Lofoten Islands (Gravdal), Norway
Lofoten Islands (Gravdal), Norway
Gravdal is one of the largest villages in Vestvågøy and part of the Lofoten Archipelago in northern Norway. Gravdal serves as your gateway to the Lofoten Islands, the western remnants of great mountains that were worn away by glaciers. Lying entirely above the Arctic Circle, the islands' dramatic natural architecture of rocky peaks along with picturesque villages places this archipelago in a league of its own.
Points of Interest
- Nusfjord
- Viking Museum at Borg
- Sund
- Svolvær
- Henningsvær
- Ballstad
- Flakstad Church
More about Lofoten Islands (Gravdal), Norway Points of Interest
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Nusfjord -
Lying in the heart of Lofoten, this charming open air museum is one of the most idyllic and best-preserved fishing villages in the islands.
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Viking Museum at Borg -
First settled by a Viking chieftain in 500 A.D., the area is now an open-air museum complete with a reconstructed house and boathouse.
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Sund -
A wonderland of rocky cliffs covered in bog plants, bright blue water, fresh air and panoramic views, the village of Sund also features a museum whose smithy creates stunning sculptures for purchase.
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Svolvær -
With sculptures made of crystal-clear ice, the Magic Ice Bar & Gallery expresses the bond between man and nature. Before you enter, you'll be dressed in a warm coat and offered refreshments.
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Henningsvær -
One of the region's biggest and most active fishing villages, Henningsvær boasts The Gallery Lofoten's House, a gallery of 19th- and early 20th-century Norwegian oil paintings and a slide show that captures the seasons.
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Ballstad -
Rocky, snow-capped peaks, mountain sheep, clear blue skies and sparkling water surround this tiny hamlet on the island of Vestvågøy.
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Flakstad Church -
Nestled by Flakstad Bay, this charming, newly repainted church dates back to the 18th century.
