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Cruise Lofoten and Svolvær harbour
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Cruiseport in the heart of Lofoten Islands with nature, adventures and sights close by!
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HISTORY Vågar, the first known town formation in North Norway, wassituated around the narrow, natural harbour near Kabelvåg,just west of Svolvær. Vågar is mentioned in the Heimskringla sagas, and may have been established as early as 800 AD. One of the first churches in North Norway was most likelybuilt here, about 900 years ago. The great cod fisheries in winter have always been the most important economic basis for the town, but fish farming (salmon) is also important in present-day Vågan. Svolvær was given township privileges in 1918, but thiswas discontinued following a merge with neighbouringmunicipalities in 1964. Township was declared again in1996. Tourism is becoming increasingly important, andSvolvær is a transport hub and favourite starting point fortourists visiting the islands. Approximately 250,000 tourists visit Svolvær each year.
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The passengers can enjoy the best restaurants, museums,exhibitions, stores and the local culture within 1 km radius.
• Fish restaurants• Museums• Exhibitions• Magic Ice Bar• Sightseeing• Shopping• War museum• Bowling• Nature Safari• Sea Eagle Safari• Sea Rafting• Trollfjorden• Beautiful walks• Charter boats• Sea Kayaking• Local culture
Pure nature!
The passengers can enjoy the best restaurants, museums,exhibitions, stores and the local culture within 1 km radius.
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S CRUISE SHIP DOCKING INFO: Svolvær has two capable harbours, east and west.Svolvær harbour west can dock cruise ships up to 180-200 metres long.Depth harbour approach: 12.5 metres. Shuttle Bus services to take passengers to town centre (1 km). • Good manoeuvring space• Calm weather conditions• Good starting point for coach tours in the Lofoten and Vesterålen Islands Svolvær harbour east can dock cruise ships up to 150 metres long.With quay depth capabilities up to 6 metres.Depth harbour approach: 12 metres.Tender distances: 0.6 n.m. to 0.9 n.m. Distance from western harbour to town centre: 1 kmDistance from eastern harbour to town centre: 0 km
Welcome to Svolvær, Lofoten
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