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Vanlife in Lofoten

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June 5 - 10, 2025

6 days

Join us next summer for an epic adventure to the world's most beautiful archipelago, Lofoten. It will be the ultimate road trip through Lofoten, where we will explore the archipelago's hidden gems together in the coolest vintage retro vans. This will be a journey filled with adventure, community, and unforgettable moments. 

What can you expect?
We will drive in a caravan along Lofoten's winding roads, stopping at scenic spots, hiking up majestic mountains, and experiencing the midnight sun, where day and night blend together. In addition to breathtaking natural experiences, we will enjoy an Arctic sauna and spa experience, savor a culinary lunch at Polarhagen, and perhaps taste the best cinnamon rolls in the world. Our adventure begins in Svolvær, where we will meet at Lofoten Vanlife at 4 PM, pick up the vehicles, and head to the first accommodation. The evening will feature a welcome dinner under the open sky. Each night, we will stay at cozy campsites with access to toilets and showers on most days. Each van accommodates two people, and every van is equipped with a comfortable queen-size bed and a small kitchen. If you are traveling alone, we will ensure you are matched with one of the other travelers. 

Before departure, we invite you to a group online briefing, where we will go over the program, share useful tips, and get to know each other.
Dato: Monday, May 5, 2025, from 7 PM to 8 PM.

Bring your friend, partner, colleague, or come alone – and experience a journey filled with freedom, adventure, and unforgettable moments!

Please note that the price is quoted in DKK, and the registration deadline is February 10, 2025. A deposit of 5,500 DKK is required upon registration to secure your spot on the trip. The remaining amount is due by the registration deadline of February 10. The trip will take place with a minimum of 10 participants, so we recommend not booking flights until this is confirmed. 

Type of adventure

We will drive through Lofoten in beautifully renovated Volkswagen T3 vans, built between 1982 and 1989, and now restored here in Lofoten to a lovely pastel look. The vans are fully equipped with everything you need for the trip – you just need to bring your own clothes. Please note that these are vintage vehicles, so each van has its own personality.

Physical form

On this trip, we will go on three hikes that will be relatively short (2-3 hours) but demanding. We will walk at a pace that everyone can keep up with, but it does require that you have some experience in getting your heart rate up and breaking a sweat. You will need to carry a daypack with water, snacks, and extra clothing/rain gear.

Transport to Lofoten

We start and end the trip in Svolvær, so we recommend flying round-trip to Svolvær Airport. A cheaper alternative is to fly to Bodø and take the ferry to Svolvær, which takes about 3 hours. Since it can be a long journey, it may be necessary to arrive in Bodø the day before we meet.

Arrival & departure

We will start the journey in Svolvær at Lofoten Vanlife, where we will pick up and distribute the vehicles together at 3 PM on June 5. The location is only 5 km from Svolvær Airport. After that, we will drive together to our first accommodation. The trip will conclude again at Lofoten Vanlife at 10:00 AM on June 10.

Vanlife in Lofoten

12.900 DKK
A deposit of 5,500 DKK is payable upon registration
7,400 DKK is due by the registration deadline

What's Included?

5 nights in a vintage Volkswagen T3 van, shared by two people

Welcome dinner under the open sky

A culinary lunch at 'Polarhagen'

Spectacular campsites

Good facilities at the campsites

Guided adventure around in Lofoten 

An Arctic sauna and spa experience

Excursion to the towns of Henningsvær and Reine (option to visit Nusfjord on your own)

3 guided hikes

Unique access to a Messenger group

Online briefing before departure

Detailed packing list

Guidance for booking flights

Safety on the journey

Coverage of the Package Travel Act and the travel guarantee fund

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Daily Itinerary
Click on each day to read more
Day 1: Welcome to Lofoten
Our adventure begins when we arrive in Svolvær. Here, we will pick up our vans and be introduced to the colorful vehicles that will take us through this journey! We will meet at Lofoten Vanlife at 3 PM, after which we will drive together to that day's accommodation. We will conclude the day with a welcome dinner under the open sky.
Day 2: The start of an adventurous road trip
After a magical night under the midnight sun, we will drive towards Offersøykammen, where we will enjoy a hike with spectacular views. We will continue with a delightful lunch visit at 'Polarhagen', where we will also be introduced to the fascinating and organic garden run by Danish Parsa and his Norwegian wife, Lisa. Following that, there will be some free time, during which we recommend visiting the old town of Nusfjord, which is on the way to that day's campsite.
Day 3: A Lofoten classic
The day begins with a challenging hike to Reinebringen, where the view from the top will take your breath away. After conquering Reinebringen, we will explore the charming town of Reine and enjoy a local culinary experience at Annitas Sjømat, a five-generation restaurant (at your own expense). Following that, there will be some free time again. We recommend renting kayaks in Reine and embarking on a beautiful guided kayaking tour into Reinefjorden.
Day 4: Fresh sea air and magnificent nature
We will drive from today's accommodation to Haukland Beach, which has been voted Norway's most beautiful beach multiple times and recognized by Lonely Planet as one of Europe's finest. After a lovely hike, we will continue to Unstad, where we will enjoy what may be the world's best cinnamon rolls at Unstad Arctic Surf.
Day 5: Idyll, authenticity and relaxation
Our last full day offers a visit to the charming town of Henningsvær, where there will be time to explore the cozy local shops and small cafes. The day is rounded off with an arctic sauna and spa experience under the midnight sun.
Day 6: Farewell to Lofoten
It's time to say goodbye to the vans and Lofoten. We will return to Svolvær and hand over our vehicles at 10 AM.
Booking step by step
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Step 1: Registration

Fill in the form with your details: full name, address and mobile number.

