{"id":2345,"date":"2023-06-13T14:57:42","date_gmt":"2023-06-13T12:57:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/?post_type=destination&p=2345"},"modified":"2024-05-27T15:39:35","modified_gmt":"2024-05-27T13:39:35","slug":"nusfjord-lofotens-hidden-gem","status":"publish","type":"destination","link":"https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/destination\/nusfjord-lofotens-hidden-gem\/","title":{"rendered":"Nusfjord \u2013 Lofoten\u2019s \u201chidden gem\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t
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Nusfjord \u2013 Lofoten\u2019s \u201chidden gem\u201d<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

No trip to Lofoten is complete without a visit to Nusfjord\u00a0and,\u00a0one of\u00a0Lofoten\u2019s\u00a0\u201chidden gems\u201d.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Nusfjord is often described as one of the oldest and best-preserved fishing villages in Norway. It\u2019slocated 6.2 km off the E10, the main road leading through Lofoten. A handful of rorbu <\/em>(fishermen\u2019s cabins) and work buildings make up the fishing village that today houses a bunch of permanent residents, as well as the accommodation and facilities of Nusfjord Arctic Resort<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nusfjords history<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The earliest traces of human settlement in Nusfjord date back to 425 BC and, with a golden age early last century, Nusfjord is a treasure trove of history. This unique fishing village offers a deep dive into an era where the Northeast Arctic cod (skrei) lay on the cliffs and hung on drying racks throughout the entire area. It\u2019s estimated that more than 600,000 fish hung on the drying racks here at the same time during the \u201cgolden age\u201d. In the early 20th century, Nusfjord was home to more than 1,500 fishermen. The walls of the restaurants and work buildings are covered with pictures of fish and fishing boats as far as the eye can see. Many of the old work buildings, such as the smithy, smokehouse, boat houses and cod liver oil factory, have been preserved and now form part of the historic tour that takes you through the classic Lofoten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Today, you can stay in the same fishermen\u2019s cabins that the fishermen once lived in, but with a somewhat higher standard and level of comfort. Nusfjord has quickly become a favourite among photographers and tourists wishing to gain an insight into what life was like in an intimate fishing village. Located at the end of the road, far from heavy transport and traffic, Nusfjord has been sheltered from the outside world for a long time. The first road to Nusfjord was not built until the 1960s, and no new buildings have been built around the harbour here since the golden age. To put it simply, \u201ceverything\u201d remains just like it once was.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Activities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The adventures and activities offered in Nusfjord\u00a0have been developed in cooperation with the\u00a0locals and\u00a0create memories that last a lifetime.\u00a0You can take part in the authentic Lofoten fishery\u00a0with Captain Jan Martin and his crew on board the\u00a0traditional\u00a0fishing boats,\u00a0Elltor\u00a0and\u00a0Havdur. Alternatively, you can\u00a0kayak in the fjord between steep mountains that\u00a0drop\u00a0straight into the sea\u00a0or\u00a0hike on\u00a0traditional mountain\u00a0paths\u00a0that offer\u00a0panoramic views of\u00a0the archipelago. When you\u00a0venture out at night you,\u00a0can experience the\u00a0spectacular\u00a0Northern Lights<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0during autumn and winter, while in summer the resort offers an excellent base for travelling\u00a0to see the alluring\u00a0Midnight Sun<\/strong><\/a>. Activities you can book at Nusfjord Arctic Resort:<\/p>\n\n\n\n