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Hurtigruten Ferry Terminal Stamsund showing boating

Norwegian Fishing Village Museum featuring a small town or village and mist or fog

Lofotr Vikingmuseum showing farmland and a small town or village

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1. Hurtigruten Ferry Terminal Stamsund

Hurtigruten Ferry Terminal Stamsund is a port on the island of Vestvågøy in the Lofoten archipelago. It’s a great place to watch cruise ships dock, dine at waterfront cafés and enjoy relaxed walks. The terminal is also the starting point for dozens of excursions along the Norwegian coast and out to sea.

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Hurtigruten Ferry Terminal Stamsund featuring boating and a small town or village

2. Lofotr Viking Museum

The Lofotr Vikingmuseum is an interactive museum built around the excavated site of a Viking chieftain house. See a precise reconstruction of a Viking longhouse and Lofotr, a full-scale replica of the 9th-century Gokstad Viking ship. Wander through the blacksmith’s forge and the boathouses in this immersive historic experience.

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3. Henningsvaer Bridge

The formerly secluded fishing village of Henningsvær is easily accessible via the Henningsvær Bridges, two concrete arcs that span the straits between Austvågøya and its southern atoll. Cross Engøysundet Bridge and Henningsvær Bridge on foot, by bicycle or by car. Admire the stunning Vestfjord shoreline and the scattering of scenic islands that make up this pretty section of the Lofoten archipelago.

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Henningsvaer Bridge featuring general coastal views and a bridge

4. Lofoten War Memorial Museum

The Lofoten War Memorial Museum chronicles Norway’s role in World War II. It contains uniforms and other artifacts to express tales of courage, brutality and woe between 1940 and 1945. Learn of the events that took place in Lofoten, resulting in a victory for the Allies.

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5. Norwegian Fishing Village Museum

Experience life in a fishing village at the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum. This museum is dedicated to conserving the history of the Lofoten Fishery, spanning over 200 years. Enjoy sweet pastries and bread from the museum’s stone oven bakery. Walk through beautiful gardens and see the historic cabins of traveling fishermen.

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Norwegian Fishing Village Museum showing a river or creek

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Hurtigruten Ferry Terminal Stamsund

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Rugged coastlines, an island chain and migrating whales are some of the sights you can experience on boat trips from this port in the village of Stamsund.

Lofotr Viking Museum

5/5(5 reviews)

Take part in a traditional Viking feast and see one of the world’s largest reconstructed Viking longhouses at this remarkable museum at Borg in the Lofoten Islands.

Henningsvaer Bridge

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Enjoy beautiful archipelago views from the gateway between the secluded fishing village of Henningsvær and the main island of Austvågøya.

Lofoten War Memorial Museum

Browse through historical artifacts and Norway’s largest display of complete uniforms and learn about the successful raid that helped the Allies during World War II.

Taken in Hov, Lofoten in Norway on 12/2/2016 after day after day of awful weather. Snow, sleet, gale.. you name it. We almost lost hope after days of not seeing the sky. We tried the night before without any success. And then this happened..it was all worth it.

Lofoten Links

Enjoy a round of golf in Vagan at Lofoten Links. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's northern light views.

Norwegian Fishing Village Museum

4/5(1 review)

Visit this preserved fishing village and see historic buildings, including a 19th-century stone oven bakery and a boathouse with traditional Nordland boats.

This tiny surfing village in Norway has a population of 15. Surfers flock from all over the world to surf in this perfect wave condition. It is cold but the hardy do not seem to mind. On this particular evening the sky erupted in #green. I braved the frigid water as it reflected back onto the beach. The tide was rising rapidly but I was mesmerized by the #green lights of the sky dancing over my head. I could see the Milky Way, it was a wonderful discovery. If you happen to be in Northern Norway, it is worth a visit. #greenphotos

Unstad Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Unstad Beach during your trip to Unstad?

Kvalvika Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kvalvika Beach during your trip to Flakstad? Take in the museums while you're in the area.

The Lofoten Aquarium

Take the family to visit the sea life at The Lofoten Aquarium during your trip to Vagan. Wander the seaside or discover the area's northern light views.