Fish from Lofoten
At Lofotakvariet you will see both large and small animals found in our sea areas.
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Agreement on SKREI centre signed
Published 13 December 2022
Museum Nord and LPO Arkitekter have entered into an agreement for the design of the SKREI centre outside Kabelvåg in Lofoten. Thus, the work on the national centre for cod fishing is a big step closer to the planned opening in 2026.
Kjøpsvik Museum
Address:
Hovedveien 20,
8590 Kjøpsvik
The museum in Kjøpsvik cover mining and industrial history, cave finds, fish farming and household culture, war history and the school system.
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.
Neptune Herring Oil Factory from the Seaside
Photograph of the Neptune herring oil factory from the sea side.
Ekspedert podcast
Deep dive into the history of the Narvik region in our podcast Ekspedert.
Fygle Museum
Old school building (1898) with complete classroom, teachers home and dentist office. Rorbu from 1834.
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Depopulation of The OUTER SIDE OF LOFOTODDEN
Today there are no permanent residents on the outer side of Lofotodden. The outer side overlooks the Arctic Ocean, where the heavy, wet seas and hard storms occur. Once upon a time, the fishing villages of Helle and Refsvika existed.
Øksnes Museum
Alsvåggården, the farmhouse with
450 years of history. Øksnes; from the Stone Age to the high-tech fishing village at Myre. Post office, trading post/shop, enjoy your coffee in historic surroundings.
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.
Fishing in Vaterfjorden
Lofoten fishing in Vaterfjorden ca. 1890.
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Landscape architects and basic tests of the ground
Published 30 August 2023
There are many tasks to be solved before SKREI can open in 2026. Among these is landscape planning – i.e. what the landscape around SKREI and now especially the Otolith should look like. What can we preserve of trees, rocks and landscape formations? Landscape architects and sample excavation are important tools.
Neptun Herring Oil Factory
A piece of northern Norway’s industrial history. The country’s most modern herring oil factory when it was established in 1910. Cooperation with the occupying forces during World War II and predation on nature is part of Neptun’s exciting history. Protected by the National Heritage Board as a technical-industrial cultural monument.
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.
The Bakery opens at the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum in Å
1. June - 30. September 09:00-15:00 | Norsk Fiskeværsmuseum
BAKERY at Å opens for 2023
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Materials for reuse from former våganheimen
Published 31 August 2023
Old Våganheimen will be demolished in connection with the start-up of SKREI. On this occasion, Skrei Eiendom wants to give stakeholders in the local community the opportunity to reuse some of the materials from the buildings that will be demolished.
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.
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.
Lofoten fishing days at the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum PROGRAM
Friday 24 March11:00 - Saturday 25 March15:00
Lofoten fishing days at the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum
Lofoten Aquarium
Meet the arctic cod and other species of the Lofoten sea. Feeding of seals and otters.
Vágar, middle age town and an urban fishing village in Lofoten
Manuscript for Nordland County Encyclopedia and Håløygminne April 2022 by Reidar Bertelsen.
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.
The Bakery at Å
The world’s best cinnamon rolls and baked goods?
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