Lofoten Islands (Gravdal), Norway

More about Lofoten Islands (Gravdal), Norway Points of Interest

• Nusfjord -

  Lying in the heart of Lofoten, this charming open air museum is one of the most idyllic and best-preserved fishing villages in the islands.

• Viking Museum at Borg -

  First settled by a Viking chieftain in 500 A.D., the area is now an open-air museum complete with a reconstructed house and boathouse.

• Sund -

  A wonderland of rocky cliffs covered in bog plants, bright blue water, fresh air and panoramic views, the village of Sund also features a museum whose smithy creates stunning sculptures for purchase.

• Svolvær -

  With sculptures made of crystal-clear ice, the Magic Ice Bar & Gallery expresses the bond between man and nature. Before you enter, you'll be dressed in a warm coat and offered refreshments.

• Henningsvær -

  One of the region's biggest and most active fishing villages, Henningsvær boasts The Gallery Lofoten's House, a gallery of 19th- and early 20th-century Norwegian oil paintings and a slide show that captures the seasons.

• Ballstad -

  Rocky, snow-capped peaks, mountain sheep, clear blue skies and sparkling water surround this tiny hamlet on the island of Vestvågøy.

• Flakstad Church -

  Nestled by Flakstad Bay, this charming, newly repainted church dates back to the 18th century.