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Short bus ride to beautiful village - Henningsvaer
davidcross Says: You get buses from Henninsvaer right down to Å [sic] in the south of Lofoten but if you have limited time, a very pleasing trip is to Henninsvaer, a dleightful coastal village spread over a number of islands.
Magnificent summer boat trip - Trollfjord
davidcross Says: The hurtigrute passes close to the fjord's mouth and we were only taken thus far because navigation in the fjord itself is endangered by falling rocks in the spring and hence prohibited.However this would be a most enthralling trip in the summer, when the hurtigrute has to...
travelfrosch Says: One foul-weather choice is the bowling alley. The 6-lane alley has a small stand selling pølse, hamburgers, french fries, and soft drinks. Prices are NOK 40 for adults, NOK 30 for children, students, and seniors. Opening hours are Monday-Thursday 5-10PM, Friday 5-11 PM,...
travelfrosch Says: A worthwhile diversion is a walk to the nearby island of Svinøya. Walk down the main road (the water should be on your right) until you see a long, arching bridge on your right. Turn right and cross the bridge. On the island, there's a small store, some "Rorbu" fishermen's...
travelfrosch Says: The "Svolvær Goat" is a unique formation overlooking Svolvær. It is possible to hike here, but in the weather we were experiencing, it was out of the question. We managed to get some good views of it during our wanderings, though.
travelfrosch Says: During the summer, the Nordnorsk Kunstnersenter doubles as the tourist office. Inside, you can get good information on the area, as well as purchase various photography, posters, paintings and knick-knacks. They have tables by the front door, where you can sit and read for...
Norlandia Vestfjord Hotell, Svolvær: Vestfjord Hotell - Convenient for the Hurtigrute
deptlads Says: This is a basic, rather functional 3-star hotel in a long, 2-storey modern building right at the end of the main quay in Svolvær. Frankly, this is not a hotel that you want to spend too much time in. It is fine for an overnight stop, but if you are spending more than one...
Norlandia Royal Hotell: Two Hotels in One
travelfrosch Says: UPDATE: As of January 2007, the website says this hotel is temporarily closed.This hotel has a bit of a schizophrenic feel, mainly because it has two locations. The main hotel is more of what you'd expect from a full-service hotel, with a bar, dance club, and restaurant. The...
Lofoten Rorbuer AS: Not your traditional Rorbuer
nancy531 Says: After staying in Å the night before in a traditional Rorbuer - we expected the same type thing in a cute fishing area with mountain views. We got the mountain views, but the accommodations were a bit of a let down. The building is actually more of a hostel - with shared...
Bacalao: Fine Pub and Restaurant
travelfrosch Says: A nice, relaxed place to get some quick but well-prepared food. Come in, pick a seat or sofa, then order your food and drink at the bar. The bartenders will give you your drinks, then deliver your food when it's ready. An inviting place to relax, enjoy a meal and...
Borsen Spiserie: Food to match the place
davidcross Says: This restaurant is attached to Svinøya Rorbuer [see separate accom. tip under Svolvaer.]I've no reason to think its meat dishes are any different in quality but we so enjoyed the fish and seafood that in two nights we never tried meat.The housewine was very good and, by...
deptlads Says: Large quayside pub/bar/restaurant/hotel in a 19th century wooden building on a small island in Svolvær harbour. There is a large and very comfortable and cosy nautical themed bar, with an open fire, plus a large conservatory and large outdoor seating area. There is a good...
davidcross Says: I took ages getting the url that appears below. Sadly it's in Norwegian only but surely you can make something of timetables in a foreign language.It's good for getting around the whole of Lofoten and beyond.
travelfrosch Says: Svolvær's Helle Airport (Code: SVJ) is approximately 15 minutes from the town center. Widerøe offers 6 daily flights to/from Bodø, and 1 daily flight to/from Stokmarknes. If you are starting or ending your trip in Svolvær, it is possible to book your international flight all...
travelfrosch Says: Svolvær is a regular stop for the Coastal Steamers enroute between Bergen and Kirkenes. This is unquestionably a very scenic and romatic way to get to Svolvær. The southbound steamer from Kirkenes towards Bodø and Bergen arrives daily at 6:30PM, and departs at 7:30PM. The...
travelfrosch Says: UPDATE: The express boat between Narvik and Svolvær has been discontinued, as a new bridge (the Lofotens fastlandsforbindelse or "LOFAST") opened in November 2007, and allows direct car/bus access between the mainland and the Lofoten Islands. Nor-Way Bus 760 provides daily...
AMFI: "Omigawd! Svolvær Has a Mall!" :)
travelfrosch Says: Svolvær has a pretty good-sized shopping mall, believe it or not. Just off Svart Nilsens Gate is the AMFI, a well-known mall chain in this part of Norway. Inside, they have just about every type of store you can imagine, from a COOP "Mega" grocery store, to clothing stores,...
travelfrosch Says: Another name it's good to be familiar with in northern Norway is Narvesen. This chain of convenience stores is akin to what North Americans and Asians would expect in a "Seven-Eleven" store. The store primarily sells various items to eat and drink, including a limited...
travelfrosch Says: As you can probably guess, fishing is a very large part of the economy of the Lofoten Islands. One of the most visible signs of this are the many huge cod drying racks that you'll see around the area. The one in the picture is just outside Svolvær on the island of Svinøya.
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As you can probably guess, fishing is a very large part of the economy of the Lofoten Islands. One of the most visible signs of this are the many huge cod...
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Q: Hi, I'm trying to find a place to stay in Svolvaer toward the end of May that doesn't cost and arm and a leg. Any...
A: I have never been to Svolvaer but thought I would try to contribute a little information. I assume you have seen the official Svolvaer net portal with overnighting...
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One of the calculated risks you take when visiting northern Norway in June is the weather. The weather had not been ideal so far in our trip north of the Arctic Circle (though we did manage to see...
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We had been all the way on the Coastal voyage north from Bergen to Kirkenes. When we passed through part of Lofoten, including Svolvaer, it was belting down with rain and visibility was dreadful. That...
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Svolvær is one of the main towns in Lofoten, and the administrative centre for the Vågan municipality on the island of Austvågøy - the easternmost of the Lofoten chain. Like most of the settlements in...
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Svolvær - the capital of Lofoten
No pictures from Svolvær yet, but a photo from the beautiful Trollfjorden for a start. Leaving the Lofoten Islands by ship on your way North takes you inte the Raftsundet, and there VOILÀ -...
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