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Home  >  Lofoten Islands • Norway  >  Vikten, Henningsvær and back to Bodo

Vikten, Henningsvær and back to Bodo

Alex Posted onSeptember 18, 2017May 21, 2018 Bodo, Fiskekrogen, Henningsvær, Lofoten Islands, Norway, Scandinavia, Solo Travel, Vikten Leave a Comment

Vikten is my last stop here in the western part of Lofoten Islands. The houses of this small village have some wonderful beachfront view of the North Sea, although the shoreline is more of a rocky one. The forceful waves that day reminded me to stay away. While the cold harsh wind made it tough to wander around. Then I came across a sheep farm where the residents are seemingly enjoying the ‘breeze’ and snowfall. It is so funny that one of them was looking at me with such an intense stare.

Sheep farm at Vikten

Sheep farm at Vikten Lofoten

Sheep farm facing the sea at Vikten

The curious sheep at Vikten

The curious sheep of Vikten
Hello stranger, baa…

Houses around Vikten

Tractor at Vikten

The Lofoten Design cabin (Glasshytta Vikten) looks different from other buildings around here. It is where the famous Norwegian glassblower makes his handicrafts from recycled glass. But it is closed during off season so I did not have the chance to check it out.

Lofoten Design at Vikten

The rocky shoreline carves by the unforgiving waves of the North Sea is both beautiful and scary at the same time. And adding on to the nice dramatic scene are beautiful mountains in the background. Perhaps the turn-offs would be those discarded junks and rubbish around the beach.

Rocky shoreline of Vikten Lofoten Islands

Rocky shoreline of Vikten Lofoten

Rocky shoreline of Vikten

Rubbish at the shoreline of Vikten

Fish bones at the shoreline of Vikten

Bicycle at the shoreline of Vikten

I set up my tripod in attempts to capture the waves while reminding myself to keep a distance. But when the snowfall turned to a downpour, the only audience that afternoon has to scurry back to the car.

Waves and rocks of Vikten Lofoten

Waves and rocks of Vikten

Waves and rocks of Vikten Shoreline

Pentax K-5 at Vikten

And it is going to be a long drive towards Henningsvær. Bye Vikten!

Road leading to Vikten Lofoten

Some great looking places while driving along E10.

Nice coastal area along Lofoten E10

Nice coastal areas along Lofoten E10

Henningsvær, Venice of the North

It took me around two hours to drive from Vikten to Henningsvær. On hindsight, maybe it is better to spend my limited time around the western part of the island instead. But I really wanted to check out Venice of the North before returning the rented car. The picturesque fishing village is comprised of some smaller islands spread around its waters. That is something different from the other villages I have seen on Lofoten Islands, although I do find Henningsvær to be a little touristy than the others. Still, the unique setting makes the drive here worthwhile – if only I have more time to explore around.

Henningsvær of Lofoten Islands

Henningsvær Lofoten Islands

Harbour of Henningsvær Lofoten Islands

Harbour of Henningsvær Lofoten

Around Henningsvær of Lofoten Islands

Unique house at Henningsvær Lofoten Islands

I had a splendid lunch at the highly rated Fiskekrogen of Henningsvær. The restaurant has a great harbour view and the food is superbly fresh and tasty.

Fiskekrogen Henningsvær

Soup at fiskekrogen henningsvær

Fish at fiskekrogen henningsvær

I grabbed some food at a convenience store for the drive back to Leknes Airport.

Food stuff from Joker convenience store.

On the way to Leknes Airport

Sunset reflections near to Leknes Airport

The sun was still up when I reached Leknes Airport at 8 pm to return the Toyota Auris. I have clocked a mileage of 2012 km in the past few days and hope to be back here again.

Returning Toyota Auris at Leknes Airport

Returning Toyota Auris at Leknes

Bright and shine at 8pm Leknes Airport

Lofoten Islands look even more amazing from the sky above and I was hoping for the flight to last longer. How I wish I have gotten a window seat for my Bodo to Lofoten flight earlier on.

Lofoten Islands from flight above

Lofoten Islands from flight above

Lofoten Islands from flight above

And that is followed up by a brilliant sunset upon reaching Bodo Airport. Absolutely stunning!

Amazing sunset at Bodo Airport

STAY: Rica Hotel Bodo (Scandic Bodo) review

I stayed for a night at Rica Hotel Bodo (Scandic Bodo) after arriving late. And my flight to Bergen will only depart the next morning. The single room is small and basic which was expected for its price point. I just needed a good night rest before my flight so I suppose the hotel meets my expectation.

Rica Hotel Bodo

Room at Rica Hotel Bodo

Bed at Rica Hotel Bodo

What are your thoughts about Vikten, Henningsvær and Bodo? Leave a comment and share it with me.

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