Top places to visit in Svolvær

• Svinøya Rorbuer

  fishing village · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  The historic islet where Svolvær began as a fishing station, its red rorbuer (fishermen's cabins) on stilts now restored as harbour lodging and a seafood restaurant.

• Trollfjord

  fjord · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate

  A dramatically narrow 2 km fjord with near-vertical 1,000 m walls off the Raftsund, entered by sea-eagle safari boats and Hurtigruten ships from Svolvær.

• Svolværgeita (The Goat)

  rock peak · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  A twin-horned rock pinnacle towering over Svolvær, famous among climbers for the leap between its two summits — a striking sight even from town.

• Magic Ice Lofoten

  ice bar · about 1 h · entry kr240 (≈ ₹2,400)

  An indoor ice bar and gallery of Lofoten-themed ice sculptures in an old fish-processing hall, served with a drink in an ice glass.

• Lofoten War Memorial Museum

  history museum · about 1 h · entry kr120 (≈ ₹1,200)

  A private museum with one of the finest collections of WWII uniforms and artefacts, telling Lofoten's occupation story in central Svolvær.

• Vågan Church (Lofoten Cathedral)

  wooden church · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  A large 1898 yellow wooden church at Kabelvåg, nicknamed the "Lofoten Cathedral", built to seat the seasonal fishing fleet.

• Henningsvær

  fishing village · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  A picture-perfect fishing village strung across small islands south-west of Svolvær, famous for its cliffside football pitch, galleries and cafés.

• Djevelporten (Devil's Gate)

  rock formation · about 2.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  A boulder wedged between two rock faces on the Fløya ridge above Svolvær, reached by a steep hike and a popular photo perch over the town and sea.

Things to do

• Trollfjord Sea Eagle Safari (RIB) Wildlife · 2 h · from NOK 1,200 per person
• Trollfjord Sightseeing Cruise Sightseeing · 3 h · from NOK 850 per person
• Lofoten Sea Fishing Trip Adventure · 3 h · from NOK 950 per person
• Lofoten Northern Lights Tour Nature · 4 h · from NOK 1,300 per person
• Svolvær Sea Kayaking Water Sports · 3 h · from NOK 900 per person
• Henningsvær & Lofoten Villages Day Tour Sightseeing · 7 h · from NOK 1,100 per person

Day trips and tours

• Trollfjord & Sea Eagle RIB Safari 2 h · from NOK 1,200

Where to stay in Svolvær

• Svolvær Sentrum about NOK 1,900 per night

  Central Svolvær around the harbour, with restaurants, tour piers and mountain views.

• Svinøya about NOK 2,400 per night

  The historic fishing islet just across the bridge, famous for its restored red rorbu cabins on the water.

Hotels

• Thon Hotel Lofoten 4-star · NOK 1,600 to NOK 3,200 per night
• Scandic Svolvær 4-star · NOK 1,600 to NOK 3,100 per night
• Vestfjord Hotel 3-star · NOK 1,000 to NOK 1,900 per night
• Anker Brygge 4-star · NOK 1,700 to NOK 3,800 per night
• Svolvær Sjøhuscamping 2-star · NOK 420 to NOK 1,300 per night
• Svinøya Rorbuer 4-star · NOK 1,800 to NOK 4,500 per night

Where to eat

• Børsen Spiseri Norwegian, Seafood · about NOK 800 per person
• Paleo Arctic New Nordic, Arctic · about NOK 1,100 per person
• Bacalao Bistro, Norwegian · about NOK 320 per person
• Du Verden Matbar Seafood, Norwegian · about NOK 500 per person
• Kjøkkenet Mat & Vinhus Norwegian, Seafood · about NOK 520 per person
• Svolvær Kaffebar Cafe · about NOK 160 per person

Getting to Svolvær

Airport: Svolvær (SVJ)

How visitors arrive in Svolvær

• Flight from Bodo to Svolvaer By air from Bodo · common

  Short flights connect Bodo with Svolvaer and other Lofoten airports. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Ferry or Hurtigruten from Bodo By ferry from Bodo · common

  Ferries and the Hurtigruten coastal ship sail from Bodo to Svolvaer. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Coach from Narvik or Evenes By road from Narvik / Evenes airport · common

  Buses run from Narvik and from Evenes airport to Svolvaer. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Drive on the E10 By road from Mainland Norway · possible

  The E10 gives a ferry-free road link to the mainland. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the port to the centre

• Passenger ferry from Bodø unconfirmed

  A ferry links Bodø with Svolvær. There is no proper ferry terminal in Svolvær, only a very small waiting room. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the bus terminal to the centre

• Long-distance bus from Narvik or Evenes unconfirmed

  Regional buses reach Svolvær from Narvik and from Harstad/Narvik Airport Evenes; from the southern Lofoten villages you normally change at Leknes. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

Getting around

• Bus useful for some trips

  Buses reach most places on Lofoten, and travellers coming from the south usually change at Leknes to continue north to Svolvaer.

  Reis Nordland bus and tickets

• Ferry

  A ferry runs between Bodo and Svolvaer, and guided boat trips from Svolvaer go out to see seabirds and Trollfjord.

  Reis Nordland boat tickets

• Walking

Best time to visit Svolvær

• Jan 2°C
• Feb 1°C
• Mar 2°C
• Apr 4°C
• May 7°C
• Jun 11°C
• Jul 14°C
• Aug 14°C
• Sep 11°C
• Oct 7°C
• Nov 4°C
• Dec 3°C

More in Norway

• Oslo
• Bergen
• Tromsø
• Flåm
• Stavanger
• Trondheim

Frequently asked questions about Svolvær

What are the main places to visit in Svolvær?

Places covered in our Svolvær guide include Svinøya Rorbuer, Trollfjord, Svolværgeita (The Goat), Magic Ice Lofoten, Lofoten War Memorial Museum.

Where should I stay in Svolvær?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Svolvær: Svolvær Sentrum, Svinøya.

How do I get around Svolvær?

Ways to get around Svolvær covered in our guide: City bus, Ferry, Walking.

What is the weather like in Svolvær?

Average daytime highs in Svolvær run from 1°C in Feb to 14°C in Jul.

Which airport is nearest to Svolvær?

The nearest airport to Svolvær has the code SVJ.