Lofoten Winter Landscapes & Northern Lights

Arrive in Evenes. Transfer to Thon Svolvær.

We’ll take a walking tour from Lofoten’s market square and learn about regional flavours and specialities including Arctic cod, Lofoten lamb, and cloudberries. After dinner, we’ll head off on our evening excursion to see the Northern Lights, accompanied by an experienced photographer, for guidance on the best way of capturing the ribbon-like light display in the night sky. Set within the Arctic Circle and beneath the Northern Lights oval, the Lofoten Islands offer a superb chance to see the swirling Aurora Borealis off Norway’s coast.

Distance: 2-3 miles (3-4 km)
Ascent: 215 ft (65m)
Descent: 215 ft (65m)

Explore the beautiful Lofoten Islands on our snowshoe nature explorer excursion on a round trip walk in the Kabelvåg region. Our guides will lead us to the best views and photo spots, sharing interesting stories along the way.

Departing from Svolvær’s quayside, we join the RIB boat to enter the Trollfjorden and enjoy some of the most dramatic scenery Norway has to offer. There’s a large proportion of sea eagles in this area, and our local expert will enlighten us about the wonderful wildlife.

Distance: 2 miles (3km)
Ascent: 260 ft (80m)
Descent: 260 ft (80m)

Back in the open air, we take another walk with our snowshoes. We’ll soak up the beauty of the surrounds and learn more about the scattered forest landscapes and wilderness here in Teisthaugen from our experienced guide. 

Each week there’s a free day when no walks or activities are planned. This is an ideal opportunity to relax around the hotel, explore the town, or take an additional trip such as an island tour. There are several companies in Svolvaer operating excursions in the area, or you may take a public bus to visit one of the surrounding villages or towns.

Transfer to Evenes for your return flight home. 

Before booking, you should check with your doctor to see whether any health precautions are needed for your trip. Health advice and requirements can change, so we recommend doing this in good time before travel.

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We strongly recommend ensuring your passport has at least six months’ validity remaining at the time of travel to avoid any issues.

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