In a nutshell A journey back in time at Leknes, home to the remains of the largest communal Viking house ever discovered. We can admire the mountains, the natural landscapes and the fishing villages, and imagine life as it once was in these magical, historic places.

Main stops

Leknes and the Himmeltindan mountains
Borg and the Viking Museum of Lofotr
The Buksnesfjord and famous viewpoint of Einangen

The programme

We go through Leknes, the administrative centre of Vestvågøy, where agriculture and fishing hold the same importance. We also pass close to its tiny airport.
Accompanying us in the background throughout our journey are the imposing Himmeltindan mountains which, at 914 metres above sea level, are the highest peaks on the entire island.
Shortly afterwards, we come to Borg, the site of an ancient Viking homestead, discovered by a farmer in the early 80s while he was ploughing his land. The main building is 83 metres long and houses a range of displays and reconstructions in the various rooms. Completely restored, it was given the name of 'Lofotr'.
During our visit we'll be able to imagine life in ancient times.
Outside we see the type of livestock available to the people of the time: wild boar, Fjord horses, sheep, etc.
Before returning to our ship, at anchor in the Buksnesfjord, we enjoy a superb view from high up at the panoramic viewpoint of Einangen.

Good to know

Places on this excursion are limited. We recommend booking early.