Å i Lofoten

Village Å, Nordland, Norway

What to expect

Å is a charming village located at the southernmost tip of Moskenes island in the Lofoten Archipelago. The village provides an atmospheric insight into Norway's rich fishing heritage, with preserved tillers, boathouses, and the oldest fish oil factory in Europe. Visitors can experience the traditional way of life in Å by staying in modernized fishermen's cabins and enjoying local dishes at the village's restaurant. The Norwegian Fishing Village Museum showcases the development of Lofoten fishing over the past 250 years, with exhibitions and a summer cafe serving traditional cinnamon buns from the old bakery. The village is surrounded by stunning nature, with fjords, islands, and mountains, making it a great destination for families to explore and learn about Norway's history and culture

Plan your family visit to the Å i Lofoten with these blog insights 👇

First steps in Lofoten

This family's experience:

Activities: We went to the village of Å. We found the place poorly maintained and old. "We find the place poorly maintained and old. As if the area only lived on its reputation"

Highlights: We were disappointed with the village. The kids were not very impressed ✨

Lofoten Islands in Norway: organize your trip, where to sleep

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the village and its museum, where we learned about the daily life of fishermen in the Lofoten Islands

Highlights: We enjoyed the visit to the village and the museum, and the children liked the buns and the film about their fabrication ✨