Henningsvær
Lofoten's 'Venice,' a fishing town built on several small islands, famous for its aerial shots of a football pitch surrounded by sea on three sides, its galleries and its cafés.
Henningsvær lies at the southern tip of Austvågøy, linked across several small islands by causeways. It is reached by an 8-km scenic road from the E10. It is Lofoten's most lively fishing town: along the narrow harbor are colorful wooden houses, fish drying racks and fishing boats. The town has the KaviarFactory contemporary art gallery, Galleri Lofotens Hus (oil paintings by the Northern Norwegian school of painters and an aurora film), several handmade coffee shops and the Lofoten Glass workshop, and you can wander around for half a day. The world-famous 'most beautiful football pitch' sits on a rocky islet at the end of town, surrounded by sea on three sides and fish drying racks. Its aerial photos have gone viral online. Drones must follow local rules, and there are often restrictions in summer. It is within walking distance. In January to April, the cod season, the harbor unloads fish every day, making it a great place to photograph real fishing life. Getting there: it is about 30 minutes' drive from Svolvær. Bus 18-711 runs but infrequently. Parking in town is limited, so in peak season park at the entrance car park and walk in. Recommended: eat fish soup at Fiskekrogen, or try a sea sauna at Trevarefabrikken with an Arctic ice-water plunge.
Opening hours
Open all day; galleries approx. 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Festvågtind
- Lofoten Aquarium (Lofotakvariet)
- Kabelvåg & Vågan Church (Lofoten Cathedral)
- Svolvær
- Svolværgeita & Fløya
- Lofotr Viking Museum
- Eggum
- Unstad Beach