing villages. Lofoten is renowned

for its magnificent scenery and traditional

fisheries culture, for the fishermen's "rorbu"

cabins, the Northern Lights and the Midnight Sun.

In Lofoten, nature and culture form the framework

of your holiday adventure.

This site provides detailed information about the

islands of Flakstad and Moskenes, but also

provides links to the rest of the Lofoten

archipelago. Originally, the site was run in close

collaboration with the local travel and tourist

industry. This site (lofoten-info.no) was established in 1997

and was the first of its kind to present the Lofoten

Islands as a holiday destination.

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Tourist Information

Now you can plan all the details of your holiday in advance!

You should find just about everything you need to know here:

• A few words about these two Lofoten boroughs • Overnight Accommodation • Restaurants and Cafes • Sights worth seeing • Museums • Arts & Handicrafts, Galleries • Maps and Photo Gallery • Taxi: Call (0047) 909 09 190. Be sure to book well in advance. • Local bus services / Timetables • Car ferry timetables (Lofoten): Bodø-Moskenes • The Weather, Climate and Seasons • Gifts, Souvenirs and Shops • Service/Industry • Health • Fishing Boat Trips • Adventure Trips • Culinary Adventures • Safety at sea and in the mountains • Mountain Adventures • Birdlife in Lofoten • How to get to Lofoten

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Reinefjorden, Bunesfjorden and Kjerkfjorden

Tourist Information

Now you can plan all the details of your

holiday in advance!

You should find just about everything

you need to know here:

• A few words about these two Lofoten boroughs • Overnight Accommodation • Restaurants and Cafes • Sights worth seeing • Museums • Arts & Handicrafts, Galleries • Maps and Photo Gallery • Taxi: Call (0047) 909 09 190. Be sure to book well in advance. • Local bus services / Timetables • Car ferry timetables (Lofoten): Bodø-Moskenes • The Weather, Climate and Seasons • Gifts, Souvenirs and Shops • Service/Industry • Health • Fishing Boat Trips • Adventure Trips • Culinary Adventures • Safety at sea and in the mountains • Mountain Adventures • Birdlife in Lofoten • How to get to Lofoten

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Birdlife in Moskenes & Flakstad, Lofoten

Birdlife in the Lofoten Islands is varied and fascinating. 150 different species have been sighted in Moskenes and 195 in Flakstad (see www.fugler-i-lofoten.no), many of these are random visitors that occur due to the location and character of the islands. The geographical diversity of the Lofoten Islands is reflected in the species found here. These include birds of prey like the white-tailed sea eagle, hawks, falcons and owls; waders, divers, ducks and geese, gulls, puffins, and smaller birds like the bluethroat, waxwing, great spotted woodpecker, snowbunting, dipper, to mention but a few.

Birds observed in Moskenes as of september 2016:

(See www.fugler-i-lofoten.no for updated lists for the entire archipelago - Norwegian only) DUCKS, GEESE, SWANS Whooper swan, Pink-footed goose, Greylag goose, Barnacle goose, Mandarin dusk, Teal, Mallard, Tufted duck, Greater scaup, Eider duck, King eider, Long-tailed duck, Common scoter, Velvet scoter Goldeneye, Red-breasted merganser, Goosander WILD FOWL/DIVERS/ PETRELS /GANNETS/ CORMORANTS/ HERONS AND STORKS Rock ptarmigan, Willow ptarmigan, Black grouse, Red-throated diver, Black-throated diver, Great Northern diver, Fulmar, storm petrel, Sooty shearwater, manx shearwater, leach's storm petrel, Gannet, Cormorant, Shag, Heron BORDS OF PREY (RAPTORS) White-tailed eagle, Goshawk, Sparrow hawk, Rough-legged buzzard, Golden eagle, Kestrel, Merlin, Gyrfalcon, Peregrine RAILS/WADERS Oystercatcher, Dotterel, Golden plover, Snipe, Woodcock, Jack snipe, Whimbrel, Curlew, Bar-tailed godwit, Spotted redshank, Redshank, Common sandpiper, Purple sandpiper, Lapwing, Turnstone, Ringed plover SKUAS/GULLS/TERNS/ AUKS Arctic skua, Great skua, Black-headed gull, Common (Mew) gull, Lesse black-backed gull, Herring gull, Great black-backed gull, Iceland gull, Glaucus gull, Kittiwake, Common tern, Arctic tern, Guillemot, Razorbill, Black guillemot, Puffin, LIttle auk DOVES/CUCKOOS/OWLS/ WOODPECKERS Wood pigeon Collared dove, Turtle dove, Feral pigeon, Cuckoo, Hawk owl, Short-eared owl, Long-eared owl, Great spotted woodpecker, Grey-headed woodpecker, Hoopoe, Swift PASSERINES Swallow, House martin, Sand martin, Meadow pipit, Skylark, White wagtail, Waxwing, Dipper, Wren, Dunnock, Robin, Bluethroat, Wheatear, Whinchat, Ring Ouzel, Blackbird, Fieldfare, Redwing, Song thrush, Blackcap, Garden warbler, Whitethroat, Sedge warbler, Yellow-browed warbler, Chiffchaff, Willow warbler, Goldcrest, Lesser whitethroat, Spotted flycatcher, Pied flycatcher, Blue tit, Great tit, Coal tit, Long-tailed tit, Willow tit, Treecreeper, Magpie, Jay, Jackdaw, Rook, Hooded crow, Raven, Starling, Rosy starling, House sparrow, Tree sparrow, Chaffinch, Brambling, Greenfinch, Siskin, Twite, Serin, Common redpoll, Lesser Redpoll, Arctic redpoll, Pine grosbeak, Common crossbill, Two-barred crossbill, Bullfinch, Snow bunting, Yellowhammer, Reed bunting, Lappland bunting, Hawfinch, Linnet

Razorbill

Bullfinch

Hawk owl

Young white-tailed eagle

Gannets

All photos (c) Robert Walker

Lofoten Islands

Birdlife in Moskenes &

Flakstad, Lofoten

Birdlife in the Lofoten Islands is varied and fascinating. 150 different species have been sighted in Moskenes and 195 in Flakstad (see www.fugler-i-lofoten.no), many of these are random visitors that occur due to the location and character of the islands. The geographical diversity of the Lofoten Islands is reflected in the species found here. These include birds of prey like the white-tailed sea eagle, hawks, falcons and owls; waders, divers, ducks and geese, gulls, puffins, and smaller birds like the bluethroat, waxwing, great spotted woodpecker, snowbunting, dipper, to mention but a few.

Birds observed in Moskenes as of september

2016:

(See www.fugler-i-lofoten.no for updated lists for the entire archipelago - Norwegian only) DUCKS, GEESE, SWANS Whooper swan, Pink-footed goose, Greylag goose, Barnacle goose, Mandarin dusk, Teal, Mallard, Tufted duck, Greater scaup, Eider duck, King eider, Long-tailed duck, Common scoter, Velvet scoter Goldeneye, Red- breasted merganser, Goosander WILD FOWL/DIVERS/ PETRELS /GANNETS/ CORMORANTS/ HERONS AND STORKS Rock ptarmigan, Willow ptarmigan, Black grouse, Red-throated diver, Black-throated diver, Great Northern diver, Fulmar, storm petrel, Sooty shearwater, manx shearwater, leach's storm petrel, Gannet, Cormorant, Shag, Heron BORDS OF PREY (RAPTORS) White-tailed eagle, Goshawk, Sparrow hawk, Rough-legged buzzard, Golden eagle, Kestrel, Merlin, Gyrfalcon, Peregrine RAILS/WADERS Oystercatcher, Dotterel, Golden plover, Snipe, Woodcock, Jack snipe, Whimbrel, Curlew, Bar-tailed godwit, Spotted redshank, Redshank, Common sandpiper, Purple sandpiper, Lapwing, Turnstone, Ringed plover SKUAS/GULLS/TERNS/ AUKS Arctic skua, Great skua, Black-headed gull, Common (Mew) gull, Lesse black-backed gull, Herring gull, Great black-backed gull, Iceland gull, Glaucus gull, Kittiwake, Common tern, Arctic tern, Guillemot, Razorbill, Black guillemot, Puffin, LIttle auk DOVES/CUCKOOS/OWLS/ WOODPECKERS Wood pigeon Collared dove, Turtle dove, Feral pigeon, Cuckoo, Hawk owl, Short-eared owl, Long-eared owl, Great spotted woodpecker, Grey- headed woodpecker, Hoopoe, Swift PASSERINES Swallow, House martin, Sand martin, Meadow pipit, Skylark, White wagtail, Waxwing, Dipper, Wren, Dunnock, Robin, Bluethroat, Wheatear, Whinchat, Ring Ouzel, Blackbird, Fieldfare, Redwing, Song thrush, Blackcap, Garden warbler, Whitethroat, Sedge warbler, Yellow-browed warbler, Chiffchaff, Willow warbler, Goldcrest, Lesser whitethroat, Spotted flycatcher, Pied flycatcher, Blue tit, Great tit, Coal tit, Long-tailed tit, Willow tit, Treecreeper, Magpie, Jay, Jackdaw, Rook, Hooded crow, Raven, Starling, Rosy starling, House sparrow, Tree sparrow, Chaffinch, Brambling, Greenfinch, Siskin, Twite, Serin, Common redpoll, Lesser Redpoll, Arctic redpoll, Pine grosbeak, Common crossbill, Two-barred crossbill, Bullfinch, Snow bunting, Yellowhammer, Reed bunting, Lappland bunting, Hawfinch, Linnet

Moskenes & Flakstad

Norway

Hawk owl

Young white-tailed eagle

Razorbill

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Mountain Adventures

In Flakstad & Moskenes, Lofoten Islands

1. MOUNTAIN CABINS

Please note that the following cabins are not intended for use by commercial groups. MUNKEBU, Djupfjordheia moor. Wood stove and gas stove SELFJORDHYTTA,Selfjorden. Cooker, electricity and running water. Both cabins have kitchen utensils, 2 bedrooms, 15 beds, outhouse and outside toilet. No food supplies. Sleeping bag or sheets required. (see www.lofoten-turlag.no) NB: Cabins are owned by Lofoten Turlag (LT) and are locked with Den Norske Turistforenings (DNTs) standard cabin key, which can be borrowed by LT and DNT members. Deposit payable. Non-members have access when accompanied by members. Join us! FREDVANG CABIN (Click here for further details) Owned by Fredvang Resident’s Association. Same standard as Munkebu. SOLBJØRN CABINS (2 cabins) By Solbjørnvatnet lake. Boats for hire, fishing/hunting licences for sale. Keys for hire at Berre's Bil & Båt. Tel. 76 09 32 40 Boat rental.

2. HIKING IN THE MOUNTAINS

General information:. We strongly recommend the purchase of a proper hiker's map before setting off on mountain hikes. These are widely available throughout the islands. Many of these hikes start at the waterworks and sports club buildings in Sørvågen. On the wall of the waterworks building you will find more information about mountain hikes, including map and routes. Please note: Anyone following the routes below does so at their own risk! We can accept NO responsibility for any accidents. Be alert and be careful! • Route 01) Å - Stokkvika Partly cairned, rather demanding walk. Start at Å, proceed along the southern bank of Lake Ågvatnet. Cross the Stokkvikskaret Pass and continue down to Stokkvika on the south side of Lake Stokkvikvannet. The pass is about 400 metres high and rather steep. Duration: there and back, about 7 hours. • Route 02) Sørvågen - Munkebu Cabin Cairned, moderate walk. Start from Sørvågen on the main road, near the “Krysset” art gallery. Go up to Lake Studalsvannet, and continue up to Lake Tridalsvann and Lake Fjerddalsvann. From here proceed to the Djupfjordheia Moor and on to Munkebu Cabin. Duration: Munkebu and back: approx. 4 hours. • Route 02a) Around Sørvågvannet Lake Easy walk. Start at the old hotel or the sports club (S.O.I.L). Illuminated gravel track. Suitable for families and the elderly, great view of the fishing village. Duration: Approx. 1 hour • Route 03) Mount Reinebringen Ramsvika bay to viewpoint on Mount Reinebringen. Unmarked path in very steep terrain, may be slippery with loose stones. Be very careful! The path is now being renovated by Sherpas from Nepal and should be fit for use in the near future - until then, the climb is not recommended. Duration: Approx. 2 hours there and back • Route 04) Forsfjord - Munkebu - Sørvågen Partly cairned, demanding walk. Fjord boat from Reine to Forsfjord - not the other way round!(tell the conductor where you're going). Walk about 200 metres towards Tennes (north-east, towards the abandoned settlement), then turn right and climb up towards Lake Tennesvann and the ridge on the right, 448 metres above sea level. Clearly visible path near Lake Krokvann, descending to Lamheia Moor between Lake Tennesvann and Lake Fjerdalsvann. From here, continue up to Munkebu Cabin. From Munkebu Cabin to Sørvågen, see Route 02. Warning: We do NOT recommend doing this walk in the opposite direction, from Sørvågen to Forsfjord as it is very difficult to find the way down. It may also be difficult to contact the ferry to get them to call at Forsfjord and pick you up as there may not be mobile phone coverage in the fjord. Duration: Forsfjord - Munkebu, approx. 4 hours. • Route 05) Vindstad - Bunes Easy walk partly along village dirt track. Day trip from Reine. Take the fjord ferry to Vindstad (see timetable). From Vindstad, follow the track along the fjord, climb the ridge and cross the neck of land continuing down to the beach on the far side of the island. Duration: Approx. 5 hours round trip with the fjord boat. • Route 06) Kjerkfjorden- Horseid Not marked or cairned, easy walk. Day trip from Reine. Take the fjord boat to Kjerkfjorden (see timetable.) Turn right from the quay and follow the path over the ridge and down to the beach. Duration: Approx. 6 hours Kjerkfjorden - Horseid and back. • Route 07) Selfjorden - Kjerkfjorden Partly cairned trail, moderate walk. Starting at the end of the road in Selfjorden, proceed along the shore and go up towards Lake Fageråvannet and the pass beyond. Continue down to Lake Solbjørnvannet, up to the pass at Austerdalen Valley and on to Kjerkfjorden. From there, take the "M/V Fjordskyss" to Reine (see timetable). Duration: Approx. 5 hours to Kjerkfjorden. • Route 08)Torsfjorden - Kvalvika – Markvatnet – Selfjord: Moderate walk along a good path in accessible terrain. From Torsfjord to Kvalvika over the pass. Proceed along the cove to Ågotvannet and Markvatnet lakes and the shelter, built on the foiundations of an old house. The trail ends by the Selfjord (Marka) Duration: 5-6 hours. • Route 09) Fredvang (Ytresand) - Stokkvika Moderate walk. Start approx. 500 m (signpost) before the road ends at Yttersand. Go up to the tiny lake and continue over Yttersandheia Moor and down to Stokkvika. Abandoned settlement. Small cabin built on remains of old building. Duration: there and back, approx. 4 hours. • Route 10)Fredvang (Ytresand) - Mulstøa Easy walk. Start at the end of the road in Yttersand. Shoreline path and old road. Restored eagle catcher's hide near Lundehalsen. Mulstøa is an old, derelict settlement. Duration: there and back, aprox. 3 hours. • Route 11) Nusfjord - Nesland Cairned trail, moderate walk. Start about 300 metres south of the old school. About 200 m before Nesland - several large potholes near the shore. The only water mill in Lofoten can be found in Nesland. Duration: there and back, approx 3 hours. • Route 12) Napp - Kilan Cairned trail, rather demanding walk. Begin at the breakwater road in Napp, go past the old settlements. Cross Lake Sørdalsvannet (bridge) and go up to and over Ørnheia Moor and down again. Detour to Storbåthallaren Cave, go back a bit in the direction of Kilan (signpost). Rugged terrain until Lake Vassvikvannet. From here, detour to Nordsundet, above Strømøya. Back again over the mountain to Kilan. Old church path to Nusfjord from same place. Duration: Approx. 7 hours. •Route 13) Ramberg – Nubben Start at UL Lysbøen village hall. Unmarked path. Steep with some loose rock. Great view of mountains and sea. Duration: 45 min to top • Rute 14) The Moraine Path / Tangrand Path The Moraine Path starts and ends at the Glassblower's Cabin in Vikten. 1 hour walk on old cart road. Path through cultural landscape across c. 30,000 year old end moraine above the hamlet of Vikten. The path meets another c. 10,000 year old moraine and continues down to the beach. It passes an old eagle-catcher's hide that was last used as a look out post for the Home Guard. It then passes a seaweed kiln before returning to the Glassblower's. A pamphlet on sale here describes the path and the local geology. Duration: Approx. 1 hour

3)GUIDED TOUR OF THE MOUNTAIN PEAKS OF MOSKENES

• Fantastic panoramic views. Midnight Sun. • Information on culture, nature and geology. Participants must be in good physical shape. Sturdy footwear, warm, wind and rainproof clothing and food are essential. Rendezvous: By agreement Duration: 4-6 hours Min. numberof participants: 5 Enrolment: Audun Rasmussen, tel. 934 92 620 See also www.lofoten-turlag.no for more guided mountain walks.

PLEASE TAKE CARE OF OUR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT!

We ask visitors to help us protect Lofoten's attractive but vulnerable natural surroundings (incl. birdlife, flora etc.). Thank you! Please keep your dog on a leash at all times.

IMPORTANT!

Dear Hiker, We are trying to take care of our mountains, and therefore we mark only a few of the paths in order to reduce wear and tear in our vulnerable countryside. We would be very grateful for your assistance here in repairing cairns and laying stones in the marshy or wet parts of the trails. Please be careful when in the mountains. There will always be steep areas in the near vicinity. Remember to take a proper hiker's map with you, together with good clothing and footwear, and sufficient food. Some routes are cairned. Make sure someone knows where you are going! Rambling trails starting from Sørvågen begin on the main road, approx. 150 metres south of the school.

Bunes

Kjerkfjorden

Stokkvika

Hermannsdalstinden and Munkebu Cabin

All photos (c) Robert Walker

View from Vestertinden, overlooking Sørvågen.

Lofoten Islands

Mountain Adventures

In Flakstad & Moskenes, Lofoten Islands

1. MOUNTAIN CABINS

Please note that the following cabins are not intended for use by commercial groups. MUNKEBU, Djupfjordheia moor. Wood stove and gas stove SELFJORDHYTTA,Selfjorden. Cooker, electricity and running water. Both cabins have kitchen utensils, 2 bedrooms, 15 beds, outhouse and outside toilet. No food supplies. Sleeping bag or sheets required. (see www.lofoten-turlag.no) NB: Cabins are owned by Lofoten Turlag (LT) and are locked with Den Norske Turistforenings (DNTs) standard cabin key, which can be borrowed by LT and DNT members. Deposit payable. Non-members have access when accompanied by members. Join us! FREDVANG CABIN (Click here for further details) Owned by Fredvang Resident’s Association. Same standard as Munkebu. SOLBJØRN CABINS (2 cabins) By Solbjørnvatnet lake. Boats for hire, fishing/hunting licences for sale. Keys for hire at Berre's Bil & Båt. Tel. 76 09 32 40 Boat rental.

