{"id":7235,"date":"2026-07-14T11:39:24","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T09:39:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/?post_type=topic&#038;p=7235"},"modified":"2026-07-14T12:43:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T10:43:20","slug":"winter-in-lofoten","status":"publish","type":"topic","link":"https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/topic\/winter-in-lofoten\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter in Lofoten"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t<div style=\"--t2-hero-dim:0.4;\" class=\"t2-hero t2-hero-content-position-center-center t2-hero-has-dim-40 t2-hero-has-fullsize-image alignfull wp-block-t2-hero has-background has-black-background-color\">\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"888\" src=\"https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-4107-c5ddc20a910836c28fc1fb08be8c6f1a-1920x888\/winter-troll-fjord.jpg\" class=\"t2-hero__image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-4107-c5ddc20a910836c28fc1fb08be8c6f1a-150x69\/winter-troll-fjord.jpg 150w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-4107-c5ddc20a910836c28fc1fb08be8c6f1a-300x139\/winter-troll-fjord.jpg 300w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-4107-c5ddc20a910836c28fc1fb08be8c6f1a-768x355\/winter-troll-fjord.jpg 768w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-4107-c5ddc20a910836c28fc1fb08be8c6f1a-1024x474\/winter-troll-fjord.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-4107-c5ddc20a910836c28fc1fb08be8c6f1a-1536x710\/winter-troll-fjord.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-4107-c5ddc20a910836c28fc1fb08be8c6f1a-2048x947\/winter-troll-fjord.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-4107-c5ddc20a910836c28fc1fb08be8c6f1a-1176x543\/winter-troll-fjord.jpg 1176w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-4107-c5ddc20a910836c28fc1fb08be8c6f1a-1920x888\/winter-troll-fjord.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><span class=\"t2-image-credit\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-image-credit-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"image-credit\" aria-label=\"Toggle image credit\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-info\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 17c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3s.3-.4.3-.7v-4c0-.3-.1-.5-.3-.7-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3s-.5.1-.7.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7v4c0 .3.1.5.3.7s.4.3.7.3zm0-8c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.4.3-.7 0-.3-.1-.5-.3-.7-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3s-.5.1-.7.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7 0 .3.1.5.3.7.2.2.4.3.7.3zm0 13c-1.4 0-2.7-.3-3.9-.8-1.2-.5-2.3-1.2-3.2-2.1s-1.6-2-2.1-3.2S2 13.4 2 12s.3-2.7.8-3.9S4 5.8 4.9 4.9s2-1.6 3.2-2.1S10.6 2 12 2s2.7.3 3.9.8 2.3 1.2 3.2 2.1 1.6 2 2.1 3.2c.5 1.2.8 2.5.8 3.9s-.3 2.7-.8 3.9c-.5 1.2-1.2 2.3-2.1 3.2s-2 1.6-3.2 2.1c-1.2.5-2.5.8-3.9.8z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-image-credit-text wp-element-caption\" id=\"image-credit\" hidden>Northern Explorer<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<div class=\"t2-hero__header\"><div class=\"t2-hero__header__content\">\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-center alignwide wp-block-post-title\">Winter in Lofoten<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"t2-ingress has-text-align-left wp-block-t2-ingress\">Winter in Lofoten usually lasts from November to March, although snow and weather conditions vary from year to year. This guide explains what to expect from the daylight, weather, roads, northern lights, fisheries and winter activities\u2014and how to plan safely.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winter in Lofoten is exciting. The northern lights flare across the sky, you can enjoy &#8220;the blue hours&#8221; and fishermen are taking part in one of the world\u2019s biggest cod-fishing events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winter is the season the islands were built around. Long before tourism, before the roads, the villages existed because the cod came in January. And they still do. Coming here in the cold months means seeing Lofoten doing what it has always done, in light you will not find at any other time of year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before we delve any deeper, let&#8217;s start with some practical questions commonly asked by visitors when planning their trip.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"t2-accordion t2-faq wp-block-t2-faq\" role=\"list\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"t2-faq-item t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-faq-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"t2-faq-title t2-accordion-title\" id=\"when-is-winter-in-lofoten,-and-when-is-the-best-time-to-come?\">\n\t\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"faq-panel\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-trigger t2-accordion-trigger\"\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-item\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhen is winter in Lofoten, and when is the best time to come?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"faq-item\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-item__inner-container t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-panel\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\t\t\thidden\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winter runs roughly from November to March, with reliable snow most likely between January and March. However, this varies from year to year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each part of the season looks different. December brings with it the arctic night and a deep blue light, often referred to as the &#8220;blue hour&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The daylight increases fast day by day and the skiers are back in the mountains, and the fishermen are out hunting for Skrei.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By March, the days are growing longer, with more than ten hours of daylight. The seasonal cod fishery continues until April, and March also brings the annual World Championship in Cod Fishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no single best time to visit during winter. It depends on whether you have come for the light, the snow, the fishing, or the quiet. Or all of it combined.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"t2-faq-item t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-faq-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"t2-faq-title t2-accordion-title\" id=\"how-cold-does-it-get?\">\n\t\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"faq-panel-1\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-trigger t2-accordion-trigger\"\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-item-1\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\tHow cold does it get?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"faq-item-1\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-item__inner-container t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-panel-1\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\t\t\thidden\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Milder than most people expect this far north. The Gulf Stream flows past the islands and keeps the coast far warmer than inland Norway or other places at the same latitude. Daytime temperatures usually sit between about \u22125\u00b0C and 5\u00b0C, dipping to around \u22125\u00b0C to \u221210\u00b0C during clear, cold spells. The trade-off is weather that changes fast. When mild Atlantic air meets cold Arctic air, you get wind, and you can see sun, snow, sleet and rain in a single day.