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Sakrisøy Rorbuer

Ochre-coloured fishermen's cabins on poles at the water's edge on Sakrisøy, a small island on the E10 between Reine and Hamnøy. The cabins have been in the Gylseth family for five generations and have taken guests since 1992.

Last verified 16 September 2026

Rorbu in Sakrisøy

Why stay here

The family restores the cabins with local carpenters, plumbers and electricians, and the older interiors have been kept, including the fishermen's bunks under the ceiling. Reine is 3 km away, and Anita's Seafood, the Underhuset restaurant and an activity centre used by summer kayak and SUP operators are on the same island.

Who it’s for

The owners' older information page lists cabins with one to three bedrooms and four to ten bunks, which points to groups and families as much as couples.

Highlights

  • Family-run by Dagmar and Michael Gylseth
  • Cabins stand on poles at the water's edge
  • Restaurant, seafood shop and summer activity operators on the island
  • 3 km from Reine

Things to consider

The official website is being rebuilt and carries little unit detail, so confirm sizes and facilities with post@sakrisoyrorbuer.no before booking. Kayak and SUP operators on the island work in summer only. The owners' older page states a two-night minimum for peak-season bookings made in advance.

The accommodation

Restored fishermen's cabins with one to three bedrooms, a kitchenette and a bathroom, according to the owners' older information page.

Facilities

  • Waterfront
  • Kitchen

The owners' older page mentions wireless internet in most cabins and boat and bicycle hire; check what is currently offered.

Underhuset restaurant and Anita's Seafood are both on Sakrisøy.

Location

Sakrisøy, a small island on the E10 by Reinefjorden between Reine and Hamnøy, 3 km from Reine.

Sakrisøy, 8390 Reine

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    A guesthouse in an 1880 manor house on Sakrisøy, with 14 rooms and a top-floor suite facing Reinefjorden and Olstind. Reine is 3.5 km away and the Moskenes ferry port 7 km.

    • Sea view
    • Northern lights
    Price
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Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.