Lofoten Travel Forum

does anyone know if its possible to do this trip (return) in a day....are there any ferrys that go in this direction??

Hey
i want to go from Bodo to Moskenes (Lofoten)
and i checked the Ferry website
but it looks like you have to go with a car in order to
make a reservation..
isnt is possible to travel from Bodo to Moskenes on ferry
if u dontt have a car?

thanks

Dani

Hi, I am currently living in Oulu, so almost Northern Finland. My idea was to drive to the Lofoten for some days (spring/summer). Only I am thinking about how good streets are prepared on the way there, specifically when crossing Norways mountains, just before reaching the sea. Is there any resource on the net, where I can get a daily information about street conditions (maybe with webcam). It is snow and ice, that I think about...
Thanks! Christian.

It looks like the best way to get around the Lofoten islands is by car. Where is the best place to get a rental car at a reasonable price?

I am heading to the north of norway in the last week of november. Mainly for northern lights, whales, scenery and some peace and quiet. The whale tours seem to go from Tysfjord, boats seem to tour from the south of the lofoten islands, not sure where dog sledding comes in and I was planning to land in EVE airport in the middle.

Is it easy to get between these places by bus or car? Can I pick up a rental on Lofoten or do I have to bring it with me and where is a good base to stay or should I move hotels as I go towards different activies.

I am aware it will be a bit dark. Is it likely to be wet or will there be snow?

All help very much appreciated.

hi all,

are there places to rent a car in lofoten besides that major international companies who seem very expensive?

Hi,

I will travel myself from North to South in Norway coming Tuesday and will have to travel from Moskenes to Bodoe at some time. There are ferrys going to Bodoe, but when you want to book online (@www.hurtigruten.com), it says I have to book also a car with it. I am a little bit confused as everyone seems to be using these ferries also without cars, so I now I am asking myself if I have to find a another way of transportation or can I just turn up at the place where the boats leave and hop on to one? :)

Answers much appreciated.

Berkant

Hello!

I like the scenery around Sakrisøy, Reine,
I'd like to visit Reine for a week or stay longer,
but I travel alone and I only can afford the accommodation under 250 nok per night..

I do not find any hostel located in Reine, the cheapest option is cabin for 4 people,
so I am thinking about stay in anothre place,
is that good to stay in Å hostel?
if I walk to Reine from Å, is there a nice route(*)...?
*I mean: a road without car, hiking trail, or a route just for walking....

Thanks!!

Hi fellow travelers.

I am in desperate need for help, with an itenarary for my trip up the coast of Norway. I would like to take Hurtigruta from Trondheim and go up the coast, perhaps spending a day here and there, mainly I want to see the scenery and not neccesarly sleep on board. Any suggestions? I would really appreciat it.

MsLiv in Texas

Hello...I am trying to pull a fantastic adventure by going to Lofoten Islands...

I have encountered some problems though...

1st...the cheapest and most effective way to go there...is ferry from Bodo to Moskenes?correct me if i am wrong...

2nd...I don't know where should I stay?so far... "A" seems a nice option but the biggest problem I am dealing with...How can I get to Narvik...in order to catch the trains from there to Stockholm...does anybody have any ideas?

Thank you very much...and please reply asap because this Lofoten thing was a last minute idea...and I am leaving tomorrow to Norway

Thank you a lot
Mihnea

as I've found out that it's worth visiting Trollfjord, I would like to ask
for some advice.
Is it easy to find a place on Hurtigruten just before its departure (for a trip from Stokmarknes to Svolvaer)?
Or maybe it's better to book a boat trip from Svolvaer or Kabelverg to
Trollfjord? What would you recommend me?
I will appreciate any comments :)

Kinga

Hi,

I just read through all the posts here, thanks for the interesting info.

Me and a friend are planning on going to Lofoten at the start of october. The plan is to stay here for a few days (say 4 or 5). Main goal is to see the northern lights. And if we can maybe go on a boat trip to see killer whales.

Is october a good time to be going? I read somewhere it's not as cold then, but can get rainy? And how big a chance will we have to see the northern lights with the above plan?

