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Svolvær Cruise Port, Norway

Svolvær Cruise Port Norway

Svolvær Cruise Port is set against towering mountains along the shore of the Vestfjord. Svolvær, the capital of the Lofoten Islands in northern Norway, is a picturesque town known for its spectacular scenery, fishing heritage and unique Arctic charm.

Svolværgeita, a distinctive mountain peak with its two horns, attracts climbers and hikers from around the world.

The surrounding Lofoten Islands are renowned for their natural beauty, including charming fishing villages and picturesque fjords. In winter, visitors can experience the Northern Lights, while in summer, the midnight sun creates a magical atmosphere.

Useful Information

Language

Norwegian

Tips

None are required (except for your tour guides), but you can round up the bill

Currency

NOKNorwegian krone

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Time difference

UTC: 1

from New York: +6h

from San Francisco: +8h

from London: +1h

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Weather

MonthTemperature (Celsius)Temperature (Fahrenheit)
Precipitations
Minimum
Average
Maximum
(mminch)
January
-326
-229
-032
1305.00
February
-426
-229
-131
1164.50
March
-327
-130
032
1134.50
April
032
235
338
843.25
May
439
642
745
712.75
June
744
948
1050
652.50
July
1050
1253
1356
763.00
August
1050
1253
1355
963.75
September
846
948
1050
1335.25
October
439
541
643
1736.75
November
134
236
338
1546.00
December
-229
032
134
1606.25

Where is located the Cruise port of Svolvær Cruise Terminal

The port of Svolvær is located in the center of the city where your ship can dock.
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Things to do in Svolvær

Neighborhoods

Cod fish Dryers

The fish are dried by hanging them from these dryers according to the traditional method.

Landmarks

Fiskerkona Monument

This statue represents a fisherman’s wife waiting for her husband with one hand raised as if to protect herself from the bad weather of the sea. Your ship will pass by the sculpture on arrival and departure from the port.

Church

White concrete church dating from 1934.

Museums

Lofoten War Memorial Museum

Museum exhibiting uniforms and objects dating from the Second World War.

Nature

Sculpture park

Small path in front of the church which has modern sculptures along the way.

Activities

Magic Ice

Exhibition of ice sculptures.

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