The Route to the North Cape - Norway - page 420

huts here contains all the paraphernalia needed to capture cod. The fisherman's
cabin or rorbu is the oldest building in Sund, containing a wide range of domes-
tic utensils, tools, and other artifacts used in fishermen's huts of old. On-site is
a resident smithy known for his iron sculptures of cormorants. The museum is
open June to mid-August daily from 10am to 6pm, charging 40NOK ($5.70)
for adult admission and 25NOK ($3.55) for children. A final attraction is
Glasshytta at Vikten ( & 76-09-44-42 ). This is the original Lofoten glass-
blower's cabin, offering products of high quality and innovative design. It is also
the home base of north Norway's first glass blower, Åsvar Tangrand, who
designed Lofoten's seven-pronged logo, which evokes a longboat. The studio,
charging an admission of 23NOK ($3.25) for adults (free admission for chil-
dren), is open from mid-June to mid-August daily 9am to 7pm (curtailed hours
off-season). You can purchase some very distinctive and charming pieces here at
rather reasonable prices.
WHERE TO STAY
Nusfjord Rorbuer These historic red-sided cabins are secluded and
tranquil, offering the most authentic and atmospheric way to stay on the island
of Flakstadøy. Many Norwegian families from the south come here for summer
holidays, booking a cabin for a week or more, but you can also stay overnight.
Outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking fill one's agenda during
the day. Rowboats come with the price of the room, and the helpful staff will
also rent you motorboats if you'd like to fish Lofoten waters. The original fish-
ermen's cabins were built around 1900, but the cabins were last renovated in the
late 1990s. They are constructed of timbers, and the wooden floors are original,
the furnishings a mixture of antique and modern. Each comes with a small bath-
room with a shower. In summer there is also a restaurant (see below), serving
mainly seafood. In winter bookings are made by the Rica Hotel in Svolvær
( & 76-07-22-22; www.rica.no).
N-8380 Ramberg. & 76-09-30-20. Fax [phone]. www.rica-lofoten.com. 34 cabins. 500NOK-899NOK
($71-$128) double. Rates include continental breakfast. AE, DC, MC, V. Amenities: Restaurant; laundry serv-
ice/dry cleaning. In room: Kitchenette, no phone.
WHERE TO DINE
Nusfjord Rorbuer Restaurant (Oriana Kro) SEAFOOD/NORWEGIAN
Cozy, intimate, and much sought after as a dining enclave during its limited sea-
sonal opening, this place seats only 30 diners at a time within a rorbu (fisher-
man's cottage) that reeks with character and rustic charm. The fish soup is a
good choice, followed by the local seafood specialties of the day. As a dining
oddity, you might opt to sample the deep-fried cod tongues, one of the islanders'
favorite dishes. Meat-eaters can enjoy grilled beef kabobs and a few other dishes.
For dessert? Try the old-fashioned apple pie with vanilla ice cream.
In the Nusfjord Rorbuer, at the quay. & 76-09-30-20. Main courses 150NOK-195NOK ($21-$28). AE, DC,
MC, V. June-Aug noon-3pm and 6-10pm.
MOSKENESØY
Continuing east on E10, you'll come to the final road link at the hamlet of Å.
This glaciated island extends for 34km (21 miles). Nature has turned this land-
scape into one of the wildest and most fascinating in Norway. In Moskenesøy
you'll reach the highest peak in the Western Lofoten at Hermannsdalstind, ris-
ing to 1,029m (3,375 ft.).
People live on the eastern side of the island, with its sheltered harbors for the
fishing fleet. Even if you're not driving, the island maintains good ferry-bus links

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