Activities/experiences

Activities - experiences

Lofoten

Lofoten offers world-class experiences and activities all year round.

Photo: coastal road Uttakleiv

Hiking

Vestvågøy

Hiking in Lofoten

Lofoten is full of spectacular opportunities, there is almost too much to choose from, but we have made an overview of 9 trips you will find near the cabin. Regardless of whether you choose one of these or find your own experiences, one thing is certain: the Lofoten summer is magical.

Himmeltinden hiking

Himmeltinden

Himmeltinden, the highest mountain on Vestvågøy, and the easiest peak at over 900 meters in Lofoten.

Kvalvika/Ryten

Kvalvika

Kvalvika and Ryten i are among Lofoten's most visited destinations. The view from Ryten is amazing!

Mannen

Mannen, Lofoten (400 m.) Mannen at Haukland in Lofoten. A short, airy and one of Lofoten's most popular mountain hikes.

Holandsmelen

Holandsmælen

Mountain peak that has a starting point close to the cabin. Fantastic view over Hauklandstranda, Vik and Himmeltinden.

Stornappstinden

"Hustinden" and "Stornappstinden2 are two of the most beautiful mountain hikes you can take in Lofoten and they both give you incredibly beautiful views.

Uttakleiv coastal road

Uttakleiv

The coastal road between Uttakleiv and Haukland in Lofoten This is an easy day trip in beautiful coastal scenery!

Eggum - Unstad

Eggum

A suitable walk that runs along the sea between Eggum and Undstad. Feel free to start the tour at Borga, (the war memorial)

Unstad

Unstad arctic surf
The Lofoten islands are the ground zero for Norways ongoing surf scene.

Bunesstranda

A short boat ride from Reine you will find Bunesstranda, one of the world's most beautiful beaches

Art/culture

Vestvågøy

Museums/Galleries

Lofoten's history and culture is rich and spans a long time. It was an important place in the Viking Age and at Lofoten's largest museum, Lofotr, you can experience close to this time period. Experience historic buildings such as old churches etc. - and right up to our present day with excellent artists who have opened galleries. And which conveys Lofoten's history.

The Lofoten Museum

Experience the wonderful history of the Lofoten fisherman at one of the best-preserved sheep farms in the whole of Lofoten.

Lofotr Vikingmuseum

Lofotr Viking-museum

Join us 1,000 years back in time - meet the Vikings, step into the largest longhouse found from the Viking Age!

Fiskeværsmuseum

fishing village museum

Here you will find the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum, one of the best-preserved and complete old fishing villages in all of Norway.

The Lofoten Museum

Experience the wonderful history of the Lofoten fisherman at one of the best-preserved sheep farms in the whole of Lofoten.

Gallery Tobiassen

Stig Tobiassen has been painting since he was 10 years old. This fell naturally as both father and grandfather painted in their spare time.

Gallery Espolin

Kaare Espolin Johnsons tells about the dramatic history of the region and the life and fate of the coastal people.

NINA BEYER STUDIO

The images are a natural realisation of something Nina Beyer wants to express. She works intuitively, without sketches or plans, and lets the process guide the painterly course.

www.ninabeyer.no

Places to eat

Vestvågøy

Restaurants nearby

Enjoy good food and drink in the local area! Here you will find some restaurants, bars and cafes. With a focus on local ingredients and traditions.

Lofotmuseet

Digg restaurant

A modern restaurant and patio in the center of Leknes with delicious food, good drinks and a really cozy atmosphere.

Solsiden Ballstad

"Solsiden Lofoten" at Ballstad offers you a lovely menu, a fantastic atmosphere and a perfect location.

Fangst Ballstad

Kitchen with short-travel and local ingredients, and sets the scene with extensive use of tasting menus in a modern Bistro style.

Jordbærpikene Leknes

You can find "Jordbærpikene" Leknes-Lofoten at the Lofoten Centre, which is one of Northern Norway's largest shopping centres. In our cafe you can enjoy a delicious lunch, dinner or simply enjoy our cakes and pastries in pleasant surroundings. We also offer take away, welcome to us!

Skjærbrygga Stamsund

Serving food and drink to suit every stomach and wallet. Pub with pub menu, restaurant and brewery with a menu consisting of home cooking and we have an à la carte menu.

Makalaus

FOOD, COFFEE BAR, WINE BAR and COCKTAILS in Meiriet's cultural centre.
Soups, small dishes, lunch, dinner and at weekends there is also outdoor seating with a good atmosphere and music

Contact!

Voieveien, 8360 Offersøya, Norge

Contact for questions and information about rent and possibly other practical things!

Email

+47 928 92 591