10 Things to do in Austvagoya That You Shouldn't Miss

Northern Alpine guides is a guide service run by certified guide Seth Hobby and his wife Maren Eek Bistrup. We have a tight group of professionally trained guides who will unlock your potential and give you the security, safety, and skills to travel safely in the mountains. We lead trips for guests of varying skill levels and experience. All our programs are run at low ratios in order to insure quality in service and safety. All our guides are hand picked and reflect our standard of professionalism. We also hand pick the objects and activities we offer, and we are passionate about human powered adventures. We have an amazing Base Camp at Nyvågar in Lofoten with easy access to all the activities and facilities you can dream of in Lofoten. Here we also offer full board accommodation and events with amazing facilities. Join us for an adventure of a lifetime!

Ecofriendly gift shop with open studio, where you will meet the artist Sylvia Henriksen. Production of recycled textile crafts in forms of jewellery, accessories and interior products, as well as photos and postcards. Paintings by Bjørn Tore Stavang.

Lofoten Aktiv provides you with the best local experiences and activities at Lofoten Islands. Our guided activities are all muscle powered and environment friendly like: skiing, snowshoeing, watching The Northern Lights and making snow caves during our wintertime. The rest of the year we do seakayak, bicycling, hiking, ocean surfkayaking, bird watching, whale watching, Northern Light watching and photo thematic trips. Lofoten Aktiv runs seakayak and surfkayak courses for all levels in NPF, EPP and BCU. All our courses and tours encourage environment friendly behaviour since we are approved "Certified Ecotourism Norway" and "Leave No Trace" company

Lille Kabelvåg art galley and museum isn’t quite as little as its name would lead you to believe. Spread over 600 square meters, the exhibition space displaying works by more than 200 artists, the Gallery & Museum is one of Lofoten’s largest private art galleries. The gallery was founded by the artist couple Inger Anne Nyaas and Thor Erdahl in 2006. In the gallery you find their work. Inger Anne Nyaas is a textile artist, and by her own admission, enjoys challenging the traditional understanding of the artistic arena. Thor Erdahl is a painter and graphic artist, and renowned for depicting motifs from nature by using large formats, simple shapes and vibrant colours. He grew up in Kabelvåg, and is held in high regard as one of the region’s most eminent artists. In 2014, the gallery opened the object and art exhibition Kunst i motbakke (Uphill Art), a large installation incorporating elements from archaeology, history, graphic design, photography and arts and crafts.

Experience the history of the Lofoten Fishery at one of the best preserved squires in Lofoten. On the site of the medieval town of Vågar (now called Storvågan / SKREI Experience Center) you'll find the stately 1815 main building, authentic fishermen's cabins, and boathouses featuring Nordland boats. The museum also offers picture-games and exhibitions on the Lofoten fisheries, ports and coastal lighthouses, traditional crafts and a beautiful garden with historic perennials.

Gallery Espolin houses a master of Norwegian art. Immerse yourself in artist Kaare Espolin Johnson's expressive power and explore the region's dramatic history, and the life and destiny of coastal peoples. Wander around the beautiful halls and rooms filled with Espolin's work. The gallery also features a fine art shop, a film, and exhibitions by guest artists.

At the aquarium you can learn about the Lofoten cod - or Skrei: Skrei is the name of the east Atlantic cod that migrate from the Barents Sea to Lofoten every winter to spawn. Check out the skrei aquarium room when visiting us. Within our tanks, you can also study most other species of fish, crustaceans and marine animals found in the waters around Lofoten. One of the highlights of your visit will be feeding the seals and otters, who live in outdoor pools near the Aquarium entrance. The Lofoten Aquarium additionally features photo- and art-exhibitions and films, a souvenir shop, and a cafe where you can enjoy a cup of coffee and excellent views.