Thanks!

I will be travelling to the Lofotens in November and would like to know about ferries from Bodo to Moskenes,cost, timetable etc.
Also any recommendation of budget accommodation in Moskenes.
Where can I view whales at that time of year?

eventually I hope to go to lofoten but have not seen any posted pics/tips re the maelstrom trips.
Are there any better res pics

Hello! Does anyone have timetable information for the ferry from Narvik to Svolvaer? Apparently OVDS sold the route to another company. Thanks for the help!

Mark Adair, travelfrosch@vtmail

Just yesterday I read in the newspaper about whale watching around the Lofoten islands and would really love to go there - especially since the recommended time to do whale watching is between October and March and that seems to be a good time for northern lights as well!

Well, now I am trying to convince my husband that that would be the perfect trip for him as well, BUT: he is very easily getting seasick!!!

Now my question: is the sea around the Lofoten very rough? I would not think so, since there are so many islands, but I would just want to hear from your experience!

Thanks in advance!

Hello travelers,


I am planning to visit the Lofoten Islands by walking or biking. Is there anybody who could tell me which Mapsource is necessary for a GARMIN 60CS ? And how can I buy it from Belgium ?

Thanks in advance,
Ulysse

hi, My girlfriend and I are planning a Scandinavia backpacking tour this summer. We very much want to get to lofoten Islands. I realize it is less budget-friendly than other places (not that Scandinavia is realy budget friendly anyhow...). My question is - is it possible at all to tour lofoten relying on bus/train. Would we need to rent a car. And if it is necessary to rent a car in order to enjoy the island - does anyone have a recommendation for local car rental agencies or any other cheaper arrangement. and what is the best way to get in and out of the islands. I think we will take the train to Bodo, and we will want to leave through Narvik, because we will be heading by train to Sweden.
Thanks,
Roy

Hi :) We stayed in Fredvang the last time we were in Lofoten. Then, we wanted to see the midnight sun.... and did we indeed! It was unbelieavable. Now, we' are looking for the Northern Lights. Thought of going in mid March. What are our chances of seeing it and for how long do you think we should stay to MAKE SURE we get to see it? if Lofoten is not the best place to view it, what is? We're from Malaysia - so ... don't want to travel all the way and miss the opportunity.

Hi, it's me again. I do think that staying in rorbus is an unique experience. But can anyone tell me how's it like (general speaking)? Is it "morden" enough for tourist? Maybe I'm a little bit naive, but it's quite important during the cold dark winter. I expect it is as comfortable as cabin or cottage, at least. Is it always with cooking facilities?

Any recommendation of rorbus around Svolvaer and Leknes? I know Leknes is a less attractive part of Lofoten, but it's convenience as a base for day trip. Besides, polar night makes not much difference.

Thank you.
py

I will spend a few days in Lofoten in mid-Dec. Any mid-range accommdation recommended in Leknes? Is there any bus or boat from Svolvaer to Narviks connecting the 11:10 train?

Thanks.

Hello,
We are two adults and one child on a cycling tour of lofoten and are looking for some reasonably priced accomodation for this night.
We would very much like to hear from anyone who knows of such a place within cycling distance of Moskenes, approx 10-20 km.
Greetings,
Andrew Firth
Bergen
p.s. Skrive gjerne på Norsk.

Can anyone tell me whether there are regular ferries to Moskenes in the Lofoten Islands from Bodo. I (one person) cannot seem to make a booking online. I will be coming from Trondheim to Bodo by train and I only have about 24 hours to spend...I dont mind not spending too much time sleeping even !! I just dont want it to be a waste...for me to come and there be no ferries.

Can anyone help me out...by possibly providing me a website / phone number / ferry timetable.

Thanks a million !
Pradeep

Hi,
We are a couple driving up from Oslo via the fwestern fjords. We have 3 days in the lofoten islands before we move on to Tromso.
Can you suggest reasonable places to stay and things we can see and do in these three days?

Sundeep

Could anyone recommend any guest houses or inns in and around Harstad? I am also looking for fishing and hiking adventures.