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Where to stay in Nusfjord

One of the oldest and best-preserved fishing villages in Lofoten, at the end of a side road on Flakstadøya. Most buildings date from the 1800s, and restored rorbuer are let to visitors, with places to eat and activities in the village.

Last verified 16 September 2026

Small village nestled by a calm bay and mountains
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TypeWhat to compareListed stays
Rorbuer (8)Fishermen’s cabins; check the layout and facilities of the unit you bookRorbu in Nusfjord, Lofoten, Nusfjord Ocean View Rorbu 19, Nusfjord Waterfront Rorbu 18 · See the full list
Cabins and lodges (5)Compare whole-unit layouts and sleeping arrangementsArctic Resort Lofoten, Lofoten Cabins – Sund, Lofoten Cottages by Nusfjord · See the full list
Apartments and guesthouses (15)Check whether kitchens and bathrooms are private or sharedCasa Lofoten, Aurora Bay Villa Lofoten, Sea-view house in Sund · See the full list

Nusfjord stands on the west side of the short Nusfjorden inlet on the south-east coast of Flakstadøya, in Flakstad. It lies 6.2 km off the E10 on the Fv7596, and the first road to the village was not built until the 1960s. Store norske leksikon recorded 31 residents in 2016.

What is there Most houses date from the 1800s. Store norske leksikon lists 28 preserved rorbuer, together with working buildings such as a fish plant, a cod liver oil works, boathouses and a shop, and says the village documents the development of the Lofoten fishery almost in full. Nusfjord was one of Norway's pilot projects in European Architectural Heritage Year 1975, its buildings are protected, and it remains an active fishing village. Visit Norway records that up to 1,500 men and 500 boats gathered here during the fishery at its peak.

The restored rorbuer are let by the village resort. Its website is titled Nusfjord Village & Resort, while its accommodation page and Visit Lofoten use the name Nusfjord Arctic Resort. The resort runs a restaurant, a tavern and a café, and Visit Lofoten lists fishing trips on traditional boats, kayaking and hiking.

What is nearby Ramberg, the municipal centre of Flakstad, and Leknes are both reached along the E10.

Who it suits Travellers who want to sleep in a historic fishing village and are content to eat on site or drive for supplies.

Things to consider Visit Norway puts visitor numbers at 80,000 to 90,000 a year, so the village is busy with visitors. Visit Lofoten describes the village's accommodation and facilities as those of the resort, so there is one main operator to book with.

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Where can I stay in Nusfjord?
Accommodation in Nusfjord is run by Nusfjord Arctic Resort, in renovated fishermen's cabins in a village often described as one of Norway's oldest and best-preserved fishing villages. It is 6.2 km off the E10, and the resort has three places to eat: Landhandleriet Café, Oriana Tavern and Karoline Restaurant.
What is there to see in Nusfjord?
Nusfjord is one of Norway's oldest and best-preserved fishing villages, with no new buildings around the harbour since its early 20th-century golden age. A historic tour covers the old smithy, smokehouse, boathouses and cod liver oil factory, and the resort offers fishing trips, kayaking and guided hikes.

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Details last verified 16 September 2026.