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Hiring a campervan in the Lofoten Islands means skipping the long approach from the mainland and waking up on the very first day at the foot of granite peaks plunging into the Norwegian Sea. Far north of the Arctic Circle, the archipelago lines up fishermen's cabins on stilts, white sand beaches and cod drying racks along a single main road, the E10, from Svolvær to Å. Our partner company Anywhere Campers offers its vehicles here.
Lofoten is not a town but a chain of islands more than a hundred kilometres long: our reference point for this departure lies in the centre of the island of Vestvågøy, north of Leknes, about an hour's drive from both Reine and Svolvær.
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Where to pick up your vehicle Lofoten?
Observed prices
Rental prices observed Lofoten
| Vehicle | Winter January | Spring April | Summer July | Autumn October |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campervan | from €524/day median €527/day | from €545/day median €548/day | from €592/day median €595/day | from €531/day median €534/day |
| Low-profile motorhome | from €535/day median €553/day | from €551/day median €567/day | from €603/day median €614/day | from €543/day median €554/day |
| Large motorhome | from €541/day median €544/day | from €557/day median €559/day | from €603/day median €606/day | from €548/day median €551/day |
Daily prices observed on October 28, 2026 for a 15-day rental: CoolDrive selling price, mandatory fees included, 1 rental companies compared. 100% of offers with unlimited mileage. Median excess: €1,500.
Road trip ideas
Road trips from Lofoten
1 Flakstadøya and Moskenesøya to Å, then the Bodø ferry
- Vestvågøy
- Nusfjord
- Flakstad
- Ramberg
- Fredvang
- Hamnøy
- Reine
- Å
- Moskenes
- Bodø
Heading west, the E10 passes under the Nappstraumen through an undersea tunnel; a narrow turn-off leads to Nusfjord, a preserved fishing village where visitors pay an entrance fee in summer. Next come the red wooden church of Flakstad, the long beach of Ramberg, then the Fredvang bridges, where the trail to Kvalvika bay begins.
In Hamnøy and Sakrisøy, red and yellow rorbuer are mirrored in the water facing the peaks of Reine; in Reine, a stone staircase built by Nepalese Sherpas climbs Reinebringen. The road ends at Å, a museum village of fishing and dried fish. The Moskenes ferry then sails to Bodø, another departure city of our partners.
- Distance
- about 100 km, plus the crossing to Bodø
- Recommended vehicle
- Camper van or converted van
2 Borg, Henningsvær and Svolvær, returning via Haukland
- Vestvågøy
- Borg
- Eggum
- Gimsøy
- Henningsvær
- Kabelvåg
- Svolvær
- Haukland
- Uttakleiv
- Vestvågøy
Head east along the north coast: after Borg, a dead-end road leads to Eggum, a hamlet facing the open sea, then the Gimsøy bridges take you onto Austvågøy. A detour over narrow bridges reaches Henningsvær, a fishing port built on islets, before Kabelvåg, with its wooden church nicknamed the Lofoten Cathedral and the Storvågan aquarium.
In Svolvær, the Svolværgeita, a two-horned rock, towers over the harbour where boats leave for the narrow Trollfjord. Back on Vestvågøy, a single-lane tunnel links Haukland and Uttakleiv, two white sand beaches framed by mountains.
- Distance
- about 200 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Camper van, converted van or low-profile motorhome
3 Vesterålen via the Melbu ferry, returning across the Raftsund
- Vestvågøy
- Svolvær
- Fiskebøl
- Melbu
- Stokmarknes
- Sortland
- Gullesfjordbotn
- Raftsundet
- Svolvær
- Vestvågøy
Beyond Svolvær, the E10 leads to Fiskebøl, where a ferry crosses the Hadselfjord to Melbu: the village has a museum of the fishing industry and a regional museum housed in a former manor. You then follow the island of Hadseløya to Stokmarknes, before a bridge reaches Sortland, on Langøya.
The return crosses Hinnøya to the head of the Gullesfjord, then picks up the E10 westwards and crosses the Raftsund, the strait that leads into the Trollfjord, before rejoining Svolvær and Vestvågøy.
- Distance
- about 400 km, plus one crossing
- Recommended vehicle
- All types of motorhomes
Weather and seasons
When to go Lofoten?
Best time
June to August, the Arctic summer
June to August
highs 10 to 13 °C, lows 6 to 8 °C
The easiest period for driving and hiking: thirteen to fourteen hours of sunshine a day on average in June and July, trails free of snow and every campsite open. It is also the busiest time on the E10. August, with 113 mm of rain against 57 in July, turns out much wetter: keep your plans flexible.
