Summer in Lofoten

Hiking and Climbing

Hiking in the summer is always a wonderful experience. The mountains are easily accessible and there are routes for all levels. Despite which hike you choose, you are certain to receive a breathtaking view en route. If you’d like to be on top of the most spectacular peaks but this is all new to you, we do recommend you have a certified mountain guide take part in your tour. Check out Svinøya Rorbuer’s favorite hikes here.

If climbing is your thing, Lofoten is perfect. One of the most popular routes is just before you reach Henningsvær, at Festvåg. Here you will for sure find like minded people enjoying themselves with opportunities for both climbing and bouldering. There is also the possibility to take part in organized courses and guided climbing tours if you’re not so experienced. If you’d like to try something completely extraordinary this summer, you should take the jump at Svolværgeita! Several local guides will offer to take you, and there is no need for any experience in climbing. However, you should not be scared of the altitude because this is a very airy experience.

Enjoy the Midnight Sun

In the Lofoten Islands, the sun doesn’t set from approximately May 28 - July 14. The midnight can be experienced with your nose facing north on the outside of Lofoten. Good examples are Laukvik, Gimsøy, Uttakleiv, Ramberg, or one of the many majestic mountain peaks.

Local food experiences - Stockfish from Lofoten

Enjoy the taste of Lofoten - local ingredients rooted in culture and tradition. Lofoten has good access to perhaps the world's best raw materials and Lofoten has a variety of restaurants that serve local food.

Lofoten is especially known for its stockfish, a cultural treasure and a fantastic raw material with a 1000-year history. The stockfish from Lofoten has helped build our country and has been the country's most important export product. In 2015, Stockfish from Lofoten received the same EU certificate for its status as Indicazione Geografica Protetta (IGP), as French champagne and Italian Parma ham.

The stockfish served at our restaurant Børsen Spiseri is delivered by the fisherman at the fish factory on Svinøya and is also hung to dry here. Sorting, dilution, and leaching also take place on Svinøya. That is why we call our food "untravelled food" food. If you visit Lofoten and are interested in food culture, we always recommend a stockfish meal!

Fishing in Lofoten

Fishing in the Lofotens is always popular. You can rent your own boat with equipment or join organized fishing trips with a locally known fishing guide. The latter will most likely increase the chances for the fish to bite the hook!

Sea Kayaking

Whether you’re completely new to term kayaking or can call yourself an expert, the Lofoten Islands is an eldorado for the best kayaking experiences. If you already are the proud owner of a Wet Card, you can rent a kayak and explore on your own, otherwise, there are organized tours with professional guides you can take part in. Or why not use your summer holiday attending a kayak course? Read more about the experience of kayaking here.

Trollfjord and Sea Eagle RIB Safari

Trollfjord and Sea Eagle Safari from Svolvær is a must. It is a magical experience where there are high chances of seeing the sea eagle up close while cruising along Lofoten’s coast.

Play golf in scenic surroundings

In Lofoten, on the north side of Gimsøy, you can find what is perhaps Europe’s most spectacular 18 hole golf course. Lofoten Links has received international recognition from all around and has been warmly mentioned in the book “Planet Golf”. How about a round of golf whilst the midnight sun is spreading its golden light over you? That’s what you call a special experience and will for sure create a memory of a lifetime.

Surf the waves surrounded by spectacular scenery

In Lofoten, on the north side of Gimsøy, you can find what is perhaps Europe’s most spectacular 18 hole golf course. Lofoten Links has received international recognition from all around and has been warmly mentioned in the book “Planet Golf”. How about a round of golf whilst the midnight sun is spreading its golden light over you? That’s what you call a special experience and will for sure create a memory of a lifetime.

Horse riding on Gimsøya

Do you like horses? Or perhaps you’ve never tried horseback riding before? The Lofoten Islands have great opportunities for this as well. At Gimsøya, scenic views along the white beaches on the back of Icelandic horses are suitable for both beginners and more experienced riders. A guide will be with you throughout. How about a ride in the golden light from the midnight sun? Guaranteed to give you magical feels.

Roadtrip in Lofoten

The Lofoten Islands is perfect for a summer road trip. You can actually experience the whole of Lofoten in just one day! From Svolvær to Å, which is at the tip of the archipelago, it only takes 2,5 hours by car. There is an incredible number of beautiful spots to stop at along the way and you will have many opportunities to fill your camera roll with wonderful pictures of the stunning scenery. Feel free to ask hosts in the reception of Svinøya for suggestions before you hit the road.