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"t2-faq-item t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-faq-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"t2-faq-title t2-accordion-title\" id=\"how-much-daylight-is-there-in-winter?\">\n\t\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"faq-panel-2\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-trigger t2-accordion-trigger\"\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-item-2\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\tHow much daylight is there in winter?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"faq-item-2\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-item__inner-container t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-panel-2\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\t\t\thidden\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It depends on the month. Around the winter solstice you get only two to four hours where the sky brightens, and even then the sun stays below the horizon. After 21 December the days lengthen quickly. By mid-January the light is returning fast, and by March you have more than ten hours of daylight. What you lose in hours you gain in quality. The low sun keeps the sky in a long, slow sunrise-sunset for much of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"t2-faq-item t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-faq-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"t2-faq-title t2-accordion-title\" id=\"what-is-the-polar-night,-and-is-it-completely-dark?\">\n\t\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"faq-panel-3\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-trigger t2-accordion-trigger\"\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-item-3\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat is the polar night, and is it completely dark?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"faq-item-3\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-item__inner-container t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-panel-3\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\t\t\thidden\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Lofoten we call it the arctic night or &#8220;m\u00f8rketiden&#8221;. It lasts from around 7 December to 5 January, when the sun does not rise above the horizon. It is not pitch black, as many believe. Because of our location, and how the earth is tilted, we get unique light here even though the sun doesn&#8217;t rise. For a few hours around midday the sky glows in deep blue, sometimes rose and gold, called the &#8220;blue hour&#8221; that photographers come here for. Snow on the ground, and the surrounding ocean reflects what little light there is, and the northern lights fill the rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fun fact:<\/strong> When sun breaches the horizon again, locals celebrate in different ways and welcome the light back again.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"t2-faq-item t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-faq-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"t2-faq-title t2-accordion-title\" id=\"can-i-see-the-northern-lights,-and-when-are-my-chances-best?\">\n\t\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"faq-panel-4\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-trigger t2-accordion-trigger\"\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-item-4\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\tCan I see the northern lights, and when are my chances best?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"faq-item-4\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-item__inner-container t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-panel-4\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\t\t\thidden\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Lofoten sits at about 68\u00b0N, directly under the auroral oval, a ring-shaped region centered around Earth&#8217;s magnetic poles where auroras (Northern and Southern Lights) most frequently occur. Which means the lights are often visible even when solar activity is modest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The aurora season runs from roughly late August to early April. You need darkness, so it is a winter phenomenon. Two things have to line up: Activity in the sky and clear weather. Nothing is guaranteed on any given night, so give yourself several nights, get away from village lights, and keep an eye on the forecast. There is very little light pollution in Lofoten, so chances are really high, even directly in a village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.visitlofoten.com\/\">Book a northern lights tour<\/a> with a local company. They know how to chase and find the northern lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"t2-faq-item t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-faq-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"t2-faq-title t2-accordion-title\" id=\"what-is-the-lofotfiske?\">\n\t\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"faq-panel-5\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-trigger t2-accordion-trigger\"\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-item-5\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat is the Lofotfiske?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"faq-item-5\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-item__inner-container t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-panel-5\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\t\t\thidden\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/the-legendary-lofoten-fishery\/\">The Lofoten cod fishery<\/a> is the reason the villages are here. From January to April the <a href=\"https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/topic\/lofoten-food\/skrei-and-stockfish\/\">skrei (Arctic cod)<\/a> migrate from the Barents Sea to spawn in the Vestfjord, and boats fish for them just as they have since before the Viking Age. Along the shore you will see the cod hung to dry on wooden racks, the hjell, producing the stockfish that has been traded from here for a thousand years. It is a working season, not a display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To get the full background history of this rich heritage, make sure to visit <a href=\"https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/activity\/attractions\/skrei-lofoten-aquarium-lofoten-museum-and-the-espolin-gallery\/\">SKREI<\/a>, at Storv\u00e5gen in Kabelv\u00e5g (The Otholith, Lofoten Museum, Gallery Espolin and the Lofoten Aquarium).<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"t2-faq-item t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-faq-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"t2-faq-title t2-accordion-title\" id=\"when-is-the-world-championship-in-cod-fishing?\">\n\t\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"faq-panel-6\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-trigger t2-accordion-trigger\"\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-item-6\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhen is the World Championship in Cod Fishing?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"faq-item-6\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-item__inner-container t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-panel-6\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\t\t\thidden\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;VM i Skreifiske&#8221; has been held in Svolv\u00e6r every year since 1991, usually in the third week of March. Around 600 anglers and a fleet of small boats take part, and the town fills with people. If you want to fish it yourself, book well ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"t2-faq-item t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-faq-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"t2-faq-title t2-accordion-title\" id=\"how-do-i-get-to-lofoten-in-winter?