“Gammelbutikken” – Gifts & useful things
A new sweater, a practical southwest or a bag of tea from Lofoten? In Gammelbutikken (open all year) and suvenirbutikken (summer open) by the parking lot, the selection is large and exciting for most people.
Ancient Animals In The Wild
Discover ancient animal species in their natural habitat. Wild boar, wild sheep, Nordland type horses and Nordland type cows enjoying life around the Chieftain’s House.
Archaeological Exhibition
Discover the excavation of the longhouse, an evocative film about people and events during the Viking Age, and a collection of unique archaeological finds from Borg and the surrounding areas.
Art workshop for children and youth
Thursday 7 July, 12:00 - 14:00
Head to The Espolin Gallery and join a children’s and youth artwork site with Andrea Greenwood on July 7 at 12–14.
Bakery opens at Norwegian Fishing Village Museum in Å
Wednesday 1 June, 09:00 - Thursday 15 September, 15:00
Bakery opens at Norwegian Fishing Village Museum in Å
Coastal Day in Storvågan
Sunday 22 May, 11:00 - 15:00 | Galleri Espolin
Activities for big and small at The Lofoten Museum, Lofoten Aquarium and The Espolin Gallery. Free entry!
Concert Trio d’amore
Thursday 18 November 2021, 19:30 - 21:00
Jeremy Blandford, Viggo Berg Johansen and John Burnham play Vivaldi, Haydn, Bach and Pleyel.
Craftsmen
Encounter the wood carver, textile workers, shoe- and leatherworkers and more, all hard at work recreating the skills and products of the past.
Culture After Dark
Wednesday 1 December 2021, 19:00 - 22:00
Art galleries in Kabelvåg are open late the evening of December 1st. Visit The Espolin Gallery, Lofoten Glass, Rundt & Rundt Redesign and Lille Kabelvåg Art Gallery and Museum for a unique art experience.
Experience seals up close
We feed the seals twice a day and it´s a “must see” when visiting the aquarium.
Film: Espolin’s Life and Work
Get to know Kaare Espolin Johnson’s art and practice through the film It was always a longing
Fish from Lofoten
At Lofotakvariet you will see both large and small animals found in our sea areas.
Fygle Museum
Old school building (1898) with complete classroom, teachers home and dentist office. Rorbu from 1834.
Gunn the otter
Right next to the seal enclosure lives Gunn. She is a European Otter that has been at the aquarium since she was very little.
Learn about aquaculture
The Lofoten Aquarium is a visiting center for Norwegian Aquaculture, with small display fish cages where you can learn about Norwegian fish farming up close.
Lofoten Aquarium
Meet the arctic cod and other species of the Lofoten sea. Feeding of seal and otters.
Lofoten Museum
Get to know the history of the Lofoten fisheries at one of the best-preserved manor houses in the region, with authentic fishermans cabins, traditional wooden boats and a historic garden.
Lofoten War Memorial Museum
The largest exhibition of rare uniforms and artifacts from World War II in Norway. Unique historic snapshots. Personal and engaging.
Lofotr Viking Festival 2022
Wednesday 3 August, 12:00 - 20:00
We are pleased to announce that there will be a Viking Festival on 3–7 August in 2022.
Lofotr Viking Museum
Meet the Vikings. Smell the tar, taste the food, feel the history. The Vikings have been awaiting you for more than 1000 years. Welcome to the Viking age.
Norwegian Fishing village Museum
One of Norway’s best preserved and complete fishing villages. Visit various buildings; including boathouse, cod liver oil factory, husmansstua. Main topic: life in the fishing village 1840–1960 and the development of Lofoten fishing over the past 250 years. Shop and summer café.
Skaftnes Farm
The farm consists of a farmhouse, barn, dock and boathouse. The buildings are open to visitors and a skilled
guide is available. Learn about fishermen and farmers who lived between the sea and a somewhat barren soil around 1900 – 1940.
Sørvågen Radio
The first wireless Morse signals in Northern Europe were sent from Sørvågen. Theme is the technical, social, and cultural development that followed the establishment of
the telegraph in Lofoten.
The Bakery
The world’s best cinnamon rolls and baked goods?
The Espolin Gallery
Address:
Storvåganveien 22,
8310 Kabelvåg
Master of Norwegian art. Immerse yourself in artist Kaare Espolin Johnson’s expressive power and explore the life and destiny of coastal people.
The Museum Café
Delicious baked goods, fresh, from the old stone oven. Fill your stomach with goodies as the senses take in the story in the fishing village at the end of the road.
The Service House: Gifts & Service
The service house is located by the large parking lot (drive through the tunnel on arrival at Å). In summer, you can buy a museum ticket here and get information about the museum and bakery. You can also buy various gifts and souvenirs (clothes, books, postcards, etc.) in the fine store.
In the building you will find public toilets, which are open all year round.
Thor Erdahl Imprint 1971–2021
In the exhibition shown at Galleri Espolin, Thor presents a selection of images from his graphic production over fifty years.
Vágar, middle age town and an urban fishing village in Lofoten
Manuscript for Nordland County Encyclopedia and Håløygminne April 2022 by Reidar Bertelsen.
Viking Style Meals
Take part in a Viking style dinner, lunch or enjoy a nice meal from the museum eateries and cafes.