Nusfjord is one of the oldest and best-preserved fishing villages in Lofoten, on the south coast of Flakstadøya. UNESCO included it in a European pilot project for the preservation of historic settlements. The village sits in a small, sheltered harbour surrounded by steep mountains.
Unlike many Lofoten villages that have been heavily modernised, Nusfjord kept its 19th-century appearance. The harbour buildings, rorbuer, and general store look much as they did over a hundred years ago. The general store dates back to 1907 and still operates as a shop and cafe.
There is an entrance fee to visit the village. The rorbuer have been converted to tourist accommodation and are run commercially. There is a restaurant and a small exhibition about the fishing village's history. Cod-drying racks line the waterfront.
The road to Nusfjord branches off the E10 and is narrow in places. Parking at the village is limited, and in summer it fills up fast. Plan to arrive early or late in the day.
Unlike many Lofoten villages that have been heavily modernised, Nusfjord kept its 19th-century appearance. The harbour buildings, rorbuer, and general store look much as they did over a hundred years ago. The general store dates back to 1907 and still operates as a shop and cafe.
There is an entrance fee to visit the village. The rorbuer have been converted to tourist accommodation and are run commercially. There is a restaurant and a small exhibition about the fishing village's history. Cod-drying racks line the waterfront.
The road to Nusfjord branches off the E10 and is narrow in places. Parking at the village is limited, and in summer it fills up fast. Plan to arrive early or late in the day.