\">\n\t\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"faq-panel-7\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-trigger t2-accordion-trigger\"\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-item-7\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\tHow do I get to Lofoten in winter?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"faq-item-7\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-item__inner-container t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-panel-7\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\t\t\thidden\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By air, the usual route is via Europe to Harstad\/Narvik Evenes Airport (EVE) or Bod\u00f8 Airport (BOO). We recommend checking out <a href=\"https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/topic\/fly-to-lofoten\/discover-airlines-frankfurt-evenes-connection\/\">Discover Airlines<\/a> (Lufthansa) or <a href=\"https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/topic\/fly-to-lofoten\/edelweiss-zurich-evenes-connection\/\">Fly Edelweiss<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also fly via Oslo to EVE or to Bod\u00f8. From Bod\u00f8, you can fly with Wider\u00f8e to Svolv\u00e6r (SVJ), about ten minutes from the town centre, or to Leknes (LKN) in the west.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By road, Lofoten is connected to the mainland by the E10 via the Lofast link in the east, open since 2007, and the Bod\u00f8-Moskenes ferry in the west.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many travel by rental car. However, we suggest checking for bus connections, especially the Airport Express bus from Evenes to Svolv\u00e6r. It&#8217;s tough even for locals to drive on narrow winter-roads after a long, warm and comfy flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In winter, always allow buffer time, flights and ferries can be delayed or cancelled by weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"t2-faq-item t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-faq-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"t2-faq-title t2-accordion-title\" id=\"is-it-safe-to-drive-in-winter?-do-i-need-a-special-car?\">\n\t\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"faq-panel-8\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-trigger t2-accordion-trigger\"\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-item-8\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\tIs it safe to drive in winter? Do I need a special car?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"faq-item-8\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-item__inner-container t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-panel-8\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\t\t\thidden\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is manageable if you take it slowly and read the conditions. Rental cars are equipped with winter tyres, often studded tyres (studs are allowed in Nordland from 16 October to 30 April). The E10 is the islands&#8217; single main artery, and in one day it can be dry, black-iced, snow-packed or slushy, sometimes all four. A few exposed points, like the Gims\u00f8y bridge, close in strong winds. Keep your speed low, leave plenty of distance, check the road and weather forecasts before you set out, and never stop on the road for a photo \u2014 use the marked lay-bys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Again, we highly recommend checking for bus connections. Especially for the first leg from an airport towards Lofoten.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"t2-faq-item t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-faq-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"t2-faq-title t2-accordion-title\" id=\"what-should-i-pack?\">\n\t\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"faq-panel-9\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-trigger t2-accordion-trigger\"\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-item-9\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat should I pack?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"faq-item-9\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-item__inner-container t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-panel-9\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\t\t\thidden\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Layers are the whole game. Start with a wool base layer, add a fleece or wool mid-layer, and finish with an insulated jacket and a windproof, waterproof shell. Bring a warm hat, proper gloves, and insulated waterproof boots, not sneakers. The most useful thing many visitors forget is a set of pull-on spikes (microspikes) for your boots. The ice gets everywhere, including village pavements. A head torch is worth having in the dark months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We got you covered if you forgot to pack important clothes or gear. There are several shops in Lofoten that sell what you might have forgotten.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"t2-faq-item t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-faq-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"t2-faq-title t2-accordion-title\" id=\"what-is-there-to-do?\">\n\t\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"faq-panel-10\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-trigger t2-accordion-trigger\"\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-item-10\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat is there to do?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"faq-item-10\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-item__inner-container t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-panel-10\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\t\t\thidden\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More than the short days suggest. Guided northern-lights hunts and photography tours, snowshoe treks, and <a href=\"https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/topic\/activities-and-experiences-in-lofoten\/ski-touring-in-lofoten\/\">ski touring<\/a> on peaks that rise straight out of the sea with professional local guides. On the water, sea-eagle RIB safaris and other safaris run into the Trollfjord or other places, and there is winter kayaking in sheltered bays. You can join a fishing trip, or step back a thousand years at the Lofotr Viking Museum in Borg, which stays open through the winter. Exploring our rich cultural heritage should be part of your itinerary as it enriches your overall experience in Lofoten.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"t2-faq-item t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-faq-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"t2-faq-title t2-accordion-title\" id=\"are-shops,-restaurants-and-museums-open-in-winter?\">\n\t\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"faq-panel-11\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-trigger t2-accordion-trigger\"\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-item-11\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\tAre shops, restaurants and museums open in winter?