About Svolvær
Just like major cities in Norway, its history dates back to the year 800 AD as the city was first mentioned in the Heimskringla- an ancient Nordic book. This town is also a natural fishing harbour and it continues to be used till date. The town continues to survive on fishing as its prime economy and fish like cod is one of the widely caught fish here.
Svolvær Highlights
• Travel in the Trollfjord cruise and experience the thrill of travelling through narrow passages of water.
• Check out the fisherman cabins in Svinoya and explore the town by just walking around.
• Take a fishing trip and try your luck in catching fish like cod and catfish, along with carrying home whatever you’ve caught.
• Go for a guided tour of the northern lights and admire the eye catchy views of this unique phenomenon.
• Trek to different mountain peaks like Kongstindan and admire the views from the top of the mountain.
How To Reach Svolvær
By Car: The Svolvaer is 430 km from the city centre, it will take 6 hours to reach via the E 10 route.
By Bus: Take a bus from Narvik to Svolvaer which can take up to 4 hours to reach. The distance between these two cities is 220 kilometres.
By Train/ metro: Take a train to Bodo station which is 340 kilometres away from the museum. You can reach Svolvaer location from the train station by renting a car and driving for up to 6 hours.
Best Time To Visit Svolvær
Svolvaer is open throughout the year, so you can plan your visit to this place at any time of the year but The best season to visit Svolvaer will be the summer season from March to May because this is the time when the climate is pleasant and The best day in the week will be the weekdays due to less crowds regardless of any time of the year also best time of the day to visit Svolvaer will be in the morning due to less crowds and a favourable temperature.
Svolvær Other Essential Information
- If you are taking the fishing experience, do remember that you have restrictions on how much fish you can take out of Norway.
- You will have to drive far from the city limits to have a look at the northern lights, so be prepared accordingly.
- Make sure you use apps or check it online to know the intensity of the northern lights.
- You will have to take an international driving licence to rent a car and drive to have a look at the northern lights.
- Svolvaer is a predominantly cold place, so we recommend carrying enough warm clothes like warmers and sweaters.
Take the Trollfjord cruise
The fjord got its name from troll, a mythical creature which is native to Nordic folk culture. The cruise to Trollfjord is one of the major tourist attractions in Norway because of the stunning views that you should not miss. This cruise will take you through narrow passages of water that have a depth of just 72 metres. On both sides, you can see huge mountains and it will give a feeling that you are entering a cave.
Do a fishing trip
This is an offbeat activity that you can try out even if you are not well versed with fishing. Svolvaer borders the Barents sea and is the best conditions for fishing in the world. Here, you can catch the famous cod fish that can weigh up to 12 kilos and you will also be assisted by your guide who are experienced in fishing. Fortunately, fishing conditions are suitable year long, so at any time of the year, you can check out this experience.
Travel to see the northern lights
Norway is famous for its northern lights and Svolvaer is the best place to have a look at it. You can have a look at the northern lights by yourself or can arrange a tour. Tours are led by an experienced guide who knows when the northern lights are at their best. Make sure you click enough pictures while having a look at the phenomenon and carry home this souvenir. If you are travelling by yourself, you can make use of apps or do some research to pick the best time to travel.
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