On this seventh day we drive over the different islands of the Lofoten. Good roads, many bridges, beautiful beaches and beautiful panoramas. The Lofoten are also known for its beautiful Hikes, beautiful walking routes through the rugged and beautiful Norwegian landscape. So it is certainly a must for enthusiasts to plan this. I have included a number of options in this review. Keep in mind that you have to plan one or two extra night (s) at a campsite. Wild camping is sometimes also possible.

We depart from Reine on the island of Moskenesøya and drive to the island of Flakstadøya which we reach via De Kåkern bridge (RP9), a concrete box girder with a total length of 303 meters and a main span of 171.5 meters. The bridge has a slightly narrowed carriageway, without two marked lanes, but passing it is not problematic. The bridge spans the Kåkersundet, a narrow strait between the islands of Flakstadøya and Moskenesøya. The bridge is free

At RP10 you can deviate from the route if you like hiking. Turn left to hike one or two scenic trails. Please note that they take a lot of time, so an extra night is recommended. At RP11 you can go straight to the “Hike to Fuglhuken” (RP13) or you can turn left to the “Hike to Kvalvika Beach” (RP14). A brief description of both follows below. At RP12 you still have the option to turn left and visit the Lofoten Turf Museum (Torvmuseet), here you will get an idea of the history of peat production and life along the coast in times gone by. The basic idea behind the museum is to create a farmyard where the focus is on peat extraction and the lives and circumstances of those involved. Peat extraction is an important part of Lofoten's cultural heritage.

RP13 Hike to Fuglhuken; This beautiful walk allows you to explore the northernmost point of Moskenesoya Island, through wild, varied landscapes. From the top of the Litlberget Ridge, which overlooks the Stokkvikdalen Valley, you can think of the few families who lived there in total isolation until the end of the nineteenth century. From this recent past there are now only a few foundations scattered around and peat meadows enclosed by low stone walls. The beautiful Fuglhuken summit towers over the valley like a shield with a view of the Norwegian sea and the beautiful Fredvang Strand

RP14 Kvalvika Hike and Strand; this walk takes you to Kvalvika beach, one of the most popular in all of Lofoten. The beautiful beach can only be reached on foot and the sight of the beach between the mountains is a feast for the eyes. Kvalvika Beach is also a popular spot for camping, offering extra time to enjoy the magic of the site after the day hikers have left. Combine the trip to Kvalvika with a hike to Ryten for more famous views of the sandy beach below.

We continue to Nusfjord (RP19), one of the oldest and best preserved fishing villages in Norway. It is located on the Lofoten archipelago and administratively belongs to the municipality of Flakstad. Nusfjord was designated by UNESCO in 1975 as a pilot project to preserve traditional Norwegian architecture and well worth a visit. Archaeological excavations have uncovered settlements from the 5th century. It was one of the first places where cod was processed on an industrial scale in the Nordland region. There are 2 historic power stations and about fifty buildings.
Nusfjord is currently no longer inhabited permanently and is a museum village. However, it is still possible to spend the night in a traditional rorbuer. There are also restaurants and cafes.

Via the beautiful Fv807 we drive to Nappsholmen where we drive via Nappstraumtunnel (RP20), a submarine road tunnel of 1,776 meters long from Flakstadøya to Vestvågøya. The tunnel was opened on July 11, 1990 to replace an old ferry connection between the two islands. The tunnel reaches a depth of 63 meters below sea level and the maximum slope of the tunnel is 8%. On the island of Vestvågøya there are several beautiful locations where you can stop to admire the beautiful nature, a number of them are indicated with Waypoints.

Be sure to visit the Lofotr Viking Museum (RP22), a historical museum based on a reconstruction and archaeological excavation of a Viking chief's village on the island of Vestvågøya. Today the area has been excavated and new buildings have been added. This part of the museum includes two permanent exhibition halls and a movie theater. Videos are shown in the exhibition rooms and unique artifacts about Borg's find and excavation can be seen. Quite a number of the archaeological artifacts are of remarkable character. The expansive outdoor space of the museum is linked by gravel walking paths, which invite visitors to explore the history in greater content than just the exhibition halls, such as the reconstructed Chieftain's house atop the hill or to board the Viking ship. going, the surrounding panoramas of the landscape and everything it offered in the Viking age all add to the experience.

We drive on to the coast at Eggumsveien (RP24) where you can take beautiful pictures. Please note at RP23 and RP27 that you keep following the provincial road Fv831, TomTom and Here take a different route here.

At RP34 you can stop at Dan Graham's glass construction. This sculpture with its transparent, reflective walls is placed next to the main road and does not appear to be present primarily as something material, but rather as something that captures the light and image of the surrounding landscape. With its reflective, hollow panorama wall, it creates a feast for the eyes. At the same time, we see a landscape that could occur in any painting that has the sublime landscape as its theme, but that is both present and depicted at this unique moment.

After this last short stop it is another 15km drive to our Ørsvågvær, where you can stay in a unit with kitchenette at the Tourist Center “Lofoten Turist og Rorbusenter” or camp at the campsite “Sandvika Fjord og Sjøhuscamping”.