2. HIKING IN THE MOUNTAINS

General information:. We strongly recommend the purchase of a proper hiker's map before setting off on mountain hikes. These are widely available throughout the islands. Many of these hikes start at the waterworks and sports club buildings in Sørvågen. On the wall of the waterworks building you will find more information about mountain hikes, including map and routes. Please note: Anyone following the routes below does so at their own risk! We can accept NO responsibility for any accidents. Be alert and be careful! • Route 01) Å - Stokkvika Partly cairned, rather demanding walk. Start at Å, proceed along the southern bank of Lake Ågvatnet. Cross the Stokkvikskaret Pass and continue down to Stokkvika on the south side of Lake Stokkvikvannet. The pass is about 400 metres high and rather steep. Duration: there and back, about 7 hours. • Route 02) Sørvågen - Munkebu Cabin Cairned, moderate walk. Start from Sørvågen on the main road, near the “Krysset” art gallery. Go up to Lake Studalsvannet, and continue up to Lake Tridalsvann and Lake Fjerddalsvann. From here proceed to the Djupfjordheia Moor and on to Munkebu Cabin. Duration: Munkebu and back: approx. 4 hours. • Route 02a) Around Sørvågvannet Lake Easy walk. Start at the old hotel or the sports club (S.O.I.L). Illuminated gravel track. Suitable for families and the elderly, great view of the fishing village. Duration: Approx. 1 hour • Route 03) Mount Reinebringen Ramsvika bay to viewpoint on Mount Reinebringen. Unmarked path in very steep terrain, may be slippery with loose stones. Be very careful! The path is now being renovated by Sherpas from Nepal and should be fit for use in the near future - until then, the climb is not recommended. Duration: Approx. 2 hours there and back • Route 04) Forsfjord - Munkebu - Sørvågen Partly cairned, demanding walk. Fjord boat from Reine to Forsfjord - not the other way round!(tell the conductor where you're going). Walk about 200 metres towards Tennes (north-east, towards the abandoned settlement), then turn right and climb up towards Lake Tennesvann and the ridge on the right, 448 metres above sea level. Clearly visible path near Lake Krokvann, descending to Lamheia Moor between Lake Tennesvann and Lake Fjerdalsvann. From here, continue up to Munkebu Cabin. From Munkebu Cabin to Sørvågen, see Route 02. Warning: We do NOT recommend doing this walk in the opposite direction, from Sørvågen to Forsfjord as it is very difficult to find the way down. It may also be difficult to contact the ferry to get them to call at Forsfjord and pick you up as there may not be mobile phone coverage in the fjord. Duration: Forsfjord - Munkebu, approx. 4 hours. • Route 05) Vindstad - Bunes Easy walk partly along village dirt track. Day trip from Reine. Take the fjord ferry to Vindstad (see timetable). From Vindstad, follow the track along the fjord, climb the ridge and cross the neck of land continuing down to the beach on the far side of the island. Duration: Approx. 5 hours round trip with the fjord boat. • Route 06) Kjerkfjorden- Horseid Not marked or cairned, easy walk. Day trip from Reine. Take the fjord boat to Kjerkfjorden (see timetable.) Turn right from the quay and follow the path over the ridge and down to the beach. Duration: Approx. 6 hours Kjerkfjorden - Horseid and back. • Route 07) Selfjorden - Kjerkfjorden Partly cairned trail, moderate walk. Starting at the end of the road in Selfjorden, proceed along the shore and go up towards Lake Fageråvannet and the pass beyond. Continue down to Lake Solbjørnvannet, up to the pass at Austerdalen Valley and on to Kjerkfjorden. From there, take the "M/V Fjordskyss" to Reine (see timetable). Duration: Approx. 5 hours to Kjerkfjorden. • Route 08)Torsfjorden - Kvalvika – Markvatnet – Selfjord: Moderate walk along a good path in accessible terrain. From Torsfjord to Kvalvika over the pass. Proceed along the cove to Ågotvannet and Markvatnet lakes and the shelter, built on the foiundations of an old house. The trail ends by the Selfjord (Marka) Duration: 5-6 hours. • Route 09) Fredvang (Ytresand) - Stokkvika Moderate walk. Start approx. 500 m (signpost) before the road ends at Yttersand. Go up to the tiny lake and continue over Yttersandheia Moor and down to Stokkvika. Abandoned settlement. Small cabin built on remains of old building. Duration: there and back, approx. 4 hours. • Route 10)Fredvang (Ytresand) - Mulstøa Easy walk. Start at the end of the road in Yttersand. Shoreline path and old road. Restored eagle catcher's hide near Lundehalsen. Mulstøa is an old, derelict settlement. Duration: there and back, aprox. 3 hours. • Route 11) Nusfjord - Nesland Cairned trail, moderate walk. Start about 300 metres south of the old school. About 200 m before Nesland - several large potholes near the shore. The only water mill in Lofoten can be found in Nesland. Duration: there and back, approx 3 hours. • Route 12) Napp - Kilan Cairned trail, rather demanding walk. Begin at the breakwater road in Napp, go past the old settlements. Cross Lake Sørdalsvannet (bridge) and go up to and over Ørnheia Moor and down again. Detour to Storbåthallaren Cave, go back a bit in the direction of Kilan (signpost). Rugged terrain until Lake Vassvikvannet. From here, detour to Nordsundet, above Strømøya. Back again over the mountain to Kilan. Old church path to Nusfjord from same place. Duration: Approx. 7 hours. •Route 13) Ramberg – Nubben Start at UL Lysbøen village hall. Unmarked path. Steep with some loose rock. Great view of mountains and sea. Duration: 45 min to top • Rute 14) The Moraine Path / Tangrand Path The Moraine Path starts and ends at the Glassblower's Cabin in Vikten. 1 hour walk on old cart road. Path through cultural landscape across c. 30,000 year old end moraine above the hamlet of Vikten. The path meets another c. 10,000 year old moraine and continues down to the beach. It passes an old eagle-catcher's hide that was last used as a look out post for the Home Guard. It then passes a seaweed kiln before returning to the Glassblower's. A pamphlet on sale here describes the path and the local geology. Duration: Approx. 1 hour

3)GUIDED TOUR OF THE MOUNTAIN

PEAKS OF MOSKENES

• Fantastic panoramic views. Midnight Sun. • Information on culture, nature and geology. Participants must be in good physical shape. Sturdy footwear, warm, wind and rainproof clothing and food are essential. Rendezvous: By agreement Duration: 4-6 hours Min. numberof participants: 5 Enrolment: Audun Rasmussen, tel. 934 92 620 See also www.lofoten-turlag.no for more guided mountain walks.

PLEASE TAKE CARE OF OUR NATURAL

ENVIRONMENT!

We ask visitors to help us protect Lofoten's attractive but vulnerable natural surroundings (incl. birdlife, flora etc.). Thank you! Please keep your dog on a leash at all times.

IMPORTANT!

Dear Hiker, We are trying to take care of our mountains, and therefore we mark only a few of the paths in order to reduce wear and tear in our vulnerable countryside. We would be very grateful for your assistance here in repairing cairns and laying stones in the marshy or wet parts of the trails. Please be careful when in the mountains. There will always be steep areas in the near vicinity. Remember to take a proper hiker's map with you, together with good clothing and footwear, and sufficient food. Some routes are cairned. Make sure someone knows where you are going! Rambling trails starting from Sørvågen begin on the main road, approx. 150 metres south of the school.

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Culinary Adventures in Lofoten

Lofoten’s natural resources have formed our way of life and local culinary traditions. A visit to Lofoten will not be complete without tasting the exciting fare that Lofoten has to offer, both summer and winter.

Summer

In the summer you can try, for instance, salmon, saithe (coley), whalemeat or fresh prawns. You can either get these at a local restaurant or buy them at a local fish shop. n Whalemeat is served in many different ways, primarily as steak, but it can also be used in many exotic dishes. Smoked whalemeat tastes good served with arugula salad, red onions, pine nuts and sour cream. n Fresh prawns are available at local fish shops and frozen ones can be bought from foodstores n Smoked salmon is a Norwegian speciality that can be served in a number of different ways. n Saithe is very popular in Lofoten, served boiled or fried n Halibut and redfish are also delicious fish. Smoked halibut is renowned for its mouth- watering taste n There are lots of blueberries, cowberries (mountain cranberry) and cloudberries in the Lofoten mountains. These are often used in a number of different desserts.

Winter

The Lofoten Fishery is the world’s greatest cod fishery. It takes place from January to April and has always been then basis for human settlement in the archipelago. Every year, the cod come down from the Barents Sea to spawn along the North Norwegian coast, particularly in Lofoten where spawning conditions are ideal. n Stockfish is a unique natural product and Lofoten is one of the few places in the world where it is possible to produce it. The fish is gutted and hung out to dry in pairs on the innumerable fish racks found in Lofoten. The aroma of dried cod spreads across the entire archipelago, and they say "you can smell money" when the stockfish is on the racks. Most of it is exported to Italy. n "Mølje" – boiled cod, roes and liver. n Cod tongues are a delicacy in Lofoten. Dipped in flour, salt and pepper and fried in butter. n Klipfish is cod or saithe that is split, salted and dried. Klipfish is often used in different types of "bacalao", originally a dish from Portugal, where they make over 500 different varieties. You can try this dish at most restaurants in Lofoten. n "Boknafisk" is fish taken down from the drying racks before it is compltetely dried. Lofoten lamb is known all over Norway for its excellent quality. It has less fat and is meatier and more tender than lamb found elsewhere in the country. It also has a slight flavour of wild game. Local restaurants serve roast lamb, lamb chops, or lamb stew all year round. Christmas fare in Lofoten consists of pork ribs, salted and dried ribs of mutton and "lutefisk", which is cod that is soaked in lye and then watered down again. It is served with potatoes, bacon and mushy peas. Gull’s eggs are also on sale in local fish shops. They are delicious served with capelin roes and Norwegian caviar. Visit our excellent restaurants and cafés!

Lofoten Islands

Culinary Adventures in

Lofoten

Lofoten’s natural resources have formed our way of life and local culinary traditions. A visit to Lofoten will not be complete without tasting the exciting fare that Lofoten has to offer, both summer and winter.

Summer

In the summer you can try, for instance, salmon, saithe (coley), whalemeat or fresh prawns. You can either get these at a local restaurant or buy them at a local fish shop. n Whalemeat is served in many different ways, primarily as steak, but it can also be used in many exotic dishes. Smoked whalemeat tastes good served with arugula salad, red onions, pine nuts and sour cream. n Fresh prawns are available at local fish shops and frozen ones can be bought from foodstores n Smoked salmon is a Norwegian speciality that can be served in a number of different ways. n Saithe is very popular in Lofoten, served boiled or fried n Halibut and redfish are also delicious fish. Smoked halibut is renowned for its mouth-watering taste n There are lots of blueberries, cowberries (mountain cranberry) and cloudberries in the Lofoten mountains. These are often used in a number of different desserts.

Winter

The Lofoten Fishery is the world’s greatest cod fishery. It takes place from January to April and has always been then basis for human settlement in the archipelago. Every year, the cod come down from the Barents Sea to spawn along the North Norwegian coast, particularly in Lofoten where spawning conditions are ideal. n Stockfish is a unique natural product and Lofoten is one of the few places in the world where it is possible to produce it. The fish is gutted and hung out to dry in pairs on the innumerable fish racks found in Lofoten. The aroma of dried cod spreads across the entire archipelago, and they say "you can smell money" when the stockfish is on the racks. Most of it is exported to Italy. n "Mølje" – boiled cod, roes and liver. n Cod tongues are a delicacy in Lofoten. Dipped in flour, salt and pepper and fried in butter. n Klipfish is cod or saithe that is split, salted and dried. Klipfish is often used in different types of "bacalao", originally a dish from Portugal, where they make over 500 different varieties. You can try this dish at most restaurants in Lofoten. n "Boknafisk" is fish taken down from the drying racks before it is compltetely dried. Lofoten lamb is known all over Norway for its excellent quality. It has less fat and is meatier and more tender than lamb found elsewhere in the country. It also has a slight flavour of wild game. Local restaurants serve roast lamb, lamb chops, or lamb stew all year round. Christmas fare in Lofoten consists of pork ribs, salted and dried ribs of mutton and "lutefisk", which is cod that is soaked in lye and then watered down again. It is served with potatoes, bacon and mushy peas. Gull’s eggs are also on sale in local fish shops. They are delicious served with capelin roes and Norwegian caviar. Visit our excellent restaurants and cafés!

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Safety at Sea and in the Mountains

SAFETY IN THE MOUNTAINS:

The weather in Lofoten is extremely changeable and you should bring wind and rain resistant clothing along both summer and winter. A woollen hat, gloves and a scarf may also be necessary during the summer. Solid footwear is also essential, preferably with a good grip. Periodic rain and mist may often lead to slippery conditions and poor visibility. You should not venture into unknown territory without a good hiker's map. These are on sale at the tourist office and in shops and kiosks.

COMMON SENSE IN THE MOUNTAINS

1. Do not set out on a long hike if you are not in good physical shape. 2. Tell somebody where you are going and when you expect to be back. 3. Pay attention to the weather forecast. 4. Listen to advice from experienced hikers. 5. Be prepared for bad weather. Always take the necessary equipment with you. 6. Remember to take a map and compass. 7. Do not go alone. 8. If in doubt, turn back in time. 9. Conserve your energy. Dig a snow shelter if necessary during the winter.

SAFETY AT SEA:

The weather in Lofoten is extremely changeable, so you should not set out on long trips in small boats, even if the weather is fine. Shorter trips near the shore are recommended. Do not rely blindly on outboards and other technical aids (e.g. cell phones). Bring wind and rain resistant clothing along both summer and winter. A woollen hat, gloves and a scarf may be necessary even during the summer. Solid footwear is also essential, preferably with a good grip. Periodic rain and mist may often lead to poor visibility, so be sure to take a map along. The Maelstrom (one of the strongest tidal currents in the world) and surrounding waters are very unpredictable and can be perilous for small boats.

COMMON SENSE AT SEA

1. Use only approved boats. Ensure that the boat and motor work properly, and that you are familiar with the use of all equipment on board. Make sure the necessary gear is onboard like bailer, oars, oarlocks, rope, anchor, lantern and life vests. 2. Heed the weather and weather forecasts. Use the boat only in waters that it is intended for. The Maelstrom and surrounding waters should be avoided by those in smaller vessels. 3. Make sure you have enough life vests on board for everyone 4. Show consideration for others and for the environment. Take your litter home with you. 5. Be rested and sober when sailing a boat 6. Tell somebody where you are going and how long you expect to be away. Take a map and a compass with you. 7. Sit still in small boats. When changing places, make sure only one person gets up at once. Wear footwear with rubber soles. 8. Be careful with sources of heat in motor boats and make sure you have the appropriate extinguisher on board – and learn to use it. 9. Stay near the boat if it overturns and shout for help. 10. Follow the Rules of the Sea, and remember to give way in time. 11. Comply with speed limits. Reduce speed in the harbour.

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Lofoten Islands

Safety at Sea and in

the Mountains

SAFETY IN THE MOUNTAINS:

The weather in Lofoten is extremely changeable and you should bring wind and rain resistant clothing along both summer and winter. A woollen hat, gloves and a scarf may also be necessary during the summer. Solid footwear is also essential, preferably with a good grip. Periodic rain and mist may often lead to slippery conditions and poor visibility. You should not venture into unknown territory without a good hiker's map. These are on sale at the tourist office and in shops and kiosks.

COMMON SENSE IN THE MOUNTAINS

1. Do not set out on a long hike if you are not in good physical shape. 2. Tell somebody where you are going and when you expect to be back. 3. Pay attention to the weather forecast. 4. Listen to advice from experienced hikers. 5. Be prepared for bad weather. Always take the necessary equipment with you. 6. Remember to take a map and compass. 7. Do not go alone. 8. If in doubt, turn back in time. 9. Conserve your energy. Dig a snow shelter if necessary during the winter.

SAFETY AT SEA:

The weather in Lofoten is extremely changeable, so you should not set out on long trips in small boats, even if the weather is fine. Shorter trips near the shore are recommended. Do not rely blindly on outboards and other technical aids (e.g. cell phones). Bring wind and rain resistant clothing along both summer and winter. A woollen hat, gloves and a scarf may be necessary even during the summer. Solid footwear is also essential, preferably with a good grip. Periodic rain and mist may often lead to poor visibility, so be sure to take a map along. The Maelstrom (one of the strongest tidal currents in the world) and surrounding waters are very unpredictable and can be perilous for small boats.

COMMON SENSE AT SEA

1. Use only approved boats. Ensure that the boat and motor work properly, and that you are familiar with the use of all equipment on board. Make sure the necessary gear is onboard like bailer, oars, oarlocks, rope, anchor, lantern and life vests. 2. Heed the weather and weather forecasts. Use the boat only in waters that it is intended for. The Maelstrom and surrounding waters should be avoided by those in smaller vessels. 3. Make sure you have enough life vests on board for everyone 4. Show consideration for others and for the environment. Take your litter home with you. 5. Be rested and sober when sailing a boat 6. Tell somebody where you are going and how long you expect to be away. Take a map and a compass with you. 7. Sit still in small boats. When changing places, make sure only one person gets up at once. Wear footwear with rubber soles. 8. Be careful with sources of heat in motor boats and make sure you have the appropriate extinguisher on board – and learn to use it. 9. Stay near the boat if it overturns and shout for help. 10. Follow the Rules of the Sea, and remember to give way in time. 11. Comply with speed limits. Reduce speed in the harbour.

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Fishing Boat Trips

INFORMATION AND BOOKING All reservations should be made to the boat/company in question. Book the day before or by 10.30 at the latest on the day of the trip. All trips subject to weather conditions and a minimum number of participants. THE BOATS All vessels are equipped with the most modern equipment and instruments available for boats of this size. WHEN ON BOARD: You should wear sensible clothing. Even when ashore it may be cold and windy at sea. Wear good rain and windproof clothing and footwear. There is a heated cabin and a toilet on all vessels. Bring food and drink. Passengers travel at their own risk, but all vessels have complete passenger insurance coverage and have all the required safety equipment. "Fisherman for a Day" All year round on request. Feel the wooden deck beneath your feet on board an authentic fishing vessel on the Vestfjord. The fishermen of Lofoten take you to where the fish are, and provide you with an insight into their every day life. We fish with hand lines. Haul cod, haddock and coley, wolf fish and tusk over the gunwale. If the weather is fine, and luck is on our side, we might see eagles, cormorants, seals, and maybe even whales. The trips take place in exciting waters with tidal currents and open sea. From the boat, you can seE abandoned settlements and fishing villages. The “Carina”, is a 34 foot fishing (long-lines and hand-lines) and touring boat stationed in Reine. The vessel is equipped with the most modern equipment and instruments available to boats of this size. Remember to wear sensible clothing. Even when ashore it may be cold and windy at sea. Wear good rain and windproof clothing and footwear. There is a heated cabin and a toilet on board. Bring food and drink. Passengers travel at their own risk, but all vessels have complete passenger insurance coverage and have all the required safety equipment. The fishermen of Moskenes wish you welcome aboard – to take part in the every day life of the Fishermen of Lofoten. SEASICK? Seasickness can be both avoided and cured. If you are seasick, or are uncertain about it, you should buy seasickness tablets or a seasickness plaster from the chemist's. Some say a teaspoonful of ginger helps. Chewing crispbread or biscuits can help against queasiness. Stay in the right place on board: midships, near the water line or just aft of midships. There is least movement here. Take plenty of clothing with you so that you can stay on deck. Fresh air helps. Being sick once, eases the queasiness. Good luck! PREPARING FISH AND LIVER IN THE LOFOTEN WAY Freshly simmered fish (cod,coley,etc.) Gut the fish and rinse its belly. Add 2-3 dessert spoons of salt and one dessert spoon of vinegar for every liter of water. Cut the fish into slices just under one inch thick, and put them into the boiling water. Bring to the boil again. Remove from the heat and allow the fish to simmer for about 10 minutes. Preparing the liver: Peel off the skin and nip the liver into small pieces whilst pulling it off the sinewy threads. Add pepper to taste and chopped onion. Bring the liver to the boil in the water from the fish. Stop the boiling by adding cold water, repeat this three times. Let it simmer for 10 minutes. Garnish with raw onion. Bon appetitt!

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Lofoten Islands

Fishing Boat Trips

INFORMATION AND BOOKING All reservations should be made to the boat/company in question. Book the day before or by 10.30 at the latest on the day of the trip. All trips subject to weather conditions and a minimum number of participants. THE BOATS All vessels are equipped with the most modern equipment and instruments available for boats of this size. WHEN ON BOARD: You should wear sensible clothing. Even when ashore it may be cold and windy at sea. Wear good rain and windproof clothing and footwear. There is a heated cabin and a toilet on all vessels. Bring food and drink. Passengers travel at their own risk, but all vessels have complete passenger insurance coverage and have all the required safety equipment. "Fisherman for a Day" All year round on request. Feel the wooden deck beneath your feet on board an authentic fishing vessel on the Vestfjord. The fishermen of Lofoten take you to where the fish are, and provide you with an insight into their every day life. We fish with hand lines. Haul cod, haddock and coley, wolf fish and tusk over the gunwale. If the weather is fine, and luck is on our side, we might see eagles, cormorants, seals, and maybe even whales. The trips take place in exciting waters with tidal currents and open sea. From the boat, you can seE abandoned settlements and fishing villages. The “Carina”, is a 34 foot fishing (long-lines and hand-lines) and touring boat stationed in Reine. The vessel is equipped with the most modern equipment and instruments available to boats of this size. Remember to wear sensible clothing. Even when ashore it may be cold and windy at sea. Wear good rain and windproof clothing and footwear. There is a heated cabin and a toilet on board. Bring food and drink. Passengers travel at their own risk, but all vessels have complete passenger insurance coverage and have all the required safety equipment. The fishermen of Moskenes wish you welcome aboard – to take part in the every day life of the Fishermen of Lofoten. SEASICK? Seasickness can be both avoided and cured. If you are seasick, or are uncertain about it, you should buy seasickness tablets or a seasickness plaster from the chemist's. Some say a teaspoonful of ginger helps. Chewing crispbread or biscuits can help against queasiness. Stay in the right place on board: midships, near the water line or just aft of midships. There is least movement here. Take plenty of clothing with you so that you can stay on deck. Fresh air helps. Being sick once, eases the queasiness. Good luck! PREPARING FISH AND LIVER IN THE LOFOTEN WAY Freshly simmered fish (cod,coley,etc.) Gut the fish and rinse its belly. Add 2-3 dessert spoons of salt and one dessert spoon of vinegar for every liter of water. Cut the fish into slices just under one inch thick, and put them into the boiling water. Bring to the boil again. Remove from the heat and allow the fish to simmer for about 10 minutes. Preparing the liver: Peel off the skin and nip the liver into small pieces whilst pulling it off the sinewy threads. Add pepper to taste and chopped onion. Bring the liver to the boil in the water from the fish. Stop the boiling by adding cold water, repeat this three times. Let it simmer for 10 minutes. Garnish with raw onion. Bon appetitt!

