Top Things to do in Lofoten Islands
The 10 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Lofoten Islands, Northern Norway
Discover the best top things to do in Lofoten Islands, Norway including XXLofoten, Festvagtind Hike, Lofoten Krigsminne Museum, Galleri Lofoten, The Glasblower At Vikten, Unstad Arctic Surf - The Arctic Surf Experience Day Tours, Kvalvika Beach, Haukland Beach, Tjeldbergtind, Hiking on the hills.
Restaurants in Lofoten Islands
1. XXLofoten
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 235 reviews
XXLofoten offers a wide range of outdoor adventures trough all seasons in the Lofoten Islands. Our activities are Sea Eagle Safaris to Trollfjorden, Fishing Trips, Sea Kayaking, Hiking, Snowshoe Walks, Northern Lights Photo Tours, Boat Cruises to Trollfjorden and Cultural Sightseeing to Henningsvær, Gimsøy, Ballstad and Reine.
2. Festvagtind Hike
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5.0 based on 54 reviews
The hike starts with the parkinglot in Festvag. Walk 100 m in direction Henningsvaer, take a turn to the right and follow the trail. It`s steep, but the view is amazing.
Reviewed By watchviking
Hiking up is definitely worth the effort. If you dont dare to go all the way up: there is incredible views to be seen in the midsection of the trail in ”heiavannet viewpoint” as well. If you are climbing all the way you should still visit this midsection viewpoint and possibly swim in the lake located up there. Locals said that I could also drink the water from the lake beside ”hieavannet” and I did top my bottles there! :) All the way to the top awaits a view that is really worth the trouble of getting up there. To me it took about 2h to climb all the way up. Would probably reserve 3-4h total so you can rest and take in the view as well. There is paid parking at the starting point. From the midsection up the trail is more tricky. If it is raining be extra careful.
3. Lofoten Krigsminne Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 337 reviews
Lofoten Krigsminnemuseum
Reviewed By bcsadventures - Oslo, Norway
If you have any interest about World War II, I would definitely recommend coming here. Very interesting and unique to the area. Significance of the war effort and finding the enigma machine locally was crucial to the allies winning the war. Very interesting!
4. Galleri Lofoten
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4.5 based on 54 reviews
Gallery Lofoten has Norway’s largest collection of paintings from Northern Norway dating back to the turn of the last century – a period by many called the golden age of North Norwegian painting. On the gallery’s ground floor you find a collection of paintings by renowned artists like Otto Sinding, Gunnar Berg, Even Ulving, Adelsteen Normann, Einar Berger, Ole Juul, Thorolf Holmboe and others. The gallery’s first floor is divided into two sections – one exhibiting watercolours by Lars Lerin and one exhibiting pictures and ceramic works by Her Majesty Queen Sonja. In the gallery shop you find a selection of art books, postcards, and posters by the exhibition’s artists. In our café you may enjoy a glass of wine and a cheese platter from the local cheese producer Aalan Farm.
Reviewed By finns523
Most spectacular galleri in Hennengsvær Lofoten. Beautiful scenary and very good food. Most beautiful place in North Norway. You have to visit this place.
5. The Glasblower At Vikten
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
6. Unstad Arctic Surf - The Arctic Surf Experience Day Tours
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4.5 based on 58 reviews
The most beautiful place in the world. Located 68*9'North in the Atlantic ocean gives this surf destination world class waves. Unstad Arctic Surf is in the archipelago of Lofoten i Norway and the world most northern surf school.
7. Kvalvika Beach
8. Haukland Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 353 reviews
Haukland is one of Lofoten's most famous beaches and voted to Norway's best beach. It is located only 10 minutes drive from Leknes. Popular area for hiking for all levels and ages!
Reviewed By TravelCat1970
We raced the setting sun to see this beach...it was amazing. 50+ mile/hour winds and insanely beautiful landscape. If you're in the area and want an amazing view it's worth the stop - even in the dead of Winter!
9. Tjeldbergtind
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By jusylte - Sandnes, Norway
This route was suggested in Tourist office as an alternative to Fløya in a rainy day. We are experienced hikers, but I didn’t want to take a risk to take kids up if the weather will get worse. We walked from boats marina to the start of the trail next to fire station. The trail starts as a tractor way and continues through the steep forest after. There are 2 tops you can access walking the same ridge. The both are easy, but the higher one had 20-30 meters you need to hold a rope. Views from both are breathtaking. Good hiking shoes are always advised!
10. Hiking on the hills
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By 984bjarnep - Trondheim, Norway
Lofoten; one of the World's wonders. The remaining ridge from the split between The Americas and Europe. Lofoten's nature, environment and atmosphere is a must for "The bucket list".
