SVOLVÆR -the capatal of Lofoten, offers the atmosphere of a harbour,
a small town and art simultaneously. This is a bustling trading and communications centre with ferry, sea and air connections. The Coastal Steamer (Hurtigruten) has daily departures.
Svolvær is the regional center with approximately 4.120 inhabitants and are located in VÅGAN municipality that has approximately 8.900 inhabitants and covers a area of 477,5 km2 in the conty of LOFOTEN, NORDLAND
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SVOLVÆRGEITA "the Svolvær Goat", is the town´s most characteristic feature, and it represents a challenge to climbers. Svolvær became transit harbour in 1918.
The most known painter from Svolvær is GUNNAR BERG. His most famous painting, "The Battle of Trollfjord"can you see in his GALLERY.
Among galleries we might mention the North
Norwegian Artist Centre with its exhibitions and Dagfinn Bakke´s Gallery.
Svolvær Church The Svolvær Church is situated on a rise in the town centre of Svolvær and has a prominent site in an area comprised by numerous buildings.
Open from 10. june to 20. aug.
10:00 - 22:00 - Free entry
Film about the mythic history
of the Lofoten islands
”The Islands in the ocean" is historical and philosophical films which among other things deal with the theory of the first settlement in Lofoten. This is a film which presents Lofotens history in a different way than people are accustomed with.
Through legend & myth and archaeological findings you will be drawn into a exciting history of the troll in Lofoten, the first people, the good folk at Utrøst, the stone age, woman grave at Einangen, the Vikings, Lofotfishing and about Moskstraumen which was known by the Greek for over 2000 years ago.
No collection of sea kayak venues would be complete without including the Norwegian
fjords and islands. The ultimate experience is the Lofoten Islands. This is a mountainous archipelago with deep blue shimmering seas where kayaking trips can be combined with climbing and mountaineering. Wilderness is just around the corner yet civilisation is reassuringly close at hand. The fjords and island groups close to Bergen are more
accessible for the first timer. guardian.co.uk 01.07.08
Summer sail in Norway
Once, only trawlermen went to the Lofoten Islands, but as fish stocks diminish the brightly coloured shacks are being converted into accommodation for tourists attracted by the wild northern beauty. Gavin Bell reports. Guardian.co.uk 28.06.08
The Lofoten wall.
Svolvær centrum
Svolværgeita
The Svolvær Goat is one of the most popular climbing pinnacles in Norway. Who can resist the lure of climbing multipitch solid rough granite,
then taking the leap from one horn of the goat to the other?
The Goat wasn't climbed until 1910 by Carl Rubenson, Alf B. Bryn, and Ferdinand Schjelderup. It was during
the same climbing trip that they
also were the first
atop Trakta (the Funnel) and
Stetind. Climb these summits today by their
original routes, and you'll see how hot this trio was! Read more
The Svolvaer Goat A challenge to climbers - GoNorway.no
Northern exposure in islands of the Maelstrom
With snow-capped peaks and clear seas, Norway's Lofoten archipelago is stunning. Gwladys Fouché
finds a warm welcome inside the Arctic Circle. Read more: Travel The Observer 5.aug. 20007
Svolvaer - The Svolvaer Goat -a religious place before the Christian era. Read more