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"faq-item-11\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-item__inner-container t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-panel-11\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\t\t\thidden\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many are, but not all. Some galleries and smaller museums close or run limited hours off-season. Always check ahead before you make a special trip. The main towns; <a href=\"https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/destination\/svolvaer\/\">Svolv\u00e6r<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/destination\/kabelvag\/\">Kabelv\u00e5g<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/destination\/henningsvaer\/\">Henningsv\u00e6r<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/destination\/vestvagoy\/\">Leknes<\/a> keep restaurants and shops running through the winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are more restaurants open than you might think. But check in advance and consider booking a table to be sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"t2-faq-item t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-faq-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"t2-faq-title t2-accordion-title\" id=\"do-i-need-a-guide?\">\n\t\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"faq-panel-12\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-trigger t2-accordion-trigger\"\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-item-12\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\tDo I need a guide?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"faq-item-12\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-item__inner-container t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-panel-12\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\t\t\thidden\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For some things, yes. Visitors without the necessary winter mountain and avalanche experience should always use a qualified local guide. Avalanche and weather conditions change quickly and local knowledge matters. Northern-lights tours, RIB safaris, and fishing trips are run by operators who know the conditions and take the planning off your hands. For driving between villages and walking in and around them, you are fine on your own with sensible preparation. That said, longer guided trips in vans can also be swapped out with you driving on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"t2-faq-item t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-faq-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"t2-faq-title t2-accordion-title\" id=\"where-do-i-stay?\">\n\t\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"faq-panel-13\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-trigger t2-accordion-trigger\"\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-item-13\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhere do I stay?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"faq-item-13\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-item__inner-container t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-panel-13\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\t\t\thidden\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The classic winter option is a rorbu. A fisherman&#8217;s cabin on the water&#8217;s edge, many of them restored and still standing where the fishery put them. You will also find sea houses (sj\u00f8hus), guesthouses and great hotels in the main villages. Winter is quieter than summer, but the best cabins and any dates around the World Championship in Cod Fishing in March book up early.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-planning-a-winter-trip\">Planning a winter trip<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The practical side rewards a little planning. Build slack into your schedule. Winter weather delays flights and ferries, and the odd storm closes exposed stretches of road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Driving is the way most people get around, and it is straightforward if you respect the conditions. But consider using public transportation and the Airport Express Bus from Evenes to Svolv\u00e6r, with bus transfer further west.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The E10 is the one road that ties the islands together, so when it is icy or a bridge closes in high wind, there is no quick detour \u2014 leave early, drive well within speed-limits, and keep your distance. Daylight is short in December and January, so plan the driving and the outdoor hours around the middle of the day. Do not drive on unplowed roads. Main roads throughout Northern Norway are regularly cleared of snow, but some smaller roads may not be plowed. If the snow is too high, you might get stuck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pack for wet, wind and ice rather than for extreme cold. Wool against the skin, an insulated layer, a windproof and waterproof shell, warm hands and head, boots that keep the water out, and a set of pull-on spikes for the ice. Get that right and the weather stops being a problem and becomes part of the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-do\">What to do<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The northern lights are the reason many people come, and Lofoten&#8217;s position under the auroral oval means they appear often when the sky is clear. There is very little light pollution on Lofoten, but away from the village lights, you can see it even clearer. For example on a beach, or out on the water. The aurora reflects off the snow, lakes and the sea, making some cool scenic options for photobuffs. But remember that a guided tour improves your odds, because the guides chase the clear patches of sky and know when the strong lights appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mountains are the other draw. Peaks rise straight from the shore here, and ski touring is some of the most striking anywhere. But the terrain is serious and the conditions change fast, so go with a local guide. If you would rather stay low, snowshoeing opens up the same landscape at a gentler pace. On the water, a RIB safari runs into the narrow Trollfjord, where white-tailed sea eagles gather, and winter kayaking takes you out into the clear, cold sea. Guided fishing trips round out the season &#8211; with some companies also offering catch and dine experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-food-and-village-life\">Food and village life<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winter is when Lofoten eats well. The skrei arrives fresh from the Vestfjord in the same weeks the fishermen bring it in, and the restaurants build the season around it. The cod itself, but also the tongues, liver and the roe. Dishes that come from a fishing culture rather than a menu trend. Along the shore, the stockfish hangs drying on the wooden hjell, exactly as it has for centuries. This is still one of Norway&#8217;s oldest export goods, not a re-enactment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Between meals, the villages are worth slow time. Henningsv\u00e6r sits on skerries with the mountains behind it. Nusfjord and Reine are among the oldest fishing settlements still lived in. At Borg, the <a href=\"https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/activity\/museum\/lofotr-vikingmuseum\/\">Lofotr Viking Museum<\/a> keeps its doors open through the winter, built around the largest known Viking Age longhouse. In Kabelv\u00e5g, <a href=\"https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/activity\/attractions\/skrei-lofoten-aquarium-lofoten-museum-and-the-espolin-gallery\/\">SKREI<\/a> shows you the rich cultural heritage (past, present and future). Off-season, hours are shorter and some places close entirely, so check before you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-travelling-well-in-the-cold-season\">Travelling well in the cold