FAQs – Astra Lofoten

Yes, our hosting team acts as your personal concierge and tailors your stay for individuals, executive teams and companies alike. We arrange everything from private guides, chefs and helicopter transport, to complete boardroom packages with boat excursions and Arctic wellness.

Read more about the possibilities for Company Tours and Group Travel , or contact us directly at stay@astralofoten.com / phone +47 41 889 889 for a non-binding program.

The reception is located at Astra Whale in Kabelvåg, Lofoten.

Address:
Stone Road 11
8310 Kabelvag

Please note that reception opening hours may vary throughout the year depending on the season.

Check-in is available from 3:00 PM on the day of arrival.

If you arrive after reception opening hours, you can use the key code provided.
sent to you before arrival. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the reception by phone.

Early check-in is possible upon prior arrangement with the reception. We offer secure luggage storage.
no extra charge for guests arriving before check-in time.

Check-out is no later than 11:00 on the day of departure.

We ask all guests to respect the check-out time so that we can prepare the rooms and rorbuer for new guests and ensure the best possible experience for everyone.

The possibility of late check-out must be clarified with the reception.

To get to Astra Village & Astra Whale In Kabelvåg you have several options: 

• Rental car
• Taxi
• Bus
• Fly
• Hurtigruten
• Speedboat

Travel to Lofoten
Astra Village & Astra Whale is idyllically located by the pier in Kabelvåg – Lofoten’s oldest fishing village. With the Vestfjord on the outside, Kabelvåg harbor on the inside and the majestic Lofoten mountains rising straight up from the sea, the area offers spectacular views in all directions. Here you live centrally, within walking distance of the center of Kabelvåg and only a few minutes from Svolvær.

Fly
From Oslo:

• Oslo – Bodø: approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes
• Bodø – Svolvær: approximately 20 minutes
• Bodø – Leknes: approximately 20 minutes
• Oslo – Evenes: approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes

From airport to Astra Village & Astra Whale :
Svolvær Airport – approximately 15 minutes by taxi or rental car.
Leknes Airport – approximately 1 hour by rental car or bus.
Evenes Airport – approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes by rental car or bus.

Speedboat, Hurtigruten and ferry

• Bodø – Svolvær (fast boat): approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes
• Bodø – Svolvær (Hurtigruten): approximately 6 hours
• Bognes – Lødingen: approximately 50 minutes
• Melbu – Fiskebøl: approximately 25 minutes
• Skutvik – Svolvær: approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes (summer)
• Bodø – Moskenes: approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes

Bus and taxi
For bus routes, we recommend Reis Nordland.
Nordland Taxi offers transportation throughout Vågan municipality.

Yes, we offer free parking for guests staying with us.

We will show you the parking options upon check-in.

Unfortunately, we do not have a charging station in the area.

The nearest fast chargers are approximately 10 minutes / 7 km away by car:

Caroline Harveys vei 8
8300 Svolvaer

No, not at the moment.
We are working on plans to establish our own restaurant at Astra Village .
In the meantime, we are happy to recommend a number of good restaurants and eating places in Lofoten. See our page: Recommended restaurants in Lofoten

No, we do not currently serve breakfast. 

Our rorbuer and apartments on Astra Village have private, fully equipped kitchens. Guests at Astra Whale have access to our modern shared kitchen and cozy living areas.

Kabelvåg city center is just a few minutes' walk away and offers a grocery store, bakery and several pleasant dining options.

Svolvaer

• The Exchange Restaurant
• Restaurant The Kitchen
• Cod
• Nordis Restaurant
• Paleo Arctic
• Sakura Lofoten

Kabelvåg

• Nyvagar Restaurant
• The Pier Restaurant

Henningsvaer

• The Fish Hook
• Lofoten food
• The wooden factory
• The Climbing Cafe

Ballstad

• Restaurant Catch
• Solsiden Pier
• Sky and Harbor
• Kræmmervika

Nusfjord

• Restaurant Caroline

Reine / Sakrisoy

• Anita's Seafood
• Gadus
• Old hut
• House of Commons

Sørvågen

• Anna Maren
• Holmen Lofoten

Oh

• The bakery on Å

All our rorbuer and rooms have preserved their authentic historical character while maintaining a modern standard.

Facilities vary between units, but include:

• Free Wi-Fi
• Comfortable beds
• Modern bathroom
• Fully equipped kitchens in the fishermen's cabins
• Seating groups
• Towels and linens

For a full overview of our accommodation types, see the page: Astra Accommodation

Yes, final cleaning upon departure is included in the price. If you would like new towels during your stay, this can be ordered through reception.

