In summer, Lofoten is perhaps one of the most beautiful places you can experience in Norway. The archipelago is known for its magnificent scenery with pointy mountain peaks rising from the ocean, its lush cultural landscape, chalk-white sand beaches, fjords, and friendly people.

With Svinøya and Svolvær as the starting point, there are many great hikes you can do. All of them will give you spectacular views and the opportunity to take amazing pictures.

The Northern Lights also called the Aurora Borealis, is a magical phenomenon and nature's most spectacular light show. People come from all corners of the world traveling to Lofoten to experience this light phenomenon. But what makes Lofoten one of the world's best and most exciting destinations for experiencing the Northern Lights?

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It can be technically difficult to photograph the northern lights, but with the power of patience and determination, will it be possible for anyone to get a good shot.

Did you know that the Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, is always there, even during summertime? It is only because of the long bright nights from the middle of April to the end of August that the Northern Lights aren’t visible during these months.

Lofoten has countless world-class hiking trails - with so many posibilities it can be hard to choose. That's why we at Svinøya Rorbuer have made this overview of our favourite trails. In our opinion some of the finest that these magical islands can offer.

Trollfjord & sea eagle safari by RIB in Lofoten - a WOW-experience for everyone!

To paddle a kayak is a delightful and peaceful experience.

History tells us that the first fisherman's cabins in Lofoten were built by King Øystein in the 1120s. Many of the old fisherman's cabins have been taken care of and modernized for rent to tourists.

Do you dream of a holiday in Lofoten? We give you 5 good reasons to choose Svinøya Rorbuer as your base in Lofoten.

Spring in the Lofoten Islands offers long, bright days, and the most beautiful archipelago in the world has many exciting experiences to share also this time of year. In addition to peak season, the summer months, spring is a calmer time to visit.

Did you know that you can mostly experience autumn in Lofoten in the same way as summer? The biggest difference is that there are far fewer tourists and that you have to dress a little differently. The weather changes more often and faster. The days are shorter and the colours are different.

Lofoten before Christmas - there's not much that will help with the world-known stress levels rising before Christmas, but we know what will - spending time in a rorbu cabin at Svinøya. Travel to the Lofoten Islands to experience traditional Christmas markets and the Northern Lights and get the festive spirit started.

During November-December we get winter in Lofoten. The archipelago has a lot to offer at this time of the year, and many believe that Lofoten is most beautiful to experience during winter.

Experience the historic fishing village Svinoya in Svolvaer and our facilities in our 360` Virtual tour during winter (1 week in January).

The Lofoten Islands offers some of the most beautiful summits in the country. The contrast between pointed peaks, solid views and the sea below is unique and created for epic skiing experiences.

Fishing has always been a reason to live in Lofoten. The Lofoten Fishery for arctic cod in the winter is the world`s largest cod fishery.

This is the story of Gunnar Berg (1863-1893), the painter from the Lofoten Islands. Many of our guests at Svinøya Rorbuer are often explorers who appreciate the culture, the history, local food, and the experiences of and in our magnificent scenery. We would, therefore, like to share our knowledge of one of our local and known painters of all time, the painter of Lofoten, Gunnar Berg.

The magical Trollfjord - must be experienced - more than raw nature! Svinøya Rorbuer's guests are often explorers who appreciate the culture, history, local food and experiences in our magnificent scenery. We therefore want to give better knowledge of some of the best visited nature attractions in our region.

A world-class experience! Two of our employees decided last summer to try one of Lofoten’s most spectacular experiences.