Galleri 2

Lofoten


The gallery of Lofoten painter Scott Thoe is barely 175m from the Hurtigruten quay in Stamsund, a short detour from the Rv185. It displays the works of a number of contemporary Norwegian artists, including scale models of his own grand open-air projects.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Lofoten attractions

1. Lofotr Viking Museum

8.76 MILES

In 1981 at Borg, in the heart of Vestvågøy, a farmer's plough hit the ruins of the 83m-long dwelling of a powerful Viking chieftain, the largest building…

2. Kaviar Factory

9.5 MILES

This fabulous art gallery inhabits an arresting, restored 1950s factory with a changing cast of cutting-edge temporary art exhibitions. The design shop at…

3. Engelskmannsbrygga

9.58 MILES

Here at 'Englishman's Wharf' is the open studio and gallery of three talented local artists: potter Cecilie Haaland, wildlife photographer and guide John…

4. Lofotens Hus Gallery

9.68 MILES

In a former fish-processing house, this gallery displays a fine collection from what is known as the golden age of Norwegian painting, between 1870–1930,…

5. Lofoten Gårdsysteri

10.45 MILES

On the road to Saupstad, this lovely little farm has goats, pigs and chickens that the kids will enjoy. But we like it because it's a working organic farm…

6. Glasshytta

13.75 MILES

A 4km side trip signposted from the E10 at Vareid, north of Flakstad, brings you to Vikten and the showpiece gallery of the glass-blowing Tangrand family…

7. Flakstad Kirke

13.97 MILES

Set back from Flakstad beach and bypassed by the E10, the red onion-domed Flakstad Kirke was built in 1780 but has been extensively restored over the…

8. Lofoten Aquarium

16.7 MILES

If you want to learn all about the deep, cold waters that surround Lofoten, then this aquarium is a good place to start. There are various exhibits…