season<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winter here asks a little more of visitors, and that is part of what makes it worth doing. Check the road and avalanche forecasts, take a guide into the mountains, and give the weather the last word. If a storm rolls in, change the plan rather than push through it. Stop only in the lay-bys, never on the E10 itself, however good the photo looks. And remember that the villages are small, working communities in their quiet season; the fishing racks, the harbours and the boats are somebody&#8217;s livelihood, not a backdrop. Come with that in mind and Lofoten in winter gives back more than it asks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-christmas-in-lofoten\">Christmas in Lofoten<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Pre-Christmas and Christmas period is unique here in Lofoten. In Henningsv\u00e6r, you can experience the <a href=\"https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/the-pre-christmas-adventure-in-henningsvaer\/\">Pre-Christmas Adventure<\/a> from November, where the whole village opens its stores and welcomes anyone who wants cozy experiences. At Sk\u00e5rungen, in Kabelv\u00e5g, they open up <a href=\"https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/activity\/christmas-event\/skarungens-christmas-market\/\">Christmas market<\/a> 4 weekends in a row. A family oriented market with rich Christmas traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several other events related to Christmas are arranged during this period throughout Lofoten. Check our <a href=\"https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/topic\/whats-on\/\">&#8220;What&#8217;s On&#8221;<\/a> page to check what is happening during November and December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-color-time-and-northern-lights-in-lofoten\">Color time and northern lights in Lofoten<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile has-white-color has-gradient-primary-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-55ffd0ee5adb90515cbcf86e3571dfd2\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-9001-a2f34bc67648cfbe9666ec1ff5719c76-150x100\/2022_05_intensity-of-northern-lights-in-lofoten-photo_cody_duncan.jpg 150w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-9001-a2f34bc67648cfbe9666ec1ff5719c76-300x200\/2022_05_intensity-of-northern-lights-in-lofoten-photo_cody_duncan.jpg 300w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-9001-a2f34bc67648cfbe9666ec1ff5719c76-768x512\/2022_05_intensity-of-northern-lights-in-lofoten-photo_cody_duncan.jpg 768w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-9001-a2f34bc67648cfbe9666ec1ff5719c76-1024x683\/2022_05_intensity-of-northern-lights-in-lofoten-photo_cody_duncan.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-9001-a2f34bc67648cfbe9666ec1ff5719c76-1536x1024\/2022_05_intensity-of-northern-lights-in-lofoten-photo_cody_duncan.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-9001-a2f34bc67648cfbe9666ec1ff5719c76-2048x1366\/2022_05_intensity-of-northern-lights-in-lofoten-photo_cody_duncan.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-9001-a2f34bc67648cfbe9666ec1ff5719c76-1176x784\/2022_05_intensity-of-northern-lights-in-lofoten-photo_cody_duncan.jpg 1176w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-9001-a2f34bc67648cfbe9666ec1ff5719c76-1920x1280\/2022_05_intensity-of-northern-lights-in-lofoten-photo_cody_duncan.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" src=\"https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-9001-a2f34bc67648cfbe9666ec1ff5719c76-2500x1667\/\" alt=\"\" class=\"imageshop-document-id-3585802 wp-image-9001 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-magical-colors-and-light\">Magical colors and light<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Short days mean that you have a good chance of seeing the northern lights. Sometimes they show themselves as a veil of warm green tones, while at other times they flare across the sky as a colour inferno that goes from white to a reddish-purple. Suddenly they\u2019re there, and just as suddenly they might disappear \u2013 a natural firework display.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-content-layout alignwide alignwide is-style-default wp-block-t2-featured-content-layout\" role=\"list\">\n<div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-topic wp-block-t2-featured-single-post\" role=\"listitem\"><a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/topic\/northern-lights-in-lofoten\/\">\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1176\" height=\"824\" src=\"https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-4086-6b29374f87a72b80df7fe4a59483bc0a-1176x824\/7-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-4086-6b29374f87a72b80df7fe4a59483bc0a-150x105\/7-1.jpg 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1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-details is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-visit-lofoten-bodo-post-date\">7 July 2026<\/div>\n\t<h2 class=\"t2-post-title wp-block-t2-post-title\">How To Photograph The Northern Light<\/h2>\n\t<!-- No category found. -->\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/topic\/northern-lights-in-lofoten\/\">READ OUR NORTHERN LIGHTS GUIDE<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/booking.visitlofoten.com\/\">BOOK ACTIVITY<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile 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Restaurants serve atlantic cod, fried cod tongues and cod neck marinated in red wine. It\u2019s time for a feast in Lofoten! 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height=\"856\" src=\"https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-4442-cd191fe0521cb137d388323b85e6def9-1176x856\/2022_06_lofotmuseet-ny-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-4442-cd191fe0521cb137d388323b85e6def9-150x109\/2022_06_lofotmuseet-ny-1.jpg 150w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-4442-cd191fe0521cb137d388323b85e6def9-300x219\/2022_06_lofotmuseet-ny-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-4442-cd191fe0521cb137d388323b85e6def9-768x559\/2022_06_lofotmuseet-ny-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-4442-cd191fe0521cb137d388323b85e6def9-1024x746\/2022_06_lofotmuseet-ny-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-4442-cd191fe0521cb137d388323b85e6def9-1536x1119\/2022_06_lofotmuseet-ny-1.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-4442-cd191fe0521cb137d388323b85e6def9-2048x1492\/2022_06_lofotmuseet-ny-1.jpg 2048w, 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December brings with it the arctic night and a deep blue light, often referred to as the &quot;blue hour&quot;.&lt;\/p&gt;\\n\\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;The daylight increases fast day by day and the skiers are back in the mountains, and the fishermen are out hunting for Skrei.&lt;\/p&gt;\\n\\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;By March, the days are growing longer, with more than ten hours of daylight. The seasonal cod fishery continues until April, and March also brings the annual World Championship in Cod Fishing.&lt;\/p&gt;\\n\\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;There is no single best time to visit during winter. It depends on whether you have come for the light, the snow, the fishing, or the quiet. Or all of it combined.&lt;\/p&gt;\\n\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How cold does it get?