Credit: Dan Mariner / Bodø2024

Experience the dramatic sweep of the Lofoten Islands on this guided bus journey from Svolvær to Stamsund, passing wild beaches, sheltered bays and the fishing village of Henningsvær.

Highlights

Admire the stunning scenery of the Lofoten Islands

Visit the picturesque fishing village of Henningsvær

Enjoy looking around local boutiques and galleries

Learn more about Lofoten, its nature, and its history

How it works

This scenic bus tour from Svolvær takes you through some of Lofoten's finest landscapes – sheltered bays, white sandy beaches and sweeping green farmland, all bathed in the extraordinary light that has drawn artists from across Norway and beyond for centuries.

You'll stop in Henningsvær, a charming fishing village of 500 inhabitants that was once the most important fishing village in the archipelago. Protected since 2022, its beautiful harbour is today lined with arts and crafts shops alongside its working fishing heritage.

You'll visit Galleri Lofoten, home to one of Norway's largest collections of North Norwegian paintings spanning works from the turn of the last century – a period widely regarded as the golden age of northern Norwegian art.

From Henningsvær, the bus continues to Stamsund, where you’ll rejoin the ship.

Before you book

Activity level

Easy: Suitable for most people

Group size

Groups up to 252 guests

Availability

Spring, Summer

Transport

Bus with guide

Food & drink

No food or drink included

What to bring

Comfortable shoes, warm and windproof clothing

Voyages with this excursion

This excursion is available on selected Hurtigruten voyages along the Norwegian coast. Explore all voyages.

Available: Spring, Summer

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Frequently asked questions

Answers to the questions our guests ask most often

If an excursion is not fully booked, any remaining slots will be available for purchase on board through your Expedition Team. These will be charged in Norwegian Kroner at your ship’s exchange rate.  

However, to ensure yourself a spot, we recommend booking in advance.

You will be able to view them all by logging into your booking here.

If you booked through a travel agent, you can reach out to them for this information.

Yes, you will get a full refund to your original payment method. If that's not possible, we will reach out to check your payment details.

Each of our excursions has a rating to illustrate the level of fitness required. There are four categories, with 1 being the easiest and 4 the most difficult.

Level 1 = Easy: suitable for most

Excursions at this level are physically undemanding and suitable for most people. Level 2 = Moderate: some mobility needed

Excursions in this category involve a small amount of physical activity, but on easy terrain with few major challenges. Level 3 = Active: good mobility needed

Excursions in this category are more active and involve outdoor pursuits that require a decent level of fitness. You may be expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. They are not suitable for those with limited mobility.

Level 4 = Challenging: good mobility and fitness needed 

These are our most challenging excursions, and require a good level of fitness. They may involve hiking or biking on uneven terrain and may also require specialist equipment. You would be expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. Excursions in this category are not suitable for those with limited mobility. 

Prices can vary depending on the season you travel. Costs such as exchange rates and local prices may change from year to year, so we show a “starting from” price as a guide. The exact price will be confirmed when you book.

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