Reine
The most picturesque fishing village in Lofoten, with red fishermen's cabins scattered around a bay ringed by jagged peaks. Known as Norway's most beautiful village, its signature view is from the summit of Reinebringen.
Reine lies on Moskenesøya, at the southern end of the Lofoten Islands. With a population of just over 300, it has been featured in countless photo books as 'Norway's most beautiful village,' because it sits in a bay surrounded by mountain peaks. Many of the red fishermen's cabins (rorbuer) in the village are now guesthouses, such as Reine Rorbuer and Eliassen Rorbuer, where you can wake up to snow-capped mountains and the bay outside your window. The classic view is taken from the bridge just before entering the village on the E10 road, and from Sakrisøy, a small island with yellow cabins. In summer (June to September) you can climb Reinebringen (448 m). The Sherpa-built stone staircase of 1,978 steps, installed in 2019, takes about 2 to 3 hours round trip. From the top you can see Reine, Hamnøy and the whole bay, making it Lofoten's most famous viewpoint. In winter and early spring it is closed due to avalanche risk, so never take the risk. The village also has a fishing heritage museum and cod drying racks (most spectacular in February to April). You can take a ferry to Vindstad, then hike a trail with no road to the white sand beach at Bunes. Getting there: drive about 1 hour from Leknes airport, or 10 minutes from Å. Public transport is limited to bus route 18-2, with few departures. Book peak-season accommodation at least 3 to 6 months ahead. The village has few restaurants (Anitas Sjømat's fish burger is worth trying) and a small supermarket, so if you're driving, stock up in advance.
Opening hours
Open all day; the Reinebringen trail is open in summer only