Alp & Fjell Wanderreisen

A hiking tour on the fascinating Lofoten islands above the Polar Circle

The Lofoten Islands, a 190 km long chain of islands off the coast of northern Norway above the Polar Circle, stretch like a wall of mountains in the sea . Here, you can experience nature in its wildest form: green mountains with razorback ridges, chalksand beaches and the rich blue color of the open ocean. The wilderness is rugged but accessible, the climate is mild considering the northern latitudes, and the daylight lasts almost all night – a paradise for hikers.

Alp & Fjell invites you to 2 one-week hiking tours in this fascinating landscape. We make daytrips to mountain lakes, summits, sandy beaches and old settlements. We stay in typical houses or cosy fishermen cabins (known as rorbu) and prepare our meals together. You can combine both tours into a two-week tour or with an individual stay on the islands.

Tour 1 in the South Lofoten:
Hiking trips by the fishing villages Å, Reine and Nusfjord (Unesco world cultural heritage), boat trip on the Reinefjord.

Tour 2 in the North Lofoten:
Hiking trips near Svolvaer and on the North coast, boat trip to the spectacular Trollfjord. Here, you are in the realm of the white-tailed eagle.

Detailed Description Tour 1: Hiking in the South Lofoten (8 days)

Day 1: Arrival in Moskenes, where you will meet the tour leader. Alp & Fjell recommends to travel to Moskenes from the Bodø airport with the ferry (3-4 hours).

Day 2: Hiking trip from Sørvågen to Munkebu mountain cabin including ascension of a summit. Hiking time: 6 hours, level: moderate

Day 3: Reine, boat trip on the Reinefjord and hiking trail to the white-sand beach of Bunes.Hiking time: 3 hours, level: easy. Note: The boat trip takes place only in case of dry weather.

Day 4: Reserve day. Depending on the weather you can relax at the accommodation or make a hiking tour. A museum visit and a boat trip are possible. Possibility to climb the famous Reinebringen (only for persons free of vertigo).

Day 5: Hiking trip to the Kvalvika beach. Hiking time: 5 hours, level: easy

Day 6: Hiking around Nusfjord (Unesco world heritage): climb to the Mosestinden summit (769 m) – Hiking time: 6 hours, level: moderate

Day 7: Hiking on the coast trail Napp – Kilan. Hiking time: 7 hours, level: moderate

Day 8: Departure. Transfer to the Moskenes ferry quay or to the North Lofoten where our second tour begins. Possible excursion on our way to the North Lofoten: Viking museum in Borg. A short hiking tour is possible in the afternoon.

Detailed Description Tour 2: Hiking in the North Lofoten (8 days)

Day 1: Arrival in Svolvaer. Transfer from Svolvaer or from Moskenes to our fishermen cabin near Kabelvåg. A short hiking tour is possible in the afternoon.

Day 2: Hiking trip to Småtindan starting at the Storkongsvatnet lake. After the tour, visit of the small town Kabelvåg. Hiking time:  5-6 hours, level: moderate.

Day 3:Hiking trip to the Glomtind summit (479 m). In the afternoon visit to Henningsvaer, the “Venice of Lofoten” and the Rørvika beach.Hiking time: 3 hours, level: easy.

Day 4: Svolvaer, boat trip to the spectacular Trollfjord. Note: The boat trip only takes place in case of dry weather.

Day 5: Hiking trip to the Matmora summit (788 m ) on the North side of the Austvågøy island. From the summit we can see the Vesterålen islands. Hiking time: 6 hours, level: moderate

Day 6: Reserve day. Possible excursions: museum visits, hiking trip or simply relax on the skerry coast

Day 7: Hiking on the Gimsøy island. Short climb the Hovden summit (368 m). Hiking time: 2-3 hours. level: easy.

Day 8: Departure. Transfer to the Harstad/Narvik airport in Evenes (arrival around 10 a.m. at the airport).