Kvalvika Beach & Ryten
Kvalvika
A hidden bay reachable only on foot. The crescent-shaped beach and cliffs seen from the summit of Ryten (543 metres) are among Lofoten's most iconic images.
From the car park in the direction of Fredvang, it takes about 1 hour to walk over the mountain pass to Kvalvika Beach, where you can camp and watch the midnight sun. Even more classic is continuing up Ryten, where you look down on the beach from the “Diving Board” boulder on the cliff edge. The round trip takes about 4–5 hours. The path is muddy and slippery, so hiking boots are needed. The car park charges a fee and is very crowded in summer.
Opening hours
Open all day (hiking)