Beach near Svolvaer, Norway

Svolvaer Travel Guide

Norway

Svolvaer is a small town in northern Norway, with a population of 4,197. It is served by Svolvaer Airport, Helle, making air travel the most direct option for visitors arriving from elsewhere in Norway.

The town is on Norway’s northern coastline, but there are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres. Expect a cool maritime climate, with long summer daylight and cold, darker winter conditions. Local time follows Norway’s standard time zone.

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Local time

4,197

Population

1,257 miles away

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Weather in Svolvaer

Sun

14°

Mon

13°

Tue

13°

Know before you go

Pays in NOK

Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +47

Tipping: Tipping isn't as widespread or expected in Norway as it is in some other countries. Service charges are usually included in the bill, and staff are paid a fair wage. However, it's appreciated for exceptional service.

Best time to visit Svolvaer

Jan

0°17

Feb

2°21

Mar

0°16

Apr

4°14

May

9°21

Jun

15°16

Jul

19°12

Aug

17°17

Sep

13°20

Oct

6°20

Nov

1°17

Dec

0°19

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Svolvaer

  1. Svolvær Church

    christian place of worship

    4.5 km

  2. Svinøy Bridge

    historic site

    3.9 km

  3. Lofoten War Memorial Museum

    history museum

    4.5 km

  4. Lofoten kulturhus - Svolvær

    cultural center

    4.5 km

  5. Djevelporten

    historic site

    3 km

  6. Moltebærholmen

    historic site

    3.2 km

  7. Magic Ice Lofoten

    art gallery

    4.5 km

  8. Go2Lofoten

    arts and entertainment

    4.3 km

Getting there

Svolvaer Airport, Helle · 0 km

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