Svolvær

The Lofoten Island's central town, beautiful in every way.

The Lofoten Islands offer some of the most breath-taking scenery in the country with towering, pointed mountain peaks rising majestically from the sea to a height of almost 1000 meters. Many of the island interiors are swathed in emerald greens, and the shorelines are fringed with white sandy beaches.

The only included activity is a 'not to be missed' spectacular nature safari by boat (winter). You will get a good understanding of the marine life in the near surroundings of Svolvær.

On purpose, and because everyone has different tastes, we have not packed your stay in Lofoten full of other pre-arranged activities. The reason being there is simply so much to see and do while in Lofoten and it should be your choice to chose. Our recommended excursions are;

  • Cruise along the scenic Trollfjord on the MF Gamle Lofotferga (subject to availability - summer)
  • Rock climbing (summer)
  • Rent a bike and pedal your way through the Archipelago (summer)
  • Visit to the impressive Lofotr Viking Museum (all year)
  • Kayaks provide a fantastic opportunity to explore all of Lofotens small and large islands, islets and reefs (all year)
  • Join an Ocean rafting trip in a rib boat (all year)
  • Join a traditional fishing boat and try your luck (all year, but best February to April)
  • Just laze around your Rorbu and enjoy the exotic smell of dried cod (all year)
  • Trekking along some of the well marked paths (all year, except when too much snow)
  • Go Alpine Skiing off the incredible mountain surrounding Svolvær. (winter)

Style
Season
Duration
Tour Standard

Senja and Lofoten Combined

8 days - Combine Tromsø, Senja and Lofoten with fisherman's cabins and sea adventures

  • SECURE EARLY FOR 2025
  • Norway
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Experience the Northern Lights

Experience the Northern Lights

15 days - Escorted Small Group tour to Norway and Finland with northbound Norwegian Coastal Voyage

  • Norway
  • Finland
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Ørjan Bertelsen

Beautiful Norway and Norwegian Coastal Voyage

14 days - Independent visit to the mountains and fjords of Norway with Boutique hotels and touring in our premium 50 Degrees North mini-coach

  • Norway
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Norwegian Coastal Voyage Southbound

6 days - Norwegian Coastal voyage travelling South.

  • Norway
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Norwegian Coast, Lofoten & Tromsø

11 days - Norwegian Coastal Voyage, stopping longer in Lofoten and Tromsø

  • Norway
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Ronny Olsen

Havila Astronomy Sailing

12 days - Classic Norwegian Coastal Voyage with an Astronomy expert

  • Norway
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Hurtigruten Coastal Expedition Sailings

9 days - Expedition team on board with special activities and hiking pass

  • Adventure options
  • Norway
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Lofoten & Northern Lights

4 days - Seeing is believing - these islands are magical.

  • Norway
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Visit Norway

Lofoten and Norwegian Coast Cruise

9 days - Norwegian Coastal Voyage with a longer stop in Lofoten.

  • Norway
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Nusfjord Arctic Resort

Lofoten Explorer tour

7 days - Seeing is believing - these islands are magical

  • Self-drive
  • Norway
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Mountains, Fjords & Norwegian Coastal Voyage

13 days - Classic Norway in a Nutshell® tour, Oslo and Norwegian Coastal voyage through Norway.

  • Norway
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Marius Beck Dahle

Norwegian Coastal Voyage & Nordic Capitals Tour

23 days - Independent cruise and tour of Scandinavia's coast and capitals.

  • Sweden
  • Denmark
  • Norway
  • Finland
  • Estonia
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MS Nordlys Geiranger Hurtigurten

Norwegian Coastal Voyage Northbound

7 days - Kystruten voyage up the coast of Norway

  • Norway
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Marius Beck Dahle

Norwegian Coastal Voyage Round Trip

12 days - Voyage along the Norwegian coast.

  • Norway
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Visit Norway, Vidar Moløkken

Tromsø, Senja & Lofoten

8 days - Drive the spectacular National Tourist Route of Norway

  • Our favourite
  • Norway
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Accommodation
Hurtigruten
Hurtigruten Cabins
Director's Choice
Design choice
Historic choice
Svinøya Rorbuer
Svinøya Rorbuer
Optional Add Ons
Lofoten Islands excursion
Rune Kongsro / Hurtigruten
Sea Eagle Safari
Rib Adventure in Lofoten
Lofoten by Horse
C.H, Visit Norway
Fishing in Norway
Hiking in Lofoten
Fishing village walk
Fishing in Lofoten
Highlights of Lofoten