Private tour to discover the northern part of the archipelago

Starting from Svolvær, and passing through the island of Gimsøy, we will visit the most characteristic places, the most important villages from the historical-cultural point of view and the wonders of the Atlantic, characterised by a strong and vigorous nature, the crystalline sea, the jagged peaks, the silence of the most hidden and lost villages.

Details of the locations you will visit and to which additional, multiple photo stops may be added, to be decided during the excursion:

Facing the Vestfjord, Kabelvåg is worth a walk along the pier to the lighthouse and a walk to King Øystein’s statue from where you can enjoy an amazing panorama.

The Lofotkatedral is also worth a worth a visit. With its 1200 seats, the Cathedral is the second biggest one north of Trondheim. It is completely made of wood.

Known and “the Venice of the North”, Henningsvær is a tiny and colourful fishing villages where you can enjoy the atmosphere on the Nordic villages. Connected by bridges, Henningsvær is surrounded by stunning pics and rocks facing the sea. In Henningsvær you can enjoy history, traditions and local food.

Gimsøy is the smallest island of the entire archipelago. Facing the Atlantic, Gimsøy has rough, wild nature. The mountain Hoven, with its 368 metres high, is the perfect destination to admire the midnight sun in summer. In winter Gimsøysand is considered one of the best spot to enjoy the magic of the northern lights. The tiny church is also worth a visit. Built in 1876, it can host up to 300 people.

The fishing village of Eggum lies between the Atlantic ocean and the mountains. Eggum is a magic place where the silence is the main protagonist of the never ending summer nights. Eggum is indeed very popular among hikers and one of the best place to admire the beauty of the midnight sun. 50 year ago Eggum was inhabited by 600 fishermen, while today there are just 76 people left. Walking along Eggum and its colourful houses facing the ocean is an unforgettable experience.

Unstad is the surfers’ paradise. Its rough and perfect wavy sea makes Unstad the best place for surfing. Nature is spectacular. In fact, Unstad is surrounded by granite pics from 300 to 650 metres high. Perfect place the take great pictures, hike along a 8 kilometres trail to Eggum, and relax in a nice cafeteria where you can take a rest and taste local cakes.

Situated in Vestvågøy area, Haukland often has been mentioned as Norway’s most beautiful beach of the Lofoten archipelago. Haukland is in fact known for its white sand beach and crystal blue water, making this location very popular both in summer and winter when the white sand is replaced by the white snow. Although the water is nit as warm as we would like to, in summer it’s not so rare to see people swimming, enjoying the pureness of the ocean.

Our guide will put their expertise and in-depth knowledge of the area at your disposal to ensure that this day in our company is unique and lives up to your expectations