Lofoten Handbook

Fiskekrogen Rorbuer

Three rorbuer in the middle of Henningsvær let by Fiskekrogen, the village's seafood restaurant since 1989: one built in 2022 and two of Henningsvær's oldest fishermen's cabins, each sleeping four to six.

Last verified 16 September 2026

Rorbu in Henningsvær

Why stay here

Guests can choose between a modern cabin from 2022 with a large balcony over the harbour and two renovated older rorbuer that are among the oldest in Henningsvær. The Fiskekrogen restaurant, founded on the quayside in 1989 and now run by the founders' sons, serves fish landed by boats in and around Henningsvær.

Who it’s for

  • Families

Each cabin has two bedrooms for four to six people, which suits families or small groups; Visit Lofoten lists the cabins as child-friendly.

Highlights

  • Sigrun bu, built 2022, with a large harbour-view balcony
  • Harriet bu and Ole bu, two of Henningsvær's oldest rorbuer
  • Seafood restaurant run by the same family since 1989
  • Free outdoor parking, per Visit Lofoten

Things to consider

There are only three cabins, so availability is limited. The bar, Mini Fiskekrogen, was listed as temporarily closed until next summer when checked on 16 September 2026, and Visit Lofoten lists the cabins as not accepting pets.

The accommodation

Sigrun bu has two bedrooms with two single beds each, an open-plan living room and kitchen, and a bathroom. Harriet bu and Ole bu each have two bedrooms with a double bed and a bunk bed, open-plan living room and kitchen, and a bathroom.

Facilities

  • Sea view
  • Kitchen
  • Self-catering
  • Restaurant
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking

Free outdoor parking and in-room internet, per Visit Lofoten.

Fiskekrogen Restaurant, open daily 12:00–20:00, serves a seasonal menu built on fish from local boats and meat from farms on Vestvågøy, with vegetarian options.

Location

In the centre of Henningsvær, on Dreyers gate by the harbour.

Dreyers gate 29, 8312 Henningsvær

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Questions

Where is Fiskekrogen Rorbuer?
Fiskekrogen Rorbuer is a rorbu in Henningsvær, in Lofoten. Its address is Dreyers gate 29, 8312 Henningsvær.
Which airport is nearest to Fiskekrogen Rorbuer?
In a straight line, the nearest airport is Svolvær Airport (SVJ), about 22 km away. The distance by road is longer.
Does Fiskekrogen Rorbuer have a kitchen?
Yes. The sources for this page list a kitchen at Fiskekrogen Rorbuer.
Does Fiskekrogen Rorbuer have Wi-Fi?
Yes. The sources for this page list Wi-Fi at Fiskekrogen Rorbuer.
Is there parking at Fiskekrogen Rorbuer?
Yes. The sources for this page list parking at Fiskekrogen Rorbuer.

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Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.