Reine - The Fishing Village of Å

Welcome to Å, a small village at the end of King Olav’s Road, the main road through the Lofoten Islands.

Included in your voyage
  • Explore a well-preserved fishing village
  • Enjoy beautiful scenery at the tip of the Lofoten Islands
  • Learn about the history of the Lofoten fisheries
  • Walk through a unique outdoor museum

  • Difficulty level

    Level 2: Moderate - some mobility needed

  • Duration

    1-2 hours

  • Booking Code

    INCL-REI1

Located at the western tip of the archipelago, Å is a unique historical attraction. Here, you’ll find one of the best-preserved old fishing villages in Norway, offering a variety of opportunities to experience life in the Lofoten fisheries through the last 250 years. 

While in Å, you can explore the several old buildings that make up the outdoor Norwegian Fishing Village Museum. After a brief introduction by a guide, have a stroll around Å at your leisure. See the boat house with traditional wooden boats, the old grocery store, or the home of a fisherman’s family.  

Or simply stop and take in the views. Here at the end of the road, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, you are in one of the most scenic places in the world. 

Practical information

  • The bus transfer to Å takes about 20 minutes.
  • This is a self-guided excursion, so you can explore the village of Å at your leisure.
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Warm outdoor clothing is required in winter. 
  • Wheelchair accessible: No.