How to experience Lofoten

Lofoten is best experienced in motion. With a car, the islands open themselves one stretch at a time — between mountains, across bridges and over shifting light. Fishing villages in the west, wide beaches in the north, and quiet harbours in the east all sit within reach. Every turn brings a new horizon.

The freedom to explore

Lofoten is larger than it appears on a map. Distances stretch, and many of the most beautiful places lie a few minutes off the main road.

Public transport is limited and often out of sync with the rhythm of the weather. With a car, you travel when the light feels right. You can stop when the sky opens, follow a clear patch of weather, or drive toward a sunset forming on the horizon.

Here, the landscape changes hour by hour. Wind, cloud and colour shift quickly. Having your own car helps you move with it.

Recommended rental partner

We recommend Sixt Lofoten. Their fleet is built for Nordic conditions with safety, comfort and local support.

Sixt offers pickup at Evenes, Leknes and Svolvær airports. You may also return the car at a different location — ideal for guests exploring the full length of the islands.

Direct bookings with Lyngvær Lodges include a 10% discount on Sixt’s premium cars. A small way to make the journey as smooth as the stay.

A journey across the islands

The Lofoten archipelago stretches almost 200 kilometres, linked by bridges and tunnels. You can begin in the far west — in Reine or Å — and move east. Or start closer to the middle and explore in both directions.

Along the way, you’ll pass coves, beaches, viewpoints and small villages with their own rhythm. Some are planned stops. Others appear without warning, inviting you to pause.

It’s not about covering distance. It’s about moving through a landscape that feels alive.

Your base in the middle

Lyngvær Lodges sits quietly 20 minutes west of Svolvær. Close to peaks, beaches and harbours, yet surrounded by nature.

Stay a few days. Let the forecast guide your outings. Drive north for light, west for coastline, or south for viewpoints — knowing you return to calm interiors, warm light and the sense of a modern base anchored in the landscape.

Wherever you choose to explore, Lyngvær is the place that ties the journey together.

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