Lofoten is known for the old fishermens cabins rorbuer that have been restored and turned into modern accommodation for travellers. Words fail to do justice to the magnificent lofoten archipelago. Journey far above the arctic circle to norways absolutely stunning lofoten archipelago, a place of majestic mountains, deep fjords, squawking seabirds, salty air and a long history of cod fishing. After the generous breakfast buffet, fly to leknes in the lofoten islands and collect your hire car. Ride all night long with the glow of the sun as your guide. The fishermen used to come to lofoten from other parts of the coast for the winter codfishing season from january to april and would make these cabins their temporary homes for the duration.
Sep 01, 2007 the lofoten islands are populated mainly by fisherman s living and working among small colorful towns. Norway holiday cabins in lofoten islands norway holprop. You also visit nusfjord, which is an old, historical fishermans village, listed on the unescos world heritage list. Fishermens cabins in the lofoten islands in northern norway, you can rent a traditional former fishermans cabin, called a rorbu. A cycling break here is a really special experience with new, astonishingly beautiful scenery waiting around every bend in the road. Explore the traditional fishing villages of lofoten, dating back hundreds of years. Its the kind of place a writer goes if they want to finish the last chapter of their novel. The brightly colored seaside wooden huts of the lofoten islands rorbuer plural, or rorbu singular are steeped in tradition, once housing scores of hardened fishermen who made the winter pilgrimage to the worlds most fertile cod fishing grounds. Boats and red fishermans cabins along the small harbour of nusfjord. The cabins were originally a place to stay for the fishermen who took part in the lofotfiske fishing season from february to april. The lofoten islands have always been an attractive place for fishermen.
Luxury fishermans cabins rorbuer on a tiny island in the. Fish are still the basis of all human settlement on lofoten, but beginning in the 1960s a number of the huts have been converted into. Each unit features a patio, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a fireplace, a seating area with a sofa, a flatscreen tv, a washing machine, and a private bathroom with shower. Holiday cabin, for rent in lofoten islands short term self catering holiday rentals of lake cabin, ski cabin, fishing cabin in norway cabin. Visit the beautiful fishing villages in lofoten, norway. Currently the lofoten islands are mainly associated with fishing, which takes place from january to april, alongside the entire archipelago. Travel to lofoten islands from reine to svolvaer by car fishermans cabins, this is one of the most iconic places to stay while exploring the western part of the lofoten islands. The lofoten islands are populated mainly by fishermans living and working among small colorful towns.
Picture postcard fishing villages, incredible seafood, cycling and hiking opportunities. In the early 1100s, king oistein mandated that the first rorbuer be built on the lofoten islands to house the influx of. The manor house in hamnoy has garden views, free wifi and free private parking, set in reine. Here youll find the lofoten toy museum, the first of its kind in norway and a bricabrac vintage shop selling oldfashioned objects from all over lofoten. The location is perfect, right next to haukland beach. The fishermens cabins were once used by fishermen from all over norway as accommodation during the worlds biggest annual cod fishing event.
The lofoten islands has one of the most fertile fishing grounds in the world, and the fishermen cabins were originally built to shelter local and visiting fishermen. Currently the lofoten islands are mainly associated with fishing, which takes. This is the type of trip where every day just seems to get. Located in sund in the nordland region, lofoten cabins sund has accommodations with free private parking. If you are deciding where to stay in the lofoten islands, here are the best hotels. The principal islands, running from north to south are. Cottage by the seathe rorbuer fishermens cabins of norway.
Find long term rentals in lofoten islands 5, monthly properties for rent, winter furnished or unfurnished norway lettings, extended stays and snowbird sublets. Lofoten encompasses the municipalities of vagan, vestvagoy, flakstad, moskenes, v. The most beautiful place when i stau during lofoten trip. A holiday resort offering 35 traditional fishermans cabins, this is one of the most iconic places to stay while exploring the western part of the lofoten islands. Accommodations at this 3star cabin have kitchens with fullsized refrigeratorsfreezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookwaredishesutensils. Of course, there are common patterns in the weather that can help you to plan out your trip to lofoten based on what you wish to see. Around 900 ad, tales starting spread along the norwegian coast of the bounteous winter fishery off the lofoten islands, and people rowed and sailed the long journey north. Norways lofoten archipelago is a glorious string of islands with wonderful scenery, pretty fishing villages, mountains, the midnight sun, museums and art galleries. Stay in traditional and upgraded fishermans rorbuers, fishermans cabins on the water. The reception and restaurant are located in amongst a large number of fishermans cabins over a traffic road bridge about a 20 mins walk from reception to other side then anotehr 10mins to get into city centre where tour pickups and hurtigruten terminal are located.
