About this route
Norwegian Scenic Route Lofoten runs from Raftsundet to Å [E10] with detours to Grunnfør [7638], Henningsvær [816], Eggum [7724], Unstad [7720], Utakleiv [7606] [7716], Vikten [7600] and Nusfjord [7596]. You can avoid using ferries here by driving on [E10]. However in several places ferries offer an alternative route. The link leads to maps of ferry routes, click on the ferry icon in the map for timetables.
By travelling with the Hurtigruten coastal express, ferries and Euroroute 6 you can combine this stretch of road with other Norwegian Scenic Routes. You can avoid using ferries here by driving on Euroroute 10. However in several places ferries offer an alternative route. To the south, ferries operate on the section from Bodø - Moskenes, Svolvær - Skutvik and Bognes - Lødingen. To the north a ferry will take you from Melbu to Fiskebøl.
For cyclists: Car traffic can be quite challenging in high season. It may be a good idea to choose alternative routes such as County Road [888] from Fiskebøl to Austnesfjorden, or County Road [815] from Sundklakkstraumen to Leknes. Use the local bike ferry between Nusfjord and Ballstad to avoid the Nappstraum tunnel. Book your ticket at ballstadgutt.no. Norwegian Scenic Route Lofoten is part of National Cycle Route 1, which runs along the entire coast of Norway. From Bergen to Nordkapp the route also coincides with EuroVelo 1 «Atlantic Coast Route». The route is signposted.
