Hiking Norway's Lofoten Islands

The adventure

Journey through the Lofoten Islands on this seven-day adventure, starting and ending in Svolvaer. Hike trails like Floya, Djevelporten and Reinebringen, climb Sherpa-built stone steps, and take in the sweeping views of surrounding mountains and fjords. Visit the small coastal village of Reine, pass Djevelporten (The Devil’s Gate) and see colourful houses and historic landmarks as you hike the Bunesstranda trail. Learn how cheese is made at Lofoten Gardsysteri, a free-range goat cheese farm, travel between islands by ferry and local bus and enjoy free time in the evenings to relax or continue exploring the region at your own pace.

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Your journey through

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Day 1SvolvaerHei! Welcome to Norway. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting tonight at 6 pm in Svolvaer. If you arrive early, maybe explore the area’s wartime history at the Lofoten War Memorial Museum, join a brewery tour to sample local flavours or see Lofoten from the water on a kayaking adventure. After the meeting, maybe get to know your fellow travellers over dinner at a local restaurant.

Svolvaer

Hei! Welcome to Norway. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting tonight at 6 pm in Svolvaer. If you arrive early, maybe explore the area’s wartime history at the Lofoten War Memorial Museum, join a brewery tour to sample local flavours or see Lofoten from the water on a kayaking adventure. After the meeting, maybe get to know your fellow travellers over dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 2StamsundLace up your hiking boots and set off on your first hike to Floya and Djevelporten. Climb the Sherpa staircase known as Djeveltrappa (The Devil’s Staircase), pass by Djevelporten (The Devil’s Gate) and see the iconic Svolvaergeita (Svolvaer Goat). At the top, take in the sweeping views of eastern Lofoten from Floya peak. After your hike, you'll have some free time to find a local restaurant for dinner, before taking an early evening ferry to Stamsund.

Stamsund

Lace up your hiking boots and set off on your first hike to Floya and Djevelporten. Climb the Sherpa staircase known as Djeveltrappa (The Devil’s Staircase), pass by Djevelporten (The Devil’s Gate) and see the iconic Svolvaergeita (Svolvaer Goat). At the top, take in the sweeping views of eastern Lofoten from Floya peak. After your hike, you'll have some free time to find a local restaurant for dinner, before taking an early evening ferry to Stamsund.

Day 3StamsundToday you’ll hike Steinetinden and Stamsundheia loop. The trail will take you from peak to peak along a hilly ridge. As you walk, take in the panoramic views over the Vestforg and nearby Vestvagoya Island. After your hike tonight, maybe find a local restaurant for dinner – your local leader will have the best recommendations!

Stamsund

Today you’ll hike Steinetinden and Stamsundheia loop. The trail will take you from peak to peak along a hilly ridge. As you walk, take in the panoramic views over the Vestforg and nearby Vestvagoya Island. After your hike tonight, maybe find a local restaurant for dinner – your local leader will have the best recommendations!

Day 4ReineThis morning, take the bus to Reine, a small fishing village on Moskenesoya Island, where you’ll set off on the Reinebringen trail. Walk along the path, built with stone steps by Sherpas from Nepal, to the summit. From the top, take in the panoramic views of Reine, Sakrisoy, Hamnoy and the sparkling waters of Reinefjord and Kjerkfjord. After today’s hike, the evening is free for you to explore Reine at your own pace.

Reine

This morning, take the bus to Reine, a small fishing village on Moskenesoya Island, where you’ll set off on the Reinebringen trail. Walk along the path, built with stone steps by Sherpas from Nepal, to the summit. From the top, take in the panoramic views of Reine, Sakrisoy, Hamnoy and the sparkling waters of Reinefjord and Kjerkfjord. After today’s hike, the evening is free for you to explore Reine at your own pace.

Day 5ReineAfter breakfast, take the ferry to Vindstad. On today’s hike, you’ll explore one of the most beautiful beaches in Norway – Bunesstranda. As you walk, take in views of the fine white sand beach and turquoise waters framed by the Arctic wilderness, and pass through the coastal village of Vinstad with its old houses and beach huts. Later, you’ll return to Reine by ferry.

Reine

After breakfast, take the ferry to Vindstad. On today’s hike, you’ll explore one of the most beautiful beaches in Norway – Bunesstranda. As you walk, take in views of the fine white sand beach and turquoise waters framed by the Arctic wilderness, and pass through the coastal village of Vinstad with its old houses and beach huts. Later, you’ll return to Reine by ferry.

Day 6SvolvaerThis morning, travel back to Svolvaer, stopping along the way at Lofoten Gardsysteri. This free-range goat cheese farm is run organically and biodynamically to make the best use of local resources and achieve the most authentic local flavours. Set off on a tasting tour where you’ll learn how cheese is made from fresh milk and see the dairy goats. Then, continue to Svolvaer, where the rest of the day is free to explore at your own pace. Tonight, maybe head out for dinner with your group and share your favourite memories of the trip.

Svolvaer

This morning, travel back to Svolvaer, stopping along the way at Lofoten Gardsysteri. This free-range goat cheese farm is run organically and biodynamically to make the best use of local resources and achieve the most authentic local flavours. Set off on a tasting tour where you’ll learn how cheese is made from fresh milk and see the dairy goats. Then, continue to Svolvaer, where the rest of the day is free to explore at your own pace. Tonight, maybe head out for dinner with your group and share your favourite memories of the trip.

Day 7SvolvaerAs there are no further activities planned today, your trip comes to an end after breakfast. If you’re not ready to say goodbye to Lofoten, why not stay a few extra days – just speak with your booking agent ahead of time.

Svolvaer

As there are no further activities planned today, your trip comes to an end after breakfast. If you’re not ready to say goodbye to Lofoten, why not stay a few extra days – just speak with your booking agent ahead of time.

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