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Skrovøya – Lofoten

On July 29, 2025

We left Svolvær in the early morning hours as our program for the planned one night stopover at Skrova Island was packed and included one bike ride and one hike. Sitting here now in the evening ours, I am not sure we make it to leave tomorrow, the island is simply to gorgeous.

After cycling every inch on the island, including the gravel section to Hattvika Beach we clocked just below 10km. It gave us a good overview about the size and vibe on the island, known as the cultural hotspot of the Lofoten. The photo exhibition arranged within the road tunnel under perfect lighting conditions is one of the proof.

After some rest, we kicked-off the hike to Skrova’s mountain viewpoint at 259m above sea level. After a relatively short but rough hike we took plenty of time to absorb this breathtaking view – without doubt, the best on the Lofoten so far.

With less than 200 locals permanently living on this amazing island, which is only a 30 minutes ferry ride away from tourist hotspot Svolvær, and now at peak holiday season in Norway, I remain puzzled how peaceful this spot comes across.

Tired but happy we will see, if we can leave this place behind already tomorrow and move on as planned or not. I have some doubts!

Fair winds…

Gravel Trial Test

By Bernd

On July 28, 2025

In B(H)iking, Norway

After spotting another track on Komoot around Svolvær, I was back in the saddle around 10am to check it out. Additionally motivated from the fact, that the ride will pass along Vågan Church in Kabelvåg, a unique heritage building, which we missed last time. Also had another check on Kabelvåg downtown before hitting the gravel.

The gravel became a trial and my Chiru X-Root got quickly to its limit. Nevertheless I got through and enjoyed another excursion into this beautiful nature.

Fair winds…

Svolvær – Lofoten

By Bernd

On July 27, 2025

In B(H)iking, Norway

We have now taken berth under the Svolværgeita in the Vågan Båt- og Sjøfiskeforening (Vågan Boat and Sea Fishing Association), the local boat club in Svolvær. While the short passage was uneventful, the approach to the marina was at least exciting.

A short sniff tour took us around to some nearby beautiful nature reserve before passing through downtown Svolvær with its promenade and city marina. Svolvær is considered to be Lofoten’s unofficial capital.

Fair winds…

Gimsøya Island

By Bernd

On July 26, 2025

In B(H)iking, Norway

I consider Gimsøya as a separate Lofoten island not only because its linked by via two bridges with the neighbouring islands but also due to its size and vegetation. It’s debatable but the latter one is clearly different to what we have seen up to know.

In any case it was a nice supplemental ride added to the Lofoten portfolio so far.

Fair winds…

Kabelvåg

By Bernd

On July 25, 2025

In B(H)iking, Norway

We visited nearby Kabelvåg today and got into some drizzling skies on the way back. Still pretty warm despite the hiding sun. A freshly homemade nutcake à la Kalle awaited us back at our tiny floating home followed by a well deserved solid nap. Kassler with Sauerkraut is on the menu for dinner.

Fair winds…

Vestvågøy Beaches

By Bernd

On July 22, 2025

In B(H)iking, Norway

We got back into the saddles as another sunny day invited for a beach tour. Vik, Haukland and Uttakleiv Stranda, all next to each other at the western shores of Vestvågøy Island were our target destinations. All three beaches have a unique character and preferences will be different but we found all three remarkable and very picturesque.

The 4km gravel stretch around Veggen Mountain was my personal highlight, not only in respect to the hardship for the people of the village before the tunnel was built, but also in terms of scenery being hard to match.

Fair winds…

Ballstad – Lofoten

By Bernd

On July 21, 2025

In B(H)iking, Norway

We are still blessed by the weather and have now arrived in Ballstad on our third Lofoten Island, out of the five. There are various options for berthing within this largest commercial fishing village on the Lofoten nowadays but we opted to join the local boat club, which has a few berths for visitors. The warmhearted welcome by the harbour master Geir was exceptional friendly and informative. We will probably get stuck here again for a few days…

The logistics ride to nearby Leknes got Susan back into the saddle.

Fair winds…

Nusfjord – Hike & Bike

By Bernd

On July 20, 2025

In B(H)iking, Norway

It was a day packed with activities. A morning walk followed by an afternoon bike ride. From originally one night in Nusfjord, we will probably end up staying three, minimum, still discovering new aspects. We like this place and its special atmosphere of the Nusfjord Village & Resort. Tomorrow is a fishing day.

The Whale Museum at the edge of the village and the nearby Lighthouse were on our wish list for exploration and fittet perfectly into a morning program. Nice, informative, stylish. Fellow sailors have reported a group of five to six Orcas already sighted nearby in the Vestfjorden. We need to stay tuned.

My afternoon ride took me to the northern side of the mountains again, today without a change in weather conditions.

One of my target stops was Lofoten Seaweed, an interesting company, which has passed the start-up phase as CEO & Co-founder Angelita explained to me over the counter. Almost twelve employees contribute to the local production with a steady revenue. More staff needed. I wish, I had time.

My second target destination was Myrland Strand, a highly ranked beach on the island of Flakstadøya. Spread around in the sand, the large boulders leave a special note. It’s said to be popular under winter photographers. Deserted, apart from three Swedes having pitched their tent at this gem.

Fair winds…

Nusfjord – Lofoten

By Bernd

On July 18, 2025

In B(H)iking, Norway

Nusfjorden was high on my wish list. It has a tiny Gjesthavn for 4 yachts only within a historical fishing village. The uniqueness comes through the fact that the whole village is privately owned and nicely turned into a museum.

A bike trip in the late afternoon hours took me to the northern side of the Lofoten Archipelago. Quite surprising, how the weather changed completely with the mountain side, from clear blue skies to cloud patches to finally fully overcasted conditions. The temperature drop was noticeable not only because of the missing sun. Overall another intense intake of natural nutrients from a gorgeous landscape.

Fair winds…

Reine – Boating & Beach

By Bernd

On July 17, 2025

In B(H)iking, Norway

We extended our stay in Reine on short notice by one day as it did not feel right to leave without having been to the nearby Bunes Beach. Therefore we took an interesting 2.5nm dinghy ride to Vindstad (instead of the ferry), from where the short hike starts. First along Bunesfjorden and then crossing a small ridge before arriving at this gorgeous sandy dunes beach. The are not enough high prizing words to describe this beach. Tons of photos under Komoot.

Leaving The Lady one hour before low water should not only allow us a short cut through a very narrow and shallow little bridge on our way to Vindstad but also ensure we arrive in time before the tourist ferry spills out the crowd. We just made it but one more time felt that peak season tourism in this part of the world is still very pleasant.

This year’s polar days are over now!

Fair winds…

Boating & Biking Adventures

Category: B(H)iking Page 6 of 36

Skrovøya – Lofoten

Gravel Trial Test

Svolvær – Lofoten

Gimsøya Island

Kabelvåg

Vestvågøy Beaches

Ballstad – Lofoten

Nusfjord – Hike & Bike

Nusfjord – Lofoten

Reine – Boating & Beach