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Through Lofoten's Nature and Culture

Maelstrom - Coastal Caves - Seabird Colonies

Troll-like mountain formations, deep fjords and abandoned settlements

The Fjord Ferry

The outermost of the Lofoten islands are characterized by bewitching mountain formations, strong tidal currents, and deep fjords and coastal caves. Since time immemorial, Man has utilized the abundant natural resources on land and in the sea. For a thousand years, the natural environment and settlement here formed the basis of Norwegian prosperity and exports. On the boat trips mentioned below, we study this fascinating natural environment and culture, both past and present. NB: Don´t forget to bring good, waterproof footwear, warm rain and windproof clothing, a scarf and hat, and a packed lunch. INFORMATION AND BOOKING: To make reservations, please contact the respective boats/companies directly or the tourist office. On Board the Vessels: You should dress sensibly when going on a boat trip. Even if it is warm on land, it may be cold and windy at sea. It's a good idea to wear woollen clothing and to bring along wind and rainproof clothing. Warm footwear is also recommended. Bring food and drink with you, if you catch anything, you may be able to taste fresh fish on board. Those taking part do so at their own risk, but all vessels are covered by passenger insurance and are equipped with the mandatory safety gear. You will find the program on this website. Reservations must be made by calling tel. 76 09 15 99. Payment for Trip 1 must be made at the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum, Å, payment for Trip 2 is to be made on board the vessel. Seasick? Seasickness can be both avoided and cured, but passengers on rafting vessels are seldom sick. If you think you might be seasick, or are uncertain about it, you should buy seasickness tablets or a seasickness plaster from the chemist's. Daily roundtrips on the scheduled fjord ferry "Fjordskyss" in Reinefjord All year round Tel. (+47) 99 49 18 05 Scheduled roundtrip (no guide) in one of the Norway’s most beautiful fjords. Sheer mountains, waterfalls and tiny farming hamlets. Among distinctive mountains you will see Hermanndalstinden - the second highest mountain in Lofoten (1029 m), Helvetestinden, Spisstinden, Bispelua, Seiltinden and Olstinden. You can also go ashore and spend some time exploring one of the tiny hamlets of Rostad, Kjerkefjorden or Vinstad. Several of these places are good starting points for country hikes, like Vinstad to Bunes, Kjerkefjorden to Horseid or Selfjord, and Forsfjord to Munkebu Cabin or Sørvågen (see also Mountain Rambling). Booking: Tel. (+47) 99 49 18 05 Midnight Sun Tour by boat - Reinefjord May 27 – July 15 (on request, min. 5 full fares) Leaving from Reine we sail into the Reinefjord where you can go ashore at Vinstad and proceed on foot to Bunes with its fabulous white, sandy beach overlooking the Norwegian Sea and the Midnight Sun to the north. Refsvikhula cave and 3000 year old cave paintings We leave from Reine calling also at Moskenes, Sørvågen and Å. We sail along the coast to the abandoned hamlet of Ånstad and Tuv through the Maelstrom to the Lofotodden headland and Reivika. We pass through the Reisundet strait and on to the far side of the island and the abandoned fishing village of Hell. After a trip out to the seal colony, we go ashore near the abandoned settlement of Refsvika, from where we walk to the Refsvikhula cave (Kollhellaren), a gigantic “natural cathedral” 115m deep and with over 50 metres of headroom. Inside the cave, mystical human figures have been found painted on the walls of the cave by Stone Age people over 3000 years ago. In the summer, the Midnight Sun shines directly into the cave creating a magical atmosphere. A guide will accompany you all the way and there will be a break for a bite to eat on the way. Participants should be capable of hiking a fair distance. The cave is a listed area and visits without authorized personnel are prohibited.Enquire at the tourist information centre. Sea safari on a RIB boat – the Maelstrom We leave from Reine calling also at Moskenes, Sørvågen and Å. Travelling west we encounter the infamous “Maelstrom,” one of the world’s strongest tidal currents. The Maelstrom was first described by Pytheas the Greek over 2000 years ago and has since been described and marked on innumerable sea charts together with terrifying illustrations and warnings. The Maelstrom is abundant in fish and has as such formed the basis of settlement for thousands of years. We test the forces of Nature and if we are lucky we may see eagles, cormorants, seals and perhaps even whales. Don’t forget: Warm clothing. Enquire at the tourist information centre. Snorkelling Join us on a trip to Lofoten’s fantastic underwater world. The sunshine brings out the amazing colours that the underwater landscape has to offer. Calm and peaceful movement through the kelp will make you feel at one with nature. Crabs, hermit crabs, starfish and snails live their busy lives down there as the fish lie there like a blanket above the kelp. Enquire at the tourist information centre. Diving Fantastic natural surroundings, striking mountain ridges, wrecks and tunnels are just some of the things you can experience under water in the Land of the Midnight Sun. Floating weightlessly like an eagle above the coral seabed adds the finishing touch to the adventures that will make your stay in Lofoten a perfect one. Diving and snorkelling can be combined. Enquire at the tourist information centre Biking Lofoten is a fantastic destination for cyclists. Cycling offers the freedom and time to take a closer look at life in a vibrant fishing village, and to enjoy wild and wonderful countryside. Breathe in the smell of the sea and hear the seagulls cry as you roll slowly by. If you decide to go on a midnight sun ride, you will be cycling almost all alone, in complete peace and quiet. Guided cycling tours are also possible. History and a little exercise have never hurt anyone. Have a great ride! Booking / Rental: Enquire at the tourist information centre. Kayaking If you are wondering what it is like to paddle in heaven, you should try kayaking here. We have fjords and beaches that can take the breath away from any of us, whether you want 3 hours on the fjord or a 4 day trip round the island of Moskenesøya. You can experience nature at close quarters here, and an abundance of animal life as you glide through the water. With a kayak you can access tiny coves and fjords, and paddle between old wharves and boats without any trouble. It is not without reason that Lofoten has been voted one of the world’s best kayak destinations. NB: You should never paddle alone in these surroundings, Make sure that you have the necessary safety equipment with you at all times. Check the weather forecasts and talk to any locals who paddle in the area. Remember, there are strong currents and a considerable difference between high and low tide. If you are a little in doubt, it is also possible to hire a guide or have your whole trip organised. No previous experience is necessary. To paddle on your own, you will need to have a "wet card" certificate. Booking / Rental: Enquire at the tourist information centre Mountain Rambling Moskenes offers scenic nature experiences in both easy and more demanding terrain in the surrounding mountains. Join a local guide on the best mountain walks: amazing panoramic views from Mount Reinebringen, midnight sun trips to Bunes, or a climb to Lofoten’s second highest peak, Hermannsdalstinden (1029 m asl). Let our guides lead you to our culture, nature and geology. Duration: 4 – 6 hours Price: from NOK 250 (min 5 pers) children under 15: 50% discount Booking: Audun Rasmussen, tel. (+47) 93 49 26 20.

Fishing Boat Trips - The Fjord Ferry

The M/V Carina

The fjord ferry

The Reinefjord

Refsvikhula Cave

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Lofoten Islands

Adventure Trips:

Through Lofoten's Nature and

Culture

Maelstrom - Coastal Caves - Seabird

Colonies

Troll-like mountain formations, deep

fjords and abandoned settlements

The Fjord Ferry

The outermost of the Lofoten islands are characterized by bewitching mountain formations, strong tidal currents, and deep fjords and coastal caves. Since time immemorial, Man has utilized the abundant natural resources on land and in the sea. For a thousand years, the natural environment and settlement here formed the basis of Norwegian prosperity and exports. On the boat trips mentioned below, we study this fascinating natural environment and culture, both past and present. NB: Don´t forget to bring good, waterproof footwear, warm rain and windproof clothing, a scarf and hat, and a packed lunch. INFORMATION AND BOOKING: To make reservations, please contact the respective boats/companies directly or the tourist office. On Board the Vessels: You should dress sensibly when going on a boat trip. Even if it is warm on land, it may be cold and windy at sea. It's a good idea to wear woollen clothing and to bring along wind and rainproof clothing. Warm footwear is also recommended. Bring food and drink with you, if you catch anything, you may be able to taste fresh fish on board. Those taking part do so at their own risk, but all vessels are covered by passenger insurance and are equipped with the mandatory safety gear. You will find the program on this website. Reservations must be made by calling tel. 76 09 15 99. Payment for Trip 1 must be made at the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum, Å, payment for Trip 2 is to be made on board the vessel. Seasick? Seasickness can be both avoided and cured, but passengers on rafting vessels are seldom sick. If you think you might be seasick, or are uncertain about it, you should buy seasickness tablets or a seasickness plaster from the chemist's. Daily roundtrips on the scheduled fjord ferry "Fjordskyss" in Reinefjord All year round Tel. (+47) 99 49 18 05 Scheduled roundtrip (no guide) in one of the Norway’s most beautiful fjords. Sheer mountains, waterfalls and tiny farming hamlets. Among distinctive mountains you will see Hermanndalstinden - the second highest mountain in Lofoten (1029 m), Helvetestinden, Spisstinden, Bispelua, Seiltinden and Olstinden. You can also go ashore and spend some time exploring one of the tiny hamlets of Rostad, Kjerkefjorden or Vinstad. Several of these places are good starting points for country hikes, like Vinstad to Bunes, Kjerkefjorden to Horseid or Selfjord, and Forsfjord to Munkebu Cabin or Sørvågen (see also Mountain Rambling). Booking: Tel. (+47) 99 49 18 05 Midnight Sun Tour by boat - Reinefjord May 27 – July 15 (on request, min. 5 full fares) Leaving from Reine we sail into the Reinefjord where you can go ashore at Vinstad and proceed on foot to Bunes with its fabulous white, sandy beach overlooking the Norwegian Sea and the Midnight Sun to the north. Refsvikhula cave and 3000 year old cave paintings We leave from Reine calling also at Moskenes, Sørvågen and Å. We sail along the coast to the abandoned hamlet of Ånstad and Tuv through the Maelstrom to the Lofotodden headland and Reivika. We pass through the Reisundet strait and on to the far side of the island and the abandoned fishing village of Hell. After a trip out to the seal colony, we go ashore near the abandoned settlement of Refsvika, from where we walk to the Refsvikhula cave (Kollhellaren), a gigantic “natural cathedral” 115m deep and with over 50 metres of headroom. Inside the cave, mystical human figures have been found painted on the walls of the cave by Stone Age people over 3000 years ago. In the summer, the Midnight Sun shines directly into the cave creating a magical atmosphere. A guide will accompany you all the way and there will be a break for a bite to eat on the way. Participants should be capable of hiking a fair distance. The cave is a listed area and visits without authorized personnel are prohibited.Enquire at the tourist information centre. Sea safari on a RIB boat – the Maelstrom We leave from Reine calling also at Moskenes, Sørvågen and Å. Travelling west we encounter the infamous “Maelstrom,” one of the world’s strongest tidal currents. The Maelstrom was first described by Pytheas the Greek over 2000 years ago and has since been described and marked on innumerable sea charts together with terrifying illustrations and warnings. The Maelstrom is abundant in fish and has as such formed the basis of settlement for thousands of years. We test the forces of Nature and if we are lucky we may see eagles, cormorants, seals and perhaps even whales. Don’t forget: Warm clothing. Enquire at the tourist information centre. Snorkelling Join us on a trip to Lofoten’s fantastic underwater world. The sunshine brings out the amazing colours that the underwater landscape has to offer. Calm and peaceful movement through the kelp will make you feel at one with nature. Crabs, hermit crabs, starfish and snails live their busy lives down there as the fish lie there like a blanket above the kelp. Enquire at the tourist information centre. Diving Fantastic natural surroundings, striking mountain ridges, wrecks and tunnels are just some of the things you can experience under water in the Land of the Midnight Sun. Floating weightlessly like an eagle above the coral seabed adds the finishing touch to the adventures that will make your stay in Lofoten a perfect one. Diving and snorkelling can be combined. Enquire at the tourist information centre Biking Lofoten is a fantastic destination for cyclists. Cycling offers the freedom and time to take a closer look at life in a vibrant fishing village, and to enjoy wild and wonderful countryside. Breathe in the smell of the sea and hear the seagulls cry as you roll slowly by. If you decide to go on a midnight sun ride, you will be cycling almost all alone, in complete peace and quiet. Guided cycling tours are also possible. History and a little exercise have never hurt anyone. Have a great ride! Booking / Rental: Enquire at the tourist information centre. Kayaking If you are wondering what it is like to paddle in heaven, you should try kayaking here. We have fjords and beaches that can take the breath away from any of us, whether you want 3 hours on the fjord or a 4 day trip round the island of Moskenesøya. You can experience nature at close quarters here, and an abundance of animal life as you glide through the water. With a kayak you can access tiny coves and fjords, and paddle between old wharves and boats without any trouble. It is not without reason that Lofoten has been voted one of the world’s best kayak destinations. NB: You should never paddle alone in these surroundings, Make sure that you have the necessary safety equipment with you at all times. Check the weather forecasts and talk to any locals who paddle in the area. Remember, there are strong currents and a considerable difference between high and low tide. If you are a little in doubt, it is also possible to hire a guide or have your whole trip organised. No previous experience is necessary. To paddle on your own, you will need to have a "wet card" certificate. Booking / Rental: Enquire at the tourist information centre Mountain Rambling Moskenes offers scenic nature experiences in both easy and more demanding terrain in the surrounding mountains. Join a local guide on the best mountain walks: amazing panoramic views from Mount Reinebringen, midnight sun trips to Bunes, or a climb to Lofoten’s second highest peak, Hermannsdalstinden (1029 m asl). Let our guides lead you to our culture, nature and geology. Duration: 4 – 6 hours Price: from NOK 250 (min 5 pers) children under 15: 50% discount Booking: Audun Rasmussen, tel. (+47) 93 49 26 20.

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Bicycle hire Feskarbrygga, Hellvåg Rorbuer. Tel. (+47) 902 20 098 / 907 91 339 Ask at the tourist information centre. Motorboat hire Sakrisøy Rorbuer. Tel. 76 09 21 43 Feskarbrygga, Hellvåg Rorbuer. Tel. (+47) 902 20 098 / 907 91 339 Car hire Rent-a-Car Moskenes. Tel. 90 06 15 66, 97 52 00 88 post@sakrisoy.no Kayak Hire Ask at the tourist information centre. Petrol Reine Kiosk (Statoil), Reine. Tel. 76 09 24 39 Ramberg Matsenter AS: Tel. 76 05 20 20 Car and boat workshop Berres Bil og Båt, Ramberg Tel. 76 09 32 40, Mob.: 90 59 30 56 Harbour facilities and service Moskenes, Sørvågen, Reine, Hamnøy, Sund, Ramberg, Nusfjord Public Conveniences (toilets): Å: Parkeringsplassen / car park / Parkplatz Reine: Sentrum / Town Centre / Ortsmitte Litter disposal Å: Parkeringsplassen / Car Park / Parkplatz Moskenes: Fergeleie / Ferry / Fährenkai Reine: Sentrum / Town Centre / Ortsmitte Hamnøy: Gammelfergeleie /Old ferry /Alte Fährenkai Toilet drainage facilities for motor caravans Hamnøy: Gammelfergeleie /Old ferry /Alte Fährenkai Litter disposal • Å: Car Park • Moskenes: Ferry docks • Reine: Town Centre • Hamnøy:Old ferry quay • Flakstad: Brunstrand Tourist Info • Fredvang: Fredvang

Cash dispenser (ATM): Statoil, Reine Post Offices Reine, Coop Marked. Tel. 76 09 21 03 Mon-Fri: 09.00 - 19.00. Sat: 10.00 - 18.00 Sørvågen, Joker. Tel. 76 09 11 16 Mon-Fri: 09.00 - 21.00. Sat: 10.00 - 18.00 Ramberg Matsenter AS (grocer's store) Emergency Services Police: Leknes: Tel. 02800 Nød / Notrufe / Emergency: Tel. 112 • Ramberg: Tel. 76 09 31 09 / 948 10 697 • Emergency : Tel.112 Brann • Fire • Feuerwehr: Tel. 110 Bilberging • Auto salvage • Abschleppdienst Viking: 80 03 29 00 Falken 76 08 71 00 Air for scuba divers •Terje Mørkved, Sund. Tel. 76 09 36 12 / 76 09 36 07 Public Libraries • Moskenes folkebibliotek, Sørvågen • Flakstad folkebibliotek, Ramberg. Tel. 76 09 31 70 Health & Wellbeing, Body Care Doctor's Surgery • Reine and Ramberg: Tel. 76 08 39 99 / 76 09 21 13. Cellular 908 94 900 • Emergency: Tel. 113 Dental Surgery •Sørvågen Tel. 76 09 12 22 Medicine Dispensary • Medicines are available at some grocer's stores.

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Bicycle hire Feskarbrygga, Hellvåg Rorbuer. Tel. (+47) 902 20 098 / 907 91 339 Ask at the tourist information centre. Motorboat hire Sakrisøy Rorbuer. Tel. 76 09 21 43 Feskarbrygga, Hellvåg Rorbuer. Tel. (+47) 902 20 098 / 907 91 339 Car hire Rent-a-Car Moskenes. Tel. 90 06 15 66, 97 52 00 88 post@sakrisoy.no Kayak Hire Ask at the tourist information centre. Petrol Reine Kiosk (Statoil), Reine. Tel. 76 09 24 39 Ramberg Matsenter AS: Tel. 76 05 20 20 Car and boat workshop Berres Bil og Båt, Ramberg Tel. 76 09 32 40, Mob.: 90 59 30 56 Harbour facilities and service Moskenes, Sørvågen, Reine, Hamnøy, Sund, Ramberg, Nusfjord Public Conveniences (toilets): Å: Parkeringsplassen / car park / Parkplatz Reine: Sentrum / Town Centre / Ortsmitte Litter disposal Å: Parkeringsplassen / Car Park / Parkplatz Moskenes: Fergeleie / Ferry / Fährenkai Reine: Sentrum / Town Centre / Ortsmitte Hamnøy: Gammelfergeleie /Old ferry /Alte Fährenkai Toilet drainage facilities for motor caravans Hamnøy: Gammelfergeleie /Old ferry /Alte Fährenkai Litter disposal • Å: Car Park • Moskenes: Ferry docks • Reine: Town Centre • Hamnøy:Old ferry quay • Flakstad: Brunstrand Tourist Info • Fredvang: Fredvang

Cash dispenser (ATM): Statoil, Reine Post Offices Reine, Coop Marked. Tel. 76 09 21 03 Mon-Fri: 09.00 - 19.00. Sat: 10.00 - 18.00 Sørvågen, Joker. Tel. 76 09 11 16 Mon-Fri: 09.00 - 21.00. Sat: 10.00 - 18.00 Ramberg Matsenter AS (grocer's store) Emergency Services Police: Leknes: Tel. 02800 Nød / Notrufe / Emergency: Tel. 112 • Ramberg: Tel. 76 09 31 09 / 948 10 697 • Emergency : Tel.112 Brann • Fire • Feuerwehr: Tel. 110 Bilberging • Auto salvage • Abschleppdienst Viking: 80 03 29 00 Falken 76 08 71 00 Air for scuba divers •Terje Mørkved, Sund. Tel. 76 09 36 12 / 76 09 36 07 Public Libraries • Moskenes folkebibliotek, Sørvågen • Flakstad folkebibliotek, Ramberg. Tel. 76 09 31 70 Health & Wellbeing, Body Care Doctor's Surgery • Reine and Ramberg: Tel. 76 08 39 99 / 76 09 21 13. Cellular 908 94 900 • Emergency: Tel. 113 Dental Surgery •Sørvågen Tel. 76 09 12 22 Medicine Dispensary • Medicines are available at some grocer's stores.

