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.
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.
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.
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Lofotr Viking Festival 3–7 August 2022
Published13 July 2022
On 3–7 August 2022, the annual Viking Festival is finally held at the Lofotr Viking Museum again. This year’s theme is trade and cultural exchange, and there are Vikings from many countries coming to Borg in Lofoten.
Cultural heritage days at the Lofoten Museum
Saturday 10 September11:00 - Sunday 11 September15:00 | Lofotmuseet
Two days of courses and demonstrations on crafts and traditional food!
Lofoten War Memorial Museum
The largest exhibition of rare uniforms and artifacts from World War II in Norway. Unique historic snapshots. Personal and engaging.
Fygle Museum
Old school building (1898) with complete classroom, teachers home and dentist office. Rorbu from 1834.
Vágar, middle age town and an urban fishing village in Lofoten
Manuscript for Nordland County Encyclopedia and Håløygminne April 2022 by Reidar Bertelsen.
How did the building practice change at Borg?
An analysis of four selected houses at Borg, Vestvågøy from the Iron Age to the High Middle Ages.
LIAF 2022 – FANTASMAGORIANA
3. September - 2. October 12:00-19:00 | Galleri Espolin
Art exhibition September 3.–October 2. Gallery Espolin is one of several exhibition venues during this year’s art biennial LIAF – Lofoten International Art Festival. LIAF 2022 is curated by the duo Francesco Urbano Ragazzi and is titled Fantasmagoriana.
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.
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.
The Bakery at Å
The world’s best cinnamon rolls and baked goods?
Coastal Day in Storvågan
Sunday 22 May11:00 - 15:00 | Galleri Espolin
Activities for big and small at The Lofoten Museum, Lofoten Aquarium and The Espolin Gallery. Free entry!
JOHN SAVIO // ESPOLIN
Art exhibition June 11th–August 14th. This summer, Galleri Espolin presents graphic works by John Savio (1902–1938) alongside Kaare Espolin Johnson’s works.
Production of Viking clothing at Lofotr Viking Museum
Saturday 24 September11:00 - 15:30 | Lofotr Vikingmuseum
Learn to make Viking clothes for cloth doll Åsa. Saturday 24. September. The museum is open from 11:00 to 16:00. Welcome.
Trio d’Amore plays Bach and sons
Thursday 3 November19:00 - 21:00 | Galleri Espolin
Trio d’Amore returns to The Espolin Gallery to play an autumn concert, this time with a program by Bach and sons.
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.
Lofoten Aquarium
Meet the arctic cod and other species of the Lofoten sea. Feeding of seals and otters.
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.
Touring Theatre in Trøndelag: The Last Viking
Friday 12 August18:00 - 20:00 | Lofotmuseet
Narrative theatre in historical surroundings – welcome to Trøndelag Touring Theatre’s performance of “The Last Viking” at The Lofoten Museum!
Concert with Nidaros String Quartet
Thursday 10 November19:00 - 21:00 | Galleri Espolin
Velcome to a classical concert with Nidaros String Quartet and students from Vågan Kulturskole at The Espolin Gallery.
Viking Style Meals
Take part in a Viking style dinner, lunch or enjoy a nice meal from the museum eateries and cafes.
Experience seals up close
We feed the seals twice a day and it´s a “must see” when visiting the aquarium.
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.
Lofotr Viking Festival 2022
Wednesday 3 August12:00 - 20:00
We are pleased to announce that there will be a Viking Festival on 3–7 August in 2022.
Art workshop for children and youth
Thursday 7 July12:00 - 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.
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two new seals at lofoten aquarium
Published3 August 2022
It is with great pleasure that we can welcome two beautiful seal cubs in the Lofoten Aquarium. There are great things when new seal cubs arrive, and we look forward to following their journey further and crossing all fingers for them to make it.
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.
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.
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.
Film: Espolin’s Life and Work
Get to know Kaare Espolin Johnson’s art and practice through the film “It was always a longing”
Bakery opens at Norwegian Fishing Village Museum in Å
1. June - 30. September 09:00-15:00 | Norsk Fiskeværsmuseum
Bakery opens at Norwegian Fishing Village Museum in Å
Basic exhibitions – popular science presentation
Basic exhibitions – in a squeeze between the authorities’ museum policy guidelines, different user groups and the growth of research.
Old-fashioned Christmas at Å
Saturday 3 December11:00 - 14:00 | Norsk Fiskeværsmuseum
Old-fashioned Christmas at Å
Craftsmen
Encounter the wood carver, textile workers, shoe- and leatherworkers and more, all hard at work recreating the skills and products of the past.
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.
Concert Trio d’amore
Thursday 18 November 202119:30 - 21:00
Jeremy Blandford, Viggo Berg Johansen and John Burnham play Vivaldi, Haydn, Bach and Pleyel.
LIAF 2022 – Fantasmagoriana
Art exhibition September 3.–October 2. The Espolin Gallery is one of several exhibition venues during this year’s art biennial LIAF – Lofoten International Art Festival. LIAF 2022 is curated by the duo Francesco Urbano Ragazzi and titled Fantasmagoriana.
Seascape exhibition
Friday 14 October - Sunday 30 October | Galleri Espolin
The Espolin Gallery shows the work Seascape, created by the British artist Andrea Greenwood.
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.
Fish from Lofoten
At Lofotakvariet you will see both large and small animals found in our sea areas.
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.
Culture After Dark
Wednesday 1 December 202119:00 - 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.
SEASCAPE: Andrea Greenwood (UK)
Exhibition 14th – 30th October with the sculpture Seascape created by the British artist Andrea Greenwood.