Where can you stay in Reine?
Rorbu cabins in Reine, their season and an option nearby.
Short answer
In Reine, Reine Rorbuer by the harbour offers historic rorbu cabins with hotel comfort and is open from February to October. It is part of the Classic Norway Hotels chain and has its own restaurant, Gammelbua. Another rorbu option in Moskenes is Eliassen Rorbuer in the village of Hamnøy.
Why
- Visit Lofoten says Reine Rorbuer consists of several converted, historic rorbu cabins by the harbour in Reine.
- The hotel and its restaurant Gammelbua are open from February to October.
- Reine is the administrative centre of Moskenes municipality and had 296 residents in 2025, according to Store norske leksikon.
Details
Gammelbua was originally the first grocery shop in Reine. Eliassen Rorbuer is at 8390 Hamnøy, and it says northern lights can be seen there between September and March. Hamnøy is a fishing village in Moskenes at the mouth of Reinefjorden, and the E10 crosses the fjord on bridges over Hamnøya and other islands.
Tip
If you travel in November, December or January, Reine Rorbuer is closed, so look at other places in Moskenes and check their opening dates.
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Sources
- Visit Lofoten: Reine RorbuerChecked at:
- Eliassen Rorbuer, HamnøyChecked at:
- Great Norwegian Encyclopedia: ReineChecked at:
- Great Norwegian Encyclopedia: HamnøyaChecked at:
Opening seasons can change, so check the hotel's own website before you go.
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