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The weather can change quickly from calm and clear skies with sunshine or the Northern Lights, to strong gales with rain or snow. Maximum temperatures may vary from +30 degrees C in June/July to -15 degrees in February, while the average temperatures for these months are from just over +12 degrees to slightly below zero. The period with the least precipitation is between April and June, while in October-December we have the most rain or snow. Daylight conditions vary greatly in colour and intensity depending on the season and the time of day. The brightest Northern Lights in the Northern Hemisphere can be seen over Lofoten during the period from September to April, while the Midnight Sun is visible from May 27 to July 15. It is the Gulf Stream that determines our climate, and this in turn forms the basis for the cod's annual migration to Lofoten, and thereby for human settlement along our coast. The Midnight Sun The Midnight Sun is visible from May 27 to July 15 from Refsvika, Bunes, Horseid, Mulstøa, Fredvang, Ramberg, Flakstad, Vikten, Myrland and mountain tops. Click here for the weather at Lekens Airport at this moment. Click here for the local WEATHER forecast Click the "English" link at top right for English language.

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The weather can change quickly from calm and clear skies with sunshine or the Northern Lights, to strong gales with rain or snow. Maximum temperatures may vary from +30 degrees C in June/July to -15 degrees in February, while the average temperatures for these months are from just over +12 degrees to slightly below zero. The period with the least precipitation is between April and June, while in October- December we have the most rain or snow. Daylight conditions vary greatly in colour and intensity depending on the season and the time of day. The brightest Northern Lights in the Northern Hemisphere can be seen over Lofoten during the period from September to April, while the Midnight Sun is visible from May 27 to July 15. It is the Gulf Stream that determines our climate, and this in turn forms the basis for the cod's annual migration to Lofoten, and thereby for human settlement along our coast. The Midnight Sun The Midnight Sun is visible from May 27 to July 15 from Refsvika, Bunes, Horseid, Mulstøa, Fredvang, Ramberg, Flakstad, Vikten, Myrland and mountain tops. Click here for the weather at Lekens Airport at this moment. Click here for the local WEATHER forecast Click the "English" link at top right for English language.

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Home Craft Articles, Handicrafts · Fishing Village Museum / Service building and Gift Shops, Å. Tel. 76 09 14 88 · Galleri Skarven, Tind. Tel. 979 79 763 · Ninas Landhandleri, Sørvågen 920 61 707 · Sund Fiskerimuseum AS, Sund.Tel. 913 71 718. Home: 76 09 37 88. Tel./fax 76 09 32 99 · Galleri Steinbiten, Ramberg. Tel. 76 09 31 10 · Galleri Ambolten, Sund. Tel. 76 09 37 90 · Reine Centre of Arts and Culture / Galleri Eva Harr, Reine. Tel. 76 09 10 10 · Sølvsmia, Nusfjord. Tel. 76 09 33 99 · Glasshytta og Keramikktårnet. Vikten. Tel. 76 09 44 42 Antiques · Sakrisøy Antikk og Brukt, Sakrisøy. Tlf. 76 09 21 43 Fresh Fish · "Sjømat", Sakrisøy, Reine, Tel. 900 61 566 Stockfish · Sjømat, Sakrisøy, Reine · Kiosks Bakery · Fishing Village Museum, Å. Tel. 76 09 14 88 Clothing and Gifts · Ramberg Manufaktur, Ramberg, Tel. 76 09 32 62 Florist's · Bringen Blomster, tel. 76 09 13 00 · Ramberg Blomster tlf. 760 93398 Kiosks/Convenience Stores · Reine Kiosk, Reine, Tel. 76 09 24 39 · Joker, Sørvågen Groceries (see map for locations) Reine: · Coop Reine , Tel. 76 09 21 03. Fax. 76 09 22 69 · Statoil Reine Kiosk Sørvågen: · Matkroken, Tel. 76 09 12 15 · Joker, Tel. 76 09 11 16 Å: · Gammelbutikken - The Old Shop, Tel. 76 09 12 06 Nusfjord: · Nusfjord Landhandel, Tel. 76 09 33 70 Ramberg · Ramberg Matsenter AS. Tel. 76 05 20 20 Fredvang: · Finns Handel. Tel. 76 09 42 24 Sund: · Johs. L. Berntsen. Tel. 76 09 36 16 Books about the Lofoten Islands · DataDesign Robert Walker

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Home Craft Articles, Handicrafts · Fishing Village Museum / Service building and Gift Shops, Å. Tel. 76 09 14 88 · Galleri Skarven, Tind. Tel. 979 79 763 · Ninas Landhandleri, Sørvågen 920 61 707 · Sund Fiskerimuseum AS, Sund.Tel. 913 71 718. Home: 76 09 37 88. Tel./fax 76 09 32 99 · Galleri Steinbiten, Ramberg. Tel. 76 09 31 10 · Galleri Ambolten, Sund. Tel. 76 09 37 90 · Reine Centre of Arts and Culture / Galleri Eva Harr, Reine. Tel. 76 09 10 10 · Sølvsmia, Nusfjord. Tel. 76 09 33 99 · Glasshytta og Keramikktårnet. Vikten. Tel. 76 09 44 42 Antiques · Sakrisøy Antikk og Brukt, Sakrisøy. Tlf. 76 09 21 43 Fresh Fish · "Sjømat", Sakrisøy, Reine, Tel. 900 61 566 Stockfish · Sjømat, Sakrisøy, Reine · Kiosks Bakery · Fishing Village Museum, Å. Tel. 76 09 14 88 Clothing and Gifts · Ramberg Manufaktur, Ramberg, Tel. 76 09 32 62 Florist's · Bringen Blomster, tel. 76 09 13 00 · Ramberg Blomster tlf. 760 93398 Kiosks/Convenience Stores · Reine Kiosk, Reine, Tel. 76 09 24 39 · Joker, Sørvågen Groceries (see map for locations) Reine: · Coop Reine , Tel. 76 09 21 03. Fax. 76 09 22 69 · Statoil Reine Kiosk Sørvågen: · Matkroken, Tel. 76 09 12 15 · Joker, Tel. 76 09 11 16 Å: · Gammelbutikken - The Old Shop, Tel. 76 09 12 06 Nusfjord: · Nusfjord Landhandel, Tel. 76 09 33 70 Ramberg · Ramberg Matsenter AS. Tel. 76 05 20 20 Fredvang: · Finns Handel. Tel. 76 09 42 24 Sund: · Johs. L. Berntsen. Tel. 76 09 36 16 Books about the Lofoten Islands · DataDesign Robert Walker

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Galleries Galleri Eva Harr, Reine. Tel. 76 09 10 10 Reine Kultursenter, Tel. 76 09 10 10 Galleri Krysset, Sørvågen. Tel. 760 91326 Galleri Steinbiten, Ramberg. Tel. 76 09 23 88 Galleri Ambolten, Sund. Tel. 76 09 37 90 Galleri Skarven, Tind Mob 97979763 Handicrafts The Blacksmith's in Sund. Tel. 913 71 718. Home: 76 09 37 88. Tel./fax 76 09 32 99 The Silversmith's in Nusfjord. Tel. 76 09 33 99 Admission free. Visitors are welcome to bring their own designs and ideas. The Glass Blower's Cabin, Vikten. Glassblowing and ceramics. Tel. 76 09 44 42 Galleri "Avkroken" and Lofotkunst, Ramberg – metals, textiles + various other materials. Admission free. Ring 76 09 32 46 Artscape Nordland - Moskenes: Relieff by the sea near Lake Hamnøyvannet (follow signposts and path). - Flakstad: Dry stone monument near the Skjelfjord crossroads Miscellaneous Ninas Landhandleri, Br. Arntzen Sørvågen Mob 92061707

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Galleries Galleri Eva Harr, Reine. Tel. 76 09 10 10 Reine Kultursenter, Tel. 76 09 10 10 Galleri Krysset, Sørvågen. Tel. 760 91326 Galleri Steinbiten, Ramberg. Tel. 76 09 23 88 Galleri Ambolten, Sund. Tel. 76 09 37 90 Galleri Skarven, Tind Mob 97979763 Handicrafts The Blacksmith's in Sund. Tel. 913 71 718. Home: 76 09 37 88. Tel./fax 76 09 32 99 The Silversmith's in Nusfjord. Tel. 76 09 33 99 Admission free. Visitors are welcome to bring their own designs and ideas. The Glass Blower's Cabin, Vikten. Glassblowing and ceramics. Tel. 76 09 44 42 Galleri "Avkroken" and Lofotkunst, Ramberg – metals, textiles + various other materials. Admission free. Ring 76 09 32 46 Artscape Nordland - Moskenes: Relieff by the sea near Lake Hamnøyvannet (follow signposts and path). - Flakstad: Dry stone monument near the Skjelfjord crossroads Miscellaneous Ninas Landhandleri, Br. Arntzen Sørvågen Mob 92061707

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Events: 2020

in Moskenes, Lofoten Islands

17-19th July: “Homecoming Party and Festival”. Saturday 18 July: Quayside Dance at Maren Anna, Sørvågen. Open to all. Detailed information about events can be obtained from the Culture and Leisure Services offices in Moskenes (tel. 76 05 31 21), the private tourist information centres and from most of the overnight accommodations. The pubs and restaurants may also have live music. Check posters and adverts.

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17-19th July: “Homecoming Party and Festival”. Saturday 18 July: Quayside Dance at Maren Anna, Sørvågen. Open to all. Detailed information about events can be obtained from the Culture and Leisure Services offices in Moskenes (tel. 76 05 31 21), the private tourist information centres and from most of the overnight accommodations. The pubs and restaurants may also have live music. Check posters and adverts.

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To make reservations, please contact the individual accommodations directly. The international dialling code for Norway is 0047. Dial this number before all phone numbers. NB: As of January 1, 2008, the government has imposed 8% VAT on overnight accommodation. CURRENCY CONVERTER (Check prices in your own currency) Click the desired type of accommodations, or scroll down to view: Fisherman's Cabins (Rorbu) | Hotel/boarding House | Youth Hostel | Holiday Homes/Rooms/Apartments / Mountain cabins| Camping | On the way to Lofoten Rorbu Cabin Camping - Fishermens Cabins - Seaside Accommodations ("Sjøhus") MOSKENES: Å: • Å Feskarbrygga Rorbuer (tidl. Hellvåg Rorbuer). Tel. (+47) 91161999 / 90791339 SØRVÅGEN: • Restaurant Maren Anna, Sørvågen. Tel (+47) 76 09 20 50 Fax (+47) 76 09 20 51. See Facebook for details. REINE: • Sakrisøy Rorbuer, Tel. 76 09 21 43. Fax 76 09 24 88 • Toppøy Rorbuer, Tel. 900 35 419 / 760 92 143 Hotel / Boarding House: • Gjestehuset Det gamle Hotellet (Guesthouse), Reine. Tel. (+47) 990 38 068 • Maren Anna, Sørvågen. Tel (+47) 76 09 20 50 Fax (+47) 76 09 20 51. Youth Hostel: Holiday Homes / Rooms / Apartments / Mountain cabins: • “Strandbo” mountain cabin, Fredvang tel+47 916 76 044 Camping • Moskenes Camping, Moskenes • Moskenesstraumen Camping, Å

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To make reservations, please contact the individual accommodations directly. The international dialling code for Norway is 0047. Dial this number before all phone numbers. NB: As of January 1, 2008, the government has imposed 8% VAT on overnight accommodation. CURRENCY CONVERTER (Check prices in your own currency) Click the desired type of accommodations, or scroll down to view: Fisherman's Cabins (Rorbu) | Hotel/boarding House | Youth Hostel | Holiday Homes/Rooms/Apartments / Mountain cabins| Camping | On the way to Lofoten Rorbu Cabin Camping - Fishermens Cabins - Seaside Accommodations ("Sjøhus") MOSKENES: Å: • Å Feskarbrygga Rorbuer (tidl. Hellvåg Rorbuer). Tel. (+47) 91161999 / 90791339 SØRVÅGEN: • Restaurant Maren Anna, Sørvågen. Tel (+47) 76 09 20 50 Fax (+47) 76 09 20 51. See Facebook for details. REINE: • Sakrisøy Rorbuer, Tel. 76 09 21 43. Fax 76 09 24 88 • Toppøy Rorbuer, Tel. 900 35 419 / 760 92 143 Hotel / Boarding House: • Gjestehuset Det gamle Hotellet (Guesthouse), Reine. Tel. (+47) 990 38 068 • Maren Anna, Sørvågen. Tel (+47) 76 09 20 50 Fax (+47) 76 09 20 51. Youth Hostel: Holiday Homes / Rooms / Apartments / Mountain cabins: • “Strandbo” mountain cabin, Fredvang tel+47 916 76 044 Camping • Moskenes Camping, Moskenes • Moskenesstraumen Camping, Å

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We are proud of the delicacies of the sea. Why not try the local specialities at one of our exciting restaurants? • Bringen Florists & Coffee Bar, Reine. • Cafe Reine (Reine kultursenter). Tel. 76 09 10 10 • Anitas Sjømat, Sakrisøy, 8390 Reine • Tapperiet, Reine. Tel. • Maren Anna, Restaurant/Pub, Sørvågen, tlf. 76 09 20 50 / 90 57 05 42. Fax 76 09 20 51 • Havet Restaurant & Bar, Sørvågen • Gammelbua, Restaurant, Reine. • Krambua, Hamnøy • Pøsa pub, Moskenes • Underhuset Cafe & Restaurant. Tel.: 900 35 419

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Maren Anna, Sørvågen

Gammelbua, Reine

Pøsa pub, Moskenes

Krambua, Hamnøy

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Lofoten Islands

We are proud of the delicacies of the sea. Why not try the local specialities at one of our exciting restaurants? • Bringen Florists & Coffee Bar, Reine. • Cafe Reine (Reine kultursenter). Tel. 76 09 10 10 • Anitas Sjømat, Sakrisøy, 8390 Reine • Tapperiet, Reine. Tel. • Maren Anna, Restaurant/Pub, Sørvågen, tlf. 76 09 20 50 / 90 57 05 42. Fax 76 09 20 51 • Havet Restaurant & Bar, Sørvågen • Gammelbua, Restaurant, Reine. • Krambua, Hamnøy • Pøsa pub, Moskenes • Underhuset Cafe & Restaurant. Tel.: 900 35 419

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Moskenes & Flakstad

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Maren Anna, Sørvågen

Gammelbua, Reine

Pøsa pub, Moskenes

Krambua, Hamnøy

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The Borough of Flakstad Surface area: 180 km Population: c. 1300 Municipal centre: Ramberg The Borough of Moskenes Surface area: 117 km Population: c. 1017 Municipal centre: Reine

The islands of Flakstadøy and Moskenesøy are located in the untamed, western part of the Lofoten Islands. Most of the inhabitants of Flakstadøy live on the outer coast of the island, overlooking the Norwegian Sea. Here, you will find long, chalk-white beaches and extensive agricultural areas. The islands are surrounded by strong tidal currents like the Nappstaraumen and Sundstraumen straits, and the infamous Maelstrom. Glaciers and other forces of Nature have sculpted the island landscape, which is among the wildest and most interesting that Norway can offer. Traces of Stone Age settlement dating back over 5,500 years can be found on the islands. Several old place names, such as Moskenes, bear witness to early Sami settlement. The inhabitants of Moskenesøy live largely on the eastern side of the island, where the best harbour conditions are to be found. Earlier, there was also settlement along the entire northern coast of the island - the so-called outer coast, but owing to poor harbour conditions and perilous waters, all of them have now been abandoned. Nusfjord and Å are particularly well-known for their old, well-preserved architectural environment. The Lofoten Fishery, the Fishing Village and the Rorbu Cabin Abundant Resources in the North When the great glaciers receded from our northern coastlines, the cod began its annual migration from the Barents Sea to spawn in the waters of Lofoten. Every winter for over 10,000 years, the coastal people have caught the tasty Norwegian Arctic cod, eating the fresh fish together with the liver and roes, or producing stockfish and cod liver oil - used for bartering and trading purposes. Lofoten was of central importance in this productive process. Even before the year 1000 AD, substantial trade in fish had begun, and fishermen from other parts of the coast travelled to Lofoten to take part in the annual Lofoten cod fishery, which lasted from January to April. The fish was dried and taken home or sold to local merchants. For several hundred years, fish produce from the North comprised up to 80% of the nation's total exports. In addition to this, large amounts of skins, furs, eider down and walrus tusks also came from the North. The Struggle for Resources Many a battle for the rights to these abundant natural resources was fought between kings and noblemen in the north and south. The most famous of these was the Battle of Stiklestad in 1030 AD, between the North Norwegian king Tore Hund with his army of fishermen and farmers, and King Olav the Holy. The fishermen and farmers from North Norway, Trøndelag and the northern regions of the West Country won that particular battle, but eventually lost the war over the abundant resources in the North. The royal power of southern Norway took over control. In 1120, King Eystein established North Norway's first town in the Lofoten Islands and built a church and so-called rorbu cabins (accommodation for visiting fishermen). He was now able to control trade and taxation while at the same time making it possible for more visiting fishermen to take part in the Lofoten Fishery. However, towards the end of the 1200's, the mighty Hanseatic League of Germany took over most of the trade with the Lofoten Islands and North Norway from their offices in Bergen. The local aristocracy lost all command of the resources and was soon to disappear. The people were left in a state of general poverty, while escalating exports led to an increase in the population of the North. The Lofoten fishermen lived a hard and perilous life. Every year many of them were lost at sea in their tiny open boats. Stories are told of great catastrophes where several hundred men were lost on the same day. And even among those who survived the toils of a stormy sea, the freezing cold would also take its toll. The fishermen often sat soaking wet in their boats in the frost and wind. When they came ashore, many of them had to sleep outdoors beneath the rocks, in caves or under their boats and sails. "... so the wretchedness that these poor people suffer for their daily bread is beyond description. I am quite sure that no-one on earth suffers so much for their meagre sustenance as do these poor, destitute people here in Nordland," bailiff E.H. Schønnebøl wrote in 1591. Free Trade - Economic Growth and the Reign of the Squires For several hundred years, the Northerners were forbidden to conduct local trade or to export their produce. After 1750, the Hanseatic League and other trade monopolies lost their grip and free trade acts were passed. Local commerce now became legal, and round about 1900, direct export from the fishing villages was also allowed. The local merchants, including squires Langås of Sund, Dahl of Nusfjord, Ellingsen of Å, Sverdrup of Reine and Berg of Svolvær were to become the first exporters. After the Napoleonic wars, when peace, the potato and the smallpox vaccine had led to a population explosion in southern Norway, considerable migration to northern Norway, including the Lofoten Islands, took place. In conjunction with freer trade and good fishing seasons, this was to form the basis for substantial economic growth here in the North. In the early 1800's, the local merchants began to buy real estate in the fishing villages. These landlords, or squires, were given exclusive buying and selling rights, and under the Lofoten Act of 1816 they were also given "powers of inspection and ownership" over the seas and the fish. They determined the price of the fish they bought and of the wares they sold, and were represented on all major public committees and councils. "Kings of the Headland" - Nessekonger - was the name given to these new, mighty men of the North. Their "right of control" over the fishing was eventually diminished by the Lofoten Act of 1857 which paved the way for free seas, free fishing and public fisheries inspection. The Fisherman, the Squire and the Rorbu Cabin The word "rorbu" is derived from the Norwegian words "ror" (rowing a fishing boat) and "bu" (to live or stay); i.e. the accommodations in the fishing village where visiting fishermen lived while they were staying here to fish from their rowing boats. The first permanent accommodations in the fishing villages were probably turf huts. The oldest "rorbu" cabins consisted of a wooden room approx. 4 x 4 metres and a "hallway" or porch of the same width but often smaller. They had a fireplace and an earthen floor. The squires established themselves and grew more powerful throughout the 1800's. In order to bind the fishermen to their fishing stations and thereby ensure the supply of fish, this "new nobility" built a large amount of rorbu cabins. These cabins served a number of purposes. The fishermen made their food there, they ate and slept there, dried their clothes, baited long-lines and repaired their nets there. As soon as a boat arrived in the fishing village, the skipper had to pay a visit to the squire in order to secure a rorbu cabin. A man from Trøndelag who was not able to get a rorbu cabin, told that they hauled the great rowing boat ashore, turned it over and used it as a house. The rent from rorbu cabins and other land dues comprised only a part of the squire's income. Since he also conducted trade and fish processing, he found it only natural to regard these operations as one and the same. Consequently, the fishermen who rented rorbu cabins were normally required to deliver their catch to the squire - at his price. The strong position of the squire as rorbu owner, fish buyer and merchant was in some cases abused, and the fishermen often felt exploited and unfree. But even though the squires were intent on earning money, they were also socially aware, helping the resident fishermen's families and the visiting fishermen when they could. The fishermen and the squires had common interests: if the fishing went well, the squire also benefited. The squire supplied the fishermen with food and fishing gear, and often owned their boats, too. Technology and Democracy - the End of the Squires Most fishermen rowed in teams aboard the second largest of the Nordland-type rowing boats - the åttring" - which had 5 compartments. By 1905, the first boats with motors and decks had appeared. The fishermen could now stay on board their vessels while still using the rorbu cabins as a place of work on land. At the same time, they began to organise themselves in fishermen's unions that worked together with new, radical political parties. The power of the fishermen increased, while that of the squires diminished. New legislation to the benefit of the fishermen and the fishing industry changed the balance of power. The Raw Fish Sales Act of 1936 relieved the squires and fish merchants of their right to determine fish prices. Since 1938, prices have been set by the Raw Fish Sales Association, which is the fishermen's own sales organisation. The system of squires disappeared after the war in step with the development of democracy. Free trade, new technology and the development of democracy have turned North Norway into a good place to live. However, over-fishing, tough competition over the fish resources and swift globalization pose a threat like never before. Widespread mobilisation is necessary if the environment and settlements in the outlying districts are to be preserved. "Fishing Village Holidays, Lofoten" Environmental and Sustainable Tourism We work to preserve our heritage - to care for our natural surroundings, our way of life - and our guests. We wish visitors an Environmentally friendly Fishing Village Holiday - and hope you will show consideration and support, also in the future - Welcome to Lofoten! Over the past few years, the Fishing Village Realm of Flakstad and Moskenes has consolidated its position as one of the country's most stable and attractive destinations. Tourism has reinforced local enterprise and restrained the effects of an extensive national centralization process. We hope that tourism in our region may be used as a tool for maintaining settlement, our way of life, our culture and our countryside. Our environment is attractive, but vulnerable. Therefore, it is also crucial that use of our cultural, natural and human resources is environmentally friendly and sustainable. Ecology and Economy - an important relationship In conservation work we must distinguish between, on the one hand, the centrally controlled and industrialised use of the environment - within the fisheries, hunting and tourism and, on the other hand, the local population's traditional use of local, renewable resources . If the resources disappear, the local inhabitants have little or no chance of investing in new enterprise elsewhere in the world. Their capital - production plants, houses and boats will then be of little or no value, and their self-respect and identity will be lost. Here we see a connection between ecology, economy and identity that should be given a major role in the future conservation of natural and environmental resources. Maintaining vital, decentralized human settlement will prove to be the best means of conservation - because the local user, on the basis of his/her knowledge and long-standing traditions, will often be the best conservationist: If we are economically, socially and culturally dependent on a resource, we will find it easier to take on the role of guardian and protector of it. This applies to the coastal population's and the coastal fisherman's relationship to the fish resources, and the villagers' and tourist host's relationship to the surrounding environment - to that which the visitor pays to experience. In this way, decentralized settlement and local resource control contributes to the conservation of environmental attributes that both the fisheries and tourism are completely dependent on. The struggle for fish resources has been going on for a long time. It started 1000 years ago, - concerning the right to export, and later process the fish - and it has continued over the past 50 years, with the right to catch the fish. Today, major corporations with efficient ocean-going vessels are competing with the local fish companies and the coastal fishermen for the right to the fish. Fishing has always formed the basis of settlement here. The struggle for this resource will determine the continued existence of our small coastal communities. We ask visitors to help us take care of our settlements and our environment.

