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Sight Henningsvær, Svolvær

Henningsvær

A sight in Henningsvær, Svolvær, free to visit and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Midday.

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Henningsvær in Henningsvær, Svolvær
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Why go

Fishing village spread over skerries south of Svolvær, with galleries, cafes and a harbour of working boats.

It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Svolvær, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. 2 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Fiskekrogen and Henningsvær Stadion.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Henningsvær
Price
Free
Time needed
3 hr
Best time
Midday

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Svolvær, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Fiskekrogen

    Long-running seafood restaurant on the Henningsvær quay, known for fish soup and the catch of the day.

    Food · 0.1 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Henningsvær Stadion

    Football pitch laid out on a flat rock skerry at the tip of Henningsvær, surrounded by sea.

    Sight · 0.5 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Vågan Church

    The 1898 'Lofoten Cathedral' in Kabelvåg, a wooden church built for the fishermen who crowded in each winter.

    Sight · 14 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Magic Ice Lofoten

    Ice bar and gallery in a harbour warehouse, with sculptures of Lofoten fishing life carved from ice.

    Drinks · 17 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Lofoten War Memorial Museum

    Private collection in a 1923 post-office building covering the German occupation of Lofoten and the 1941 commando raids.

    Sight · 17 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Børsen Spiseri

    Restaurant in an 1828 fish-trading house on Svinøya, serving stockfish, cod and lamb by candlelight.

    Food · 18 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Henningsvær is a stop on our Lofoten & Tromsø route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Svolvær

Henningsvær is our only sight pick in Svolvær; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Svolvær guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Svolvær run from 1°C in February to 15°C in July; December is usually the wettest month. For Henningsvær itself, we suggest: Midday.

Modelled monthly averages for Svolvær from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Svolvær weather by month.

Getting there

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Coordinates
68.15290, 14.20080
Destination
Svolvær, Norway

Henningsvær: quick answers

How much time do you need at Henningsvær?

Plan on about 3 hours at Henningsvær. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Henningsvær?

Our pick: Midday. Insider tip: Allow a half day; the 20 km road along the Gimsøystraumen is well cleared.

Is Henningsvær free?

Yes, we list Henningsvær as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include Henningsvær?

Henningsvær appears on Lofoten & Tromsø, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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