Must-see attractions in Svolvær

  • Foto Galleri

    Svolvær

    Stunning photos of the Lofoten Islands in all their brooding glory, most of them for sale, are the work of photographer Anders Finsland. It's worth…

  • Magic Ice

    Svolvær

    Housed appropriately in what was once a fish-freezing plant, this is the ultimate place to chill out (perhaps with something to warm the spirit). The 500…

  • Galleri Dagfinn Bakke

    Svolvær

    One of Svolvær's more interesting little private galleries, this place showcases works by local artist Dagfinn Bakke, in which the distinctive light and…

  • Nordnorsk Kunstnersenter

    Svolvær

    On the main square and beside the tourist office, the North Norwegian Artist's Centre hosts changing exhibitions of paintings, sculpture, ceramics and…

  • Lofoten Krigsminnemuseum

    Svolvær

    Housed in the town's old post office, Lofoten's little war-memorial museum recounts the islands' role in the drama of WWII, when the islands were occupied…

  • Lofoten Temagalleri

    Svolvær

    The Lofoten Theme Gallery is very much the creation of one man, Geir Nøtnes, a keen photographer from a fishing background. It's devoted mainly to cod…

  • Galleri Stig Tobiassen

    Svolvær

    This place is another of Svolvær's fine little galleries that show and sell paintings in which the Lofotons are the focus.