Why go
- Served by Svolvær Airport, Helle (SVJ).
History
Svolvær-Vågan, Norway is a city in Norway. We do not yet hold a written history for it — the sources below are the best starting points, and this page will be expanded into a full guidebook.
Restaurants & places to go
Regional, Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-00:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options, step-free access · bacalaobar.no
Fish, Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 18:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · svinoya.no
Pizza, Pasta, Grill, Kebab, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options · fellinisvolvar.no
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 16:00-22:00 / Fr-Sa 16:00-23:00 / Su-Mo closed · anker-brygge.no
Ice Cream, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · kringlaas.no
Asian, Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 14:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · ni-hao.no
Regional, Italian Pizza, Burger, Fish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options, step-free access · nordisrestaurant.no
Cake, Coffee Shop, Pizza, Cafe · Opening hours: We,Th 10:00-16:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 10:30-16:00 Features: outdoor seating · hjornetkafe.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 18:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · paleoarctic.no
Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 12:00-21:00; 15:00-21:00 · sakuralofoten.no
Cake, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-18:00
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 13:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 13:00-23:00; Su 13:00-22:00
Local, Restaurant · Local restaurant · heimbrygga.no
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-16:00; Sa 10:00-15:00 · kaffekartet.no
Burger, Fast Food · Burger fast food
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:30-19:00; Sa 08:30-18:00
Cafe · Opening hours: 10:00-15:00
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 09:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options
Restaurant · restaurant
Airports
Svolvær Airport, Helle (SVJ) 4.5 km to the centre
Svolvær, 18, NO — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Widerøe) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Bodo, Leknes, Stokmarknes (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 3 direct destinations
- Widerøe WF (Dash 8-100, Dash 8-200) · 3 routes: Bodo, Leknes, Stokmarknes
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Engeløy Airfield 35 km to the centre
Engeløy, 18, NO
Getting there by ferry
Svolvær ferjekai
Ferry terminal · 0.4 km from the centre
Excursion to Trollfjord
Ferry terminal · 0.5 km from the centre
Svolvær hurtigbåtkai
Ferry terminal · 0.5 km from the centre
Svolvær
Ferry terminal · 0.6 km from the centre · Hurtigruten
Skrova ferjekai
Ferry terminal · 8.7 km from the centre
Skrova hurtigbåtkai
Ferry terminal · 8.7 km from the centre
Svolvær - Skrova
Ferry route
Svolvær ferjekai – Skrova ferjekai
Ferry route · Torghatten Nord
Skrova ferjekai – Svolvær ferjekai
Ferry route · Torghatten Nord
Lofoten Charterbåt AS
Ferry route
Hurtigruten
Ferry route
Skutvik - Svolvær
Ferry route
Skutvik ferjekai – Svolvær ferjekai
Ferry route · Torghatten Nord
Svolvær ferjekai – Skutvik ferjekai
Ferry route · Torghatten Nord
Where to stay
Været 6, 8320 Skrova, Norway · heimbrygga.no
Kalleveien 21, 8310 Kabelvåg, Norway · kalle.no
Vesterøyveien 33, 8300 Svolvær, Norway · svolvaerhavn.bylofoten.no
Storvåganveien 26, 8310 Kabelvåg, Norway · nyvagar.no
Gunnar Bergs vei 2, 8300 Svolvær, Norway · svinoya.no
Jektveien 10, 8300 Svolvær, Norway · lofoten-rorbuer.no
Ørsvågveien 40, 8310 Kabelvåg, Norway · skaarungen.no
Torget, 8300 Svolvær, Norway · thonhotels.no
Lamholmen 1, 8300 Svolvær, Norway · anker-brygge.no
Finnesveien 24, 8310 Kabelvåg, Norway · lofotensommerhotell.no
Brennaveien 101, 8313 Kleppstad, Norway · sydalenhouse.hotelonia.com
Lamholmen, 8305 Svolvær, Norway · scandichotels.com
Mølnosveien 19, 8310 Kabelvåg, Norway · kabelvag.com
Vikabakken 23, 8310 Kabelvåg, Norway · lofotferie.no
Fiskergata 46, 8300 Svolvær, Norway · scandichotels.com
Leirskoleveien, 8300 Svolvær, Norway · lofoten-feriesenter.no
O. J. Kaarbøs gt. 2, 8300 Svolvær, Norway · fasthotels.bylofoten.no
Verftsgata 2, 8300 Svolvær, Norway · noraswaterfrontcabin.hotelonia.com
Repslagergata 30, 8300 Svolvær, Norway · marina-hotel-lofoten.no
Storøyveien 32, 8300 Svolvær, Norway
Kuholmen 28, 8320 Skrova, Norway · notnesmidnattsol.no
Indoor
Indoor
Indoor
Indoor
Hopsveien 24, 8310 Kabelvåg, Norway · lofotenapartments.no
Steinveien 11, 8310 Kabelvåg, Norway
H. Chr. Størmers gate, 8300 Svolvær, Norway
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Svolvær Airport, Helle (SVJ); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SVJ has direct flights to 3 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Bodo, Leknes, Stokmarknes). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Svolvær ferjekai, 0.4 km); routes include Svolvær - Skrova, Svolvær ferjekai – Skrova ferjekai, Skrova ferjekai – Svolvær ferjekai.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Svolvær-Vågan, Norway. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail