Lofoten National Scenic Route
A national scenic route of roughly 230 km along E10 across the Lofoten Islands, crossing bridges and undersea tunnels to the fishing village of Å at the western tip.
The Lofoten National Scenic Route follows E10 westward from Raftsund, passing Svolvær, the islands of Vestvågøy and Flakstadøya, and ending at the fishing village of Å at the tip of Moskenesøya. It is about 230 km long and links several islands with bridges and undersea tunnels. The eastern section centres on Svolvær, the main town of the archipelago. From here you can take a boat into Trollfjord, and nearby are Lofoten Cathedral at Kabelvåg and the fishing village of Henningsvær. The middle section passes the Lofoten Viking Museum, a reconstructed Viking longhouse. Side roads lead to beaches including Haukland, Utakleiv and Unstad. The western section offers the most classic scenes: Ramberg Beach, the red church of Flakstad, Nusfjord, Hamnøy's red fishing cabins, Reine and Sakrisøy, with the village of Å and its drying racks for cod at the end. Without stops the drive takes about four hours. It is recommended to spend four to seven days, staying in traditional fishermen's cabins called rorbu. Some sections of E10 are narrow with few shoulders, and there are many motorhomes in summer. Many viewpoints prohibit roadside parking, so please use the designated car parks. In winter, roads can be icy, and winter tyres are essential.