Svinøya Rorbuer

Combining the charm of a traditional fisherman's cabin with cosy, calm interiors, the rorbu here offer an insight into life on the wild side. Perched on the shores of a remote island in Lofoten, experience historical architecture, exquisite eats and a floating sauna whilst exploring one of Norway's most picturesque archipelagos.

Time-honoured craftsmanship and timber have been preserved in order to provide a feeling of what a rorbu cabin was like in the days when the fishermen harvested the seas of Lofoten on boats with only oars and sails.

Each cabin has from one to three double bedrooms, a well-equipped kitchenette in conjunction with the living room, and a modern bathroom with shower and toilet. Considerable emphasis has been placed on maintaining the authenticity of the rorbu cabins.

Svinøya Rorbuer also includes one of the most distinctive restaurants on the Lofoten Islands. Børsen Spiseri is housed in a venerable quayside warehouse dating back to 1828. Most of the building's historical attributes have been preserved, providing an atmosphere with an aroma of tar and rope! Both meat and fish dishes are served here, made from Lofoten's unique and fresh, local ingredients.

In the same building you find the former general store, which is a tiny museum in its own right. Old wares and equipment from bygone times still hang from the ceiling there, taking you 100 years back in time.