May, September and October
May, September to October
highs 5 to 10 °C, lows 2 to 6 °C
In May, the snow retreats to the ridges and the beaches stay deserted, under eleven hours of sunshine a day on average. September brings back dark nights and empties the roads; October, the wettest month of the year with 126 mm, offers only five hours of sunshine, and several campsites close until spring.
Winter
November to January, the polar night
November to January
highs -1 to 2 °C, lows -4 to -1 °C
Around Christmas, the sun does not rise for several weeks, but the North Atlantic Current keeps the archipelago much milder than its latitude suggests: highs hover around 0 °C, and rain and snow alternate on the coast. A few hours of bluish light are enough for short stages, provided you plan your days carefully.
February to April, the skrei season
February to April
highs -1 to 2 °C, lows -4 to -2 °C
Arctic cod, the skrei, comes to spawn around Lofoten: harbours come alive and the wooden racks fill with fish hung in pairs. Daylight returns quickly, from three hours of sunshine a day in February to ten in April, over mountains covered in snow down to the shore.
Climate Lofoten, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -1 °C | -4 °C | 115 mm | 0 h/day | 4 °C |
| Feb | -1 °C | -4 °C | 102 mm | 3 h/day | 4 °C |
| Mar | -0 °C | -4 °C | 95 mm | 7 h/day | 3 °C |
| Apr | 2 °C | -2 °C | 61 mm | 10 h/day | 4 °C |
| May | 6 °C | 2 °C | 71 mm | 11 h/day | 6 °C |
| Jun | 10 °C | 6 °C | 62 mm | 13 h/day | 11 °C |
| Jul | 13 °C | 8 °C | 57 mm | 14 h/day | 15 °C |
| Aug | 13 °C | 8 °C | 113 mm | 10 h/day | 16 °C |
| Sep | 10 °C | 6 °C | 103 mm | 7 h/day | 13 °C |
| Oct | 5 °C | 2 °C | 126 mm | 5 h/day | 10 °C |
| Nov | 2 °C | -1 °C | 122 mm | 1 h/day | 7 °C |
| Dec | 1 °C | -3 °C | 124 mm | 0 h/day | 5 °C |
Averages 2016–2025 computed from Open-Meteo data (ERA5 reanalysis).
Practical tips
Everything to know before hitting the road
Arriving via Leknes, Svolvær or Evenes
Two small airports serve the archipelago, at Leknes and Svolvær, mostly with regional flights from Bodø. Direct flights from Oslo usually land at Evenes, Harstad/Narvik airport, more than three hours' drive from Vestvågøy. The coastal express calls at Stamsund and Svolvær. Tell the rental company how you are arriving so the meeting can be arranged.
Overnight parking is tightly regulated
Faced with the summer influx of motorhomes, the island municipalities have put up many no-camping signs and paid car parks, near the beaches as well as in the villages of Reine, Hamnøy and Henningsvær. The rules change from one season to the next: ask locally, follow the signs and book a campsite for nights in July and August.
Narrow bridges and photo stops on the E10
West of Leknes, the E10 narrows: narrow bridges around Hamnøy and Reine, bends right at the water's edge, and many cyclists and pedestrians in summer. Many drivers stop abruptly to photograph the rorbuer. Never park on a bridge or on the carriageway, and let through the buses and lorries serving the fishing ports.
Fuel and groceries before heading to Reine
Leknes and Svolvær have most of the archipelago's supermarkets, petrol stations and shops. Further west, on Flakstadøya and Moskenesøya, pumps and shops become scarce, with reduced opening hours out of season. Fill up and shop before the road to Reine, and empty grey water and toilets at campsite or service point facilities, never in the harbours.
What travellers ask
Your questions about a road trip Lofoten
Where can I pick up a campervan in the Lofoten Islands?
Anywhere Campers, our partner company in the archipelago, hands over its vehicles here: it is our only depot in Lofoten. Our data places this departure in the centre of the island of Vestvågøy, north of Leknes, but the exact meeting address, handover time and documents to bring are given in your booking confirmation.
How much does it cost to hire a campervan in the Lofoten Islands?
In Lofoten, the price of a campervan follows the calendar above all: July and early August, when the archipelago receives the most visitors, are the most sought-after weeks, while a departure in May, September or winter can cost less. Duration, model and a return to Bodø or Narvik also count. Enter your dates to see the available offers, mandatory fees included.
Can I do a one-way trip from the Lofoten Islands?
Yes, if the rental company offers the combination. Bodø, 110 km as the crow flies, is reached by the Moskenes ferry; Evenes and Narvik, via the E10, round off a trip through the eastern islands; Tromsø, Nordkjosbotn and Bardufoss, further north, suit a longer journey. As soon as you enter the return city in the search, the price shown includes any one-way fees.
