Lofotmuseet
Museum in a preserved fishing station (væreiergård) at Storvågan, Kabelvåg, about the history of Lofoten fishing, with rorbuer, naust and Nordland boats.
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About the museum
Lofotmuseet lies right down by the sea at Storvågan in Kabelvåg, on the site of the medieval town of Vágar. Here stands the main building from 1815, together with authentic rorbuer (fishermen’s cabins) and several naust (boathouses) with Nordland boats. The site is one of the best-preserved fishing stations in the region and was one of the most important fishing villages in Lofoten throughout the 1800s.
The main house was built in 1815, when Caspar Lorch was the owner (væreier) of the fishing station at Storvågan. He let out rorbuer, bought fish and exported, and at its height there were more than 100 rorbuer on the site. The museum lets visitors feel the contrast between life in the main house and the simple conditions of the fishermen.
The exhibitions deal with Lofoten fishing, traditional crafts and the traditional wooden boats from the time when fishing was still done by hand. On the site there is also a krambu (country store) with an old-fashioned range of goods and a garden with historic perennials. The museum is open regardless of the weather, and the site is child-friendly. Lofotmuseet is part of SKREI, together with Lofotakvariet, Galleri Espolin and Otolitten, and there is a joint ticket for all of SKREI.
Highlights
- Fishing station with main building from 1815
- Authentic rorbuer and boathouses (naust)
- Collection of traditional Nordland boats
- Krambu (country store) and garden with historic perennials
- Joint ticket with Lofotakvariet and Galleri Espolin
Permanent exhibition
- Lofotfisket og væreiergården – Exhibitions on the history of Lofoten fishing, traditional crafts and life at the fishing station, with rorbuer, naust and a collection of Nordland boats.
- Operated by
- Museum Nord
Admission & discounts
| Adults | NOK 130 |
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| Reduced | NOK 110Seniors (honnør) and students |
| Children & teens | NOK 70Children aged 3–15 |
| Seniors | NOK 110Concession ticket (honnør) |
| Students & apprentices | NOK 110 |
| Groups (15+ people) | NOK 110 per personPer person, minimum 15 people |
| SKREI joint ticket, adult | NOK 375Lofotmuseet, Lofotakvariet and Galleri Espolin |
| SKREI joint ticket, child (aged 3–15) | NOK 185 |
| SKREI joint ticket, family (2 adults and 3 children) | NOK 750 |
| SKREI annual pass, individual | NOK 895 |
| SKREI annual pass, family (2 adults and 3 children) | NOK 1,125 |
| Guided tour for private groups | NOK 950Price per tour |
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
The site is child-friendly and the museum is open regardless of the weather.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
The krambu sells sweets, postcards, magnets, yarn, jewellery, textiles and handmade souvenirs.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Weddings / ceremonies
Private weddings in the museum garden cost NOK 3,000.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | The museum offers guided tours for visitors in July. Guided tours for groups by arrangement. |