The islands of northern norway are the perfect destination if you enjoy hiking, scenic drives, and jawdropping landscapes. Book a cosy accommodation in a fishermans cabin rorbu by the sea. Nusfjord arctic resort is situated in the secluded and tranquil fishing village of nusfjord in lofoten, norway. The waterfront cabins rorbu at skarungen as fishermen. Live lofoten fishermans cabins in leknes hotel rates. Today, many a traveller s dreams of staying in a fisherman s cabin in the lofoten islands is associated with holiday bliss and long, light summer nights. If youre planning a visit to the lofoten islands and youre about to make a decision about where to stay in the lofoten. Lofoten islands photography tour, northern lights workshop. Drive to nusfjord, the oldest and bestpreserved fishing village in norway. Fishermen s cabins in the lofoten islands in northern norway, you can rent a traditional former fisherman s cabin, called a rorbu. Hattvika is probably the place we loved the most during our stay in the lofoten islands. Reine fishermans cabin, the lofoten islands luxury hotels. Location lofoten islands, norway workshop commences and concludes in harstad, norwayaccommodation 5 days luxury accommodation is included in the workshop cost.
Cabin for rent in lofoten islands norway, monthly cabin to let, cabin lettings, norway rentals cabin, extended stays and sublets. All rorbu cabins have a fully equipped kitchen, shower and wc. On this northern norway itinerary, road trip from tromso down through senja and the vesteralen islands, ending with several magical days in the lofoten islands. Book fishermans cabin rorbu, sorvagen on tripadvisor. Nusfjord fishermans cabin, the lofoten islands luxury hotels in. Spend a night in one of our suites we have 8 high standard fisherman s cabins and 8 rooms for rent. The best places where to stay in the lofoten islands, norway. The fishermans cabin was very spacious, comfortable and well equipped. Find and book deals on the best cabins in lofoten, norway. Live lofoten fishermans cabins places you within a 10minute walk of hurtigruten ferry terminal stamsund. Picture postcard fishing villages, incredible seafood, cycling and hiking opportunities but wait, theres more. Lofoten islands self guided cycling holiday, norway. Stay in unique rorbuer, renovated fishermans cabins dine on fresh seafood, washed down with a locally brewed beer drive from reine in the south to the islands capital, svolv. Basically, heaven on earth for people looking for a relaxing and stylish place.
Located in storvagan, one of the first fishing villages established in the lofoten islands, nyvagar rorbuhotell is more than just its 30 cabins and two restaurants, its a journey back in time. Lofoten is located at the 68th and 69th parallels north of the arctic circle in north norway. Vacation rentals in lofoten islands, norway tripadvisor. The norwegian trekking association dnt oversees more than 500 cabins spanning the country and situated incrementally throughout the national parks and other areas of great natural beauty. Situated on the small island of hamnoy, cabins have breathtaking views of the surrounding sea, mountains and the spectacular reinefjord. Live lofoten fishermans cabins offers 14 accommodations with coffeetea makers. Mar 26, 2020 the islands of northern norway are the perfect destination if you enjoy hiking, scenic drives, and jawdropping landscapes. Ski touring in lofoten, vesteralen and senja official. Rustic fisherman s cabins, stunning beaches, snowcapped mountains, golf courses, and even alpine skiing. Lofoten norway islands fishermans free photo on pixabay. Dotted with rust red and sunshine yellow cabins, this unique location where mountains rise up out of the sea, will give you a real sense of the adventure of the norwegian wilderness. With a location deep into the arctic circle, the quaint fishing villages at the foot of the mountains in lofoten, vesteralen and senja offer a convenient base for a genuine norwegian adventure. Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. Located next to hamnoy and connected via a bridge is sakrisoy, an equally small island with lovely yellow fishermans cabins.
Reine fishermans cabin, the lofoten islands luxury. Excellent location, comfortable house and friendly host. Jun 26, 2018 the lofoten islands offer everything you could want in a norwegian holiday. The answer to the ever popular when is the best time to visit. The traditional norwegian rorbuer cabins norway travel guide. Where to stay in lofoten official travel guide to norway. Visiting the lofoten and vesteralen islands is a real escape. Back on dry land, get your heart rate pumping on a hike up reinebringen mountain for spectacular views of the reinefjorden and the lofoten wall. Luxury fishermans cabins rorbuer on a tiny island in the harbour.
