Top Things to do in Lofoten Islands
Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Lofoten Islands, Northern Norway
Discover the best top things to do in Lofoten Islands, Norway including XXLofoten, Lofoten Surfsenter, Festvagtind Hike, Reine Paddling, Lofoten Krigsminne Museum, Galleri Lofoten, The Glasblower At Vikten, Bunes Beach, Reinebringen, Kvalvika Beach.
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. Lofoten Surfsenter
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 59 reviews
Scandinavia’s first International Surfing Association recognized surf school and shop with the widest range of boards, surf equipment, rentals, quality surf lessons and courses with Norwegians National Surf Coach and in small classes and highly educated instructors. High performance test boards from Firewire surfboards and Frost Surfboards available! Our Prices: Surf lessons 990 NOK Board rental 300 NOK Wetsuit rental 300 NOK
Reviewed By karolinekrane
Had a fantastic surf lesson with a super nice instructor, Felicia! She took such good cere of us in the water and made the whole experience so fun. Best place in Lofoten for surfing, definitely recommend it.
3. Festvagtind Hike
Overall Ratings
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.
4. Reine Paddling
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 59 reviews
Experience a paddling tour in one of the most picturesque paddling pearls of Norway with us! Led by certified guides that live in Reine all year round, you are invited to a fun activity on the sea - You might get lucky to witness orcas, seals, eagles or other animals. From the double kayak you will be able to see the colourful starfish, sea urchins and shoal of fish swimming in the arctic water - and if the tide is on our side, you will learn about the edible seaweed you can find in the Lofoten oceans, and even maybe get a taste of the truffle of the sea!
5. 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!
6. Galleri Lofoten
Overall Ratings
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.
7. The Glasblower At Vikten
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
8. Bunes Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By sirx - Copenhagen, Denmark
Beautiful beach within walking distance from Vindstad. To get there take a ferry from Reine. The boat is small but it takes at least 38 seated passengers. You can buy a return ticket straightaway and then come back from Vindstad at anytime. After reaching Vindstad the path to the beach is easy to find, you will need to walk for 3 km and go up a hill but it is not a difficult hike. In June there was nothing open in Vindstad so bring your own food and drinks. There are plenty of camping spots on the beach and it is very safe. We stayed overnight and saw several couples and families camping there. There are no toilet facilities though but there is a stream that can be used for drinking water. This was one of the most beautiful beaches we saw in Lofoten and worth visiting. The size of it is impressive and both the beach and Vindstad offer amazing scenes to photograph.
9. Reinebringen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 238 reviews
Temporary Closed Because Of Renovation
Reviewed By Westnorwegian - Oslo, Norway
Perfect mix of the possibility to get some exercise and be paid by get one of the best views easy accessible in Lofoten. Highly recommend if the weather is OK and it's possible to enjoy the view.
