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Skårungen

A seaside holiday centre at Ørsvågvær, 3 km from Kabelvåg, with hotel rooms, waterfront rorbu-style cabins, panoramic and A-frame cabins, glamping and camping, plus a restaurant and a private sauna and hot tub on the pier.

Last verified 16 September 2026

Cabin with rorbuer in Kabelvåg

Why stay here

The range is wide, from budget cabins and camping to waterfront cabins on the shoreline and hotel rooms, all on one site by the sea. The private spa, with sauna, outdoor hot tub and cold plunge, sits on the pier facing Vågakallen. Rorbuer rebuilt by the landowner after an 1895 fire are still in use on the site.

Who it’s for

  • Couples
  • Families
  • Northern lights

The operator describes its waterfront cabins as suitable for couples, families and small groups, and pets are allowed in those cabins for an extra NOK 400. It also runs a trail-running week and promotes winter ski touring from the site, so hikers and ski tourers are part of its market.

Highlights

  • Waterfront rorbu-style cabins directly by the sea
  • Private sauna and hot tub on the pier
  • Café and restaurant open daily all year
  • Hotel rooms, cabins, glamping and camping on one site

Things to consider

The spa is booked privately by the session for an extra charge, swimwear is required and guests may not bring their own drinks. The site is 800 m down a side road off the E10; the nearest regular bus stop, Sandvika kryss, is also 800 m away.

The accommodation

Hotel rooms, waterfront cabins with a full kitchen and private bathroom, ocean-view, panoramic, top-row, forest and A-frame cabins, a beach house, historic apartments, a traditional ocean house, budget cabins, glamping and camping pitches.

UnitSleepsBeds and layout
Waterfront CabinNot stated5 beds; 36 m²
Standard Double Room with Sea ViewNot stated1 bed; 18 m²
Standard Double RoomNot stated2 beds; 18 m²
Superior Double RoomNot stated1 bed; 20 m²
Glamping TentNot stated20 m²
Top Row CabinNot stated3 beds; 45 m²
Family Top RowNot stated4 beds; 48 m²
Budget cabinsNot stated27 m²

Facilities

  • Waterfront
  • Kitchen
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Bicycle hire
  • Pets allowed

Private spa (sauna, outdoor hot tub, cold plunge, changing room with shower), free outdoor parking, Wi-Fi, bicycle, glass canoe and SUP rental, massage and yoga classes, and a conference room seating up to 40 in classroom layout.

Café and restaurant open daily throughout the year. The restaurant page lists breakfast 07:30–10:00, lunch 11:00–15:00, the café 11:00–21:00, dinner 18:00–22:00 and a gin bar 13:00–23:00, with a menu built on local, seasonal ingredients.

Location

Ørsvågvær, 3 km from Kabelvåg, 8 km from Svolvær and 18 km from Henningsvær; 13 km from Svolvær Airport.

Ørsvågveien 40, 8310 Kabelvåg

Distances the listing gives

  • Kabelvåg: 3 km
  • Svolvær Airport: 13 km
  • Private beach: just outside the window

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

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Questions

What are the check-in and check-out times at Skårungen?
Check-in is from 15:00 to 22:00 and check-out from 07:30 to 11:00. Skårungen asks for your expected arrival time in advance.
Can all guests at Skårungen use the shared kitchen?
Yes. Skårungen has confirmed that everyone staying, including guests in the standard twin rooms, can use the shared kitchen.
Are bed linen and towels included in Skårungen's cabins?
They cost extra. Replying to a guest with a cabin booking, Skårungen priced bed linen per person at NOK 150, and towels at NOK 35.
How close is Skårungen's private beach?
Right by the property; staff describe it as just outside the window.
Is there EV charging at Skårungen?
Yes, reception has confirmed there is a charging station on site.
Are children and pets welcome at Skårungen?
Children of all ages can stay; cots for under-threes are free on request, no extra beds are offered, and guests from three years old pay the adult rate. Pets are allowed on request.
Are there quiet hours at Skårungen?
Yes, from 23:00 to 06:00. Hen, stag and similar parties are not accommodated.
Where is Skårungen?
Skårungen is a cabin with rorbuer in Kabelvåg, in Lofoten. Its address is Ørsvågveien 40, 8310 Kabelvåg.
Which airport is nearest to Skårungen?
In a straight line, the nearest airport is Svolvær Airport (SVJ), about 11 km away. The distance by road is longer.
Does Skårungen have Wi-Fi?
Yes. The sources for this page list Wi-Fi at Skårungen.
Is there parking at Skårungen?
Yes. The sources for this page list parking at Skårungen.
What is Skårungen's guest rating?
Skårungen is rated 8.6 out of 10 on Booking.com from 694 reviews, as checked on 16 September 2026. Ratings change as new reviews come in.

Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.