From Svolvær: Best of Lofoten Tour in 1 day
Explore Lofoten from Svolvær: A Day of Adventure in Northern Norway Discover the best of Lofoten from Svolvær with an epic day of adventure and discovery.
The first stop is Henningsvær, where you can visit the picturesque football field and the KaviarFactory modern art gallery. Afterward, we head to Nusfjord, a century-old fishing village (entrance included). The last stop on the west is Reine, offering postcard-perfect views of colorful houses clustered at the mouth of the bay. On the way back to Svolvær, we stop at Flakstad Beach, where you can enjoy the beautiful white-sand beach, a popular surfing spot.
Travel along one of Norway's most beautiful National Scenic Routes with the Arctic Route hop-on/hop-off bus, during this self-guided tour, all while enjoying the convenience of the digital guiding app, 'Voice of Norway.' This adventure promises to highlight your time in the Arctic Circle during summertime.
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From Svolvær: Best of Lofoten Tour in 1 day
What's included in From Svolvær: Best of Lofoten Tour in 1 day
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Henningsvaer
Self-guided tour of 60 minutes in Henningsvær - download the Digital Guiding app to show you around in Henningsvær. Be back on time at the bus to continue your self-guided sightseeing tour. The drive from Svolvær to Henningsvær takes around 1 hour.
Nusfjord Fishing Village
Your entrance ticket is included in your 'Best of Lofoten in 1 day' tour. Show your ticket to the reception booth at the entrance of Nusfjord village and mention 'Arctic Route'. This is a self-guided tour in the village, shops and galleries of Nusfjord. Be back on time at the bus to continue your tour. The drive from Henningsvær to Nusfjord takes around 2 hours.
Reine
Hop of at Reine, while the Arctic Route bus continues to Å i Lofoten. You have 1 hour to spend in Reine. Be back at the bus stop at latest 15:05 to hop on the bus at 15:15, to continue your self-guided sightseeing tour. From this point on, you will go back to Svolvær, with 1 sightseeing stop left at Flakstad/Lofoten Beach Camp. The drive from Nusfjord to Reine takes around 1 hour.
Inclusions
- Digital Guide: Download 'Voice of Norway' app
- Digital Guiding App (French, German, English, Spanish, Italian Portugese, Chinese, Japanese)
- Transport along the National Scenic Route
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Restroom on board
- Food/lunch can be bought on many of the stops during this self-guided day trip (Henningsvær, Nusfjord, Reine, Flakstad)
- Guide (self-guided tour)
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total tour is 11 hours, including 3,5 hours stops and 7,5 hours sightseeing drive.
- Download the FREE digital guiding app via Voice of Norway.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Official Bus Stop 'Hurtigruten Terminal' at the roadside (not at the waterside) - be there latest 07:50 (am). Look for the red Arctic Route bus with number 932 to Reine (be aware that several Arctic Route buses are passing)
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Ticket Redemption
Be on time to departure on your tour: latest 07:50 at Hurtigruten Bus Terminal in Svolvær and latest 07:55 outside at Svinvøya Rorbuer. The bus leaves punctal at 08:00 and 08:05. The tour takes up to 11 hours. You are back in Svolvær around 18:00 This is a self-guided tour - no guide is included on the bus or during the stop. Download the app 'Voice of Norway' in your App store and look for 'Best Of Lofoten in 1 day'. Available in many languages. At every stop, be back on time at the bus, as the bus is following a fixed time schedule. Show your booking confirmation to the bus driver when hopping on in Svolvær, Lofoten. At the Nusfjord stop (second stop), show your ticket to the ticket booth and mention 'Arctic Route'. Your entrance to Nusfjord Village is included in your ticket.