Lofoten islands long term rentals 5 monthly rentals. During the middle ages, storvagan was home to many a fishermen who cast their nets to reel in the norwegianarctic cod skrei and launched a trade. Nusfjord in the lofoten islands a fishing village you should not. Its far from the most touristy areas, and its just cozy, intimate, and luxurious. Norway, lofoten islands big mountain bike adventures. Here you will find plenty of rorbuer, traditional fishermans cabins that have been converted into charming holiday lodges. This collection of islands off the northwest coast of norway are a unique combination of sheer jagged mountain peaks, tranquil villages with colourful rorbuer converted fishermens cottages and white sandy beaches. Sep 25, 2016 located in storvagan, one of the first fishing villages established in the lofoten islands, nyvagar rorbuhotell is more than just its 30 cabins and two restaurants, its a journey back in time. In this beautiful village on the island of moskenesoya, your distinctive rorbu traditional renovated fishing cabin awaits. View tripadvisors 2,439 photos and great deals on 43 vacation rentals, cabins and. At the museum, you can go inside the oldest fisherman s cabin in lofoten, skrovabua, dating from 1797. Here, the beds are so short that it is impossible to stretch out, but there were still often two men in each bed. The reception and restaurant are located in amongst a large number of fisherman s cabins over a traffic road bridge about a 20 mins walk from reception to other side then anotehr 10mins to get into city centre where tour pickups and hurtigruten terminal are located. View tripadvisors 2,439 photos and great deals on 43 vacation rentals, cabins and villas in lofoten islands, norway.
At lofoten rorbuer we have a total of 16 rooms, housing from 2 to 5 persons per room. Spend a night in one of our suites we have 8 high standard fishermans cabins and 8 rooms for rent. Eliassen rorbuer is a holiday resort with fishermens cabins, enjoying the longest. As you pass the spectacular mountains passes of flakstad, breathe in the salty winds of the northern sea, and prepare for immersing yourself in a truly authentic experience of the lofoten islands.
Hattvika lodge is located in ballstad, in the lofoten islands region. Norways public huts and cabins dnt huts switchback travel. May 5, 2020 browse and book from the best vacation rentals with prices in lofoten islands. This quaint fishermans cabin offers 7 comfortable beds, making it perfect for families and friends alike. Warmed by the gulf stream, these arctic islands perhaps the most famous in mainland norway have huge contrasts, but are equals for wildlife and scenery. Lofoten norways most exclusive holiday destination. Nestled away in a remote corner of the lofoten islands, lies the sleepy but inviting fishing village of nusfjord. Popular attraction hurtigruten ferry terminal stamsund is located nearby. Nusfjord fishermans cabin, the lofoten islands luxury. From early june to midjuly you can experience biking under the midnight sun.
You can go for the biggest apartment to share with friends and family or for the smallest one. It was common that up to twelve men shared a fisherman s cabin furnished with four bunks. Today, there are rorbu cabins in a range of categories, from basic to high stand. Its quite likely that youve seen at least one norwegian rorbu when viewing pictures of. Luxury fishermans cabins rorbuer on a tiny island in. Eliassen rorbuer, hamnoy, lofoten norway accommodation. Norways unrivaled public huts norway is home to the largest and best public hut system in the world, a way of life for locals and a novelty for visitors. Perfect for bigger groups who want to discover the beautiful lofoten islands. Ptaljen, your fishermans cabin venture off the beaten track and into the village of reine, where youll be about as far into the wilds of lofoten as you can get.
Take your pick from rorbuers fisherman cabins that have been converted. Hole up in a luxurious fishermans cabin in the heart of picturesque nusfjord and watch the midnight sun dance across wild norwegian skies. Here you will find plenty of rorbuer, traditional fishermans cabins that. It is known for its natural environment within norway. Top 28 things to do in lofoten islands, norway ultimate. Experience the midnight sun during july and august, or the northern lights in september season dependant. Overnight accommodation in lofoten rorbu cabins fishermans cabins activities, sights and attractions in lofoten fishing and the lofoten fishery the maelstrom and coastal caves history, culture and nature in. Today, many a travellers dreams of staying in a fishermans cabin in the lofoten islands is associated with holiday bliss and long, light summer nights. Rustic fishermans cabins, stunning beaches, snowcapped mountains, golf courses, and even. Bodo and the lofoten islands holidays 20202021 best. Participants are accommodated in their own authentic luxury rorbu whilst on the workshop allowing comfort and relaxation during down time. The lofoten islands offer everything you could want in a norwegian holiday.
Newly renovated cabins with spectacular views of the sea and the lofoten mountains. Dont miss nusfjord, the islands most wellpreserved fishing village. Accommodation in hotels and traditional fishermans cabins. Check in at nusfjord arctic resort for two nights, a collection of traditional redpainted fishermens cabins located at the edge of the fjord. Rorbu fishermans cabin welcome to a feskarbrygga a cosy, small rorbu camp in a, run by a fisherman and his family. Seeing the northern lights in the lofoten islands, norwayin arctic. After a day of skiing or cycling, guests can relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area.
The cabins were originally basic accommodation for the lofoten fishermen, built on poles partly out in the water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Travel to lofoten islands from reine to svolvaer by car lofoten islands resumes driving back to svolvaer via stamsund and thus exploring the many smaller roads joining other towns along e10 highway. Check in at nusfjord arctic resort for two nights, a collection of traditional redpainted fishermen s cabins located at the edge of the fjord.