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House under the Aurora

An 85 m² apartment at Laukvik on the north coast of Austvågøya, with one bedroom for three, a fireplace, a terrace, a garden and a barbecue. Quiet hours from 21:00; no children under three.

Last verified 16 September 2026

Apartment in Laukvika, near Svolvær

Laukvik faces north across open sea from the top of Austvågøya, 18 km from Svolvær by the guide's straight-line measurement and further by road. That distance is the point of the place: it is away from the towns, with a garden, a picnic area and a barbecue, and a fireplace for the months when none of that is much use.

The apartment itself runs to 85 m² with a single bedroom holding a double bed and a bunk bed, listed for three people, and one bathroom. A private entrance, a terrace with outdoor furniture and a dining table, a flat-screen television with streaming, board games and a full kitchen come with it. Mosquito nets and a carbon monoxide detector are listed, which few listings bother to mention.

The house rules are stricter than most. Quiet hours start at 21:00 rather than 22:00 or 23:00, children must be older than three, no cot or extra bed is available, pets are refused and parties are not permitted. Arrival runs from 17:00 to midnight and check-out is by noon.

The name refers to the northern lights. Booking.com's listing makes no claim about seeing them, and nobody can: the aurora depends on darkness, cloud cover and solar activity, none of which a property controls.

Why stay here

A whole apartment with a fireplace and a garden on Lofoten's north coast, where the sky is open to the north and the nearest town is 18 km off — for people whose plan is to stay put rather than tour.

Who it’s for

  • Families

A couple, or a family of three with a child over three years old using the bunk. The 21:00 quiet hours and the minimum age make it a poor fit for a group or for anyone with a baby.

Highlights

  • 85 m² apartment at Laukvik, on the north coast of Austvågøya
  • One bedroom with a double bed and a bunk, listed for three
  • Fireplace, terrace, garden, picnic area and barbecue
  • Streaming television, board games and a full kitchen
  • Free private parking and free WiFi
  • Svolvær Airport given as 30 km away

Things to consider

Quiet hours begin at 21:00, earlier than anywhere else in this group. Children must be over three, and no cot or extra bed is available, so the bedroom's three places are the limit. Pets are refused and parties are not permitted. Laukvik is 18 km in a straight line from Svolvær with no bus route named on the listing, so a car is assumed and shops are not on the doorstep. Arrival is from 17:00 to midnight, with the time given in advance. The listing records garden and mountain outlooks rather than a sea view.

The accommodation

One Apartment with Terrace, 85 m², with two beds in its single bedroom: a double bed and a bunk bed, listed for three people. One bathroom with a bath or shower, bidet, hairdryer and towels. Bed linen is included. A private entrance is provided, and the unit is described as a private apartment within a building. No cot or extra bed is available and children must be older than three.

UnitSleepsBeds and layout
Apartment with Terrace385 m²; one bedroom with a double bed and a bunk bed; one bathroom; fireplace, terrace and garden

Facilities

  • Kitchen
  • Self-catering
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking

Free WiFi, free private parking, heating, a fan and a private entrance. The kitchen holds a dishwasher, oven, hob, microwave, fridge, kettle, coffee machine, kitchenware and cleaning products, with a washing machine and a drying rack. A fireplace, a flat-screen television carrying streaming services, a sofa, desk, seating area, dining area and board games indoors. Outside: a terrace with outdoor furniture and an outdoor dining area, a garden, a picnic area and a barbecue. Mosquito nets and a carbon monoxide detector are listed. The apartment is non-smoking.

Self-catering. No breakfast, restaurant or bar is listed. The kitchen is fully fitted, and there is a dining table indoors, an outdoor dining area and a barbecue.

Location

Laukvikveien at Laukvik, which Kartverket registers as Laukvika, a tettsted in Vågan municipality about 520 metres away, on the north coast of Austvågøya. The guide measures 18.2 km in a straight line to Svolvær, the nearest place it covers. Booking.com records garden and mountain outlooks from the apartment, and a garden with a picnic area outside.

Laukvikveien 71, 8315 Laukvik, Norway

Distances the listing gives

  • Svolvaer Airport: 30 km
  • Svolvær Torg: 35 km
  • Svolværgeita: 34 km

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

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Getting there

Booking.com gives Svolvaer Airport as 30 km away, Svolværgeita 34 km, and Svolvær Torg and Nordnorsk Kunstnersenter both 35 km. No bus route or shuttle is named, and free private parking is provided at the apartment.

Questions

Where is House under the Aurora Cozy Private Home with Fireplace?
House under the Aurora Cozy Private Home with Fireplace is listed in Laukvika, near Svolvær, Lofoten. The page’s location is based on the map position supplied with its Booking.com listing.
Will I see the northern lights at House under the Aurora?
Nobody can promise that, and the listing does not try: Booking.com's description of House under the Aurora makes no claim about the aurora despite the name. Visibility depends on darkness, cloud cover and solar activity.
How many people does House under the Aurora sleep?
Three. The single bedroom holds a double bed and a bunk bed and is listed for three people; no cot or extra bed can be added.
How do I check availability for House under the Aurora Cozy Private Home with Fireplace?
Use the Booking.com link on this page to see current dates, available accommodation options and booking terms for House under the Aurora Cozy Private Home with Fireplace.
What are the check-in and check-out times at House under the Aurora Cozy Private Home with Fireplace?
Check-in starts at 17:00, and check-out is by 12:00.
Are young children allowed at House under the Aurora?
Only over the age of three. Booking.com records that as the minimum, with no cot available, and guests of 18 and over are charged as adults.
What are the quiet hours at House under the Aurora?
From 21:00 to 07:00 — earlier than the 22:00 or 23:00 most Lofoten listings set. Parties are not permitted and hen and stag groups are turned away.
How far is House under the Aurora from Svolvær?
18.2 km in a straight line by this guide's measurement, and Booking.com puts Svolvær Torg 35 km away by its own. Laukvik is on the north coast of Austvågøya, and no bus route is named, so plan on driving.
What time can I arrive at House under the Aurora?
Between 17:00 and midnight, and the property asks to be told your arrival time in advance. Check-out is by noon, which is later than most.
Which airport is nearest to House under the Aurora?
In a straight line, the nearest airport is Svolvær Airport (SVJ), about 19 km away. The distance by road is longer.
Does House under the Aurora have a kitchen?
Yes. The sources for this page list a kitchen at House under the Aurora.
Does House under the Aurora have Wi-Fi?
Yes. The sources for this page list Wi-Fi at House under the Aurora.
Is there parking at House under the Aurora?
Yes. The sources for this page list parking at House under the Aurora.
What is House under the Aurora's guest rating?
House under the Aurora is rated 9.5 out of 10 on Booking.com from 15 reviews, as checked on 17 September 2026. Ratings change as new reviews come in.

Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.