Lofoten Handbook

Eliassen Rorbuer

Red fishermen's cottages and sea house apartments on the small island of Hamnøy, at the mouth of Reinefjorden near Reine. The resort describes itself as the oldest rorbu resort in Lofoten; its oldest cabins date from 1890.

Last verified 16 September 2026

Rorbu in Hamnøy

Why stay here

The cottages line Hamnøy harbour beside the Hamnøy bridge and look over Reinefjorden. Several were used by visiting fishermen during the January–April cod season, and most have been renovated while keeping their original character and décor. Reinebringen and Ryten are the hikes the resort points guests towards, and the Moskenes ferry terminal is 10 km away.

Who it’s for

  • Northern lights
  • Midnight sun

Units run from studios and one-bedroom cottages for two up to a three-bedroom apartment for six, so the resort works for couples as well as small families or groups. Travellers without a car can use The Arctic Route bus, which stops in front of reception.

Highlights

  • Oldest cabins date from 1890
  • Separate waterfront cottage and apartment categories
  • Restaurant with bar and Hamnøy Sauna on the property
  • 10 km from the Moskenes ferry terminal

Things to consider

Only some units are on the waterfront – those categories are listed separately and some traditional two-bedroom cottages use single and bunk beds. The public bus stop named Hamnøy is a 5–7 minute walk from reception, and the resort notes the nearest liquor store is 52 km away.

The accommodation

Twelve categories of cottages and apartments, from studio apartments for two to a three-bedroom apartment for six. Cottages have one or two bedrooms, a kitchen or kitchenette, a living and dining room and a bathroom with shower.

Facilities

  • Waterfront
  • Sea view
  • Kitchen
  • Self-catering
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Sauna
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Bicycle hire

Free wifi, free parking, boat rental and bike rental are listed. The resort's saunas are on the property.

The site currently promotes Krambua by Maritime Munchies, a restaurant with bar in Hamnøy serving local produce; older text on the same site refers to a restaurant called Gadus, so check what is open for your dates.

Location

On Hamnøy at the entrance to Reinefjorden, near Reine; 10 km from the Moskenes ferry terminal and on The Arctic Route bus line.

8390 Hamnøy, Norway

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  • Reinefjorden Sjøhus

    Sea house with rorbuer in Hamnøy

    Fishermen's cabins, apartments, sea houses and a six-bedroom villa at Skagen on Hamnøy, a former fish-drying and ferry landing site on Reinefjorden. Guests can book seaside saunas and hillside hot tubs on site.

    • Waterfront
    • Sea view
    • Northern lights
    • Sauna
    Price
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Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.