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Getting here
is part of the adventure
Lofoten sits 68° north, and is closer than most people think. Four airports, a coastal ferry and an express boat all lead to the islands. Choose a route next to the map, or tap a line on it.
Flying in winter or spring? The direct Oslo flights only run in the summer season, so Skimo and Ultra-Trail travel goes through Bodø or Evenes.
Every way to Lofoten
All the routes on one map. Tap a line to read about that route, or choose one in the menu to see it on its own.
Direct from Oslo, summer only
Widerøe flies Oslo straight to Svolvær (SVJ) and Leknes (LKN) through the summer season, which normally covers the journey up to Lofoten Triathlon in August. The direct route usually stops in the same week as the race, so book the way home through Bodø. Svolvær airport is a 5-minute taxi from the town centre.
Via Bodø, by plane or by sea
SAS or Norwegian to Bodø (BOO), then a short Widerøe hop over Vestfjorden to Svolvær or Leknes, or sail across on the express boat or the coastal ferry. This is how you get here for Skimo in March and Ultra-Trail in June, and how you get home after the Triathlon. Frequent departures, often the best fares.
Via Evenes, fly and drive
SAS, Norwegian and Widerøe fly to Harstad/Narvik Evenes (EVE). Rent a car (about 2 h 45) or take the bus (about 3 h). The E10 into Lofoten is one of Norway's great drives.
Via Tromsø
Fly to Tromsø (TOS), then onwards to Svolvær (SVJ) or Harstad/Narvik Evenes (EVE) and drive the E10 in. Worth it if the Tromsø flight fits your dates better, or if you want a couple of days in the Arctic capital on the way.
Arrive by sea
From Bodø: the express boat (about 3.5 h) or the Hurtigruten / Havila coastal ferry (about 6 h, daily). Sailing into Svolvær between the peaks is simply the perfect arrival.
The coastal ferry does not start in Bodø. It sails all the way up from Bergen by way of Florø, Ålesund, Molde, Kristiansund, Trondheim, Rørvik, Brønnøysund and Sandnessjøen, and comes south again from Tromsø through Harstad and Sortland. Every one of those towns has an airport, so you can fly to the port that suits you and sail the rest. Bergen to Svolvær takes about three days, Trondheim about a day and a half, Tromsø less than one. Check current timetables when you book.
Depending on the season there are international routes straight into Bodø, Tromsø and Evenes, so you can sometimes skip Oslo entirely. They come and go between summer and winter, so check what is flying for your race week.
Coming by train? The Nordland Line runs to Bodø, where the express boat and the coastal ferry take you on to Svolvær. From Sweden, the Ofoten Line ends in Narvik, and from there it is bus or rental car to Lofoten.
Sleep by the
harbour
Our event hotel is Thon Hotel Lofoten, directly opposite the finish line, with a special athlete rate and a very good breakfast. When you register, the confirmation email includes a link to a discounted rate at the event hotel, and the rate works for rooms for your supporters too.
Fancy something more traditional? Stay in a rorbu, a fisherman's cabin standing on poles over the water. Lofoten is full of them, from Reine to Svinøya.
Stay a while
First time in Lofoten? Give it a week. Arrive early or stay on after the race.
Event hotel
Thon Hotel Lofoten
Directly opposite the finish line on Svolvær square. Discounted rate through the link in your registration email, an early breakfast on race day, and race briefings in the house.
thonhotels.noRorbu cabins
Svinøya, Reine, Nusfjord and Sakrisøy all have them.
Getting around
Rental car or bike is best. Svolvær → Å at the road's end is a 2.5-hour drive.
The Gulf Stream is on your side
Despite the latitude, Lofoten's climate is mild: summer days of 12–20 °C and winters around zero. But the weather changes fast out here, all year. Whatever the forecast says: pack for four seasons, and be prepared.