Our favorite activities and places to see in Lofoten

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Our favorite activities and places to see in Lofoten

Sightseeing

Unstad: This tiny community of mostly farmland, has surfers visiting all year round. Enjoy a picnic while watching the surfers, or have a go in the water yourself. The beach and surroundings are beautiful. On your way there, stop at Lofoten Gårdsysteri to pick up some local cheeses.
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Unstad Beach
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Unstad: This tiny community of mostly farmland, has surfers visiting all year round. Enjoy a picnic while watching the surfers, or have a go in the water yourself. The beach and surroundings are beautiful. On your way there, stop at Lofoten Gårdsysteri to pick up some local cheeses.
Gallery for contemporary art in Henningsvær, set in an old caviar (fish paste) factory.
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KaviarFactory
13 Henningsværveien
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Gallery for contemporary art in Henningsvær, set in an old caviar (fish paste) factory.
Go all the way west in Lofoten, to Å, where you´ll find the Norwegian fishing village museum and this cute old fashioned bakery. https://www.museumnord.no/en/our-venues/norwegian-fishing-village-museum/
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Bakeriet på Å
21 Å vegen
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Go all the way west in Lofoten, to Å, where you´ll find the Norwegian fishing village museum and this cute old fashioned bakery. https://www.museumnord.no/en/our-venues/norwegian-fishing-village-museum/
This tiny museum consist of an old farm house, a barn, pier and boathouse. A truly authentic Lofoten experience, to see how people used to live and work as fishermen and farmers. In Sennesvik, quite close to Stamsund. Only open i summer, June 15. - August 1, Sunday to Friday 11-15. Combine visiting the museum with coffee and waffles at "Kaikanten" in Ure, 5 minutes further down the road. https://www.museumnord.no/en/our-venues/skaftnes-farm/
Skaftnes gård - Museum Nord
106 Ureveien
This tiny museum consist of an old farm house, a barn, pier and boathouse. A truly authentic Lofoten experience, to see how people used to live and work as fishermen and farmers. In Sennesvik, quite close to Stamsund. Only open i summer, June 15. - August 1, Sunday to Friday 11-15. Combine visiting the museum with coffee and waffles at "Kaikanten" in Ure, 5 minutes further down the road. https://www.museumnord.no/en/our-venues/skaftnes-farm/
The Lofoten museum is a great place if you are interested in history and how people used to live in the old days. The Lofoten Museum is located within walking distance from The Lofoten Aquarium and The Espolin Gallery. Visit all three with a combination ticket! https://www.museumnord.no/en/our-venues/lofoten-museum/
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Lofotmuseet
Storvåganveien
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The Lofoten museum is a great place if you are interested in history and how people used to live in the old days. The Lofoten Museum is located within walking distance from The Lofoten Aquarium and The Espolin Gallery. Visit all three with a combination ticket! https://www.museumnord.no/en/our-venues/lofoten-museum/
Hiking in Lofoten is amazing. There are suitable hikes for everyone, but not all hikes are suitable for everyone! Wear appropriate shoes and clothes, and check the weather forecast. https://visitlofoten.com/en/10-popular-hikes-in-lofoten/
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Reinebringen
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Hiking in Lofoten is amazing. There are suitable hikes for everyone, but not all hikes are suitable for everyone! Wear appropriate shoes and clothes, and check the weather forecast. https://visitlofoten.com/en/10-popular-hikes-in-lofoten/
Go Steineveien when driving in/out of Stamsund. The route is more scenic, and you can stop by Lofoten Wool. This small farm make the most beautiful yarn and products from their own sheep. Buy sweaters, hats and scarfs knitted by locals, or knitting kits to make your own. https://lofoten-wool.no/en/
Lofoten Wool / Høystålet
294 Steineveien
Go Steineveien when driving in/out of Stamsund. The route is more scenic, and you can stop by Lofoten Wool. This small farm make the most beautiful yarn and products from their own sheep. Buy sweaters, hats and scarfs knitted by locals, or knitting kits to make your own. https://lofoten-wool.no/en/

Activities

The old post office at Unstad is now a meeting place for surfers from all over the world. Rent wet suits and surf boards or, if you are new to surfing, book a lesson. And surfing is not only for hot summer days, how about surfing under the northern lights? https://www.lofotensurfsenter.no/
Lofoten Surf Center
39 Unstadsjøveien
The old post office at Unstad is now a meeting place for surfers from all over the world. Rent wet suits and surf boards or, if you are new to surfing, book a lesson. And surfing is not only for hot summer days, how about surfing under the northern lights? https://www.lofotensurfsenter.no/
Rent surf equipment or book lessons at Unstad Arctic Surf. https://www.unstadarcticsurf.com/
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Unstad Arctic Surf
105 Unstadveien
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Rent surf equipment or book lessons at Unstad Arctic Surf. https://www.unstadarcticsurf.com/
You can book a variety of activities through Live Lofoten - the local hotel and restaurant in Stamsund. For example: Eagle safari: https://livelofoten.no/eagle-safari/ Rib tour of Lofoten: https://livelofoten.no/rib-scenic-tour-of-lofoten/ Arctic cod fishing: https://livelofoten.no/arctic-cod-safari-in-lofoten/ Or rent stand-up-paddle (SUP) boards to explore on your own: https://livelofoten.no/stand-up-paddle/ Use the contact forms in the links above, or call the manager Aisté on +47 760 54 600.
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Stamsund
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You can book a variety of activities through Live Lofoten - the local hotel and restaurant in Stamsund. For example: Eagle safari: https://livelofoten.no/eagle-safari/ Rib tour of Lofoten: https://livelofoten.no/rib-scenic-tour-of-lofoten/ Arctic cod fishing: https://livelofoten.no/arctic-cod-safari-in-lofoten/ Or rent stand-up-paddle (SUP) boards to explore on your own: https://livelofoten.no/stand-up-paddle/ Use the contact forms in the links above, or call the manager Aisté on +47 760 54 600.
At this workshop and gallery in Kabelvåg, you can see the glassblower in action, buy beautiful glass art and even learn how to make your own glass beads. Contact Cathinka, the owner, in advance if you would like to book a glass bead lesson. https://lofotenglass.com/en/
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Lofoten Glass AS
15 Steinveien
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At this workshop and gallery in Kabelvåg, you can see the glassblower in action, buy beautiful glass art and even learn how to make your own glass beads. Contact Cathinka, the owner, in advance if you would like to book a glass bead lesson. https://lofotenglass.com/en/
Go on a day trip to a secluded beach, or try deep sea fishing with the sailing yacht Stella Oceana. Book in advance on their website: https://www.worldseaexplorers.com/
World Sea Explorers
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Go on a day trip to a secluded beach, or try deep sea fishing with the sailing yacht Stella Oceana. Book in advance on their website: https://www.worldseaexplorers.com/