Lofoten Love
Sørvågen
Moskenes municipality / Lofoten region / Nordland
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At the very outermost edge of Lofoten, you'll find Sørvågen, an active fishing village. In this quaint town, ancient traditions coexist with modern recreational activities such as RIB safaris and stand-up paddleboarding.
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Sørvågen is built around its proximity to the sea. The slightly over 400 residents live closely with the elements of nature. In the background looms the Lofoten Wall and the iconic mountain, Støvla. Beyond the sea, the Vestfjorden sparkles along with the famous Moskstraumen. Lofoten's dramatic mountain formations rise from the sea and tower over the waves.
The village has both a school, grocery stores, fish processing plants, guest docks, a post office, restaurant, and pub.
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In their spare time, many naturally take advantage of outdoor opportunities. Summit hikes, cycling, and fishing. In the mountains near Sørvågen, there are great fishing lakes, and for sports fishermen, there are many opportunities both in saltwater and freshwater.
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The hiking opportunities are plentiful in Sørvågen. Photo by Andrew Slifkin on Unsplash
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Local traditions and modern action
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Photo by Rob Stoeltje, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Traditionally, the main economic activity has been fishing, as evidenced by the many fishermen's cabins. The culture in Sørvågen has been shaped by fishermen and life close to the elements. At the same time, tourism has become a significant part of the economy. People from all over the world come to Sørvågen to experience summit hikes, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, cycling, northern lights safaris, RIB safaris, and fishing.
The old fishermen's cabins are an example of this duality. They are used both for their original purpose by the fishermen in the village, but many have also been converted into accommodations for visitors.
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Sørvågen has everything that has made Lofoten world-famous and is a beautiful and charming little village.
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Photo by Aleksandra Foslie Jentoft on Unsplash
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Main photo on top by Simo Räsänen, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Sørvågen, en "Perle" i Lofoten (svolvaer.net)
The tide - ekte opplevelser i lekre omgivelser. (thetidelofoten.no)
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Where is Sørvågen?
Dentist
Library
Bus
Swimming pool
Junior high school
Primary school
Kindergarten
Public services in the village
None
Hotel/guesthouse
Pub
Restaurant/cafe
Grocery store
Private services in the village
None
Game hunting
Volleyball
Small boat harbour
Sea fishing
Lake/river fishing
Shooting range
Choir
Leisure in the village
None
Church
Doctor's office
Public services within 45 min
None
Fitness center
Electric car charging
Gas station
Private services within 45 min
None
Surfing
Soccer club
Leisure within 45 min
None
In and Around the Village
Employers
Address
Tittel
Bolig type
Kvadratmeter
m
2
Pris
NOK
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Housing
Note that not all available houses in the village are listed on freysta.com. Feel free to contact the municipality for more information about available homes. Best of luck with finding your dream home!
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