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Astra Village

Restored fishermen's cabins by the breakwater in Kabelvåg, originally built in 1928 by the Norwegian State Harbour Authority as the 'Statsbuene', now let with private kitchens and bathrooms.

Last verified 16 September 2026

Rorbu in Kabelvåg

Why stay here

The cabins were built in 1928 as improved lodgings for visiting Lofoten fishermen, several of them partly on piles over the sea, and have kept their historic character. Kabelvåg centre, with a grocery shop and bakery, is about five minutes' walk away, and Svolvær is about seven minutes by car. Each rorbu has a fully equipped kitchen, and the reception can arrange sea eagle safaris, kayaking and guided hikes.

Who it’s for

  • Families

Families are welcomed, with cots and high chairs at no extra cost, and a limited number of rorbuer accept dogs for a fee. The operator also arranges stays for companies and groups.

Highlights

  • 1928 State Harbour Authority fishermen's cabins, some partly on piles
  • Private kitchen and bathroom in each rorbu
  • Five-minute walk to Kabelvåg centre
  • Dogs accepted in selected rorbuer

Things to consider

There is no restaurant and no breakfast service, and no electric car charger on site (the nearest fast chargers are about 7 km away). The old buildings have narrow doors, high thresholds and uneven ground, the wood stoves in some cabins are sealed, and there are no washing machines in the rorbuer.

The accommodation

Restored rorbuer and seaside houses with private, fully equipped kitchens and bathrooms. Towels, linen and final cleaning are included; there is no daily cleaning.

UnitSleepsBeds and layout
Three-Bedroom Apartment63 bedrooms, each with 2 single beds; 85 m²
Two-Bedroom Apartment42 bedrooms, each with 2 single beds; 55 m²
One-Bedroom Apartment21 bedroom with 2 single beds; 30 m²

Accessibility

Upper floors are reached by stairs only.

Facilities

  • Waterfront
  • Kitchen
  • Self-catering
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed

Free parking, free fibre broadband in all units, luggage storage, reception at the sister property Astra Whale nearby. Check-in from 17:00, check-out by 11:00.

Self-catering. Restaurants, a bakery and a grocery shop are in Kabelvåg centre.

Location

On the waterfront by the breakwater in Kabelvåg, about 15 minutes from Svolvær Airport by car.

Distances the listing gives

  • Galleri Espolin: 1.6 km
  • Svolvær Torg: 6.2 km
  • Nordnorsk Kunstnersenter: 6.3 km
  • Svolværgeita: 7.5 km
  • Hurtigruten quay in Svolvær: 5 km
  • Leknes Airport: 62 km

As the property’s sources state them, not measured by this guide.

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Questions

How does check-in work at Astra Village?
Check-in is self-service, from 15:00 to midnight, with instructions sent by SMS on the day you arrive. Check-out is by 11:00.
What size are the units at Astra Village?
There are one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments of 30, 55 and 85 m², with two single beds in each bedroom. Each has its own kitchen and a bathroom with a shower.
Does Astra Village have cots for babies?
No. The property offers neither cots nor extra beds, and children aged 3 and over are charged as adults.
Is parking available at Astra Village?
Yes, there is private parking on site, and WiFi is free.
Are pets allowed at Astra Village?
No. Pets are not accepted, smoking is not allowed and quiet hours run from 22:00 to 08:00.
How far is Astra Village from the Hurtigruten quay?
About 5 km, according to the property's answer on Booking.com; the quay is in Svolvær.
Where is Astra Village?
Astra Village is a rorbu in Kabelvåg, in Lofoten.
Which airport is nearest to Astra Village?
In a straight line, the nearest airport is Svolvær Airport (SVJ), about 8.6 km away. The distance by road is longer.
Does Astra Village have a kitchen?
Yes. The sources for this page list a kitchen at Astra Village.
Does Astra Village have Wi-Fi?
Yes. The sources for this page list Wi-Fi at Astra Village.
What is Astra Village's guest rating?
Astra Village is rated 8.7 out of 10 on Booking.com from 51 reviews, as checked on 16 September 2026. Ratings change as new reviews come in.

Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.