Sight Flakstadøya, Reine
Nusfjord
A sight in Flakstadøya, Reine, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Midday.
Why go
One of Norway's best-preserved fishing villages, with red rorbuer, a general store and a sawmill around a narrow harbour.
It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Reine, alongside 3 sights, 1 activity and 1 place to eat. The closest of our other picks is Rambergstranda, 8.1 km away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Sight · Culture
- Neighborhood
- Flakstadøya
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 1 hr
- Best time
- Midday
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Reine, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Rambergstranda
Wide white-sand beach facing north on Flakstadøya, a dark open spot for watching the northern lights.
Outdoors · 8.1 km straight-line - 2Hamnøy
Fishing hamlet of red rorbuer at the Hamnøy bridge, with the classic view across the water to the Reine peaks.
Sight · 13 km straight-line - 3Anita's Sjømat
Seafood shop and cafe on Sakrisøy known for its fish burgers, fish cakes and smoked salmon.
Food · 14 km straight-line - 4Sakrisøy
Islet of yellow rorbuer between Hamnøy and Reine, often photographed with Olstinden behind it.
Sight · 14 km straight-line - 5Reine Rorbuer
Red fishermen's cabins on stilts at the water's edge in Reine, with kitchens and harbour views.
Stay · 15 km straight-line - 6Reine Church
White wooden church from 1890 at the edge of Reine, set right under the snow-covered Olstinden massif.
Sight · 16 km straight-line
On these curated routes
Nusfjord is a stop on our Lofoten & Tromsø route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Reine
Nusfjord is our only sight pick in Reine; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Reine guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Reine run from 3°C in February to 14°C in August; December is usually the wettest month. For Nusfjord itself, we suggest: Midday.
Modelled monthly averages for Reine from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Reine weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 68.03530, 13.34780
- Destination
- Reine, Norway
Nusfjord: quick answers
How much time do you need at Nusfjord?
Plan on about an hour at Nusfjord. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Nusfjord?
Our pick: Midday.
Is Nusfjord free?
Yes, we list Nusfjord as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Nusfjord?
Nusfjord appears on Lofoten & Tromsø, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Nusfjord to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Reine.
Plan Reine
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Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.