30/12/2019: Svolvær – Northern Lights hunt
Arrival at Svolvær Airport and transfer to your accommodation. Svolvær, the “capital” of the Lofoten islands offers the atmosphere of a harbour, a small town and art centre simultaneously. It is a bustling trading and communications centre. The town has many art galleries to visit and we recommend the Northern Norway’s Art Centre, Gallery Dagfinn Bakke and Magic Ice which displays ice sculptures. (Exhibitions are subject to changes). You will spend the following nights at Svinøya Rorbu Centre. Svinøya is a small, vibrant fishing hamlet in Svolvær harbour. Svinøya welcomed visitors to rorbu cabins and ran the fishing station which is the very life nerve of the community, for almost 200 years. The rorbu cabins are idyllically located between the fish landing station, quayside buildings, fish racks and other traditional, local buildings. Here, you have the sea on one side, and the spectacular Lofoten Mountains on the other.
In the evening, the first highlight already awaits you. Go on a Northern Lights hunt and hopefully Lady Aurora will send her blessings for the New Year.
Overnight in a fishermen’s cabin in Svinøya (3 nights)
31/12/2019: Svolvær at leisure
Breakfast at the Rorbu centre. Only some hours to go until the old year is over and a new year full of surprises will wait for you. Spend the day strolling through streets of Svolvær or take part in one of the many activities. How about a snowshoe walk or a tour to discover the Lofoten islands? Ask us for available tours.
In the afternoon it is time to get ready and dress up for a night of celebrations. In the evening a delicious 3-courses dinner will be served. And sooner than you think it is time to go outside and welcome the New Year.
01/01/2020: Svolvær
After a long night it is time to welcome the New Year! Enjoy a relaxing breakfast at the rorbu centre. Today is yours to explore Svolvær. Take a stroll through the town or visit one of the many galleries. You can also just sleep in and relax in one of the cosy cafes.
02/01/2020: Departure
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Svolvær Airport and departure according to your own itinerary
