Cycling in the Lofoten Islands

Cycling information

The cycling on the Lofoten Islands is mostly on the flat, with gentle inclines and great road networks. The route leads you through lush meadows and along rivers, past small farms and on coastal pathways. You will be cycling between 20 and 50 kms a day, and so do need a good level of fitness and some cycling experience on this trip.

Day 1: Arrive in Svolvaer

Arrive into Svolvaer - gateway to the Lofoten and its largest city.
You stay at the Thon Hotel Lofoten (breakfast included)

Day 2: Day in Svolvaer

Pick up your bikes this morning and discover the delights of Northern Lofoten and Svolvaer. Choose from a range of activities (not included, payable locally), a boat trip to the famous Troll fjord to spot Sea Eagles or perhaps try some fishing. If you prefer to get active straight away, there are cycling routes to nearby fishing villages with a visit to Lofoten Cathedral on the way.
You stay at the Thon Hotel Lofoten (breakfast included)

Day 3: Svolvaer to Hov (40km/24.9mi)

Cycle from Svolvaer to Hov - An easy day's cycling with a couple of detours along the way. Visit the pretty fishing village of Hennigsvaer or take a detour to Brenna, the cycle route along the oceanfront for fantastic coastal views. As this is the only night you stay on the west coast, we highly recommend a hike after dinner to the summit of Hoven to witness the midnight sun.
You stay at the Lofoten Links Lodges (breakfast, packed lunch and dinner included)

Day 4: Hov to Leknes (53km/32.9mi)

Cycle from Hov to Leknes - todays ride is relatively flat, with more detours to fishing communities along the way or locations with great viewpoints.
You stay at the Scandic Leknes Hotel (breakfast, packed lunch included)

Day 5: Leknes

Stay in Leknes and discover the seaward and central Lofoten. Cycle options from here include a ride to Uttakleiv the most photographed beach in the Lofoten or Unstad beach for some surfing. For a more relaxed option you can visit the Lofoten Viking Museum to learn all about their fascinating history, (not included, payable locally).
You stay at the Scandic Leknes Hotel (breakfast, packed lunch included)

Day 6: Leknes to Reine (53km/32.9mi)

An early start this morning, to cycle from Leknes to Kremmervika (12 km), to catch the ferry to Nusfjord, (ferry included). This is a beautiful old village, so we highly recommend a stop here. After lunch cycle on to Reine for your two nights in this iconic village and accommodation, the fishermen's cabins.
You stay at the Reine Rorbuer (breakfast, packed lunch and dinner included)

Day 7: Reine

Stay in Reine today and discover South Lofoten - take a fjord cruise (not included, payable locally), or a day trip to the village of A. Its also possible to try sea rafting or kayaking from here, (not included,payable locally) or choose to try one of the many hikes that are possible.
You stay at the Reine Rorbuer (breakfast, packed lunch and dinner included)

Day 8: Depart Reine

Leave your bike here, and depart Reine after breakfast. Travel by bus to Moskenes for your onward journey home(not included, payable locally). The passenger ferry from Moskenes to Bodo is free of charge.
Breakfast included.