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  • Sund and Fredvang of Lofoten Islands

    Sund and Fredvang of Lofoten Islands

    Sund is an old fishing village at the southern part of Flakstad. It takes just a short detour from the E10 road to reach the quaint village surrounded by a delightful terrain. This is yet another picturesque place in Lofoten Islands with stunning landscape. The reflective waters present a double take of the beautiful surrounding which makes me go shutter-happy. And then there are boats that sail out occasionally, disturbing the calm waters. How not to fall in love with such scenic setting at Sund?

    The beautiful Sund of Lofoten

    The beautiful Sund of Lofoten Islands

    Sund of Lofoten Islands

    Boat sailing at Sund Lofoten

    There is a Sund Fishing Museum which showcases old boat engines and equipment. And the Blacksmith of Sund is well-known for its handmade wrought-iron cormorants. In which, it is possible to visit his workshop and see how the famous cormorant masterpieces are made. But I did not visit any as I am too captivated by the lovely fishing village.

    The reflection of Sund

    Reflective water of Sund

    Reflection of Sund

    Reflective water at Sund

    Rorbuer at Sund Lofoten

    Reflection of blue sky at Sund

    The drive around Sund helps to uncover more of its dramatic surrounding. And all I can say about that is nice, nice and nice!

    Surrounding views of Sund

    Surrounding mountains of Sund

    Surrounding of Sund

    Surrounding reflection of Sund

    Surrounding view of Sund

    Fredvang Bridges

    The Fredvang Bridges are among the spectacular-looking bridges in Norway. It connects the E10 road to Fredvang village and also leads to the trailhead to Kvalvika Beach.

    Fredvang sign in Lofoten

    Fredvang bridge

    Fredvang arc bridge

    Fredvang bridge lofoten islands

    Welcome to Fredvang

    Around Fredvang

    Around Fredvang village

    Along Fredvang village

    The hike to Kvalvika beach Lofoten

    It is a short drive to the trailhead for the hike to Kvalvika beach. There is a parking space just across the road from the trail so it will be easy to locate it. And the surrounding view from the top is simply amazing. Can you spot my rental car?

    Kvalvika beach hike

    The view from Kvalvika hike

    The view from the Kvalvika hike

    Hikers from Kvalvika hike

    The amazing view from Kvalvika hike

    Wooden planks along Kvalvika beach hike

    Path along Kvalvika beach hike

    Paths along Kvalvika beach hike

    Pointer along Kvalvika beach hike

    Sadly, my planned hike to see the ‘end of the world’ beach in person did not materialise due to the weather. Everything started out well with great blue sky but the trail was eventually overshadowed by dark clouds. I decided to turn back quickly to avoid being caught in the rain. So near yet so far, sigh…the quick changing Lofoten Islands weather. I am lucky to reach the car before the rain started pouring. But please be kinder to me if I make it here the next time round?

    Dark clouds at Kvalvika beach hike

    Well, at least it did not rain at other parts of the islands while I make my way back to Hamnoy for dinner.

    Road work on the way back to Hamnoy

    Road works on the way back to Hamnoy

    Road view on the way back to Hamnoy

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