Austnesfjord Views, Local Traditions & Coastal Life

Typ: coastal cultural
Season: all year around
Level of difficulty: easy
Tour length : 5 h 45 min
Distance to walk : light walking in the villages
Group size : max. 50
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Equipment: -

Enjoy a scenic journey through the dramatic mountains and fjords of eastern Lofoten, with a peaceful stop offering views of the towering Higravstinden and the iconic white Sildpollnes Church.The tour continues to the village of Laupstad, where you are warmly welcomed at the local community house by volunteers serving homemade cake and freshly brewed coffee. Here, you will meet a local craftsman with decades of experience in traditional woodcarving. His work is closely connected to Norway’s coastal heritage, and during your visit you will hear stories from a lifetime of craftsmanship and watch a live demonstration of this time-honored technique. Afterwards, the journey leads on to the fishing village of Laukvik. Take time to stroll along the harbor, enjoy the wide-open Arctic landscape, or visit a local coffee roastery. The tour concludes with a calm and atmospheric coastal experience, rich in culture, history, and scenery.