Where can I see the northern lights and the midnight sun in Lofoten?
The midnight sun lights up the archipelago from late May to around mid-July: the beaches on the north coast, facing the open sea, such as Eggum, Uttakleiv or Gimsøy, show it with no mountain in the way. The northern lights can be watched for from September to March, above the same beaches or the calm waters of Reine; the islands' changeable weather means checking cloud cover hour by hour.
What is there to see at the Viking museum in Borg?
In Borg, on Vestvågøy, the Lofotr Viking Museum has rebuilt a Viking chieftain's house on the spot where archaeologists uncovered one of the largest buildings of that era in Scandinavia. In summer, craftspeople in costume bring the site to life and a replica Viking ship sails on the nearby water. The museum is only a few minutes' drive from the departure point.
Verified customer reviews
They rented Lofoten with CoolDrive Nomad
4.3
818 reviews
Initially, the camper offered online was not available, but a good alternative was quickly provided. The communication regarding the various steps to be taken is clear. The camper was from 2025 and was clean and complete. The pick-up in Norway took longer than expected (4 hours), but in the end, it became a vacation to never forget. Highly recommended!
C.
Norway · Oct 2025
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No unpleasant surprises
Laurent F.
Norway · Oct 2025
Avis Vérifiés
The whole booking, communication, and actual rental experience has been smooth, effective, and enjoyable. Not sure how that could have been any better, at least in our experience, other than perhaps a final communication just before the start of the rental (but really, we had all info and details already). Collection and return of the motorhome was smooth and friendly staff (from iCaravan). All in all, very positive and after our first motorhome adventure being such a joy, we will do this again next year(s), and will check out Cooldrive/Nomad first for options and prices.
M.
Norway · Sep 2025
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Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Campervan and motorhome hire in the Lofoten Islands
What is a rorbu?
Rorbuer are the cabins on stilts where fishermen from all along the coast once lived during the cod season. Painted ochre red, sometimes yellow, they still line the harbours of Reine, Nusfjord and Henningsvær and are now rented by the night: a comfortable break in the middle of a campervan trip, especially in bad weather.
Can you swim or surf in Lofoten?
Yes, for the brave: the sea averages 15 °C in July and 16 °C in August, hardly more. The white sand beaches of Haukland, Ramberg and Kvalvika, with their turquoise water, are mostly for a quick dip. At Unstad, on the north coast of Vestvågøy, surfers in thick wetsuits ride the Norwegian Sea swell all year round, and a surf school has set up there.
How many days should I plan in Lofoten by campervan?
Allow at least five days to travel the archipelago from Å to Svolvær without rushing, with a hike and a spare day for bad weather, which is common even in summer. A week lets you add Vesterålen or a one-way trip to Bodø. Distances look short, but the winding road, photo stops and summer traffic slow progress considerably.
Which hikes start close to the road?
Several summits can be climbed from a roadside car park: Mannen, between Haukland and Uttakleiv, gives a view over both beaches after a short climb; Offersøykammen overlooks Vestvågøy, and Festvågtind towers above Henningsvær. Above Kvalvika, Ryten drops sheer into the sea. The trails are steep and often muddy: bring good footwear.
What should I plan for driving in Lofoten in winter?
From November to April, winter tyres suited to ice are essential, and crosswinds can be violent on the bridges between the islands and at tunnel exits. Check with Anywhere Campers the type of heating and how the tanks are protected against frost. Few campsites in the archipelago stay open in winter: before leaving, find those offering an electric hook-up.
When should I book a campervan in Lofoten?
With a single partner company and a small fleet, book the winter before for July and August, especially as campsites and rorbuer in the archipelago are full at the same time. For the skrei season or the northern lights season, one to two months ahead is often enough. A return to Bodø, which also depends on space on the Moskenes ferry, requires more planning.
About us
Why start a motorhome trip from the Lofoten Islands
Starting from Lofoten means gaining the days other travellers spend reaching the archipelago from the mainland, by road or by ferry. As soon as you get the keys, you drive through some of the most photographed landscapes in Norway: granite walls, white beaches, fishing villages where cod is still dried, and the Viking heritage of Borg close by.
Anywhere Campers, our partner company on site, lets you begin the trip in the middle of the island chain and explore towards Å as well as Vesterålen. Bodø, Evenes, Narvik, Tromsø, Nordkjosbotn and Bardufoss, other departure cities of our partners, make it possible to finish on the mainland without retracing your steps. From June to August, highs of 10 to 13 °C and very long days offer the best conditions; in winter, the skrei and the northern lights give the archipelago a completely different face.
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