A few words about the boroughs of Moskenes and Flakstad

Lofoten Islands

The Borough of Flakstad Surface area: 180 km Population: c. 1300 Municipal centre: Ramberg The Borough of Moskenes Surface area: 117 km Population: c. 1017 Municipal centre: Reine

The islands of Flakstadøy and Moskenesøy are located in the untamed, western part of the Lofoten Islands. Most of the inhabitants of Flakstadøy live on the outer coast of the island, overlooking the Norwegian Sea. Here, you will find long, chalk-white beaches and extensive agricultural areas. The islands are surrounded by strong tidal currents like the Nappstaraumen and Sundstraumen straits, and the infamous Maelstrom. Glaciers and other forces of Nature have sculpted the island landscape, which is among the wildest and most interesting that Norway can offer. Traces of Stone Age settlement dating back over 5,500 years can be found on the islands. Several old place names, such as Moskenes, bear witness to early Sami settlement. The inhabitants of Moskenesøy live largely on the eastern side of the island, where the best harbour conditions are to be found. Earlier, there was also settlement along the entire northern coast of the island - the so-called outer coast, but owing to poor harbour conditions and perilous waters, all of them have now been abandoned. Nusfjord and Å are particularly well-known for their old, well-preserved architectural environment. The Lofoten Fishery, the Fishing Village and the Rorbu Cabin Abundant Resources in the North When the great glaciers receded from our northern coastlines, the cod began its annual migration from the Barents Sea to spawn in the waters of Lofoten. Every winter for over 10,000 years, the coastal people have caught the tasty Norwegian Arctic cod, eating the fresh fish together with the liver and roes, or producing stockfish and cod liver oil - used for bartering and trading purposes. Lofoten was of central importance in this productive process. Even before the year 1000 AD, substantial trade in fish had begun, and fishermen from other parts of the coast travelled to Lofoten to take part in the annual Lofoten cod fishery, which lasted from January to April. The fish was dried and taken home or sold to local merchants. For several hundred years, fish produce from the North comprised up to 80% of the nation's total exports. In addition to this, large amounts of skins, furs, eider down and walrus tusks also came from the North. The Struggle for Resources Many a battle for the rights to these abundant natural resources was fought between kings and noblemen in the north and south. The most famous of these was the Battle of Stiklestad in 1030 AD, between the North Norwegian king Tore Hund with his army of fishermen and farmers, and King Olav the Holy. The fishermen and farmers from North Norway, Trøndelag and the northern regions of the West Country won that particular battle, but eventually lost the war over the abundant resources in the North. The royal power of southern Norway took over control. In 1120, King Eystein established North Norway's first town in the Lofoten Islands and built a church and so-called rorbu cabins (accommodation for visiting fishermen). He was now able to control trade and taxation while at the same time making it possible for more visiting fishermen to take part in the Lofoten Fishery. However, towards the end of the 1200's, the mighty Hanseatic League of Germany took over most of the trade with the Lofoten Islands and North Norway from their offices in Bergen. The local aristocracy lost all command of the resources and was soon to disappear. The people were left in a state of general poverty, while escalating exports led to an increase in the population of the North. The Lofoten fishermen lived a hard and perilous life. Every year many of them were lost at sea in their tiny open boats. Stories are told of great catastrophes where several hundred men were lost on the same day. And even among those who survived the toils of a stormy sea, the freezing cold would also take its toll. The fishermen often sat soaking wet in their boats in the frost and wind. When they came ashore, many of them had to sleep outdoors beneath the rocks, in caves or under their boats and sails. "... so the wretchedness that these poor people suffer for their daily bread is beyond description. I am quite sure that no-one on earth suffers so much for their meagre sustenance as do these poor, destitute people here in Nordland," bailiff E.H. Schønnebøl wrote in 1591. Free Trade - Economic Growth and the Reign of the Squires For several hundred years, the Northerners were forbidden to conduct local trade or to export their produce. After 1750, the Hanseatic League and other trade monopolies lost their grip and free trade acts were passed. Local commerce now became legal, and round about 1900, direct export from the fishing villages was also allowed. The local merchants, including squires Langås of Sund, Dahl of Nusfjord, Ellingsen of Å, Sverdrup of Reine and Berg of Svolvær were to become the first exporters. After the Napoleonic wars, when peace, the potato and the smallpox vaccine had led to a population explosion in southern Norway, considerable migration to northern Norway, including the Lofoten Islands, took place. In conjunction with freer trade and good fishing seasons, this was to form the basis for substantial economic growth here in the North. In the early 1800's, the local merchants began to buy real estate in the fishing villages. These landlords, or squires, were given exclusive buying and selling rights, and under the Lofoten Act of 1816 they were also given "powers of inspection and ownership" over the seas and the fish. They determined the price of the fish they bought and of the wares they sold, and were represented on all major public committees and councils. "Kings of the Headland" - Nessekonger - was the name given to these new, mighty men of the North. Their "right of control" over the fishing was eventually diminished by the Lofoten Act of 1857 which paved the way for free seas, free fishing and public fisheries inspection. The Fisherman, the Squire and the Rorbu Cabin The word "rorbu" is derived from the Norwegian words "ror" (rowing a fishing boat) and "bu" (to live or stay); i.e. the accommodations in the fishing village where visiting fishermen lived while they were staying here to fish from their rowing boats. The first permanent accommodations in the fishing villages were probably turf huts. The oldest "rorbu" cabins consisted of a wooden room approx. 4 x 4 metres and a "hallway" or porch of the same width but often smaller. They had a fireplace and an earthen floor. The squires established themselves and grew more powerful throughout the 1800's. In order to bind the fishermen to their fishing stations and thereby ensure the supply of fish, this "new nobility" built a large amount of rorbu cabins. These cabins served a number of purposes. The fishermen made their food there, they ate and slept there, dried their clothes, baited long-lines and repaired their nets there. As soon as a boat arrived in the fishing village, the skipper had to pay a visit to the squire in order to secure a rorbu cabin. A man from Trøndelag who was not able to get a rorbu cabin, told that they hauled the great rowing boat ashore, turned it over and used it as a house. The rent from rorbu cabins and other land dues comprised only a part of the squire's income. Since he also conducted trade and fish processing, he found it only natural to regard these operations as one and the same. Consequently, the fishermen who rented rorbu cabins were normally required to deliver their catch to the squire - at his price. The strong position of the squire as rorbu owner, fish buyer and merchant was in some cases abused, and the fishermen often felt exploited and unfree. But even though the squires were intent on earning money, they were also socially aware, helping the resident fishermen's families and the visiting fishermen when they could. The fishermen and the squires had common interests: if the fishing went well, the squire also benefited. The squire supplied the fishermen with food and fishing gear, and often owned their boats, too. Technology and Democracy - the End of the Squires Most fishermen rowed in teams aboard the second largest of the Nordland-type rowing boats - the åttring" - which had 5 compartments. By 1905, the first boats with motors and decks had appeared. The fishermen could now stay on board their vessels while still using the rorbu cabins as a place of work on land. At the same time, they began to organise themselves in fishermen's unions that worked together with new, radical political parties. The power of the fishermen increased, while that of the squires diminished. New legislation to the benefit of the fishermen and the fishing industry changed the balance of power. The Raw Fish Sales Act of 1936 relieved the squires and fish merchants of their right to determine fish prices. Since 1938, prices have been set by the Raw Fish Sales Association, which is the fishermen's own sales organisation. The system of squires disappeared after the war in step with the development of democracy. Free trade, new technology and the development of democracy have turned North Norway into a good place to live. However, over-fishing, tough competition over the fish resources and swift globalization pose a threat like never before. Widespread mobilisation is necessary if the environment and settlements in the outlying districts are to be preserved. "Fishing Village Holidays, Lofoten" Environmental and Sustainable Tourism We work to preserve our heritage - to care for our natural surroundings, our way of life - and our guests. We wish visitors an Environmentally friendly Fishing Village Holiday - and hope you will show consideration and support, also in the future - Welcome to Lofoten! Over the past few years, the Fishing Village Realm of Flakstad and Moskenes has consolidated its position as one of the country's most stable and attractive destinations. Tourism has reinforced local enterprise and restrained the effects of an extensive national centralization process. We hope that tourism in our region may be used as a tool for maintaining settlement, our way of life, our culture and our countryside. Our environment is attractive, but vulnerable. Therefore, it is also crucial that use of our cultural, natural and human resources is environmentally friendly and sustainable. Ecology and Economy - an important relationship In conservation work we must distinguish between, on the one hand, the centrally controlled and industrialised use of the environment - within the fisheries, hunting and tourism and, on the other hand, the local population's traditional use of local, renewable resources . If the resources disappear, the local inhabitants have little or no chance of investing in new enterprise elsewhere in the world. Their capital - production plants, houses and boats will then be of little or no value, and their self-respect and identity will be lost. Here we see a connection between ecology, economy and identity that should be given a major role in the future conservation of natural and environmental resources. Maintaining vital, decentralized human settlement will prove to be the best means of conservation - because the local user, on the basis of his/her knowledge and long-standing traditions, will often be the best conservationist: If we are economically, socially and culturally dependent on a resource, we will find it easier to take on the role of guardian and protector of it. This applies to the coastal population's and the coastal fisherman's relationship to the fish resources, and the villagers' and tourist host's relationship to the surrounding environment - to that which the visitor pays to experience. In this way, decentralized settlement and local resource control contributes to the conservation of environmental attributes that both the fisheries and tourism are completely dependent on. The struggle for fish resources has been going on for a long time. It started 1000 years ago, - concerning the right to export, and later process the fish - and it has continued over the past 50 years, with the right to catch the fish. Today, major corporations with efficient ocean-going vessels are competing with the local fish companies and the coastal fishermen for the right to the fish. Fishing has always formed the basis of settlement here. The struggle for this resource will determine the continued existence of our small coastal communities. We ask visitors to help us take care of our settlements and our environment.

A few words about the boroughs of Moskenes and Flakstad

Moskenes & Flakstad

Norway

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· Galleries · Galleri Eva Harr, Reine Kultursenter, Reine. Tel. 76 09 10 10 · Galleri Krysset, Sørvågen. Tel. 760 91326 · Galleri Steinbiten, Ramberg. · Galleri Ambolten, Sund. · Det lille galleri, Sørvågen. · The Blacksmith's in Sund. Tel. 913 71 718. Home: 76 09 37 88. Tel./fax 76 09 32 99 · The Glass Blower's Cabin, Vikten. · Artscape Nordland Moskenes: Relieff by the sea near Lake Hamnøy-vannet. (follow path) Flakstad at the Skjelfjord crossroads. Large circular construction made of rocks. · Monuments Tennes-Kaspara - the last person to be decapitated in Moskenes. Tragic story. Monument near the church. Colonel Birger Eriksen who sank the German warship "Blucher" on April 9, 1940. Bust near the ferry car park. · Moskenes Church Wooden, cruciform church built in 1819, interior from 1564. · Reine Church Wooden church built in1891 · Flakstad Church Timbered cross-shaped church built in 1870. Contact: Viggo Jusnes, Tlf. 76 09 33 31. · Glåpen Lighthouse Sørvågen/Besselvåg. Built in 1857. · Abandoned fishing hamlets with good landing places Nesland, Ånstad and Straumøya · Nesland East Former farmers' fishing village where only small boats were used. Magnificent old landing place. The only water mill in Lofoten. · Nusfjord Quaint, distinctive fishing hamlet. Power station from 1907. Sawmill. · German gun emplacements from WWII Olenilsøy near Reine · Abandoned fishing hamlets and farms Ånstad, Tuv, Helle, Refsvika, Hermannsdalen, Bunes, Horseid, Kvalvika, Stokkvika N. and Mulstøa. · Distinctive Architecture Hamnøy, Reine, Sørvågen, Tind, Å, Sund, Nusfjord, Nesland East. · The Refsvikhula Cave 115 metres long, 50 metres of headroom and 3000 year old cave paintings. The Refsvikhula Cave is a listed historic monument. No admittance for unauthorized persons. Boat trips to the cave are arranged with an authorized guide, tel. 76 09 15 99. · Storbåthallaren Cave 6000 years old stone-age settlement, near the Nappstraumen strait. Storbåthallaren Cave, with its mighty overhang, is 70 metres deep with 22 metres of headroom. This is the oldest known Stone Age settlement in Lofoten. Inside the cave there are thick layers of waste left by the Stone Age people allowing us to "read" their 5500 year history. Archaeologists found fishing tackle, spear and arrowheads, knives, axes, bone needles, potsherds and ceramics, etc. Bone remnants bear witness to a fascinating and varied diet and include the remains of many species of fish and shellfish, 16 different animals and no less than 37 species of birds. Human bones were also found. See also the book "Guide to the History of Lofoten". · White Pegmatite stripe and feldspar mine Result of the collision caused by continental drift about 500 billion years ago. (Å-Moskenes) Feldspar mine in Moskenesvågen, dating back to 1903. · Potholes Hamnøy and Nesland east · Geology Trail Vikten · Power stations (Lighting) Sørvågen 1905 (turbine, 1909) Nusfjord 1907 (+ sawmill) · The Maelstrom One of the strongest and most renowned maelstroms in the world · Beaches The entire outer coastlines of both Moskenesøya and Flakstadøya islands consists of a number of white, sandy beaches. · Cliffside nesting colonies Hamnøy. Kittiwake colony right by the roadside on Highway E10.Nusfjord. Kittiwake colony in the harbour. Oksbåsen near Sørvågen. the Lofotodden headland. · Seal colonies The Lofotodden headland and the Svarvan islets in the Maelstrom. · Eagle-catcher's hides Hell and Fredvang · The Midnight Sun Can be seen 27th May - 15th July, from mountain tops, Bunes, Horseid, Mulstøa, Fredvang, Ramberg, Vikten, Myrland. Click here for more details of the climate and weather. · The Northern Lights Can be seen throughout the late autumn and winter.

Reinefjorden - Bunesfjorden - Kjerkfjorden

Reine Kultursenter / Gallery Eva Harr

Glåpen Fyr Lighthouse

German gun emplacements from WW II, Olenilsøy.

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Cave paintings in Refsvikhula Cave.

Lofoten Islands

· Galleries · Galleri Eva Harr, Reine Kultursenter, Reine. Tel. 76 09 10 10 · Galleri Krysset, Sørvågen. Tel. 760 91326 · Galleri Steinbiten, Ramberg. · Galleri Ambolten, Sund. · Det lille galleri, Sørvågen. · The Blacksmith's in Sund. Tel. 913 71 718. Home: 76 09 37 88. Tel./fax 76 09 32 99 · The Glass Blower's Cabin, Vikten. · Artscape Nordland Moskenes: Relieff by the sea near Lake Hamnøy-vannet. (follow path) Flakstad at the Skjelfjord crossroads. Large circular construction made of rocks. · Monuments Tennes-Kaspara - the last person to be decapitated in Moskenes. Tragic story. Monument near the church. Colonel Birger Eriksen who sank the German warship "Blucher" on April 9, 1940. Bust near the ferry car park. · Moskenes Church Wooden, cruciform church built in 1819, interior from 1564. · Reine Church Wooden church built in1891 · Flakstad Church Timbered cross-shaped church built in 1870. Contact: Viggo Jusnes, Tlf. 76 09 33 31. · Glåpen Lighthouse Sørvågen/Besselvåg. Built in 1857. · Abandoned fishing hamlets with good landing places Nesland, Ånstad and Straumøya · Nesland East Former farmers' fishing village where only small boats were used. Magnificent old landing place. The only water mill in Lofoten. · Nusfjord Quaint, distinctive fishing hamlet. Power station from 1907. Sawmill. · German gun emplacements from WWII Olenilsøy near Reine · Abandoned fishing hamlets and farms Ånstad, Tuv, Helle, Refsvika, Hermannsdalen, Bunes, Horseid, Kvalvika, Stokkvika N. and Mulstøa. · Distinctive Architecture Hamnøy, Reine, Sørvågen, Tind, Å, Sund, Nusfjord, Nesland East. · The Refsvikhula Cave 115 metres long, 50 metres of headroom and 3000 year old cave paintings. The Refsvikhula Cave is a listed historic monument. No admittance for unauthorized persons. Boat trips to the cave are arranged with an authorized guide, tel. 76 09 15 99. · Storbåthallaren Cave 6000 years old stone-age settlement, near the Nappstraumen strait. Storbåthallaren Cave, with its mighty overhang, is 70 metres deep with 22 metres of headroom. This is the oldest known Stone Age settlement in Lofoten. Inside the cave there are thick layers of waste left by the Stone Age people allowing us to "read" their 5500 year history. Archaeologists found fishing tackle, spear and arrowheads, knives, axes, bone needles, potsherds and ceramics, etc. Bone remnants bear witness to a fascinating and varied diet and include the remains of many species of fish and shellfish, 16 different animals and no less than 37 species of birds. Human bones were also found. See also the book "Guide to the History of Lofoten". · White Pegmatite stripe and feldspar mine Result of the collision caused by continental drift about 500 billion years ago. (Å-Moskenes) Feldspar mine in Moskenesvågen, dating back to 1903. · Potholes Hamnøy and Nesland east · Geology Trail Vikten · Power stations (Lighting) Sørvågen 1905 (turbine, 1909) Nusfjord 1907 (+ sawmill) · The Maelstrom One of the strongest and most renowned maelstroms in the world · Beaches The entire outer coastlines of both Moskenesøya and Flakstadøya islands consists of a number of white, sandy beaches. · Cliffside nesting colonies Hamnøy. Kittiwake colony right by the roadside on Highway E10.Nusfjord. Kittiwake colony in the harbour. Oksbåsen near Sørvågen. the Lofotodden headland. · Seal colonies The Lofotodden headland and the Svarvan islets in the Maelstrom. · Eagle-catcher's hides Hell and Fredvang · The Midnight Sun Can be seen 27th May - 15th July, from mountain tops, Bunes, Horseid, Mulstøa, Fredvang, Ramberg, Vikten, Myrland. Click here for more details of the climate and weather. · The Northern Lights Can be seen throughout the late autumn and winter.

