How do you get around Lofoten Islands?
Getting around the islands by bus can be useful when combined with a more hiking and camping oriented trip. When traveling along the E10 between Å and Svolvær there are typically 4-6 buses per day; watch out for Sundays though! If you’re mostly staying around Moskenesøya, then the bus will serve you well.
How many days do you need in Lofoten?
I recommend visiting the Lofoten Islands in 7 days. However, keep in mind that if you travel from Tromso or Bodo, it is better to add at least two more days, taking a 10-day Lofoten Islands trip. In addition, when planning our road trip to Lofoten, it is essential to consider the time when we are traveling.
How do you get from Bodo to Lofoten Islands?
Ferry. Car Ferry: The car ferry to Lofoten sails from Bodø to Moskenes. The ferry takes 3-4 hours and costs $25 per passenger plus $92 per car. Passenger Ferry: The passenger ferry sails from Bodø to Svolvær (3.5 hours).
Is there public transport in Lofoten?
Traveling by public transportation The Lofoten Islands are connected by a good bus network with express boats and ferries connecting to the mainland. Traveling by public transportation provides more time to relax and take in the beautiful nature instead of concentrating on navigating the busy, windy roads.
What is the closest airport to Lofoten Islands?
The nearest airport to Lofoten is Svolvaer (SVJ) Airport which is 18.7 km away. Other nearby airports include Leknes (LKN) (26.2 km), Stokmarknes (SKN) (51.2 km), Evenes (EVE) (105.4 km) and Bodo (BOO) (106.4 km).
Do you need a car in Lofoten Islands?
If you want to travel Lofoten not only efficiently but as inexpensively as possible you will need a car. It helps to remember that Norway is one of the more expensive countries to travel. You could travel Norway’s Lofoten Islands on public transport, there are buses that run along most of the E-10.
Is Lofoten in the Arctic Circle?
Lying off the mainland entirely within the Arctic Circle, the group comprises the southern end of the Lofoten-Vesterålen archipelago and includes five main islands (Austvågøya, Gimsøya, Vestvågøya, Flakstadøya, and Moskenesøya) extending about 70 miles (110 km) from north to south.
What language do they speak in Lofoten Islands?
Norway is home to two official languages – Norwegian and Sami. Norwegian is by far the language spoken by most people. Like Swedish, Danish and Icelandic, Norwegian is a Germanic language derived from Old Norse. There are, however, two ways of writing Norwegian – bokmål and nynorsk.
How do I get to Lofoten by train?
There is no train connection to Lofoten. Bodø is the end of the line coming from the south. The train ends at Narvik if coming from Sweden and the east. From Bodø take the ferry to Moskenes.
How to get to the Lofoten Islands by train?
Trains run from Stockholm and Kiruna to Narvik every day all year round. From here you can reach various towns in the archipelago by bus. There are also trains running from Oslo to Bodø with a connection in Trondheim and Fauska. The train journey from Trondheim to Bodø is about 10 hours.
Is there a train from Oslo to Lofoten?
Bodø is the northernmost stop on the Norwegian train network, therefore it’s possible to take the train from Oslo or Bergen to Bodø and connect by passenger ferry to Lofoten. Hurtigruten: The famed Hurtigruten has two stops on the Lofoten Islands: Stamsund and Svolvær.
How long is the ferry from Bodø to Lofoten?
The ferry takes 3-4 hours and costs $25 per passenger plus $92 per car. Passenger Ferry: The passenger ferry sails from Bodø to Svolvær (3.5 hours). Bodø is the northernmost stop on the Norwegian train network, therefore it’s possible to take the train from Oslo or Bergen to Bodø and connect by passenger ferry to Lofoten.
Where are the Lofoten Islands located in Norway?
Lofoten Islands are located in northern Norway in the county of Nordland. It is to the North of the Arctic Circle at the same latitude as Alaska, Greenland. Despite, there is a mild and wet climate. The weather depends on the warm waters of Gulf Stream.