Lofotmuseet (Storvågan)
A regional museum at Storvågan near Kabelvåg, covering the history of fishing and settlement in Lofoten.
Always accessible
Kabelvåg
A calm historic trading village a few kilometres from Svolvær, with a long fishing heritage.
- Always accessible
- Season : All year
- Good with children
- Works in winter
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About this place
Kabelvåg grew around the cod fishery and was an important trading place long before the tourists arrived. Today it has a compact centre, an old waterfront and a large wooden church nearby. It is quieter than Svolvær and works well as a relaxed stop or base.
Local tip
Combine a stroll here with a visit to the Lofotmuseet at Storvågan.
Location
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- Municipality
- Vågan
- Approximate location
- 68.2110° N, 14.4800° E
Nearby
Festvågtind
A steep mountain hike on the mainland side near Kabelvåg and Svolvær, with wide views across Austvågøy.
Fløya
A well-used hike from the edge of Svolvær to a summit with views over the town, harbour and islands.
Svolvær
The main town of Vågan and the busiest hub in eastern Lofoten, built around a working harbour.
Always accessible