Hamnoy is a small fishing village located 1300 kilometres north of Oslo, the capital of Norway. This village is nothing less than a paradise for all types of tourists, thanks to the overall vibe of the place. Although the village is small in size and is remote in terms of access, it is frequented by tourists. In fact, it takes pride in being one of the most eye-catching places in Lofoten.
The town is known for its iconic red rorbuers or fishing cabins to even the best views of the northern lights. Hamnoy is a village which is featured in places like National Geographic and Conde Nast Traveler. From natural beauty, rich history and the numerous activities worth trying out, this is a must visit place for all types of tourists. The town is surrounded by fjords, mountains and water and is worth having a look at when in Norway.
Highlights
• Take a guide tour of the village and know more about its history and the lifestyle of the locals.
• Stay in the rorbuers and know what it is like to stay in these traditional structures built for fishing.
• Go fishing in this village and try your luck in catching cod fish during the peak fishing season.
• Travel outside the village and have a glimpse of the northern lights at its best after sunset.
• Have a glimpse of the midnight sun which is visible in all parts of the day in Norway.
How To Reach
By Car: Hamnoy is 335 km from the city centre, it will take 5 hours via the E 10 route.
By Bus: Take a bus to Hamnoy which is 335 kilometres away from Narvik. The overall journey from Narvik to Hamnoy can take up to 5 hours.
By Boat: Take the ferry from Bodo and get down at Moskenes. From there, you can find buses to Hamnoy.
Best Time To Visit
Hamnoy is open throughout the year, so you can plan your visit to this place at any time of the year. The best season to visit Hamnoy will be the summer season from March to May because this is the time when the climate is pleasant. The best day in the week will be the weekdays due to less crowds regardless of any time of the year. The best time of the day to visit Hamnoy will be in the morning due to less crowds and a favourable temperature.
Other Essential Information
- You will require at least a couple of days to explore Hamnoy, so plan your travel accordingly.
- Although accommodation options are available, we recommend staying in a rorbuer for a more authentic experience.
- Narvik is the nearest airport to Hamnoy with flights from Oslo and from there, you will have to travel at least 4 hours to reach Hamnoy.
- Backpacking is one of the most underrated activities to try out when in Hamnoy, so do check it out.
- There are numerous villages along E 10 that you can explore by renting a bike, so do try it out.
- Hamnoy can get very cold at any time of the year, so make sure you are well prepared with winter outfits.
Visit the Northern Lights
Hamnoy is one of the best places to have a look at the northern lights as it is just below the auroral belt. To have a look at these lights, you will have to stay awake overnight and travel to a place that has less light pollution. The best you can do is to take a guided tour to have a look at the lights. These tours will take you to the best spots to have a look at the lights and you are assured of the best views.
Try out fishing
Since Hamnoy is a fishing village, it is pretty obvious that fishing is one of the most sought after activities there. Hamnoy is located in one of the largest fish producing locations in the world. In fact, Lofoten hosts the annual world cod fishing championship every year. You can either catch fish by yourself or can take fishing tours to try out your luck. It does not matter even if you are a beginner or an expert, you can still try out this activity.
Stay in a Rorbuer
A rorbuer is an iconic red stilt house located in the seashore of Lofoten islands which is quite popular. These tiny homes are used by fishermen as caibins as resting places. Today, they are quite popular as they go to places for accommodation too. It is a small cabin with a modest structure with a great way to connect with the village’s culture. The rorbuer comes with kitchen facilities and has rented boats worth trying out too.
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