Yes. We offer free, lightning-fast and stable fiber broadband in all units and common areas.

Yes. Upgrades and special accommodations can often be arranged by contacting the front desk.

We do our best to accommodate requests that make your stay extra special.

Yes, Astra Whale is a completely animal-free concept. On Astra Village there are only a limited number rorbuer that are open to pets – the remaining units are kept strictly pet-free and prepared to our highest cleaning standards. Please state any allergy requirements when booking and we will ensure you get the unit that best suits you.

Dogs are welcome in a limited number of dedicated rorbuer at Astra Village , for an additional charge of NOK 500 per stay. Please state that you are traveling with a pet when booking, and we will reserve the correct unit for you.
Pets are not allowed on Astra Whale .

Yes, we welcome families with children. A cot and high chair are available at no extra cost - please state this when booking and we will make sure everything is ready for your arrival.

Astra is a non-smoking area. Smoking and the use of e-cigarettes are not permitted indoors or in the common areas. This is out of consideration for other guests and to preserve our unique, historic wooden buildings.

Astra Village consists of authentic, historical rorbuer from the early 20th century. The buildings' original architecture with narrow doors, high thresholds and uneven surfaces outdoors may present challenges for guests with reduced mobility. Please contact us directly before booking so that we can find the unit that best suits your needs.

Yes. Towels and linens are included in the stay.
We do not offer daily cleaning, but if you need new towels or new bedding during your stay, we are happy to help you.

Rorbuer are not equipped with washing machines. Please contact reception and we will help you with laundry as needed.

Some of our historical rorbuer has a wood-burning stove. For safety reasons, these are sealed and unfortunately cannot be used.

Lofoten offers year-round experiences. Popular activities include sea eagle safaris, kayaking, fishing trips, northern lights tours, historical hikes, mountain hikes, midnight sun and RIB safaris. Visit the Astra Experiences page for a full overview and booking.

Yes. Contact reception and we will help you plan your stay – from sea eagle safaris and kayaking trips to guided mountain hikes and northern lights tours.

The Northern Lights season normally lasts from September to April. The reception is happy to help with tips on the best places and conditions to experience the Northern Lights. We also recommend our guided Northern Lights tours.

Yes.

Kabelvåg city center is only about a 5-minute walk away and offers:

• Grocery store
• Cafes
• Restaurants
• Galleries
• Local stores

Svolvær is about 7 minutes away by car and has:

• Shopping mall
• Liquor store
• Pharmacy
• Medical center
• Restaurants
• Sports stores
• Grocery stores

Henningsvaer
about 30 minutes

Nusfjord
approx. 1 hour 30 minutes

Rein
approx. 2 hours 20 minutes

Leknes
about 1 hour

Oh in Lofoten
approx. 2 hours 20 minutes

Yes. Lofoten has a rich cultural life with events throughout the year.

Popular events include:

• The Hølla Festival
• Lofoten Sky Race
• World Championship in Skreifisk
• Lofoten International Art Festival (LIAF)
• Wooden goods party
• Codstock

• The Skreimuseet in Storvågan
• Lofoten Cathedral
• Reining
• Ryten and Kvalvika
• Trollfjord
• Henningsvaer
• Nusfjord
• Lofoten Museum
• Lofoten Aquarium
• The Viking Museum at Borg
• War Memorial Museum
• Midnight Sun
• Northern Lights

*Trip
*Area
*Difficulty level

Devil's Gate / Fløya
Svolvaer
Easy

Bluefin
Svolvaer
Medium

Kjelbergtinden
Svolvaer
Medium

The King's Palace
Svolvaer
Demanding

Festvågtinden
Henningsvaer
Medium

The daredevil
Henningsvaer
Demanding

Swollen
Gimsøya
Easy

Offerøykammen
Vestvågøy
Easy

The Man (Haukland)
Vestvågøy
Medium

Ryten
Flakstad
Moderate

Kvalvika
Flakstad
Medium

Volandstinden
Flakstad
Demanding

Reining
Rein
Medium

Hermannsdalstinden
Reindeer
Demanding

Astra Reception
+47 41 889 889

Nordland Taxi
+47 22 38 83 09

Emergency room Svolvær
+47 75 42 04 80

The emergency room is located about 7 minutes by car from Astra Village & Astra Whale .

Emergency number

• Police: 112
• Fire: 110
• Ambulance: 113