Lofoten Rorbuer

The main building is one of Svolvær's oldest sea houses: it stood beside today's Børsen Spiseri on Svinøya until 1937 and was rebuilt at Marinepollen the following year, later used for fish reception, as a fishermen's boathouse and for storing fishing gear. Every unit has cooking facilities, and the site hires out bikes and Smartliner 23 Fisher boats with chart plotters and echo sounders. An enclosed, heated terrace gives a sheltered place to sit outside in winter.

With units for two to five people and space for 50 in total, the owners describe it as suited to couples, families and groups.

Several of the simpler rooms share a bathroom, so check the unit type when booking. The rooms have kitchenettes with basic equipment; only the rorbu suites have full kitchens.

16 units: rorbu suites (the largest with two bedrooms, living room, kitchen and bathroom) and rooms for two with kitchenettes, some with private and some with shared bathrooms. Units were last modernised between 2012 and 2015. A communal kitchen is available to all guests.

Communal kitchen, enclosed terrace with heat lamps, bike rental, boat and fishing-equipment rental. Published opening hours are 08:00–22:00, and 09:00–20:00 from 1 October to 1 May.

Self-catering: rorbu suites have full kitchens, rooms have kitchenettes, and there is a communal kitchen.

At Marinepollen in Svolvær harbour, near the town centre.