Fishing village walk
The town of Svolvær has been a thriving fishing community since 1828 and maintains that tradition today. On this excursion, we explore the town´s oldest quarter on the adjacent small island of Svinøya. The fisheries industry is still of major importance to the region. The Lofoten cod fishery has always been the basis of existence for the people who live here. Wandering among the `rorbuer´ (fishermen’s huts) and iconic stock fish racks you easily immerse yourself in the atmosphere. On Svinøya you view the sea on one side and a spectacular mountain backdrop on the other.
We also visit a gallery dedicated to the local 19th century artist Gunnar Berg, who tragically died at the age of 30 and was known for his paintings of Lofoten. Here we taste locally dried and cured stock fish. You also receive at small complimentary portion of stockfish to take back home. We then pass by a renowned local fish restaurant and typical Lofoten fish processing plant before heading back across the bridge to Svolvær town centre.
DETAILS
- Disembarking port: Svolvær
- Embarking port: Svolvær
- Southbound or Northbound: Southbound
- Approximate arrival/departure times: 18:45 - 20:15
- Available period: 01 September - 08 April
- Meals on the trip: A taste of stock fish
- Clothes/Footwear: Hiking shoes, warm and windproof clothing