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Rorbu cabins and suites on Lamholmen, a small island in the middle of Svolvær harbour, around a former fish factory from about 1860 that now holds a restaurant, a bar and three suites.

Last verified 16 September 2026

Rorbu in Svolvær

Why stay here

The cabins stand on the quays of Lamholmen, surrounded by piers, about 150 to 200 metres from Svolvær's town square, so the town is a short walk while cars can be parked on the island. The main building was a fish factory with a salting plant and barrel-making workshop, and it now houses Restaurant Kjøkkenet and the Bryggebaren bar. Breakfast is included in all rates.

Who it’s for

  • Couples
  • Families

Couples are a stated market, with a romantic weekend package. Two named family rorbuer with bunk beds suit families of up to four, and the three-bedroom rorbu suite sleeps six.

Highlights

  • On Lamholmen island, about 150–200 m from Svolvær town square
  • Main building is a former fish factory from about 1860
  • Restaurant Kjøkkenet and Bryggebaren under one roof
  • Breakfast included in all rates

Things to consider

Most rorbu units have two bedrooms with a shared entrance that can be booked singly or together; if you book one, the other stays locked. The bar hosts a weekly music quiz and karaoke on Wednesdays and often live music at weekends, and the restaurant is closed on Sundays.

The accommodation

27 units: rorbu cabins, family rorbuer and suites. A typical rorbu suite has a living room with kitchen area, two double bedrooms each with its own bathroom, and a terrace. Rorbusuite 215 has three double bedrooms on the waterfront; there are also suites and a junior suite in the main building.

Facilities

  • Waterfront
  • Sea view
  • Kitchen
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed

Parking on the island, free Wi-Fi in the rorbu suites, and meeting facilities. Reception is open 08:00–23:00.

Restaurant Kjøkkenet serves northern Norwegian food Monday to Saturday, 18:00–22:00. Bryggebaren opens from 16:00 Monday to Saturday and serves simpler dishes, outdoors on the quay in summer.

Location

On Lamholmen in Svolvær harbour, about 300 m from the Hurtigruten pier.

Lamholmen 1, 8300 Svolvær

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Details last verified 16 September 2026.