Itinerary
This Lofoten road trip runs for eight days in Norway, beyond the Arctic Circle at the 68th parallel, starting and ending in Tromsø. We drive south through tunnels and viaducts into the archipelago, sleep in the red Rorbuer fisherman's cabins and give ourselves three full days among fishing villages, beaches and jagged peaks reflected in the calm waters of the Gulf Stream. There is trekking on Reinebringen or Festvågtind, a stockfish museum in Å for the cod fishing that anchors local life, photo stops at Nusfjord, Sakrisoy, Hamnoy, Skagsanden and Storvatnet, and a dinghy trip from Svolvær to look for sea eagles. Kayaks, paddleboards and nature trails fill the northern fjords, with long stretches of road and no other car in sight.


Welcome to Norway, first night in Tromsø
Arriving in Tromso
Arrival day in the far north of Europe, where the light and the silence already feel different from anywhere further south.
Round trip flights are not included, so we each pick where and when to fly. After check-in there is a welcome meeting, our first chance to meet the people we will share cars with.
The evening is ours to explore Tromsø and the landscapes around it, easing into Norway before the road trip properly starts.

Målselvfossen, Polar Park and on to Harstad
Målselvfossen waterfall
We pick up the rental cars and point south. The road to the archipelago runs through tunnels and viaducts, and is considered one of the most beautiful in the world.
First real stop is the Målselvfossen waterfalls, a chance to stretch our legs and take in the scenery, though we can pull over wherever else looks worth it.
Polar Park, the northernmost park in the world, sits in the boreal taiga and holds Norway's top predators, wolves, bears, lynxes and foxes, alongside reindeer, deer, moose and musk ox.
Harstad
From there we drive on to Harstad for the night. The point of this trip is the road itself, and hours of it are what let these landscapes sink in.
We spend the evening in town, ideally somewhere small serving soup, which is one of the best things you can eat around here.

Into Lofoten: fishing villages and Å
The fishing villages
The driving continues south into the archipelago, and from here we have three full days to spend, so we decide together what we cannot miss.
One option is Å, one of the shortest place names in the world, and its stockfish museum, where the cod fishing traditional to this region starts to make sense.
If landscapes matter more, Nusfjord, Sakrisoy, Hamnoy, Skagsanden and Storvatnet are the spots the photographers among us will want, all of them views over the islands.

Trekking in Lofoten: Reinebringen and Festvågtind
Trekking time
Today the cars stay put and we head uphill instead, with the group deciding how hard it wants to push.
Reinebringen and Festvågtind are the popular hikes. Both are demanding and take a long time to reach the panoramic points, and the scenery up there is why people do it.
There are alternatives if trekking is not the mood: more fishing villages to wander, or simply sitting with the views. We pick between them together.

Svolvær, the largest town in Lofoten
Svolvær
A scenic drive along the E30 road takes us to the archipelago's largest town, and after days of empty road it feels busy.
Svolvær has a population of 5,000 and a coastline lined with boats of every colour and size, which is the first thing we notice on arrival.
For the foodies there are restaurants serving local cuisine, craft breweries and distilleries, so the evening in this lively town mostly sorts itself out.

Sea eagles, then north to the fjords
In search of eagles!
We leave the archipelago today, but not before getting out on the water from Svolvær with our eyes on the sky.
The dinghy takes us through the fjords looking for sea eagles, and with luck a few other marine animals, noses in the air and eyesight sharpened.
Seen from the sea the Lofoten islands read differently, and the landscapes alone would justify going out even without a single bird.
The Northern Fjords
Then we say goodbye to Lofoten and drive to the northern fjords. It is a long stretch, kept company by the scenery and by summer days that never really end.
Here it is wild and rugged: rocky coastlines with fishing villages and big beaches. We can rent kayaks or stand-up paddleboards, or take the nature trails and hikes instead.

Back to Tromsø and its wooden houses
Breathtaking views
The last full day is deliberately slow: we explore the peninsula at our own pace before turning back towards the city.
A stroll is enough here, with the natural beauty doing the work. Later we drive to Tromsø, whose centre holds the largest concentration of old wooden houses around, the oldest dating to 1789.
If the city does not hold us, the mountain above it does. Cable car up and a walk down suits most people, or we hike up in about two hours.

Check-out in Tromsø and farewell
Check-out
Last morning, and all that is left is the check-out and the goodbyes that follow eight days of shared driving.
We hand back the keys and say farewell, eight days of fjords and fishing villages behind us and a group that met as strangers in Tromsø.
Flights home are on our own schedule, as they were on the way in, so the goodbyes stagger through the day until the next WeRoad adventure.
What's included
7 nights hotel in shared room with private bathroom
Car rental from day 2 to day 7
Boat trip and eagle watching excursion
Group Leader's services
- Move or modify your trip for free up to 31 days before departure
Medical and baggage insurance - (coverage limits by destination country/region - €10,000 Italy, €20,000 Europe, €30,000 World, €50,000 USA/Canada)
What's not included
Food and beverages unless specified
Gas/petrol, parking, toll fees
All souvenirs and extras that you wish to buy and will be able to squeeze in your backpack
- Anything not mentioned in the "What's included" section
Optional activities
Please see below extra optional activities that you can experience during your trip. Your Group Leader will be happy to assist with organizing these activities for the group. Availability may vary depending on location and group preferences.
Please note these activities are provided by third party suppliers and liability rests exclusively with these third party suppliers.
Polar Park entrance - approx. USD41
Loftr Viking Museum - approx. USD30
Kayak excursion - approx. USD141
Sauna experience - approx. USD47
Additional info
- Accommodation
Hostels, Nordic hotels, apartments and typical fishermen's houses (Rorbuer).
Private Room: When opting for the Private Room option, please be aware that private rooms cannot be guaranteed for Days 3 and 4 only. You'll be guaranteed a private room for the rest of the trip.
- Transport
Rental car
- Self-driven tour
This is a self-driven tour - it isn’t compulsory to drive, however if you are willing to, then please tick the box when booking your trip.
- Info on private roomsShow all details
Why WeRoad
Small groups, on average 11 people
Move or change your trip for free up to 31 days before departure
Book with $ 0. Pay the $ 100 deposit only once the trip is confirmed
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