Svolvaer

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Northern Norway featuring a small town or village, mountains and boating
Svolvaer featuring a bay or harbor and a small town or village
Lofoten War Memorial Museum
Northern Norway featuring boating, mountains and a small town or village
Henningsvaer Bridge featuring general coastal views and a bridge
Discover an island adventure in this scenic fishing village in the Lofoten archipelago, where dramatic mountains drop away into fjords frequented by orca whales.

Rugged coastal mountains dwarf the picturesque fishing village of Svolvær, located on westernmost Nordland on the island of Austvågøya. The village has historically been a significant fishing port. Today it is the ideal jumping-off point for exploration of the Lofoten archipelago. From the pretty little town take boat tours, whale-watching charters and excursions to the surrounding fjords and islands. Svolvær also has a comprehensive World War II museum, a thriving cultural center and nearby downhill skiing.

Whether you approach Svolvær by land, sea or air, note the village’s dramatic surroundings. A quaint harbor borders the open ocean of Vestfjorden and a jagged mountain range arcs around the northern part of the village. The most distinctive of these mountains is Fløyfjellet. Its horned pinnacle is known as Svolværgeita (Svolvær Goat).

Walk through the compact town center to reach the main square. View the village’s traditional seaside architecture and brightly painted façades. Tour the galleries, including the Nordnosk Kunstnersenter. Lofoten’s natural light is said to have a special quality, inspiring numerous artists to set up studios here. Visit a waterfront café and try a meal incorporating the village’s most important resource, cod.

Look for the white tower of the Svolvær Church rising up behind the town. Check out the Lofoten Krigsminnemuseum, a fascinating museum dedicated to the region’s involvement in World War II.

Embark on a boat trip or charter cruise into Vestfjorden and the breathtaking Lofoten islands. In late autumn and winter, spot whales breaching offshore. Farther along, reach Raftsundet strait and the narrow mouth of Trollfjord.

Svolvær is located in the Lofoten archipelago in Vågan municipality. Fly to Svolvær’s airport, a 10-minute drive from town. Ferries and express boats connect Svolvær to Skutvik and Bodø. You can also reach Svolvær by bus from Evenes and Narvik Airport. Svolvær has a sheltered climate, with the lowest rainfall occurring in June.

Nordis Hotel Lofoten
Nordis Hotel Lofoten
2.5 out of 5
Austnesfjordgata 36, Vagan
The price is NT$3,975 per night from Jun 27 to Jun 28
NT$3,975
NT$4,452 total
Jun 27 - Jun 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vagan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Lofoten Temagalleri and Lofoten ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (37 reviews)
"Great staff delicious breakfast and having tea coffee snacks all day is high plus plus. The outside needs a bit of winter face lift but inside is clean quiet and lovely very helpful staff. Miguel helped recommend hikes and places to stay in Reine. We asked Carl for an extra towel and it was there ..."

Reviewed on 2025/5/21

Nordis Hotel Lofoten
Fast Hotel Svolvær
Fast Hotel Svolvær
2.5 out of 5
O.J Kaarbøs gate 2, Vagan
The price is NT$4,461 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
NT$4,461
NT$4,996 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vagan. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour business center, and premium bedding. Popular attractions Lofoten War Memorial ...
7.4/10 Good! (557 reviews)
Excellent comfortable hotel, great location
"Very clean room with spacious bathroom. Heating in both worked very well. Excellent convenient location across the road from the main ferry terminal (for the Hurtigruten and Havila coastal voyages) and Airport Express Bus stop. Local bus stops, supermarket, shopping mall with pharmacy, Tromso's pedestrian ..."

Reviewed on 2025/3/26

Fast Hotel Svolvær
Thon Hotel Svolvær
Thon Hotel Svolvær
3 out of 5
Avisgata 1, Vagan
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$6,938 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
NT$6,938
NT$7,770 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Vagan. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a marina. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (283 reviews)
"Excellent in every aspect."

Reviewed on 2025/6/19

Thon Hotel Svolvær
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lofoten Basecamp
Lofoten Basecamp
3 out of 5
Skreda 37, Vestvågøy, Nordland
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Vestvågøy. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Offersøykammen ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (205 reviews)
"Perfect location near Leknes in the center of the Lofoten. The cabin was like new and well equipped with a great view. Bonus was the sauna. A great place to stay."

Reviewed on 2025/6/16

Lofoten Basecamp
Svinøya Rorbuer
Svinøya Rorbuer
3 out of 5
2 Gunnar Bergs vei, Vagan, Nordland
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Vagan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lofoten Temagalleri and Nordnorsk Kunstnersenter ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews)
Heaven in Svolvaer
"Awesome location - so good I went back twice on same trip. Stayed in two types of accommodation and both were outstanding. Great value and so close to everything. Restaurant quality is excellent, breakfast could maybe be a little more expansive. Couldn’t recommend highly enough, will be back"

Reviewed on 2025/5/22

Svinøya Rorbuer
Statsbuene i Kabelvåg
Statsbuene i Kabelvåg
3 out of 5
Steinveien 11, Vagan
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Vagan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (67 reviews)
"The only complaint I have is that there was no communication before check-in, and I had to call the owner/host to confirm my room number and key details at the door. That said, the property itself was quite nice. The room is small (doesn’t really look like the picture, to be honest), but it was fine ..."

Reviewed on 2025/6/14

Statsbuene i Kabelvåg
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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