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Every page on Lofoten-Islands.com in one place. Most visitors start with the tours, then read the guides.
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On the islands
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Tours
- All tours
- Silent Trollfjord Cruise from SvolværSvolvær to the Trollfjord on a quiet electric boat: warm lounges, open decks, sea eagles and an underwater drone.
- Day Tour to Reine, Hamnøy & ÅHamnøy, Sakrisøy, Reine and Å in one day from Svolvær or Leknes, max 8 guests, meal included, none of the driving.
- Small-Group Northern Lights NightEight guests, a guide-photographer and a minivan chasing clear sky from Svolvær, with food, a fire and your photos.
- RIB Sea Eagle Safari to the TrollfjordTwo hours on a fast open boat from Svolvær to the Trollfjord, sea eagles close up, warm suits and goggles provided.
- Kayak Tour on the ReinefjordThree hours paddling under the Reine peaks from Hamnøy, with an Arctic nature guide. No experience needed, ages 14+.
- Fishing Boat Trip from SvolværFour hours jigging for cod and pollock off Svolvær. Gear and rain wear provided, and the crew fillets your catch.
- Horse Riding on Gimsøy BeachA slow 90-minute ride on Icelandic horses along Hov beach on Gimsøy. Beginners welcome, pickup included.
- Two-Day Lofoten Photo TourReine, Hamnøy and Å one day, Henningsvær and the northern beaches the next, from Svolvær with a photo guide. Max 8.
- Guided Kayak Trip from SvolværTwo hours of guided paddling on calm water near Svolvær, a lesson first. The cheapest tour here.
- Ultimate Aurora Hunt from SvolværA photographer guide chasing clear sky from Svolvær by minivan, with hot drinks and souvenir photos in 48 hours.
- Arctic Moose Safari in VesterålenOne island group north: a small-group drive from Sortland to where moose feed, binoculars and photos included.
Guides
- All guides
- Best time to visitMonth by month: light, aurora, weather and crowds.
- Getting thereAirports, the Bodø ferry, the drive and the coastal ship.
- How many daysSample 3, 5 and 7-day plans, and where to sleep.
- Costs & savingsTours, ferry, parking, museums, rooms and the 2027 tax.
- Reine, Hamnøy & ÅThe postcard villages: views, hikes, parking and crowds.
- Lofoten or TromsøAurora, scenery, logistics and costs side by side.
Blog
- All posts
- Lofoten winter 2026-27Polar night dates, usable light, aurora and winter tours.
- Nappstraum tunnel closuresNight closures, convoy times and what they mean for Reine.
- Lofoten tourist tax 2027The 3% levy: status, how it is worked out, what it covers.
- Skrei season 2027Cod season dates, the March championship, racks and restaurants.
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