Lofoten Handbook

Fløya and Djevelporten hike

Svolvær's local mountain, reached by the Sherpa stairway known as Djeveltrappa up to Djevelporten, a boulder wedged in a gorge, and on along an exposed path to Fløya (590 m).

Last verified 16 September 2026

Svolvær

Trail

  • Trailhead. Town-centre parking or Blåtindveien car park, Svolvær
  • Distance. 1.5 km one way
  • Time. 2 hours one way
  • Season. Spring, summer and autumn
  • Difficulty. Easy up the stairs, medium to Djevelporten, demanding to the summit cairn (2–3 m scramble)

Why do it

It starts on the edge of Svolvær and the upper section looks over the town and the Vestfjord.

Where

Start from parking in the town centre or the small car park where Blåtindveien bends, north-west of the churchyard (fills quickly). Where the terrain flattens, the right-hand path goes towards Svolværgeita (a climbing objective); keep straight on for Fløya. Descend the same way or by the path marked Lofoten High5 in blue and white; there is no way down towards Svolværgeita.

Best time

Spring, summer and autumn (Visit Lofoten).

How long it takes

Visit Lofoten: 2 hours one way; 1.5 km one way; 590 m.

Who it suits

Visit Lofoten says the stairs suit older children; above them there are steep, exposed sections and some climbing.

Practical information

  • Public toilet at the trailhead car park (Visit Lofoten).
  • The steep passage below the summit cairn can be harder on the way down, especially when wet (Visit Lofoten).

Rules and closures

  • Drones are not allowed at Djevelporten and Fløya because of Svolvær airport (Visit Lofoten drone guide).
  • The car park uses Easy Park for payment (Visit Lofoten 10 popular hikes).

Where to stay in Svolvær

  • Anker Brygge

    Rorbu in Svolvær

    Rorbu cabins and suites on Lamholmen, a small island in Svolvær harbour, around a former fish factory that now holds Restaurant Kjøkkenet, the Bryggebaren bar and suites. The site dates the main building to about 1860, though one line on its restaurant page says 1880.

    • Waterfront
    • Sea view
    • Couples
    • Families
    Price
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  • Fast Hotel Lofoten

    Hotel in Svolvær

    A 25-room self-service hotel in a quiet residential street in Svolvær, about 500 m from the town square and beside the Svinøya bridge, run by Fast Hotels without a reception.

    Price
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  • Fast Hotel Svolvær

    Hotel in Svolvær

    A 49-room self-service budget hotel next to Svolvær town square and Lofoten Kulturhus, with code entry instead of a reception and single, double, triple and family rooms.

    • Families
    Price
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Itineraries that include it

Questions

How long does it take to reach Djevelporten and Fløya?
Visit Lofoten allows about 2 hours one way for the 1.5 km to Fløya's 590 m summit.
Where does the Djevelporten hike start?
Just outside Svolvær centre, at the car park where Blåtindveien bends, or from town-centre parking.
Can you fly a drone at Djevelporten?
No. It is inside the restricted zone around Svolvær airport.

Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.