Discover Lofoten
Villa Lofoten is nestled between the sea and the mountains, outside the main tourist track. This is the perfect starting point to have a truly unique Lofoten experience.
Read on for things to do and see.
When you stay at Villa Lofoten you can...
Book a welcome dinner
We are happy to serve our guests a welcome dinner.
The meal will be a main course consisting of either fish from the sea or meat from the
mountains and plains.
Price: NOK 400 per. person.
Contact us to order your meal.
Order a breakfast basket
We can provide you with a delicious breakfast basket upon your arrival, containing bread rolls, butter, Lofoten eggs, jam, tube caviar, cheese, a package of ham and juice.
Price: NOK 750
Contact us to order your basket.
Kayaking
We have 4 kayaks for rent. However, one of the visiting guests needs to have a kayak
wet card in order for you to use the kayaks.
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Price: NOK 600 per day.
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If you want a tour guide or a kayak course, please contact Kayak Lofoten.
Cycling
Villa Lofoten has 10 retro bicycles for our guests to use. There are many beautiful rides in the area. The bicycles are available upon arrival.
Rent a chef
We cooperate with chef By Petrini, who can cook for you by appointment. Keep it simple or go for an elaborate tasting menu with local produce.
Contact By Petrini to book your culinary experience.
Swim in the sea
How about a dip in Arctic waters? Take a swim just outside your living quarters. Free of
charge and good for both body and soul.
Hiking
We can recommend great hikes in the area, on all levels and for all seasons.
See recommended routs for both summer and winter.
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For guided tours, we recommend I Fri Natur
Art and architecture
Do you want to go on an art and architecture road trip?
The main road E-10 is an officially designated Norwegian Scenic Route.
Artscape Nordland is located in five of the six municipalities.
Enjoy church, vernacular architecture and art stops on the way.
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We also recommend these activities
Festivals
There are a number of international festivals taking place in Lofoten. Many guests choose to combine a stay at Villa Lofoten with a visit to one of them.
Click here to see a list of relevant festivals.
Museums and galleries
It is a wide range of museums to visit in the area, including Lofotr Viking Museum, Lofoten aquarium and more.
Click here for more info.
Arctic surfing
Did you know Lofoten actually has really good surf waves – the year round?
Try it out by contacting
Lofoten from horseback
Want to go horseback riding in Lofoten? Going riding with your four-legged friend, gives you an unique way to experience the Lofoten scenery.
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To book a riding tour,
contact Hov Gård
Have fun fishing
Join a trip out at sea and feel what it is like to get the fish biting almost every time.
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Book your fishing trip with
Henningsvær Havfiske.
Go golfing
in the North
The world's northernmost golf course is located in Lofoten. If you are the golfing type, it is definitely worth a visit.
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For more information,
contact Lofoten Links.
Cave paintings
Travel by RiB boat through the infamous Moskenesstraumen to see 4000 year old cave paintings.
Contact Aqua Lofoten Coast Adventure
Wildlife in Lofoten
Lofoten offers wild nature experiences, both on land and in the sea. Here you can go on both whale safaris and sea eagle safaris.
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For more information,
contact Lofoten Opplevelser.
