Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
CYCLING IN LOFOTEN
Lofoten is perfect cycling terrain, thanks to its combination of generally flat roads, stun-
ning scenery and enticing detours at frequent intervals.
One of our favourite cycling trails is the
Kaiser Route
. Another possibility is the 63km
from Henningsvær to Stamsund, a lightly trafficked route that takes in some fabulous
scenery and quiet beaches en route.
Ask at the
tourist office
in Svolvær for further cycling suggestions, and theirHjulgleder
handbook to cycling in Lofoten.
Kabelvåg
Kabelvåg, 5km southwest of Svolvær, is an intimate and cosy place. At its heart is a small
square and tiny harbour while its
Storvågen
district, 2km off the E10 to the south, has an
enticing trio of museums and galleries.
Sights & Activities
Behind the old prison in Storvågen, a trail climbs to the statue honouring King Øystein. In
1120 he ordered the first
rorbuer
to be built to house fishermen, who previously had been
sleeping beneath their overturned rowing boats. His Majesty needed to keep his fisherfolk
warm, dry and content since the tax on exported dried fish was the main source of his rev-
enue.
Lofotmuseet
MUSEUM
(
www.lofotmuseet.no
;
adult/child Nkr80/30; 10am-6pm Jun-Aug, shorter hours rest of year)
The islands' major folk museum is on the site of what can be considered to be the first
town in the polar region, where traces of the original
rorbuer
have been excavated. The
museum's main gallery was once the merchant's mansion. An easy, undulating, scenic 2km
Heritage Path leads from the museum to the centre of Kabelvåg.
Lofoten Aquarium
AQUARIUM
