Essentials
The local store, 5km from the house. Groceries, gas station, café. Home.made cakes and ice-cream.
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Gimsøy Landhandel Lofoten AS
676 StatsveienThe local store, 5km from the house. Groceries, gas station, café. Home.made cakes and ice-cream.
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Open late, and Sundays: https://kiwi.no/Finn-butikk/Kiwi-Svolvar/
10 Einheimische empfehlen
Kiwi Osan Svolvær
1 MåseveienOpen late, and Sundays: https://kiwi.no/Finn-butikk/Kiwi-Svolvar/
REMA 1000 Svolvær
10 ValgataExtra Svolvær
33 LofotgataEntertainment & Activities
Hov Horse Farm
Hov Riding Center: http://hovhestegard.no/?lang=en
Unstad Arctic Surf
105 UnstadveienLofoten-Aquarium
28 Storvåganveien18-hole golf course, complete with midnight sun: http://lofotenlinks.no/?lang=en
26 Einheimische empfehlen
Lofoten Links
389 Tore Hjortsvei18-hole golf course, complete with midnight sun: http://lofotenlinks.no/?lang=en
Parks & Nature
Right behind the house. 30 min hike from the golf course. Superb spot for watching the midnight sun (and the northern lights).
12 Einheimische empfehlen
Hoven
8314 GimsøyRight behind the house. 30 min hike from the golf course. Superb spot for watching the midnight sun (and the northern lights).
Geitgallien
One of Lofoten's most spectacular peaks. Excellent for ski touring.
Eggum
Kvalvika
Combine with a hike to Ryten: http://www.68north.com/outdoors/hiking-ryten/
Ramberg
Big, white beach. Ice cold water, as everywhere in Lofoten.
Reinebringen
E10One of Lofoten's most photographed views. Steep trail.
Bunesfjorden
Take the boat from Reine, then hike over to the outer side.
Festvågtind has a great view of Henningsvær: http://www.68north.com/outdoors/hiking-festvagtind/
Festvåg
Festvågtind has a great view of Henningsvær: http://www.68north.com/outdoors/hiking-festvagtind/
Skottinden
Tough hike, amazing view.
Vågakallen
Tougher-than-average hike with great view of Henningsvær, etc.
Uttakleiv
Sightseeing
Henningsvær
Nusfjord
Vågan Church
VåganveienLarge wooden church.
Shopping
Svolvær
Lots of stores.
Skandinavisk Høyfjellsutstyr
3 Håkon Kyllingmarks gateEverything in outdoor sports. Skiing, climbing, biking, etc.
Leknes
Lots of stores.
Getting Around
Rent a Car Lofoten
20C Vorsetøyveien http://www.rentacar-lofoten.com/index.php/en/
Avis Bilutleie Svolvær Lufthavn
E10 http://www.avis.no/Bilutleie/Europa/Norge/Svolvaer
https://www.hertz.no/rentacar/misc/index.jsp?targetPage=noNO_leiebil_lofoten_avisgata.jsp
Avis Bilutleie Svolvær Lufthavn
E10https://www.hertz.no/rentacar/misc/index.jsp?targetPage=noNO_leiebil_lofoten_avisgata.jsp
Lofoten Utleiebiler
563 Buksnesveienhttp://lofotenutleiebiler.com/
Viking Kabelvåg
For car emergencies: http://kabelvaagauto.no/
Food Scene
Fiskekrogen Henningsvær
29 Dreyers gateHenningsvær Lysstøperi and Cafe
25 GammelveienCozy, local café with home-made cakes, ice cream, etc. Dinner on some days. Fantastic view of the ocean right across the road.
Gimsøy Landhandel Lofoten AS
676 StatsveienCozy, local café with home-made cakes, ice cream, etc. Dinner on some days. Fantastic view of the ocean right across the road.