The Lofoten Vikings
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Port
Svolvaer (Lofoten), Norway
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Activity Level
Easy Activity
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Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$350
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 7 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
The Lofoten Islands consist of a range of rugged mountains rising out of the sea and spanning approximately 100 miles. Words can scarcely capture the beauty of the green vegetation in the valleys or the villages and fishing ports that cling to this land of granite walls and volcanic rocks.
An approximately 90-minute drive brings you to Haukland Beach — a scenic gem surrounded by towering mountains. Set on a wide, horseshoe-shaped bay, this white-sand beach is renowned for its crystal-clear turquoise waters.
Continue to Borg and the Lofoten Viking Museum — site of an ancient Viking farm that was discovered by chance at the end of the last century. It has since been reconstructed. Based on what they found here, historians believe that the Lofoten Islands were a hub of power as early as the Viking times. The main building, at 272 feet long, is surrounded by various exhibitions and reconstructions, offering a realistic impression of what life must have been like during those harsh times. The smoke from the fireplaces and the aroma of local cooking bring the village to life. Watch a movie about the region here.
Enjoy a typical Lofoten lunch in a beautiful setting before moving on to the village of Stamsund. Take the scenic route via Valberg back to the pier.
Please note: The museum has a new audio-guide system that operates on smartphones. Bring your own smartphone if you have one, or you can borrow one from the museum. The use of smartphones does not incur any roaming costs.