Top Things to do in Vagan
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What to do and see in Vagan, Northern Norway: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Vagan, Norway including Festvagtind Hike, Lofoten Krigsminne Museum, Galleri Lofoten, Tjeldbergtind, Henningsvaer, Northern Norway Art Centre, Floya, Magic Ice Lofoten, Gallery Dagfinn Bakke, Svolvaergeita.
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1. 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.
2. Lofoten Krigsminne Museum
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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!
3. 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.
4. Tjeldbergtind
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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!
5. Henningsvaer
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4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By goingwalkabout - Tonsberg, Norway
Henningsvær is a very cosy little place that I enjoy staying in. Small shops and galleries, great characteristic fishing village and still a vibrant town. Just being here makes me relax. Take some time here and slow down.
6. Northern Norway Art Centre
7. Floya
8. Magic Ice Lofoten
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4.0 based on 416 reviews
Magic Ice, in Svolvær – the capital of Lofoten, offers you the pleasure of browsing ice art and coastal culture while enjoying a variety of refreshments. Sculptures and installations made of ice, dramatically lit and presented together with sound, music and images, tell the story of nature, traditions and the life of the fisherman in this abundant island realm. Magic Ice has an atmosphere that has to be experienced from the inside! It is more than just an “ice bar”, it is a crystal clear reflection of a distinctive community built on the riches of the sea – in the heart of the landscape where it all came to be.
Reviewed By jacquelinee930
If you choose to visit here you must try the ice slide ! It’s great fun no matter what age you are. The rest of the ice sculptures are amazing particularly some of the panels that are mixed in amongst the free standing sculptures. It may not be the cheapest place to visit, but if you are on the Hurtigruten ship the entrance fee is discounted and you still get the free drink in an ice glass. My husband wasn’t keen on visiting it, in the first instance, but having been he considers it as probably the best thing we did on the trip. The staff are really friendly and happy to answer any questions you might have about the sculptures, special mention should go to Victor, who talked to us for ages.
9. Gallery Dagfinn Bakke
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4.0 based on 5 reviews
The Gallery Dagfinn Bakke has exhibitions that include watercolours and prints by Dagfinn Bakke, and sculptures and prints by other well-known Norwegian artists. The Gallery is situated in the centre of Svolvaer. Free entrance.