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Glåpen Fyr Lighthouse

Cave paintings in Refsvikhula Cave.

Northern lights over Sørvågen.

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Welcome to Lofoten

Fresh air, amazing scenery, inspiration, joie de vivre - see, hear and feel.

Your senses will be sharpened in Lofoten, Mother Nature will see to that!

Sheer, jagged mountain peaks, with the sea at their feet, form a towering setting for the tiny,

picturesque fishing villages. Lofoten is renowned for its magnificent scenery and traditional

fisheries culture, for the fishermen's "rorbu" cabins, the Northern Lights and the Midnight Sun.

In Lofoten, nature and culture form the framework of your holiday adventure.

The Weather, Climate and Seasons Accommodation The cosy fishermen's cabins (Norw. = rorbu) often stand one after the other on poles along

the shore of the fishing villages. Most of them have now been refurbished to accommodate

holidaymakers, and can offer a high standard of comfort. The old, distinctive characteristics

remain in tact, however, and the rorbu cabins can still tell their centuries old tales about the

Lofoten Fishery. A number of other good overnight accommodation alternatives are also

available, including quayside rooms (sjøhus), hotels, camp sites and youth hostels. There are

enough beds at your disposal in the "Realm of the Fishing Villages" to accommodate even

the largest of parties and conferences.

Food and Drink Cooking has become an art, and as everyone knows, art is multifarious! We are proud of the

delicacies of the sea, so sit down at the table with an open mind. Try unfamiliar species of

fish, cod tongues, the semi-dried "hjellosing", or whatever - a culinary experience can add

that extra something to a perfect day at sea or in the mountains, and there are many exciting

restaurants to choose from in the area, offering a wide variety of menus.

Holiday Adventures The sea is a source of food and recreation in the fishing villages, and trips on boats of all

sizes can provide some of the finest holiday activities you can take part in. In addition to

rowing boat hire, a wide range of organised trips are arranged on fishing boats, rafting

dinghies and other larger vessels. In this respect, "Fiskebåtferie Lofoten" is your quality

guarantee. The abundant birdlife, including eagles and tumultuous seabird colonies, is an

attraction in itself. Among other attractions and activities we might mention several annual

events like cultural festivals, quayside dances, fishing festivals, art exhibitions, etc. Walks in

breathtaking scenery, fishing in the many lakes and mountain climbing with fantastic

panoramic views, are experiences that provide peace of mind and unforgettable memories.

A wide range of interesting museums and galleries provide a closer insight into the history, art

and culture of the islands. Amongst others, you will find the Fishing Village Museum

(Fiskeværsmuseet) and the Stockfish Museum (Tørrfiskmuseet) in Å, the Telecom Museum in

Sørvågen, the Toy Museum (Leketøymuseet) at Sakrisøy near Reine, The Fisheries Museum

and the Blacksmith's (Kunstsmia) in Sund, Lofotkunst / Galleri "Avkroken" in Ramberg and

the Glassblower's Cabin (Glasshytta AS) in Vikten. Several activity providers offer, amongst other things, trips to the seabird colonies in Værøy,

the Maelstrom, the Refsvikhula and Storbåthallaren caves. Click here for details.

All photos (c) Robert Walker

Reinefjorden - Bunesfjorden - Kjerkfjorden

Welcome to Lofoten

Fresh air, amazing

scenery, inspiration,

joie de vivre - see,

hear and feel. Your

senses will be

sharpened in

Lofoten, Mother

Nature will see to

that!

Sheer, jagged mountain peaks, with

the sea at their feet, form a towering

setting for the tiny, picturesque fishing villages. Lofoten is renowned for

its magnificent scenery and traditional fisheries culture, for the

fishermen's "rorbu" cabins, the Northern Lights and the Midnight Sun. In

Lofoten, nature and culture form the framework of your holiday

adventure.

The Weather, Climate and Seasons Accommodation The cosy fishermen's cabins (Norw. = rorbu) often stand one after the

other on poles along the shore of the fishing villages. Most of them have

now been refurbished to accommodate holidaymakers, and can offer a

high standard of comfort. The old, distinctive characteristics remain in

tact, however, and the rorbu cabins can still tell their centuries old tales

about the Lofoten Fishery. A number of other good overnight

accommodation alternatives are also available, including quayside rooms

(sjøhus), hotels, camp sites and youth hostels. There are enough beds at

your disposal in the "Realm of the Fishing Villages" to accommodate

even the largest of parties and conferences.

Food and Drink Cooking has become an art, and as everyone knows, art is multifarious!

We are proud of the delicacies of the sea, so sit down at the table with an

open mind. Try unfamiliar species of fish, cod tongues, the semi-dried

"hjellosing", or whatever - a culinary experience can add that extra

something to a perfect day at sea or in the mountains, and there are

many exciting restaurants to choose from in the area, offering a wide

variety of menus.

Holiday Adventures The sea is a source of food and recreation in the fishing villages, and

trips on boats of all sizes can provide some of the finest holiday activities

you can take part in. In addition to rowing boat hire, a wide range of

organised trips are arranged on fishing boats, rafting dinghies and other

larger vessels. In this respect, "Fiskebåtferie Lofoten" is your quality

guarantee. The abundant birdlife, including eagles and tumultuous

seabird colonies, is an attraction in itself. Among other attractions and

activities we might mention several annual events like cultural festivals,

quayside dances, fishing festivals, art exhibitions, etc. Walks in

breathtaking scenery, fishing in the many lakes and mountain climbing

with fantastic panoramic views, are experiences that provide peace of

mind and unforgettable memories.

A wide range of interesting museums and galleries provide a closer

insight into the history, art and culture of the islands. Amongst others, you will find the Fishing Village Museum (Fiskeværsmuseet) and the Stockfish

Museum (Tørrfiskmuseet) in Å, the Telecom Museum in Sørvågen, the

Toy Museum (Leketøymuseet) at Sakrisøy near Reine, The Fisheries

Museum and the Blacksmith's (Kunstsmia) in Sund, Lofotkunst / Galleri

"Avkroken" in Ramberg and the Glassblower's Cabin (Glasshytta AS) in

Vikten. Several activity providers offer, amongst other things, trips to the seabird

colonies in Værøy, the Maelstrom, the Refsvikhula and Storbåthallaren

caves. Click here for details.

Lofoten Islands

Moskenes & Flakstad

Norway

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Attractions and Holiday Adventures

Lofoten Islands, Norway

MAELSTROM AND COASTAL CAVES The area around Lofotodden Point is characterized by a narrow coastline, steep mountain formations and the strong tidal currents that flow between the islands. The sea, the weather and the Ice Ages have formed deep fjords, craggy peaks and a number of awe-inspiring coastal caves. The Maelstrom - one of the world's strongest tidal currents Between the islands of Vestvågøy, Flakstadøy, Moskenesøy, Mosken and Værøy, we find strong tidal currents like the Nappstraumen, Sundstraumen and perhaps the most famous of them all, the Maelstrom, known locally as Moskstraumen. The Maelstrom (Moskstraumen) and the waters to the west of the Lofoten Headland have been renowned and respected for thousands of years. First described 2,000 years ago by the Greek historian, Pytheas, and later by such famous authors as Petter Dass, Edgar Allan Poe and Jules Verne, it has also appeared on innumerable sea charts accompanied by terrifying illustrations and warnings. This stretch of water, abundant as it is with fish, has formed the basis for settlements for thousands of years. Whether seen as an amazing natural phenomenon, or as a destination for a fishing trip, the Maelstrom will provide you with an unforgettable experience. Adventure tours by boat to the Refsvikhula Cave, passing through the Maelstrom. Scheduled trips several times a week from May 1 to September 30. Also available to groups during the off-season, by prior arrangement. The Refsvikhula Cave - 3,000 year old cave paintings A visit to the 50 metre tall and 115 metre deep Refsvikhula Cave is a journey into the mysticism of the past. This gigantic cave is awe-inspiring even to the hardiest of travellers, and the experience is emphasised by the enigmatic characters sketched on the walls of the cave by cavemen, over three thousand years ago.The figures were discovered in 1986 by archaeology students from the University of Tromsø. Adventure tours by boat several times a week during the summer. Also available to groups during the off-season, by prior arrangement. Organised trips. Storbåthellaren Cave - Stone Age Settlement The cave south of the village of Napp consists of a mighty overhang, 70 metres deep and 22 metres tall. This is the oldest known Stone Age settlement in Lofoten. Inside the cave there are thick layers of waste left by the Stone Age people allowing us to read their 5500 year history.Archaeologists found fishing tackle, spear and arrowheads, knives, axes, bone needles, potsherds and ceramics, etc. Bone remnants bear witness to a fascinating and varied diet and include the remains of many species of fish and shellfish, 16 different animals and no less than 37 species of birds. Human bones were also found. Fishing Boat Trips A wooden deck beneath your feet on board a fishing smack on the Vestfjord; hauling cod, haddock and coley, wolf fish or tusk over the gunwale - the green mountains of the Lofoten Wall in the background. The fishermen of Flakstad and Moskenes wish you welcome aboard for a taste of their every day life! Fisherman for a Day. Fishing trips from Å and Reine. Adventure Tours by Boat The Maelstrom – Coastal caves – Cliffside nesting colonies – Troll-like mountains and deep fjords Boat trips in the Reinefjorden on the Fjord ferry: - The Reinefjorden – Troll-like mountains and waterfalls (Midnight Sun). - The Reienfjorden, daily round trips on the fjord ferry, no guides. Abandoned Fishing Hamlets and Farms These settlements, now largely inaccessible, tell us a great deal about life in the Lofoten Islands up until 60 years ago. Art and Handicrafts For centuries, the natural surroundings and distinnctive culture of Lofoten have drawn artists to its shores to work and create. Local artists, too, have been inspired by the rugged countryside and fantastic light. There are a number of stimulating artists and craftsmen in the region, including a glassblower and a ceramist in Vikten, a silversmith in Nusfjord, a textile artist and metalworker in Ramberg, a blacksmith in Sund and painters in Sørvågen. A fascinating and colourful meeting with the creative artists of Lofoten, a meeting that will leave its mark on you. Fascinating Museums A number of fascinating museums provide you with a good insight into the local history, from life in the fishing village and the Lofoten Fishery, to the production and sale of stockfish, a journey back to childhood with North Norwegian and European children’s culture, the motorization of the fishing fleet over the past 100 years and cod and telecommunications – the reason why Lofoten was to become such an important part of Norwegian and European telecommunications history. Mountain Adventures Enjoy magnificent countryside in easy-going or more demanding terrain, everything from mountaineering with panoramic views, to fishing in fresh mountain lakes.We are proud of our mountains and we want to reduce the degree of wear and tear on our vulnerable countryside. We have therefore marked and cairned only selected paths and trails which we try to maintain by paving them with rocks at certain places. We urge you to follow these paths when walking in the mountains. Snorkelling The sunshine brings out the amazing colours that the underwater landscape has to offer. Calm and peaceful movement through the kelp will make you feel at one with nature. Crabs, hermit crabs, starfish and snails live their busy lives down there as the fish lie there like a blanket above the kelp. Diving Fantastic natural surroundings, striking mountain ridges, wrecks and tunnels are just some of the things you can experience under water in the Land of the Midnight Sun. Floating weightlessly like an eagle above the coral seabed adds the finishing touch to the adventures that will make your stay in Lofoten a perfect one. Biking Lofoten is a fantastic destination for cyclists. Cycling offers the freedom and time to take a closer look at life in a vibrant fishing village, and to enjoy wild and wonderful countryside. Breathe in the smell of the sea and hear the seagulls cry as you roll slowly by. If you decide to go on a midnight sun ride, you will be cycling almost all alone, in complete peace and quiet. Guided cycling tours are also possible. History and a little exercise have never hurt anyone. Bikes available for hire at a number of locations in Moskenes. Have a great ride! Kayaking If you are wondering what it is like to paddle in heaven, you should try kayaking here. We have fjords and beaches that can take anybody's breath away. You can experience nature at close quarters here, and an abundance of animal life as you glide through the water. With a kayak you can access tiny coves and fjords, and paddle between old wharves and boats without any trouble. It is not without reason that Lofoten has been voted one of the world’s best kayak destinations. NB: You should never paddle alone in these surroundings. Make sure that you have the necessary safety equipment with you at all times. Check the weather forecasts and talk to any locals who paddle in the area. Remember, there are strong currents and a considerable difference between high and low tide. If you are a little in doubt, it is also possible to hire a guide or have your whole trip organised. To paddle on your own, you should have a "wet card" certificate. Mountain Hikes Moskenes offers scenic nature experiences in both easy and more demanding terrain in the surrounding mountains. Join a local guide on the best mountain walks: amazing panoramic views from Mount Reinebringen, midnight sun trips to Bunes, or a climb to Lofoten’s second highest peak, Hermannsdalstinden (1029 m asl). Let our guides lead you to our culture, nature and geology. Duration: 4 – 6 hours Price: from NOK 250 (min 5 pers) children under 15: 50% discount Booking: Audun Rasmussen, tel. (+47) 93 49 26 20. Winter in Lofoten Enjoy the atmosphere of the famous Lofoten Fishery and some magnificent winter scenery. Adventure tours by boat include both fishing on the seas of Lofoten and deep-sea rafting. Try fresh, steaming cod, liver and roes and other tasty meals after an exciting day at sea. Stay in comfortable maritime surroundings. And when you have had enough of the sea, there is some great skiing terrain here, with mountain cabins on both of the islands of Flakstadøy and Moskenesøy. The Dark Season, stormy weather, the mystical light of spring, the delicate flutter of the Northern Lights above the jagged peaks of Lofoten: the Fishing Village Realm is also the realm of winter holidays. Geology trails in Vikten Among the geological phenomena in Vikten, we find the rocks and boulders near the Glassblower’s Cabin, the local moraines, and a number of other items that may be observed when following the two interesting paths known as the Morenestien and the Tangrandstien. Events Including quayside dances, fishing festivals, art exhibitions, etc. Birdlife Birdlife in the Lofoten Islands is varied and fascinating. Over 140 species have been sighted in Moskenes and Flakstad, many of which are random visitors that occur due to the location and character of the islands. The Weather, Climate and Seasons Warm, calm summer days, bright summer nights in the light of the Midnight Sun, north-easterly snow storms with katabatic winds, dead calm winter evenings with the Northern Lights dancing enigmatically across the night sky above snow-white Lofoten mountains. Lofoten offers you the entire spectrum of climatic conditions. Some of our attractions: • Lofoten Toy Museum • Lofoten Stockfish Museum • Lofoten Peat Museum • Norwegian Fishing Village Museum • Norwegian Telecom Museum • Reine Centre of Arts and Culture / Gallery Eva Harr • Sund Fisheries Museum Click here for more sights and attractions.

All photos (c) Robert Walker

View from Mount Hermannsdalstind - overlooking the Krokvannet and Tennesvatnet lakes.

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Sørvågen

The Gjerdtindan peaks, Ådalen

Puffin

Refsvikhula Cave

Cave paintings in Refsvikhula Cave.

Kayaking near Hellsegga (Lofotodden).

