You may have heard of the Lofoten islands? Almost the whole world has – and with good reason. This mountainous range of islands stretching far out into the Norwegian Sea is a fantastic area to spend a week of your time.
Unique access to the Best of Lofoten
We explore and navigate the islands by boat like both visitors and locals have done for thousands of years. By boat we have unique access, and with a full week at our disposal we will really dive into the area and see the mountains from all angles.
We sail from well-known fishing villages to white beaches and into roadless fjords. Underway we stop at some of the best places to eat and the most exciting cultural sights of the area. During the trip we hike mountains, fish, kayak, surf, and make bonfires ashore. And if you want more adrenaline, you can climb or free dive, no one will stop you.
From Henningsvær to Bodø
This trip is similar to our Best of Lofoten roundtrip, however on this trip we end the week with a crossing to the city Bodø on the mainland. From the start in Henningsvær we first sail northwards into the Raftsundet-area where we also go into the famous and majestic Trollfjorden (Fjord of Trolls) with mountains going straight up 400 meters from the waterline, and being home to several northern-trollegian families! From the troll-area of Lofoten we sail back out to Skrova. The small peak here ranges only 281 meters above sea level, but from the top we have a superb 360-degree view of the Lofoten Wall in the west, the Vestfjord in the south, and the mainland to the east.
We sail to the famous surf beach Unstad
From Skrova we sail to the north outer side of the Lofoten mountain range going through the tidal stream Gimsøystraumen, passing around both Gimsøya and the village Eggum before arriving at the famous surf beach Unstad. Unstad Arctic Surf has become a well known spot among surfers and here you can rent equipment or join a course in surfing or SUP boarding. From Unstad we sail southwards to Nusfjord, the most authentic and well kept fishing villages in Lofoten, and then onwards to Reine and the Reinefjord.
Reine is not only one of the most picturesque places in Lofoten, it’s also a great starting point for mountain hikes, kayaking and fishing. Now that we have gotten to know the boat and the sailing pretty well we continue south to Værøy, one of the southern outer islands. It is an open stretch so it depends on the weather, but we always aim to make it to Værøy to hike the island’s particular mountains. The last day we cross the Vestfjord to Bodø, a full day of sailing that will test our sea legs and we make use of what we have learned during the week. The trip ends in the well connected city Bodø.
Included and additional activities along the way
Along the way on this trip there are opportunities to do optional activities at the places we pass, mainly surfing at Unstad Arctic Surf or Kayaking in Reine.
All the planned activities along the way are part of the adventure. However, if you prefer to take a break in the boat and write poems or do yoga, or do nothing at all, that’s what you will do.
As on all our trips, you learn to sail along the way. You will have challenges, feel mastery and gain experiences & friends for life!