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"\\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Milder than most people expect this far north. The Gulf Stream flows past the islands and keeps the coast far warmer than inland Norway or other places at the same latitude. Daytime temperatures usually sit between about \u22125\u00b0C and 5\u00b0C, dipping to around \u22125\u00b0C to \u221210\u00b0C during clear, cold spells. The trade-off is weather that changes fast. When mild Atlantic air meets cold Arctic air, you get wind, and you can see sun, snow, sleet and rain in a single day.&lt;\/p&gt;\\n\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How much daylight is there in winter?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"\\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;It depends on the month. Around the winter solstice you get only two to four hours where the sky brightens, and even then the sun stays below the horizon. After 21 December the days lengthen quickly. By mid-January the light is returning fast, and by March you have more than ten hours of daylight. What you lose in hours you gain in quality. The low sun keeps the sky in a long, slow sunrise-sunset for much of the day.&lt;\/p&gt;\\n\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the polar night, and is it completely dark?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"\\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;In Lofoten we call it the arctic night or &quot;m\u00f8rketiden&quot;. It lasts from around 7 December to 5 January, when the sun does not rise above the horizon. It is not pitch black, as many believe. Because of our location, and how the earth is tilted, we get unique light here even though the sun doesn&#039;t rise. For a few hours around midday the sky glows in deep blue, sometimes rose and gold, called the &quot;blue hour&quot; that photographers come here for. Snow on the ground, and the surrounding ocean reflects what little light there is, and the northern lights fill the rest.&lt;\/p&gt;\\n\\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Fun fact:&lt;\/strong&gt; When sun breaches the horizon again, locals celebrate in different ways and welcome the light back again.&lt;\/p&gt;\\n\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can I see the northern lights, and when are my chances best?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"\\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Yes. Lofoten sits at about 68\u00b0N, directly under the auroral oval, a ring-shaped region centered around Earth&#039;s magnetic poles where auroras (Northern and Southern Lights) most frequently occur. Which means the lights are often visible even when solar activity is modest. &lt;\/p&gt;\\n\\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;The aurora season runs from roughly late August to early April. You need darkness, so it is a winter phenomenon. Two things have to line up: Activity in the sky and clear weather. Nothing is guaranteed on any given night, so give yourself several nights, get away from village lights, and keep an eye on the forecast. There is very little light pollution in Lofoten, so chances are really high, even directly in a village.&lt;\/p&gt;\\n\\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pro tip:&lt;\/strong&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/booking.visitlofoten.com\/&quot;&gt;Book a northern lights tour&lt;\/a&gt; with a local company. They know how to chase and find the northern lights.&lt;\/p&gt;\\n\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the Lofotfiske?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"\\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/the-legendary-lofoten-fishery\/&quot;&gt;The Lofoten cod fishery&lt;\/a&gt; is the reason the villages are here. From January to April the &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/topic\/lofoten-food\/skrei-and-stockfish\/&quot;&gt;skrei (Arctic cod)&lt;\/a&gt; migrate from the Barents Sea to spawn in the Vestfjord, and boats fish for them just as they have since before the Viking Age. Along the shore you will see the cod hung to dry on wooden racks, the hjell, producing the stockfish that has been traded from here for a thousand years. It is a working season, not a display.&lt;\/p&gt;\\n\\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;To get the full background history of this rich heritage, make sure to visit &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/activity\/attractions\/skrei-lofoten-aquarium-lofoten-museum-and-the-espolin-gallery\/&quot;&gt;SKREI&lt;\/a&gt;, at Storv\u00e5gen in Kabelv\u00e5g (The Otholith, Lofoten Museum, Gallery Espolin and the Lofoten Aquarium).&lt;\/p&gt;\\n\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"When is the World Championship in Cod Fishing?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"\\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;&quot;VM i Skreifiske&quot; has been held in Svolv\u00e6r every year since 1991, usually in the third week of March. Around 600 anglers and a fleet of small boats take part, and the town fills with people. If you want to fish it yourself, book well ahead.&lt;\/p&gt;\\n\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How do I get to Lofoten in winter?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"\\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;By air, the usual route is via Europe to Harstad\/Narvik Evenes Airport (EVE) or Bod\u00f8 Airport (BOO). We recommend checking out &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/topic\/fly-to-lofoten\/discover-airlines-frankfurt-evenes-connection\/&quot;&gt;Discover Airlines&lt;\/a&gt; (Lufthansa) or &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/topic\/fly-to-lofoten\/edelweiss-zurich-evenes-connection\/&quot;&gt;Fly Edelweiss&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\\n\\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;You can also fly via Oslo to EVE or to Bod\u00f8. From Bod\u00f8, you can fly with Wider\u00f8e to Svolv\u00e6r (SVJ), about ten minutes from the town centre, or to Leknes (LKN) in the west.&lt;\/p&gt;\\n\\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;By road, Lofoten is connected to the mainland by the E10 via the Lofast link in the east, open since 2007, and the Bod\u00f8-Moskenes ferry in the west.&lt;\/p&gt;\\n\\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Many travel by rental car. However, we suggest checking for bus connections, especially the Airport Express bus from Evenes to Svolv\u00e6r. It&#039;s tough even for locals to drive on narrow winter-roads after a long, warm and comfy flight.&lt;\/p&gt;\\n\\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;In winter, always allow buffer time, flights and ferries can be delayed or cancelled by weather.&lt;\/p&gt;\\n\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is it safe to drive in winter? Do I need a special car?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"\\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;It is manageable if you take it slowly and read the conditions. Rental cars are equipped with winter tyres, often studded tyres (studs are allowed in Nordland from 16 October to 30 April). The E10 is the islands&#039; single main artery, and in one day it can be dry, black-iced, snow-packed or slushy, sometimes all four. A few exposed points, like the Gims\u00f8y bridge, close in strong winds. Keep your speed low, leave plenty of distance, check the road and weather forecasts before you set out, and never stop on the road for a photo \u2014 use the marked lay-bys.&lt;\/p&gt;\\n\\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Again, we highly recommend checking for bus connections. Especially for the first leg from an airport towards Lofoten.&lt;\/p&gt;\\n\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What should I pack?