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Himmeltinden – The Highest Peak in Vestvågøy

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  • Steep and long, with 931m elevation
  • Feels remote and wild
  • Great 360° summit view

5. It offers full UPF 50+ protection for long days in exposed terrain, so I don’t have to carry buckets of sunscreen.

SHORTS – You don’t need to reinvent the wheel here.

The trail is steep in places and can be slippery after rain. This tiny fishing village sits on Moskenesøya, backed by jagged granite peaks and fronted by open Atlantic swells. Buses run along the E10 linking Å with Reine, Leknes, and Svolvær. Ryten

Distance: 7.5 km / 4.7 miles RT
Elevation Gain: 600 m 
Difficulty: Moderately Difficult 
Time: 3-5 hours 
Starting Point: The trail to Ryten starts from the village of Kvalvika.

For couples, the smaller cabins are romantic with the sea right outside the window. You can experience the amazing Norwegian landscape yourself with these day hikes around the islands.

Looking for more tips on the Lofoten Islands in Norway? If you are planning day trips without a car, start early and choose a tight cluster of sights.

Parking in Å is limited in high season.

If the sky is clear in autumn or winter, return to Å after dark for a quiet aurora watch near the harbor.

On a two-day stay, slow everything down. Reservations are highly advised if you are bringing a car. Foot passengers can often board more easily. It’s stuffed with premium 800-fill down, so it’s incredibly warm for its weight.

If you fly in and drive straight out, give yourself space on arrival day. Take it slow, use pullouts, and respect passing places on the narrow sections.

If you are arriving by sea, the Bodø to Moskenes car ferry lands at Moskenes, a short drive from Å. In peak season this ferry can be busy. Spend one day in the village and on local paths.

I’m a fair weather hiker, but in the mountains weather can change fast, so it’s great to have rain protection that doesn’t weigh me down.

Shoes

TRAIL RUNNERS – The Hoka Challenger Trail Running Shoes is my go-to shoe for warm weather hiking. Torsketunga hike

Distance: 2.6km / 1.6 miles
Elevation Gain:500m / 1670 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Time: 2 hours
Starting Point: The trailhead is just off the main road about 10 minutes north of Henningsvaer (Same as Festvagtind)

The trek up to Torsketunga is essentially just a short extension from the top of the well-known Festvågtind hike.

This is stockfish season, when cod hangs in neat rows to dry in the cold air, and the village looks and feels like a working gallery of Norwegian food culture.

Getting To Å in Lofoten

By car, simply follow the E10 all the way southwest. From Svolvær allow closer to 2.5 hours. The path is straightforward in good weather, and the view back toward the sea gives an excellent sense of where Å sits in the landscape.