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Step 2: Receive confirmation

We will send you a confirmation email with an invoice. Your place on the journey is reserved once we have received the deposit.

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Step 3: Pay the deposit

Pay the deposit before the stated deadline. Once the deposit is paid, your registration is confirmed and your place is secured.

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Step 4: Final payment

The registration deadline is approaching and we will send you a reminder to pay the rest of the amount before the registration deadline.

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Step 5: Receive travel information

When the full amount is paid, you will receive: detailed itinerary, packing list and invitation to a joint chat. We make sure you have everything you need to prepare for the trip.

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Step 6: The adventure awaits!

Now you are ready to go! We look forward to welcoming you to a fantastic trip in Lofoten.

1.

Step 1: Registration

Fill in the form with your details: full name, address and mobile number.

2.

Step 2: Receive confirmation

We will send you a confirmation email with an invoice. Your place on the journey is reserved once we have received the deposit.

3.

Step 3: Pay the deposit

Pay the deposit before the stated deadline. Once the deposit is paid, your registration is confirmed and your place is secured.

4.

Step 4: Final payment

The registration deadline is approaching and we will send you a reminder to pay the rest of the amount before the registration deadline.

5.

Step 5: Receive travel information

When the full amount is paid, you will receive: detailed itinerary, packing list and invitation to a joint chat. We make sure you have everything you need to prepare for the trip.

6.

Step 6: The adventure awaits!

Now you are ready to go! We look forward to welcoming you to a fantastic trip in Lofoten.

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What do previous guests say?

August 3, 2024 Caroline N.P.

Girlpower – 6 days & 6 mountains
North Away ApS gets my warmest recommendations! It was an absolutely fantastic week, filled with amazing nature experiences, the most beautiful views, big smiles, lots of laughter, great energy, and, above all, a wonderful sense of community. The trip was well-organized, and it’s definitely not the last time I’ll be going to Lofoten! And it’s certainly not the last time I’ll be using North Away either 😄✨
June 26, 2024 Heidi Pedersen

Family adventure in Lofoten
Thank you so much for an amazing travel itinerary. As parents of small children, it was invaluable to be able to sit back and know that everything was 100% taken care of when we arrived in Lofoten. Thank you for finding those unique little spots with a small playground for our girls and a hike for us – it made our trip perfect. Thanks for your quick responses whenever a question came up.

It was worth every penny, and we send you our warmest recommendations.
July 13, 2024 Kenneth Nielsen

What you see, is what you get
After many self-arranged trips, this year we decided to take advantage of some convenient local expertise. North Away sent us an excellent itinerary that perfectly matched our needs and, most importantly, was accurate and easy to follow. Their recommendation to take the ferry from Bodø and fly back from Leknes to Bodø worked wonderfully, and the selected rorbuer were authentic—exactly what we had dreamed of. Our warmest recommendations go out to Fie and Bjørn’s North Away.
July 6, 2024 Signe Freja Levy Helland

Unforgettable experience
Fie and Bjørn, the owners of North Away, managed to create an incredibly amazing experience during a week-long group tour. They shared their best tips, personal experiences, and were extremely helpful both before and during our trip. If you want to just sit back and let someone else handle the planning, I can wholeheartedly trust North Away to take care of it!
July 1, 2024 Morten

North Away are experts on Lofoten
Book your next trip to Lofoten with North Away – you won’t regret it! Fie and Bjørn, who run the business, have so much knowledge and experience with Lofoten that you’re guaranteed to discover hidden gems you wouldn’t find on your own. The trip they arranged for us was magical and exceeded all of our expectations before we even arrived in Lofoten. I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again when I return. A 100% wholehearted recommendation from me!
July 10, 2024 Anne Louise Sørensen

Do yourself a favor and experience Norway with North Away.
North Away is the ideal choice for anyone seeking an authentic and exciting experience in one of Norway's most scenic regions. The combination of professional hosts, fantastic activities, and extraordinary natural experiences makes it a vacation you won’t soon forget.

If you're seeking an adventure, North Away is the perfect choice.

I’m definitely going again!
June 30, 2024 Søren

An adventurous Lofoten experience!
My two adult sons and I traveled to Lofoten with North Away. Fie and Bjørn, the owners of North Away, had arranged an absolutely perfect van group tour, where they accompanied us the entire way.

I can highly recommend North Away.
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