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"\\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Layers are the whole game. Start with a wool base layer, add a fleece or wool mid-layer, and finish with an insulated jacket and a windproof, waterproof shell. Bring a warm hat, proper gloves, and insulated waterproof boots, not sneakers. The most useful thing many visitors forget is a set of pull-on spikes (microspikes) for your boots. The ice gets everywhere, including village pavements. A head torch is worth having in the dark months.&lt;\/p&gt;\\n\\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;We got you covered if you forgot to pack important clothes or gear. There are several shops in Lofoten that sell what you might have forgotten.&lt;\/p&gt;\\n\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is there to do?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"\\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;More than the short days suggest. Guided northern-lights hunts and photography tours, snowshoe treks, and &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/topic\/activities-and-experiences-in-lofoten\/ski-touring-in-lofoten\/&quot;&gt;ski touring&lt;\/a&gt; on peaks that rise straight out of the sea with professional local guides. On the water, sea-eagle RIB safaris and other safaris run into the Trollfjord or other places, and there is winter kayaking in sheltered bays. You can join a fishing trip, or step back a thousand years at the Lofotr Viking Museum in Borg, which stays open through the winter. Exploring our rich cultural heritage should be part of your itinerary as it enriches your overall experience in Lofoten.&lt;\/p&gt;\\n\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Are shops, restaurants and museums open in winter?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"\\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Many are, but not all. Some galleries and smaller museums close or run limited hours off-season. Always check ahead before you make a special trip. The main towns; &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/destination\/svolvaer\/&quot;&gt;Svolv\u00e6r&lt;\/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/destination\/kabelvag\/&quot;&gt;Kabelv\u00e5g&lt;\/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/destination\/henningsvaer\/&quot;&gt;Henningsv\u00e6r&lt;\/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/destination\/vestvagoy\/&quot;&gt;Leknes&lt;\/a&gt; keep restaurants and shops running through the winter.&lt;\/p&gt;\\n\\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;There are more restaurants open than you might think. But check in advance and consider booking a table to be sure.&lt;\/p&gt;\\n\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Do I need a guide?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"\\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;For some things, yes. Visitors without the necessary winter mountain and avalanche experience should always use a qualified local guide. Avalanche and weather conditions change quickly and local knowledge matters. Northern-lights tours, RIB safaris, and fishing trips are run by operators who know the conditions and take the planning off your hands. For driving between villages and walking in and around them, you are fine on your own with sensible preparation. That said, longer guided trips in vans can also be swapped out with you driving on your own.&lt;\/p&gt;\\n\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Where do I stay?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"\\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;The classic winter option is a rorbu. A fisherman&#039;s cabin on the water&#039;s edge, many of them restored and still standing where the fishery put them. You will also find sea houses (sj\u00f8hus), guesthouses and great hotels in the main villages. 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December brings with it the arctic night and a deep blue light, often referred to as the &quot;blue hour&quot;.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;The daylight increases fast day by day and the skiers are back in the mountains, and the fishermen are out hunting for Skrei.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;By March, the days are growing longer, with more than ten hours of daylight. The seasonal cod fishery continues until April, and March also brings the annual World Championship in Cod Fishing.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;There is no single best time to visit during winter. It depends on whether you have come for the light, the snow, the fishing, or the quiet. Or all of it combined.&lt;\/p&gt;\n"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How cold does it get?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Milder than most people expect this far north. The Gulf Stream flows past the islands and keeps the coast far warmer than inland Norway or other places at the same latitude. Daytime temperatures usually sit between about \u22125\u00b0C and 5\u00b0C, dipping to around \u22125\u00b0C to \u221210\u00b0C during clear, cold spells. The trade-off is weather that changes fast. When mild Atlantic air meets cold Arctic air, you get wind, and you can see sun, snow, sleet and rain in a single day.&lt;\/p&gt;\n"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How much daylight is there in winter?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;It depends on the month. Around the winter solstice you get only two to four hours where the sky brightens, and even then the sun stays below the horizon. After 21 December the days lengthen quickly. By mid-January the light is returning fast, and by March you have more than ten hours of daylight. What you lose in hours you gain in quality. The low sun keeps the sky in a long, slow sunrise-sunset for much of the day.&lt;\/p&gt;\n"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What is the polar night, and is it completely dark?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;In Lofoten we call it the arctic night or &quot;m\u00f8rketiden&quot;. It lasts from around 7 December to 5 January, when the sun does not rise above the horizon. It is not pitch black, as many believe. Because of our location, and how the earth is tilted, we get unique light here even though the sun doesn&#039;t rise. For a few hours around midday the sky glows in deep blue, sometimes rose and gold, called the &quot;blue hour&quot; that photographers come here for. Snow on the ground, and the surrounding ocean reflects what little light there is, and the northern lights fill the rest.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Fun fact:&lt;\/strong&gt; When sun breaches the horizon again, locals celebrate in different ways and welcome the light back again.&lt;\/p&gt;\n"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Can I see the northern lights, and when are my chances best?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Yes. Lofoten sits at about 68\u00b0N, directly under the auroral oval, a ring-shaped region centered around Earth&#039;s magnetic poles where auroras (Northern and Southern Lights) most frequently occur. Which means the lights are often visible even when solar activity is modest. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;The aurora season runs from roughly late August to early April. You need darkness, so it is a winter phenomenon. Two things have to line up: Activity in the sky and clear weather. Nothing is guaranteed on any given night, so give yourself several nights, get away from village lights, and keep an eye on the forecast. There is very little light pollution in Lofoten, so chances are really high, even directly in a village.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pro tip:&lt;\/strong&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/booking.visitlofoten.com\/&quot;&gt;Book a northern lights tour&lt;\/a&gt; with a local company. They know how to chase and find the northern lights.