Reinefjorden - Bunesfjorden - Kjerkfjorden

Attractions and

Holiday Adventures

Lofoten Islands

MAELSTROM AND COASTAL CAVES The area around Lofotodden Point is characterized by a narrow coastline, steep mountain formations and the strong tidal currents that flow between the islands. The sea, the weather and the Ice Ages have formed deep fjords, craggy peaks and a number of awe- inspiring coastal caves. The Maelstrom - one of the world's strongest tidal currents Between the islands of Vestvågøy, Flakstadøy, Moskenesøy, Mosken and Værøy, we find strong tidal currents like the Nappstraumen, Sundstraumen and perhaps the most famous of them all, the Maelstrom, known locally as Moskstraumen. The Maelstrom (Moskstraumen) and the waters to the west of the Lofoten Headland have been renowned and respected for thousands of years. First described 2,000 years ago by the Greek historian, Pytheas, and later by such famous authors as Petter Dass, Edgar Allan Poe and Jules Verne, it has also appeared on innumerable sea charts accompanied by terrifying illustrations and warnings. This stretch of water, abundant as it is with fish, has formed the basis for settlements for thousands of years. Whether seen as an amazing natural phenomenon, or as a destination for a fishing trip, the Maelstrom will provide you with an unforgettable experience. Adventure tours by boat to the Refsvikhula Cave, passing through the Maelstrom. Scheduled trips several times a week from May 1 to September 30. Also available to groups during the off-season, by prior arrangement. The Refsvikhula Cave - 3,000 year old cave paintings A visit to the 50 metre tall and 115 metre deep Refsvikhula Cave is a journey into the mysticism of the past. This gigantic cave is awe- inspiring even to the hardiest of travellers, and the experience is emphasised by the enigmatic characters sketched on the walls of the cave by cavemen, over three thousand years ago.The figures were discovered in 1986 by archaeology students from the University of Tromsø. Adventure tours by boat several times a week during the summer. Also available to groups during the off-season, by prior arrangement. Organised trips. Storbåthellaren Cave - Stone Age Settlement The cave south of the village of Napp consists of a mighty overhang, 70 metres deep and 22 metres tall. This is the oldest known Stone Age settlement in Lofoten. Inside the cave there are thick layers of waste left by the Stone Age people allowing us to read their 5500 year history.Archaeologists found fishing tackle, spear and arrowheads, knives, axes, bone needles, potsherds and ceramics, etc. Bone remnants bear witness to a fascinating and varied diet and include the remains of many species of fish and shellfish, 16 different animals and no less than 37 species of birds. Human bones were also found. Fishing Boat Trips A wooden deck beneath your feet on board a fishing smack on the Vestfjord; hauling cod, haddock and coley, wolf fish or tusk over the gunwale - the green mountains of the Lofoten Wall in the background. The fishermen of Flakstad and Moskenes wish you welcome aboard for a taste of their every day life! Fisherman for a Day. Fishing trips from Å and Reine. Adventure Tours by Boat The Maelstrom – Coastal caves – Cliffside nesting colonies – Troll- like mountains and deep fjords Boat trips in the Reinefjorden on the Fjord ferry: - The Reinefjorden – Troll-like mountains and waterfalls (Midnight Sun). - The Reienfjorden, daily round trips on the fjord ferry, no guides. Abandoned Fishing Hamlets and Farms These settlements, now largely inaccessible, tell us a great deal about life in the Lofoten Islands up until 60 years ago. Art and Handicrafts For centuries, the natural surroundings and distinnctive culture of Lofoten have drawn artists to its shores to work and create. Local artists, too, have been inspired by the rugged countryside and fantastic light. There are a number of stimulating artists and craftsmen in the region, including a glassblower and a ceramist in Vikten, a silversmith in Nusfjord, a textile artist and metalworker in Ramberg, a blacksmith in Sund and painters in Sørvågen. A fascinating and colourful meeting with the creative artists of Lofoten, a meeting that will leave its mark on you. Fascinating Museums A number of fascinating museums provide you with a good insight into the local history, from life in the fishing village and the Lofoten Fishery, to the production and sale of stockfish, a journey back to childhood with North Norwegian and European children’s culture, the motorization of the fishing fleet over the past 100 years and cod and telecommunications – the reason why Lofoten was to become such an important part of Norwegian and European telecommunications history. Mountain Adventures Enjoy magnificent countryside in easy-going or more demanding terrain, everything from mountaineering with panoramic views, to fishing in fresh mountain lakes.We are proud of our mountains and we want to reduce the degree of wear and tear on our vulnerable countryside. We have therefore marked and cairned only selected paths and trails which we try to maintain by paving them with rocks at certain places. We urge you to follow these paths when walking in the mountains. Snorkelling The sunshine brings out the amazing colours that the underwater landscape has to offer. Calm and peaceful movement through the kelp will make you feel at one with nature. Crabs, hermit crabs, starfish and snails live their busy lives down there as the fish lie there like a blanket above the kelp. Diving Fantastic natural surroundings, striking mountain ridges, wrecks and tunnels are just some of the things you can experience under water in the Land of the Midnight Sun. Floating weightlessly like an eagle above the coral seabed adds the finishing touch to the adventures that will make your stay in Lofoten a perfect one. Biking Lofoten is a fantastic destination for cyclists. Cycling offers the freedom and time to take a closer look at life in a vibrant fishing village, and to enjoy wild and wonderful countryside. Breathe in the smell of the sea and hear the seagulls cry as you roll slowly by. If you decide to go on a midnight sun ride, you will be cycling almost all alone, in complete peace and quiet. Guided cycling tours are also possible. History and a little exercise have never hurt anyone. Bikes available for hire at a number of locations in Moskenes. Have a great ride! Kayaking If you are wondering what it is like to paddle in heaven, you should try kayaking here. We have fjords and beaches that can take anybody's breath away. You can experience nature at close quarters here, and an abundance of animal life as you glide through the water. With a kayak you can access tiny coves and fjords, and paddle between old wharves and boats without any trouble. It is not without reason that Lofoten has been voted one of the world’s best kayak destinations. NB: You should never paddle alone in these surroundings. Make sure that you have the necessary safety equipment with you at all times. Check the weather forecasts and talk to any locals who paddle in the area. Remember, there are strong currents and a considerable difference between high and low tide. If you are a little in doubt, it is also possible to hire a guide or have your whole trip organised. To paddle on your own, you should have a "wet card" certificate. Mountain Hikes Moskenes offers scenic nature experiences in both easy and more demanding terrain in the surrounding mountains. Join a local guide on the best mountain walks: amazing panoramic views from Mount Reinebringen, midnight sun trips to Bunes, or a climb to Lofoten’s second highest peak, Hermannsdalstinden (1029 m asl). Let our guides lead you to our culture, nature and geology. Duration: 4 – 6 hours Price: from NOK 250 (min 5 pers) children under 15: 50% discount Booking: Audun Rasmussen, tel. (+47) 93 49 26 20. Winter in Lofoten Enjoy the atmosphere of the famous Lofoten Fishery and some magnificent winter scenery. Adventure tours by boat include both fishing on the seas of Lofoten and deep-sea rafting. Try fresh, steaming cod, liver and roes and other tasty meals after an exciting day at sea. Stay in comfortable maritime surroundings. And when you have had enough of the sea, there is some great skiing terrain here, with mountain cabins on both of the islands of Flakstadøy and Moskenesøy. The Dark Season, stormy weather, the mystical light of spring, the delicate flutter of the Northern Lights above the jagged peaks of Lofoten: the Fishing Village Realm is also the realm of winter holidays. Geology trails in Vikten Among the geological phenomena in Vikten, we find the rocks and boulders near the Glassblower’s Cabin, the local moraines, and a number of other items that may be observed when following the two interesting paths known as the Morenestien and the Tangrandstien. Events Including quayside dances, fishing festivals, art exhibitions, etc. Birdlife Birdlife in the Lofoten Islands is varied and fascinating. Over 140 species have been sighted in Moskenes and Flakstad, many of which are random visitors that occur due to the location and character of the islands. The Weather, Climate and Seasons Warm, calm summer days, bright summer nights in the light of the Midnight Sun, north-easterly snow storms with katabatic winds, dead calm winter evenings with the Northern Lights dancing enigmatically across the night sky above snow-white Lofoten mountains. Lofoten offers you the entire spectrum of climatic conditions. Some of our attractions: • Lofoten Toy Museum • Lofoten Stockfish Museum • Lofoten Peat Museum • Norwegian Fishing Village Museum • Norwegian Telecom Museum • Reine Centre of Arts and Culture / Gallery Eva Harr • Sund Fisheries Museum Click here for more sights and attractions.

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· Lofoten Toy Museum Sakrisøy, 8390 Reine. Tel. +47 Tel. 76 09 21 43 / 900 35 419 Main Theme: "A journey back to childhood" North Norwegian and European childrens' culture. "The place that gets to your heart". Small and pleasant museum with exhibition of over 1500 dolls, teddy bears etc. from 1860-1965. Open: May 25 - June 20.juni: 10.00-18.00 June 21 - August 15: 10.00-20.00 August 16- 31: 10.00-18.00 Off-season by appointment. Admission: Adult NOK 60 Child NOK 30 Click here for more information · Lofoten Stockfish Museum, Å Tel. (+47) 91 15 05 60. Fax 76 09 11 14 Main Theme: Stockfish production and trade. By way of good, systematic exhibitions, guiding and video, thorough information is provided about the landing of fresh fish and the production, sorting, packing and sale of Norway's oldest export commodity, stockfish. Open: June – August Admission: Adult NOK 50, Student/Child NOK 40. Child under 12 free Click here for more information · Norwegian Fishing Village Museum, Å i Lofoten Tlf. 76 09 14 88. Fax 76 09 15 66 Main Theme: Life in the fishing village and the Lofoten Fishery over the past 250 years. Comprehensive and fascinating coastal museum with 150 year old architecture. Educational exhibitions, guided tours, activities and DVD in four different buildings. Europe’s oldest active cod-liver oil factory, sale of our own cod-liver oil. Boathouse with Nordland boats and tackle. Belief and superstition. The homes of the fisherman’s family and the squire. The "rorbu" cabin with storytime during the summer. The bakery (1844) is also in daily operation then, baking and selling its produce. Blacksmith’s, sale of cod-liver oil lamps. Historical gardens. Family activities connected with coastal culture. Two shops selling local home crafts, souvenirs, books, maps, etc. Toilet for the disabled at the car park. · Norwegian Telecommunications Museum, 8392 Sørvågen. Tel. (+47) 76 09 14 88 Fax: (+47) 76 09 15 66 Main Theme: "Cod and Communications". An unusual museum where exhibitions of telegraphs, wireless telegraphy and wireless telephony provide you with the answer to why Lofoten was to become such an important part of Norwegian and European telecommunications history. Guided tours. Open: 20/6-15/8: 11am-5 pm. Guided tours. All year round on request. Admission: Adult NOK 40/20 Click here for more information, opening times, prices, etc. · Sund Fisheries Museum (Ltd.), Sund Tlf. (+47) 76 09 36 29 / 976 68 129 Fax (+47) 76 09 37 71 Main Theme: The motorisation of the fishing fleet over the past 100 years. A small pleasant museum environment. Guided tours available. Exhibition of boat engines and other technical equipment used by the fishing fleet. Several of the engines can be started up. Boathouse with old Nordland-type boats, etc. "Curiosity Cabinet" collection of old artefacts exhibited in an old "rorbu" cabin. Blacksmith's handicrafts workshop where the smith works in the old-fashioned way. Sale of the popular wrought iron cormorants. The old blacksmith Hans Gjertsen's "Galleri Ambolten" ("Anvil Gallery"). Nearby slipway. Lofoten Torvmuseum, Fredvang 8387 Fredvang. Tel.: (+47) 900 18 117 Email: post@lofoten-torvmuseum.no Web: www.lofoten-torvmuseum.no Main Theme: Peat production, and the life and conditions of those involved The idea of starting a peat museum demonstrating peat production, its history and life along the coast in bygone times, turned up for the first time in 1997. In 1999-2000, an aerial cable was set up from the mountains down to what was to be the museum area. In 2003, the museum building was completed. Equipment, photographs and other materials have been collected or borrowed from the local area. The basic idea behind the museum is to create a farmyard whose main focus is on peat production, and the life and conditions of those involved. Peat production is an important part of Lofoten’s cultural heritage, and we believe it is very important to pass on knowledge about this particular aspect, too. In addition to the museum building itself, we have relocated and re-erected an old smallholder’s cottage known as “Albertstua.” We have also obtained a smaller house, a shed and another time-honoured residence which is intended for use as overnight accommodation. Click here for more information

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· Lofoten Toy Museum Sakrisøy, 8390 Reine. Tel. +47 Tel. 76 09 21 43 / 900 35 419 Main Theme: "A journey back to childhood" North Norwegian and European childrens' culture. "The place that gets to your heart". Small and pleasant museum with exhibition of over 1500 dolls, teddy bears etc. from 1860-1965. Open: May 25 - June 20.juni: 10.00-18.00 June 21 - August 15: 10.00-20.00 August 16- 31: 10.00-18.00 Off-season by appointment. Admission: Adult NOK 60 Child NOK 30 Click here for more information · Lofoten Stockfish Museum, Å Tel. (+47) 91 15 05 60. Fax 76 09 11 14 Main Theme: Stockfish production and trade. By way of good, systematic exhibitions, guiding and video, thorough information is provided about the landing of fresh fish and the production, sorting, packing and sale of Norway's oldest export commodity, stockfish. Open: June – August Admission: Adult NOK 50, Student/Child NOK 40. Child under 12 free Click here for more information · Norwegian Fishing Village Museum, Å i Lofoten Tlf. 76 09 14 88. Fax 76 09 15 66 Main Theme: Life in the fishing village and the Lofoten Fishery over the past 250 years. Comprehensive and fascinating coastal museum with 150 year old architecture. Educational exhibitions, guided tours, activities and DVD in four different buildings. Europe’s oldest active cod-liver oil factory, sale of our own cod-liver oil. Boathouse with Nordland boats and tackle. Belief and superstition. The homes of the fisherman’s family and the squire. The "rorbu" cabin with storytime during the summer. The bakery (1844) is also in daily operation then, baking and selling its produce. Blacksmith’s, sale of cod-liver oil lamps. Historical gardens. Family activities connected with coastal culture. Two shops selling local home crafts, souvenirs, books, maps, etc. Toilet for the disabled at the car park. · Norwegian Telecommunications Museum, 8392 Sørvågen. Tel. (+47) 76 09 14 88 Fax: (+47) 76 09 15 66 Email: nfmuseum@lofoten-info.no Main Theme: "Cod and Communications". An unusual museum where exhibitions of telegraphs, wireless telegraphy and wireless telephony provide you with the answer to why Lofoten was to become such an important part of Norwegian and European telecommunications history. Guided tours. Open: 20/6-15/8: 11am-5 pm. Guided tours. All year round on request. Admission: Adult NOK 40/20 Click here for more information, opening times, prices, etc. · Sund Fisheries Museum (Ltd.), Sund Tlf. (+47) 76 09 36 29 / 976 68 129 Fax (+47) 76 09 37 71 Main Theme: The motorisation of the fishing fleet over the past 100 years. A small pleasant museum environment. Guided tours available. Exhibition of boat engines and other technical equipment used by the fishing fleet. Several of the engines can be started up. Boathouse with old Nordland- type boats, etc. "Curiosity Cabinet" collection of old artefacts exhibited in an old "rorbu" cabin. Blacksmith's handicrafts workshop where the smith works in the old- fashioned way. Sale of the popular wrought iron cormorants. The old blacksmith Hans Gjertsen's "Galleri Ambolten" ("Anvil Gallery"). Nearby slipway. Lofoten Torvmuseum, Fredvang 8387 Fredvang. Tel.: (+47) 900 18 117 Email: post@lofoten-torvmuseum.no Web: www.lofoten-torvmuseum.no Main Theme: Peat production, and the life and conditions of those involved The idea of starting a peat museum demonstrating peat production, its history and life along the coast in bygone times, turned up for the first time in 1997. In 1999-2000, an aerial cable was set up from the mountains down to what was to be the museum area. In 2003, the museum building was completed. Equipment, photographs and other materials have been collected or borrowed from the local area. The basic idea behind the museum is to create a farmyard whose main focus is on peat production, and the life and conditions of those involved. Peat production is an important part of Lofoten’s cultural heritage, and we believe it is very important to pass on knowledge about this particular aspect, too. In addition to the museum building itself, we have relocated and re-erected an old smallholder’s cottage known as “Albertstua.” We have also obtained a smaller house, a shed and another time-honoured residence which is intended for use as overnight accommodation. Click here for more information

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The Map at right is designed to help you decide which means of transport is most suitable to your needs when planning your journey to Flakstad & Moskenes in the Lofoten Islands. Overseas travellers will most likely arrive in Oslo or Bergen - by air or by boat. From here, you have a number of options to choose from on your journey north. If you click on the various means of transport below, you will receive further information about them. Please note that the Coastal Voyage (Hurtigruten) is not shown on the map. This is a coastal liner that operates daily departures from Bergen to Kirkenes and back, a journey of one week's duration. The vessels stop at Stamsund in the Lofoten Islands, from where there are corresponding bus services to Flakstad and Moskenes. It takes about 3 hours by air from Oslo to Lofoten, but you can, of course, travel by other means of transport like the Coastal Voyage (Hurtigruten) as mentioned above, the train (approx 22 hours), or by car, thus spending more time enjoying your journey. There are also express passenger boats from Bodø and Narvik to Svolvær, from where there are daily bus services to Flakstad & Moskenes. Otherwise, the easiest way to get to Flakstad & Moskenes is to take the appropriate means of transport to Bodø, and catch the ferry from Bodø to Moskenes. It is also possible to fly from Bodø to Leknes (Widerøe's) - 25 min. flight - and catch a bus from there. Motorists may either catch the ferry over from Bodø, or from Skutvik in Hamarøy to Svolvær, from where they can drive the full length of the magnificent Lofoten Islands all the way to Å.

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NSB - Norwegian National Railways Tickets and Schedules (domestic) Phone (call from Norway): 815 00 888 (24 hrs) Phone (call from outside Norway): +47 815 00 888 (24 hrs) Fax: +47 61 279099 ------------------------------------------------------- Amadeus (Airlines) Search for vacant flights from your area. ------------------------------------------------------- Widerøes (Airline) Reservations, Bodø: (+47) 75 50 48 00 Details of traffic, Bodø tel.: (+47) 75 5048 90 -------------------------------------------------------- SAS (Scandinavian Ariline) Norway EuroClass, tel.: (+47) 810 03 300 Tourist Class, tel.: (+47) 810 03 300 --------------------------------------------------------

Norwegian - Norwegian Air Shuttle Norway Postboks 115, 1330 Fornebu Besøksadresse: Oksenøyveien 10A Fornebu Fax 67 59 30 0 ------------------------------------------------------------ Hurtigruten, Coastal Voyage Head office Postboks 43 8501 NARVIK Tel: (+47) 76 96 76 00 Fax: (+47) 76 96 76 01 ------------------------------------------------------------ Ferry Moskenes-Bodø-Moskenes: Torghatten Nord ------------------------------------------------------------ Travel info, buses, etc. in the County of Nordland

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The Map at right is designed to help you decide which means of transport is most suitable to your needs when planning your journey to Flakstad & Moskenes in the Lofoten Islands. Overseas travellers will most likely arrive in Oslo or Bergen - by air or by boat. From here, you have a number of options to choose from on your journey north. If you click on the various means of transport below, you will receive further information about them. Please note that the Coastal Voyage (Hurtigruten) is not shown on the map. This is a coastal liner that operates daily departures from Bergen to Kirkenes and back, a journey of one week's duration. The vessels stop at Stamsund in the Lofoten Islands, from where there are corresponding bus services to Flakstad and Moskenes. It takes about 3 hours by air from Oslo to Lofoten, but you can, of course, travel by other means of transport like the Coastal Voyage (Hurtigruten) as mentioned above, the train (approx 22 hours), or by car, thus spending more time enjoying your journey. There are also express passenger boats from Bodø and Narvik to Svolvær, from where there are daily bus services to Flakstad & Moskenes. Otherwise, the easiest way to get to Flakstad & Moskenes is to take the appropriate means of transport to Bodø, and catch the ferry from Bodø to Moskenes. It is also possible to fly from Bodø to Leknes (Widerøe's) - 25 min. flight - and catch a bus from there. Motorists may either catch the ferry over from Bodø, or from Skutvik in Hamarøy to Svolvær, from where they can drive the full length of the magnificent Lofoten Islands all the way to Å.

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NSB - Norwegian National Railways Tickets and Schedules (domestic) Phone (call from Norway): 815 00 888 (24 hrs) Phone (call from outside Norway): +47 815 00 888 (24 hrs) Fax: +47 61 279099 ------------------------------------------------------- Amadeus (Airlines) Search for vacant flights from your area. ------------------------------------------------------- Widerøes (Airline) Reservations, Bodø: (+47) 75 50 48 00 Details of traffic, Bodø tel.: (+47) 75 5048 90 -------------------------------------------------------- SAS (Scandinavian Ariline) Norway EuroClass, tel.: (+47) 810 03 300 Tourist Class, tel.: (+47) 810 03 300 --------------------------------------------------------

Norwegian - Norwegian Air Shuttle Norway Postboks 115, 1330 Fornebu Besøksadresse: Oksenøyveien 10A Fornebu Fax 67 59 30 0 ------------------------------------------------------------ Hurtigruten, Coastal Voyage Head office Postboks 43 8501 NARVIK Tel: (+47) 76 96 76 00 Fax: (+47) 76 96 76 01 ------------------------------------------------------------ Ferry Moskenes-Bodø-Moskenes: Torghatten Nord ------------------------------------------------------------ Travel info, buses, etc. in the County of Nordland

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LOFOTEN LINKS: · Lofoten Startside - Links page for hele Lofoten · Destination Lofoten Regional promotional organisation. · Moskenes Municipal Council · Lofoten Golfbane · Lofoten Aquarium, Kabelvåg · Galleri Espolin, Kabelvåg · Henningsvær · Stamsund · Janns Adventure Lofoten Adventure holidays in Lofoten. · The Local WEATHER · And here's the weather at Leknes Airport right now · DataDesign. Forlag, design, web, advertising and translation in Lofoten · Lofotkunst, Galleri "Avkroken" · Travel info in the County of Nordland (Timetables, ferries, bus services) · Svinøya Rorbuer, Svolvær · Lofoten Rambler's Association · Webcam · Sørvågen · Reine Havn · Skjelfjord · Lofoten Internasjonale Kammermusikkfest (Chamber music festival) Local Passenger Services · Boreal · Travel info in the county of Nordland Local Fish Companies · Sverdrup, Reine · Brødrene Arntzen, Sørvågen · Johan B Larsen The Rest of Norway: · Visitnorway.com · http://www.GoToScandinavia.com.houseofhumaira.com · Whale Safaris · Vesterålen · Authorised Harley Davidsen rental in North Norway

Other countries: · http://www.GoToScandinavia.com.houseofhumaira.com · http://www.hotelsinholland.com.houseofhumaira.com/ · http://www.1st-hotels-amsterdam.com.houseofhumaira.com/ Airlines: · SAS · Widerøe's · Norwegian Travel by Sea · The Coastal Voyage Vessels (Hurtigruten) · Color Line International Ferry Services Rail Services · Norwegian National Railways Car Hire · Renta-a-Car Moskenes · Budget · Holiday · Rent a Harley Davidsen in North Norway! Other links · Aurora Borealis Multimedia AS · www.arcticadventure.no · www.arcticharley.no

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LOFOTEN LINKS: · Lofoten Startside - Links page for hele Lofoten · Destination Lofoten Regional promotional organisation. · Moskenes Municipal Council · Lofoten Golfbane · Lofoten Aquarium, Kabelvåg · Galleri Espolin, Kabelvåg · Henningsvær · Stamsund · Janns Adventure Lofoten Adventure holidays in Lofoten. · The Local WEATHER · And here's the weather at Leknes Airport right now · DataDesign. Forlag, design, web, advertising and translation in Lofoten · Lofotkunst, Galleri "Avkroken" · Travel info in the County of Nordland (Timetables, ferries, bus services) · Svinøya Rorbuer, Svolvær · Lofoten Rambler's Association · Webcam · Sørvågen · Reine Havn · Skjelfjord · Lofoten Internasjonale Kammermusikkfest (Chamber music festival) Local Passenger Services · Boreal · Travel info in the county of Nordland Local Fish Companies · Sverdrup, Reine · Brødrene Arntzen, Sørvågen · Johan B Larsen The Rest of Norway: · Visitnorway.com · http://www.GoToScandinavia.com.houseofhumaira.com · Whale Safaris · Vesterålen · Authorised Harley Davidsen rental in North Norway

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Tel. (+47) 76 09 12 11 - Mobile phone: (+47) 91 15 05 60 Fax (+47) 76 09 11 14 - E-mail: aa-hamna@lofoten-info.no Å-Hamna Rorbuer is an overnight accommodation business consisting of 16 carefully restored 100 year old rorbu cabins. All of the cabins are of high standard and were previously used by visiting fishermen. 12 of our cabins are situated in Å, and 4 in Sørvågen, 3 km east of Å. Click here for more photographs. Å Vandrerhjem (Å HI Hostel): The hostel is located at Å Vandrerhjem and in rooms at Lofoten Stockfish museum (www.lofotenferie.com). The Nordland-style house, Hennumgården, is 150 years old and has 8 double rooms, shared lounge, kitchen and bathroom. This youth hostel has been painstakingly restored and is located in the middle of the museum area. This is the most inexpensive accommodation alternative in Å. Hennumgården's garden is part og the Historical Gardens project (www.lofothager.no) Two holiday homes: Tonehuset and "Stasjonen" with seaview, 2 floors with 50 sq. metres floor space each. Quiet, idyllic location close to rambling terrain and quayside. Lofoten Stockfish Museum, which belongs to Å-Hamna Rorbuer, has 4 rooms to let with 2 to 5 beds per room. Something of a novelty staying in the only stockfish museum in the world, at the end of the Lofoten road! Shared shower, toilet and kitchen. The Stockfish Museum and some of our rorbu cabins, on the shore at the foot of the mountains. Why You Should Choose to Spend Your Holiday at Å-Hamna Rorbuer ... Spending the night in the tiny fishing hamlet of Å with its 150 inhabitants, at the end of the Lofoten road, is an experience in itself. Our rorbu cabins at Å ... • are restored in the traditional "rorbu" style • stand on poles in the sea or along the shore • have a patio facing south • overlook the sea • are detached and sheltered from traffic Til venstre: Quaint overnight accommodation in magnificent natural surroundings. Click here for details of each individual unit, prices, etc.

