Stamsund – timeless Lofoten charm - Svolvær – gateway to the untamed Lofoten Islands
Highlights of Lofoten
Excursion
Price from £117
Difficulty level
Easy
Booking code
HR-STU4G
Duration
2h 40min
Notes
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Enjoy views of Lofoten’s spectacular landscapes throughout the tour
Visit Kabelvåg, a small, charming fishing village
See the exhibitions of Galleri Espolin and Lofoten Museum in Kabelvåg
Admire a beautiful Vågan church, also known as the Lofoten Cathedral, as we pass by
Departing Stamsund by bus, we make our first stop at Torvdalshalsen, a scenic rest point with sweeping views across the fjord. From here we continue to Kabelvåg, one of Lofoten's oldest fishing villages and the birthplace of the islands' commercial fishing industry over 1,000 years ago.
The village itself is steeped in medieval history. At its centre stands a main building dating to 1815, alongside Vågan Church (known as the Lofoten Cathedral), a striking Gothic Revival structure built in 1898 and one of Norway's largest churches.
In Kabelvåg, we'll visit Galleri Espolin, home to the largest collection of work by beloved local artist Kaare Espolin Johnson, and the nearby Lofoten Museum, which traces the region's rich fishing heritage. Our bus then takes us on to Svolvær to rejoin the ship.