A couple on a tour of Lofotpils Brewery in Svolvaer

Enjoy a guided tour of Lofotpils, the only craft brewery in Lofoten, where you’ll learn all about the beer-making process from start to finish.

Highlights

Visit Lofotpils, a local brewery in the Lofoten Islands.

Learn about the brewery’s history.

See how Lofotpils brews its quality beer on site.

Taste local beer in a beer-tasting session.

How it works

In 2006, a local beer enthusiast repurposed an old fish-landing facility from 1937 in the centre of Svolvær, turning it into the site of Lofoten’s first and only craft brewery. On this excursion, you’ll meet the brewery’s owner, Thorvadur, and take a tour of the building.

He’ll talk you through the history of the brewery, and how the special conditions of Lofoten’s water made it possible to embark on this ambitious enterprise.

At the end of the tour, you’ll get the chance to sample some of the beer made on site, brewed using fresh water from the Lofoten mountains. This gives the beer a fresh and unique taste, allowing you to enjoy the beauty of the mountains of Lofoten with every sip.

Before you book

Activity level

Easy: Suitable for most people

Group size

Groups up to 30 guests

Availability

Year-round

Transport

Walking

Food & drink

No food or drink included

What to bring

Comfortable shoes, warm and windproof clothing

Good to know

Languages: English and Norwegian

Voyages with this excursion

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

Available: Year-round

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The Coastal Express

The original Norwegian coastal voyage – connecting fjords, towns & people since 1893

  • Regular departures
  • 12 days
  • 34 Ports
  • Full board
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The Coastal Express – South

The southbound leg on our classic coastal voyage, exploring beautiful archipelagos & fjordlands

  • Regular departures
  • 6 days
  • 33 Ports
  • Full board
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The Coastal Express - Northern Lights

Our classic route during aurora season, including direct flights from regional UK airports

  • October 2026 - January 2027
  • 12 days
  • 34 Ports
  • Full board

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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