Kabelvåg with a rental car from Evenes

Rent with Lofoten Airport Car Rentals and collect your car using self-service pickup at Harstad/Narvik Evenes Airport (EVE), without a counter queue. A rental car for Kabelvåg lets you visit Vågan church, museums and the harbour on the same day as Svolvær or Henningsvær. From Evenes, allow about 2.5 hours via E10.

About Kabelvåg: Kabelvåg lies by Vågan on Austvågøy and is considered Lofoten's oldest fishing village. Kabelvåg has been a centre of trade, faith and fisheries since medieval times. In Kabelvåg you find a living community with history on every corner. Kabelvåg is one of the most historic places in Lofoten.

Sights in Kabelvåg: Kabelvåg offers the Lofoten Aquarium, Lofoten Museum and the impressive Vågan Church. In Kabelvåg you can learn about the Lofoten fishery, Viking history and coastal culture. Kabelvåg also has fine viewpoints over Våganfjorden. A visit to Kabelvåg adds depth to the whole Lofoten experience.

Visitor tips for Kabelvåg: Allow at least half a day for museums and the aquarium in Kabelvåg. Kabelvåg combines easily with Svolvær and Henningsvær the same day. Summer is busy – plan an early arrival. Kabelvåg is a great place for families and anyone interested in history.

Getting to Kabelvåg: Kabelvåg is about 5 km southwest of Svolvær – an easy drive by rental car. Kabelvåg is quickly reached from E10 and is a natural stop on the way to or from Svolvær. From Evenes it takes about 2.5 hours to Kabelvåg via Svolvær. Kabelvåg is one of the easiest historic sites to reach in Lofoten.

Kabelvåg is around 5 kilometres from Svolvær and works as a stop or a base. With a rental car, you choose the order of your visits and when to return to your accommodation.

Lofoten Airport Car Rentals — Evenes (EVE) and Leknes (LKN).