&lt;\/p&gt;\n"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What is the Lofotfiske?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/the-legendary-lofoten-fishery\/&quot;&gt;The Lofoten cod fishery&lt;\/a&gt; is the reason the villages are here. From January to April the &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/topic\/lofoten-food\/skrei-and-stockfish\/&quot;&gt;skrei (Arctic cod)&lt;\/a&gt; migrate from the Barents Sea to spawn in the Vestfjord, and boats fish for them just as they have since before the Viking Age. Along the shore you will see the cod hung to dry on wooden racks, the hjell, producing the stockfish that has been traded from here for a thousand years. It is a working season, not a display.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;To get the full background history of this rich heritage, make sure to visit &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/activity\/attractions\/skrei-lofoten-aquarium-lofoten-museum-and-the-espolin-gallery\/&quot;&gt;SKREI&lt;\/a&gt;, at Storv\u00e5gen in Kabelv\u00e5g (The Otholith, Lofoten Museum, Gallery Espolin and the Lofoten Aquarium).&lt;\/p&gt;\n"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"When is the World Championship in Cod Fishing?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;&quot;VM i Skreifiske&quot; has been held in Svolv\u00e6r every year since 1991, usually in the third week of March. Around 600 anglers and a fleet of small boats take part, and the town fills with people. If you want to fish it yourself, book well ahead.&lt;\/p&gt;\n"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How do I get to Lofoten in winter?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;By air, the usual route is via Europe to Harstad\/Narvik Evenes Airport (EVE) or Bod\u00f8 Airport (BOO). We recommend checking out &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/topic\/fly-to-lofoten\/discover-airlines-frankfurt-evenes-connection\/&quot;&gt;Discover Airlines&lt;\/a&gt; (Lufthansa) or &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/topic\/fly-to-lofoten\/edelweiss-zurich-evenes-connection\/&quot;&gt;Fly Edelweiss&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;You can also fly via Oslo to EVE or to Bod\u00f8. From Bod\u00f8, you can fly with Wider\u00f8e to Svolv\u00e6r (SVJ), about ten minutes from the town centre, or to Leknes (LKN) in the west.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;By road, Lofoten is connected to the mainland by the E10 via the Lofast link in the east, open since 2007, and the Bod\u00f8-Moskenes ferry in the west.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Many travel by rental car. However, we suggest checking for bus connections, especially the Airport Express bus from Evenes to Svolv\u00e6r. It&#039;s tough even for locals to drive on narrow winter-roads after a long, warm and comfy flight.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;In winter, always allow buffer time, flights and ferries can be delayed or cancelled by weather.&lt;\/p&gt;\n"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Is it safe to drive in winter? Do I need a special car?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;It is manageable if you take it slowly and read the conditions. Rental cars are equipped with winter tyres, often studded tyres (studs are allowed in Nordland from 16 October to 30 April). The E10 is the islands&#039; single main artery, and in one day it can be dry, black-iced, snow-packed or slushy, sometimes all four. A few exposed points, like the Gims\u00f8y bridge, close in strong winds. Keep your speed low, leave plenty of distance, check the road and weather forecasts before you set out, and never stop on the road for a photo \u2014 use the marked lay-bys.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Again, we highly recommend checking for bus connections. Especially for the first leg from an airport towards Lofoten.&lt;\/p&gt;\n"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What should I pack?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Layers are the whole game. Start with a wool base layer, add a fleece or wool mid-layer, and finish with an insulated jacket and a windproof, waterproof shell. Bring a warm hat, proper gloves, and insulated waterproof boots, not sneakers. The most useful thing many visitors forget is a set of pull-on spikes (microspikes) for your boots. The ice gets everywhere, including village pavements. A head torch is worth having in the dark months.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;We got you covered if you forgot to pack important clothes or gear. There are several shops in Lofoten that sell what you might have forgotten.&lt;\/p&gt;\n"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What is there to do?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;More than the short days suggest. Guided northern-lights hunts and photography tours, snowshoe treks, and &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/topic\/activities-and-experiences-in-lofoten\/ski-touring-in-lofoten\/&quot;&gt;ski touring&lt;\/a&gt; on peaks that rise straight out of the sea with professional local guides. On the water, sea-eagle RIB safaris and other safaris run into the Trollfjord or other places, and there is winter kayaking in sheltered bays. You can join a fishing trip, or step back a thousand years at the Lofotr Viking Museum in Borg, which stays open through the winter. Exploring our rich cultural heritage should be part of your itinerary as it enriches your overall experience in Lofoten.&lt;\/p&gt;\n"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Are shops, restaurants and museums open in winter?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Many are, but not all. Some galleries and smaller museums close or run limited hours off-season. Always check ahead before you make a special trip. The main towns; &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/destination\/svolvaer\/&quot;&gt;Svolv\u00e6r&lt;\/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/destination\/kabelvag\/&quot;&gt;Kabelv\u00e5g&lt;\/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/destination\/henningsvaer\/&quot;&gt;Henningsv\u00e6r&lt;\/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/destination\/vestvagoy\/&quot;&gt;Leknes&lt;\/a&gt; keep restaurants and shops running through the winter.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;There are more restaurants open than you might think. But check in advance and consider booking a table to be sure.&lt;\/p&gt;\n"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Do I need a guide?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;For some things, yes. Visitors without the necessary winter mountain and avalanche experience should always use a qualified local guide. Avalanche and weather conditions change quickly and local knowledge matters. Northern-lights tours, RIB safaris, and fishing trips are run by operators who know the conditions and take the planning off your hands. For driving between villages and walking in and around them, you are fine on your own with sensible preparation. That said, longer guided trips in vans can also be swapped out with you driving on your own.&lt;\/p&gt;\n"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Where do I stay?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;The classic winter option is a rorbu. A fisherman&#039;s cabin on the water&#039;s edge, many of them restored and still standing where the fishery put them. You will also find sea houses (sj\u00f8hus), guesthouses and great hotels in the main villages. 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