If you like northern Europe, the modern port city of Svolvær will be a pleasant surprise.

WHY GO

Svolvær is a transport hub and preferred starting point for tourists visiting the islands. Many artists were inspired by the unique light in Lofoten, and there are many artists and galleries in Svolvær. There is also a well-known museum of World War II museum in the city (Lofoten Krigsminnemuseum).

GUIDANCE

Svolvaer is a place with a very small population in the state / region of Nordland, Norway.
Cities, towns and places near Svolvaer include Kongsmarken, Kongsmarka, and Kabelvaag Kabelvag.

The closest major cities include Murmansk, Tampere, Oslo and Bergen.

WHEN TO GO

Between the months of May and September when temperatures are milder.

HOW TO GET THERE

There are three options by air: International Airport Tromso / Langnes which is at 236.6 km and also the secondary aeroporotos Helle and Skagen.

Three sea routes linking the mainland Svolvær. The shortest path and is used more ferquência to and Skutvik (adult / child Nkr73/36, car and driver Nkr251, two hours, eight to 11 days).

There is a boat passengers daily to and from Bodø (Nkr290, 3 ½ hours) that calls for Skutvik (one hour) and can take a bus to Narvik. An express passenger boat also goes directly to Narvik (Nkr326, 3 ½ hours, Tueday to Friday and Sunday). Svolvær is also a ferry stop in the coastal zone Hurtigruten.

For Sortland Vesterålen in the bus 8 (2 ¼ hours) circulates from three to five times per day via Stokmarknes (1 ¾ hours


GETTING AROUND

It may well walk through the city center, yet the transportation to visit the coast and the other islands is the boat / ferry


TAXIS

For a taxi, it is best to call 76 07 06 00.Não are very frequent.

CAR RENTAL

If you want, do it on arrival at the airport.

TIPS

Whale watching tours that Svolvær migrate in late autumn and winter orcas

MONEY

The official currency is the Norwegian krone (NOK). € 1 corresponds to 7.5109 NOK.

TOURIST INFORMATION

http://www.hurtigruten.com/Norway/Voyages/Ports-Of-Call/Ports-Of-Call1/Svolvaer/