Reine · Moskenes

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Mornings on the harbour. Days at sea. A good meal before sunset. Find your part of Lofoten — and everything you need to get there.

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Reine · Moskenes · Ximonic (Simo Räsänen)

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Bookable experiences

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Fjord cruises, RIB safaris, kayaking, fishing, horse riding and guided day trips. Choose an experience and see dates and prices on GetYourGuide.

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Quiet cruise to Trollfjorden

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Trollfjord RIB safari

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Full-day tour to Å, Reine, Hamnøy and Sakrisøy

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Guided horse riding at Hov

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Guided sea kayaking from Svolvær

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Guided fishing from Svolvær

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Lofoten through the year

When would you like to visit?

Long summer days or Arctic winter light? The season shapes your experiences and your plans.

Spring · March–MayWinter in the mountains, brighter days

Time to linger in the villages, with winter conditions still at higher elevations.

Summer · June–AugustLong days, peak season

The widest access to trails, but more traffic and full car parks.

Autumn · September–NovemberA slower pace, faster weather changes

More space and the start of northern lights season, with fewer places open.

Winter · December–FebruaryShort days and Arctic light

Northern lights, winter roads and plans that need plenty of flexibility.

Plan an evening out

What’s on in Lofoten

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A selection from organisers’ own programmes. Dates and times are local to Lofoten. Opening hours and programmes may change.

Music

Upcoming

Trevarefabrikken, Dreyers gate 72 · Henningsvær

Konradsen

Konradsen closes the Norwegian leg of the Hunt, Gather tour at Trevarefabrikken. The concert starts at 21:00, with tickets sold at the door from 20:00. Minimum age: 20.

21:00 · local time

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