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Things to see in Svolvær (Norway): 28 places and when to go
Svolvær is a town in Norway, and this site lists 28 places in and around it, mainly Temples (9), Nature (8), Hiking (6). The best known are Vågakallen, Vågan Church and Gimsøystraumen Bridge. The best time to come is December to March and May to September; also possible: April and October to November. In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in December, 0 h. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Norway · 68.2333, 14.5667
- Places
- 28 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (9) · Nature (8) · Hiking (6) · Mountains (5) · History (3) · Architecture (2)
- Best time
- December to March and May to September.
- Also possible
- April and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- TOS Tromsø, 237 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Litlkorsnestinden, at 980 m.
What to see in Svolvær
The places in and around Svolvær, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- VågakallenMountain in Vågan, Norway12 km
- Vågan ChurchChurch in Vågan, Norway4.0 km
- Gimsøystraumen BridgeRoad bridge in Vågan, Norway13 km
- SvolværgeitaMountain peak in Vågan, Norway1.7 km
- DigermulenNature · Mountains21 km
- Henningsvær ChurchChurch in Vågan, Norway18 km
- Sildpollnes ChurchChurch in Vågan, Norway12 km
- Svolvær ChurchChurch in Vågan, Norway142 m
- LitlkorsnestindenMountain in Hadsel, Norway17 km
- Sand ChurchKirke i Hadsel, Norway22 km
- Skrova LighthouseLighthouse in Norway9.6 km
- Valberg ChurchChurch in Vestvågøy, Norway26 km
- Digermulen ChurchChurch in Vågan, Norway19 km
- FløyaMountain in Vågan, Norway2.2 km
- Knutstad ChapelChapel in Vestvågøy, Norway27 km
- Strandlandet ChurchChurch in Vågan, Norway18 km
- Lofoten War Memorial MuseumWorld War II Museum in Svolvær, Norway251 m
- LaukvikøyeneProtected area in Norway16 km
- SeløyaProtected area in Norway26 km
- BlåskavlenGlacier17 km
- Lille TrollfjordhyttaHiking19 km
- Lofoten Long CrossingHiking trail in Lofoten15 km
- Lofoten Long CrossingHiking trail in Lofoten6.6 km
- Lofoten Long CrossingHiking trail in Lofoten7.0 km
And the other 4, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Lofoten Long Crossing, Ravnkloa
- Food and drink: Lofotpils
- Diving: MS Hamburg
When to go to Svolvær
The best time to visit Svolvær is December to March and May to September; also possible: April and October to November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time1:44
- FebBest time7:10
- MarBest time11:03
- AprPossible15:16
- MayBest time19:47
- JunBest time24:00
- JulBest time22:46
- AugBest time17:03
- SepBest time12:44
- OctPossible8:40
- NovPossible3:57
- DecBest time0:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in December, 0 h. In May, 28 of the 28 places are at their best.
When to go to Norway in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Svolvær
The nearest main airport is Tromsø Airport (TOS, Tromsø), 237 km as the crow flies. How to get around Norway (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Harstad27 places101 km
- Bodø21 places107 km
- Narvik32 places113 km
- Finnsnes21 places179 km
- Mo i Rana23 places214 km
- Tromsø Municipality34 places236 km
And all of Norway, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Svolvær?
The best known: Vågakallen, Vågan Church, Gimsøystraumen Bridge, Svolværgeita, Digermulen. In all, 28 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Svolvær?
December to March and May to September; also possible: April and October to November. In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in December, 0 h.
How do you get to Svolvær?
The nearest main airport is Tromsø Airport (TOS), 237 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Svolvær as the destination and these 28 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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