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The area around Lofotodden Point is characterized by a narrow coastline, steep mountain formations and the strong tidal currents that flow between the islands. The sea and the Ice Ages have formed deep fjords, craggy peaks and a number of coastal caves.

The Maelstrom

- one of the world's strongest tidal currents
Between the islands of Vestvågøy, Flakstadøy, Moskenesøy, Mosken and Værøy, we find strong tidal currents like the Nappstraumen, Sundstraumen and perhaps the most famous of them all, the Maelstrom, known locally as Moskstraumen.

The Maelstrom (Moskstraumen) and the waters to the west of the Lofoten Headland have been renowned and respected for thousands of years. First described 2,000 years ago by the Greek historian, Pytheas, and later by such famous authors as Petter Dass, Edgar Allan Poe and Jules Verne, it has also appeared on innumerable sea charts accompanied by terrifying illustrations and warnings. This stretch of water, abundant as it is with fish, has formed the basis for settlements for thousands of years. Whether seen as an amazing natural phenomenon, or as a destination for a fishing trip, the Maelstrom will provide you with an unforgettable experience.
Adventure tours by boat to the Refsvikhula Cave, passing through the Maelstrom. Scheduled trips several times a week from May 1 to September 30. Also available to groups during the off-season, by prior arrangement.

The Refsvikhula Cave

- 3,000 year old cave paintings

A visit to the 50 metre tall and 115 metre deep Refsvikhula Cave is a journey into the mysticism of the past. This gigantic cave is awe-inspiring even to the hardiest of travellers, and the experience is emphasised by the enigmatic characters sketched on the walls of the cave by cavemen, over three thousand years ago.The figures were discovered in 1986 by archaeology students from the University of Tromsø.
Adventure tours by boat several times a week during the summer. Also available to groups during the off-season, by prior arrangement. Organised trips.

Storbåthellaren Cave
- Stone Age Settlement

The cave south of the village of Napp consists of a mighty overhang, 70 metres deep and 22 metres tall. This is the oldest known Stone Age settlement in Lofoten. Inside the cave there are thick layers of waste left by the Stone Age people allowing us to read their 5500 year history.Archaeologists found fishing tackle, spear and arrowheads, knives, axes, bone needles, potsherds and ceramics, etc. Bone remnants bear witness to a fascinating and varied diet and include the remains of many species of fish and shellfish, 16 different animals and no less than 37 species of birds. Human bones were also found.

Fishing Boat Trips

A wooden deck beneath your feet on board a fishing smack on the Vestfjord; hauling cod, haddock and coley, wolf fish or tusk over the gunwale - the green mountains of the Lofoten Wall in the background. The fishermen of Flakstad and Moskenes wish you welcome aboard for a taste of their every day life!
Fisherman for a Day. Fishing trips from Å and Reine.
 

Adventure Tours by Boat

Abandoned Fishing Hamlets and Farms

Art and Handicrafts

For centuries, the natural surroundings and distinnctive culture of Lofoten have drawn artists to its shores to work and create. Local artists, too, have been inspired by the rugged countryside and fantastic light. There are a number of stimulating artists and craftsmen in the region, including a glassblower and a ceramist in Vikten, a silversmith in Nusfjord, a textile artist and metalworker in Ramberg, a blacksmith in Sund and painters in Sørvågen. A fascinating and colourful meeting with the creative artists of Lofoten, a meeting that will leave its mark on you.

Fascinating Museums

A number of fascinating museums provide you with a good insight into the local history, from life in the fishing village and the Lofoten Fishery, to the production and sale of stockfish, a journey back to childhood with North Norwegian and European children’s culture, the motorization of the fishing fleet over the past 100 years and cod and telecommunications – the reason why Lofoten was to become such an important part of Norwegian and European telecommunications history.

Mountain Adventures

Enjoy magnificent countryside in easy-going or more demanding terrain, everything from mountaineering with panoramic views, to fishing in fresh mountain lakes.We are proud of our mountains and we want to reduce the degree of wear and tear on our vulnerable countryside. We have therefore marked and cairned only selected paths and trails which we try to maintain by paving them with rocks at certain places. We urge you to follow these paths when walking in the mountains.