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Svolvær beach

The beach at the entrance to Svolvær on Austvågøya, known locally as Under Fjell. It is used for bathing, kayaking and by local schools and nurseries. Tents are banned in summer and motorhomes may not park there overnight.

Last verified 16 September 2026

Nearest place to stay: Svolvær

Parking at Svolvær beach

The Lofoten outdoor recreation regulation bans parking caravans and motorhomes in the Stranda under fjellet car park between 24:00 and 06:00.

Rules

  • Camping. Tents are not allowed from 1 May to 1 October (Lofoten outdoor recreation regulation, map 1-1).
  • Drones. Visit Lofoten's drone guide lists Svolvær as a no-fly area because of Svolvær airport.
  • Fires. Norway's general ban on lighting fires in or near forest and other uncultivated land runs from 15 April to 15 September. Visit Lofoten says fires remain allowed where there is clearly no fire hazard, such as grilling on a beach well away from vegetation, or at municipal fire pits, unless the fire service declares a total ban, which also covers beaches and fire pits. The Lofoten outdoor recreation regulation recommends against disposable grills and recommends using designated fire sites.

Good for

  • a swim close to Svolvær
  • kayaking

Getting there

Vågan municipality describes the open area and bathing beach as at the road into Svolvær; its 2021 plan lists safer pedestrian access from the east and west as a planned improvement.

Swimming

Vågan's outdoor recreation mapping (Naturbase, 2014) lists it as a bathing place used for kayaking and by nurseries and schools.

Facilities

Vågan municipality's plan (May 2021) reports toilets built at Under Fjell and NOK 1 million set aside for a service building, including an accessible route from the car park to the beach.

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Questions

Is there a beach in Svolvær?
Yes. Stranda under fjellet, locally called Under Fjell, is the bathing beach at the entrance to Svolvær.
Can you camp at the Svolvær beach?
Not between 1 May and 1 October, and motorhomes and caravans may not park there between midnight and 06:00.

Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.