The cabins at Sørvågen ...

are like the ones at Å, but face the north. Evening sunshine and excellent view of quayside architecture, the sea and the mountains. And last but not least, this is the only place in Lofoten where you can see the entire Lofoten Wall eastward from your patio: A fantastic sight both in the evening sunshine and at sunrise.

Sights and Attractions

• Lofoten Stockfish Museum showing the most important reason for settlement in Lofoten. Fish hall, stockfish department, videos about stockfish, coffee and waffles. • The Norwegian Fishing Village Museum with a fine presentation of all the buildings connected to the Squire's regime (the museums supplement each other nicely) • The Maelstrom - Moskenesstraumen - one of the greatest tidal currents in Europe • 3000 year old cave paintings on the far side of the island

Activities

• Fishing in rowing boats or motor boats. You can prepare coley or cod in your cabin, where you will find all the necessary utensils. • "Fisherman for a Day". Fishing trip with professional fisherman. 2- 4 hours duration. • Å-vannet Lake: Rambling, bathing, rowing, fishing. • Mountain walks to the DNT mountain cabin, Munkebu, and some of the highest peaks in Lofoten.

For hire

• Boats - with or without outboard motors. Minimum 24 hours, 12.00-12.00. • Prices per day NOK 380 - kr 1250 • Life jackets

Everything that Lofoten has to offer, and more ...

Prices

• from NOK 180 (Dormbed) to NOK 1200 (rorbu cabin). The rorbu cabins have been carefully restored to retain the traditional style while also taking into account modern demands on comfort.

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Å-HAMNA RORBUER

Å i Lofoten, N-8392 Sørvågen, Lofoten

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Tel. (+47) 76 09 12 11 - Mobile phone: (+47) 91 15 05 60 Fax (+47) 76 09 11 14 - E-mail: aa-hamna@lofoten-info.no Å-Hamna Rorbuer is an overnight accommodation business consisting of 16 carefully restored 100 year old rorbu cabins. All of the cabins are of high standard and were previously used by visiting fishermen. 12 of our cabins are situated in Å, and 4 in Sørvågen, 3 km east of Å. Click here for more photographs. Å Vandrerhjem (Å HI Hostel): The hostel is located at Å Vandrerhjem and in rooms at Lofoten Stockfish museum (www.lofotenferie.com). The Nordland-style house, Hennumgården, is 150 years old and has 8 double rooms, shared lounge, kitchen and bathroom. This youth hostel has been painstakingly restored and is located in the middle of the museum area. This is the most inexpensive accommodation alternative in Å. Hennumgården's garden is part og the Historical Gardens project (www.lofothager.no) Two holiday homes: Tonehuset and "Stasjonen" with seaview, 2 floors with 50 sq. metres floor space each. Quiet, idyllic location close to rambling terrain and quayside. Lofoten Stockfish Museum, which belongs to Å-Hamna Rorbuer, has 4 rooms to let with 2 to 5 beds per room. Something of a novelty staying in the only stockfish museum in the world, at the end of the Lofoten road! Shared shower, toilet and kitchen. The Stockfish Museum and some of our rorbu cabins, on the shore at the foot of the mountains. Why You Should Choose to Spend Your Holiday at Å-Hamna Rorbuer ... Spending the night in the tiny fishing hamlet of Å with its 150 inhabitants, at the end of the Lofoten road, is an experience in itself. Our rorbu cabins at Å ... • are restored in the traditional "rorbu" style • stand on poles in the sea or along the shore • have a patio facing south • overlook the sea • are detached and sheltered from traffic Til venstre: Quaint overnight accommodation in magnificent natural surroundings. Click here for details of each individual unit, prices, etc.

The cabins at Sørvågen ...

are like the ones at Å, but face the north. Evening sunshine and excellent view of quayside architecture, the sea and the mountains. And last but not least, this is the only place in Lofoten where you can see the entire Lofoten Wall eastward from your patio: A fantastic sight both in the evening sunshine and at sunrise.

Sights and Attractions

• Lofoten Stockfish Museum showing the most important reason for settlement in Lofoten. Fish hall, stockfish department, videos about stockfish, coffee and waffles. • The Norwegian Fishing Village Museum with a fine presentation of all the buildings connected to the Squire's regime (the museums supplement each other nicely) • The Maelstrom - Moskenesstraumen - one of the greatest tidal currents in Europe • 3000 year old cave paintings on the far side of the island

Activities

• Fishing in rowing boats or motor boats. You can prepare coley or cod in your cabin, where you will find all the necessary utensils. • "Fisherman for a Day". Fishing trip with professional fisherman. 2-4 hours duration. • Å-vannet Lake: Rambling, bathing, rowing, fishing. • Mountain walks to the DNT mountain cabin, Munkebu, and some of the highest peaks in Lofoten.

For hire

• Boats - with or without outboard motors. Minimum 24 hours, 12.00-12.00. • Prices per day NOK 380 - kr 1250 • Life jackets

Everything that Lofoten has to offer, and more ...

Prices

• from NOK 180 (Dormbed) to NOK 1200 (rorbu cabin). The rorbu cabins have been carefully restored to retain the traditional style while also taking into account modern demands on comfort.

Click here for details of each individual

unit, prices, etc.

Click here for information about Lofoten Stockfish Museum. Å-HAMNA RORBUER, Å i Lofoten, N-8392 Sørvågen, Lofoten Islands Tel.: (+47)76 09 12 11 Mobile phone: (+47) 91 15 05 60 - Fax: (+47) 76 09 11 14 E-mail: aa-hamna@lofoten-info.no

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Å i Lofoten, N-8392 Sørvågen, Lofoten Islands Tel. (+47) 76 09 12 11 - Mobile phone: (+47) 91 15 05 60 Fax (+47) 76 09 11 14 - E-mail: aa-hamna@lofoten-info.no

Some of our cabins.

View from the cabins.

Inside Thuv cabin.

Strandbua

“Tonehuset"

"Stasjonen"

Happy sports fishermen.

Boats for hire.

Click here for information about Lofoten Stockfish Museum. Back to the main Å-Hamna Rorbuer page Å-HAMNA RORBUER, Å i Lofoten, N-8392 Sørvågen, Lofoten Islands Tel.: (+47)76 09 12 11 Mobile phone: (+47) 91 15 05 60 - Fax: (+47) 76 09 11 14 E-mail: aa-hamna@lofoten-info.no

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Lofoten Islands

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Å-HAMNA RORBUER

Å i Lofoten, N-8392 Sørvågen, Lofoten Islands Tel. (+47) 76 09 12 11 - Mobile phone: (+47) 91 15 05 60 Fax (+47) 76 09 11 14 - E-mail: aa-hamna@lofoten-info.no

Some of our cabins.

View from the cabins.

Inside Thuv cabin.

Strandbua

“Tonehuset"

"Stasjonen"

Happy sports fishermen.

Boats for hire.

Click here for information about Lofoten Stockfish Museum. Back to the main Å-Hamna Rorbuer page Å-HAMNA RORBUER, Å i Lofoten, N-8392 Sørvågen, Lofoten Islands Tel.: (+47)76 09 12 11 Mobile phone: (+47) 91 15 05 60 - Fax: (+47) 76 09 11 14 E-mail: aa-hamna@lofoten-info.no

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Lofoten Tørrfiskmuseum Å i Lofoten, Norway Tel.: (+47) 76 09 12 11 Mobile phone: (+47) 91 15 05 60 - Fax: (+47) 76 09 11 14 Email: aa-hamna@lofoten-info.no

What's this ..?

... Youll find the answer to this question, and lots more about culture and tradition in Lofoten, at the Lofoten Stockfish Museum, the only one of its kind in the world! The museum provides an insight into the production of Norway's oldest export commodity, stockfish, which was used in foreign trade as early as in the 800s. The museum also shows how work at a conventional fish landing station is carried out. • Landing station for fish • Gutting shed with gutting bench, weights etc. • Production hall for fresh, salted and dried fish • Stockfish loft showing the sorting, bundling, and packing of stockfish/cod heads • Quality control - 16 categories of stockfish Large, heated video room with non-stop 30 min. video (English subtitles) - covers everything from the catch, to delivery on the most important market: Italy - plus a 5 min. video in various languages specially intended for groups. Coffee and waffles in authentic maritime atmosphere. You can also try tasting stockfish: Lofotens own "snacks" We take pride in offering professional guiding in Norwegian, English, German, French and Italian!

Did you know that: · towards the end of April, an area of 400,000 m2 of Lofoten is covered in stockfish - cod hung out to dry on racks? · 16 mill. kgs of cod is hung out to dry on fish racks every year in Lofoten? · stockfish consists of approx. 80% protein? · the weight of the cod is reduced by about 80% when it is dried? Want to know more? Then come and see for yourself!

Welcome to Lofoten Stockfish Museum,

Å, Lofoten Islands, Norway

Click here for traditional overnight accommodation in Å i Lofoten!

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Lofoten Islands

Moskenes & Flakstad

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Lofoten Tørrfiskmuseum Å i Lofoten, Norway Tel.: (+47) 76 09 12 11 Mobile phone: (+47) 91 15 05 60 - Fax: (+47) 76 09 11 14 Email: aa-hamna@lofoten-info.no

What's this ..?

... Youll find the answer to this question, and lots more about culture and tradition in Lofoten, at the Lofoten Stockfish Museum, the only one of its kind in the world! The museum provides an insight into the production of Norway's oldest export commodity, stockfish, which was used in foreign trade as early as in the 800s. The museum also shows how work at a conventional fish landing station is carried out. • Landing station for fish • Gutting shed with gutting bench, weights etc. • Production hall for fresh, salted and dried fish • Stockfish loft showing the sorting, bundling, and packing of stockfish/cod heads • Quality control - 16 categories of stockfish Large, heated video room with non-stop 30 min. video (English subtitles) - covers everything from the catch, to delivery on the most important market: Italy - plus a 5 min. video in various languages specially intended for groups. Coffee and waffles in authentic maritime atmosphere. You can also try tasting stockfish: Lofotens own "snacks" We take pride in offering professional guiding in Norwegian, English, German, French and Italian!

Did you know that: · towards the end of April, an area of 400,000 m2 of Lofoten is covered in stockfish - cod hung out to dry on racks? · 16 mill. kgs of cod is hung out to dry on fish racks every year in Lofoten? · stockfish consists of approx. 80% protein? · the weight of the cod is reduced by about 80% when it is dried? Want to know more? Then come and see for yourself!

Welcome to Lofoten Stockfish Museum,

Å, Lofoten Islands, Norway

Click here for traditional overnight accommodation in Å i Lofoten!

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TIND RORBU - Torabua - CANCELLED

Tind i Lofoten, N-8392 Sørvågen

Email: tindrorbu@hotmail.com

Knut Ellingsen

Tel.: 76 08 30 74 / 99 72 10 72

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Foto: Robert Walker Beliggenhet Idyllisk beliggende rorbu i et spennende fiskevær ytterst i Lofoten. Tind ligger 900 meter fra Å i Lofoten, et av Norges best bevarte fiskevær. Her kan kjøkkenvinduet bli en fantasisk fiskeplass, slipp snøret ut og dra middagen rett i gryta! Området har flotte muligheter for fiske både i hav og ferskvann. Båt og motor kan leies i fiskeværet. Fantastiske forhold for jakt og turer i de majestetiske fjellene som kjennetegner Lofoten. Du finner et stort aktivitetstilbud og flere restauranter, kafeer, gallerier og museer i nærmiljøet. Butikk og post kun 1 km unna. Kommunikasjon Gode kommunikasjonsmuligheter med fergeforbindelse fra Moskenes (4 timer) til Bodø. Flyforbindelse fra Leknes som ligger 60 km lenger øst. Daglig bussforbindelse og bilvei helt frem. Tind i Lofoten Tind er et vakkert og nostalgisk fiskevær med et moderne fiskeri og et stort utvalg av aktiviteter. Restaurant og kafé i et landhandleri fra det forrige århundre. Aktiviteter Havrafting, organisert havfiske, guidet fjelltur, Lofoten Spa med badestamp og massasje, Artic Workshop med keramikk og lysstøping og sykkelutleie. Lofoten Fisk og Skalldyr med mottaksanlegg og produksjon av Lofotkrabben. Innhold 2 soverom, hems, bad, stue med kjøkken, terrasse. Rorbua leies ut med kjøl/frys, komfyr, mikrobølgeovn og alt nødvendig kjøkkenutstyr, TV. Strøm er inkludert. Standard Rorbua har høy standard, restaurert sommeren 05. Prisinformasjon Leie pr. uke fra 5.000,- til 8.000,- 2 soverom, 6 senger pluss hems. Fasiliteter • Bilvei frem • Innlagt vann • Innlagt strøm • Offentlig vann/kloakk • Parkering • Utsikt • Båtplass • Strandlinje • Vaktmester-/vektertjeneste • Fiskemulighet • Turterreng • Terrasse/balkong/veranda Klikk her for interiørbilder

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Location

Idyllically situated rorbu cabin in a fascinating fishing village outermost in the Lofoten Islands. Tind is only 900 metres from Å, one of Norway’s best preserved fishing villages. Here, the kitchen window can be a great fishing spot, drop out your line and haul your catch right into the pan! Excellent scope for fishing at sea or in lakes. Boat and outboard available for rent in the village. Fantastic conditions for hunting and rambling in the majestic mountains that are so typical of Lofoten. You will find a wide range of activities and a number of restaurants, cafes, galleries and museums in the local area. 1km to shop and post office.

Communications

Excellent communications with car ferries to/from Bodø (3-4 hour crossing). Airport in Leknes, 60 km east of Tind. Daily bus services and motor road right to your door.

Tind i Lofoten

Tind is a picturesque and nostalgic fishing village with a modern fish landing station and an assortment of activities. Restaurant and cafe in a country store dating back to the 1800’s.

Activities

Deep-sea rafting, organized sea fishing trips, guided mountain walks, Lofoten Spa with hot tub and massage, ceramics and candle-making at Arctic Workshop, bicycle hire. Landing and processing of Lofoten crabs at Lofoten Fisk og Skalldyr seafood industry.

The Rorbu Cabin

2 bedrooms, open loft room, bathroom, lounge with kitchenette, veranda. The rorbu cabin also contains a fridge/freezer, cooker, microwave and all the necessary kitchen utensils. TV. Electricity included in price.

Standard

High standard rorbu cabin, renovated in summer 2005.

Rates

Rental per week from NOK 5000 to 8000. 2 bedrooms, 6 beds plus open loft room.

Facilities

• Motor road to the front door • Hot and cold running water • Electricity • Parking • View • Moorings for boat • Right on the shore • Janitor/watchman service • Good fishing • Rambling terrain • Veranda Click here for interior photos

24-hour daylight during the summer!

Welcome

DEUTSCH

USSTATTUNG:

• Befahrbarer Weg bis zum Hutte • Wasseranschluss • Stromanschluss • Abwasser- und Kloakkanschluss • Parkplatz • Aussicht • Bootanlegestelle • Strandbenutzung • Kamin/Feuerstelle • Hausmeister • Angelmøglichkeiten • Wandergebiet • Terasse/Balkon

BESCHREIBUNG:

Lage der Hutte:

Eine idyllisch gelegene Hutte in einem typischen Fischerdorf am aussersten Ende der Lofoten. TIND liegt 900 m von Å, eines der meisterhaltenen Fischerdørfer Norwegens, entfernt. Hier kann sich das Kuchenfenster als ein fantastischer Stehplass zum Angeln anbieten. Werf die Leine aus und hol dirdas Mittagessen direkt in den Topf. Die Umgebung hat hervorragende Møglichkeiten sum Angeln om Salzwasser und im Susswasser. Boot und Motor kann man im Dorf leihen.In den majestetischen Bergen, die so typisch fur die Lofoten sind, finden Sie fantastische Verhaltnisse zum Jagen und zum Wandern. Hier finden Sie auch ein grosses Freizeitangebot wie mehrer Restaurants, Cafe`s, Galerien und Museen in igrer Nahe.Einkaufsmøglichkeiten und die Post liegen nur 1 km entfernt.

VERKEHRSVERBINDUNGEN:

Gute Verkehrsverbindungen mit der Fahre von Moskenes ( 4 Std. ) nach Bodø. Flugverbindung von Leknes, das cir. 60 km weiter østlich liegt. Tagliche Bussverbindungen und befahrbarer Weg bis zur Hutte.

TIND AUF DEN LOFOTEN:

Tind ist ein schøner nostalgischer Fischerort mit einer modernen Fischerei einer grossen Auswahl an Aktivitaten. Ein Restaurent und ein Cafe befinden sich einem Landhandel aus dem letzten Jahrhundert.

AKTIVITATEN:

Rafting, organisiertes Fischen auf dem Meer, Bergwanderungen mit Fuhrer."Lofoten SPA" mit einfachen Wirlpool und Massage, "Artic workshop" mit Keramik und Annahmestelle und Produktion.

AUSSTATTUNG DER HUTTE:

2 Schlafzimmer, Schlafunterkunft under dem Dach, Bad, Wohnzimmer mit mit Kuche, Terasse. In der Hutte finden Sie Kuhl - und Gefriertruhe, Elektroherd, Mikrowelle und notwendiges Kushezibehør, Fernseher, Strom inkludert.

STANDARD:

Die hutte hat einem høhen Standard und ist im Sommer 2005 neu renovert worden. Inwendig Photos

TIND RORBU

Tind i Lofoten, N-8392 Sørvågen Email: tindrorbu@hotmail.com Knut Ellingsen Tel.: 76 08 30 74 / 99 72 10 72

Foto: Robert Walker