Lofoten multisport: surfing, hiking and fishing in 48 hours
Lofoten is a place like no other, a sports ground frozen in the middle of the Norwegian Sea. In the morning, you'll feel the invigorating waves of the northern latitudes, in the afternoon, you'll be climbing the granite "Sherpa stairs", and in the evening, you'll be catching cod at the pier of an old rorbu. Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime! In just two days, you'll experience three different elements without even leaving the archipelago or Norway's stunning national parks.
Below is an amazing 48-hour surf + hike + fish itinerary. Norway's most exciting outdoor adventures can be packed into a single weekend, and this combination of electric buses, kayak shuttles and your own two feet is just one way of experiencing them!
Day 1 — Northern wave and peak above the fjord
| Time | Activity | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | ✈️ Arrival in Leknes | Flight from Oslo; luggage up to 23 kg includes surfboard bag |
| 10:00 | 🚐 Bus #765 Leknes → Unstad | 40 min; tickets available in the Entur app |
| 11:00 | 🌊 Surfing at Unstad Beach | Unstad Arctic Surf rental: board + 6/5 mm wetsuit |
| 14:30 | 🍲 Cod soup at Surf Café | Replenish calories; dry gloves |
| 16:00 | 🥾 Hike Ryten + Kvalvika | 7 km / +540 m; summit view of Emerald Bay |
| 20:00 | 💤 Night in a rorbu in Hamnøy | Charge gadgets; sort photos |
Why it works
In winter, the mighty Atlantic cyclones rage here, creating some of the most thrilling waves on the planet! But from May to October, the swells shift to a steady 0.8–1.2 m, making it the perfect time for beginners and intermediate surfers to enjoy comfortable waves. After three hours in a wetsuit, your body is warmed up, and the climb up Ryten is a breeze – nothing like a whole day behind the wheel! The wooden boardwalk is suitable even for trainers, and the panorama is one of the top 5 best national park hikes in Norway among travel photographers.
Day 2 — Going out to sea and the "cinematic panorama" of Røgnbågen
| Time | Activity | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | 🎣 Morning fishing for cod | Go2Lofoten charter, electric boat; tackle and warm overalls included |
| 10:00 | 🐟 Fillet + burrito on the pier | A special treat — eating your catch right there |
| 12:00 | 🥾 Hike to Reinebringen | 3 km / +450 m up 1,700 “sherpa” steps |
| 15:30 | 🛶 Mini kayak safari in Reinefjord | 5 km; dry bags and neoprene skirts included |
| 18:00 | 🚐 Bus #18-742 Reine → Leknes | 70 min; Wi-Fi onboard — time to back up photos |
| 20:55 | ✈️ Flight home | It’s a rush, but you’ve experienced sea, land & summit in 48 hours |
Why it works
By morning, the wind dies down and the sea is as smooth as glass: the hump of cod is visible even without a fishfinder. The easy catch sets the perfect pace for Reinebringen — the very staircase where the fjord and fishermen's rorby boats form a V-shape, creating a truly breathtaking sight. After the descent, your muscles are still "hot" and the kayak on the mirror-like Reinefjord feels like a stretch rather than a new load – it's an incredible feeling! This is how the day brings together all the classics of hiking trails in Norway, adding an amazing wildlife element without unnecessary transfers.
Three life hacks to make everything go smoothly
- Book your board and kayak in advance: summer slots fill up in 2–3 weeks. The GetMyBoat app is a handy aggregator.
- Pack your luggage: a board less than 2.50 m long can be transported as sports equipment; a wetsuit, fins and helmet can be packed into a 45-litre backpack that easily fits in the cabin.
- Layers instead of a heavy jacket: merino 200 + a light down jacket + a membrane will withstand both the morning dew and kayak spray.
Budget outline (NOK, 2025)
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| 3-hour surf session (board + wetsuit) | 980 |
| Fishing charter (3 hours) | 1,200 |
| Kayak rental (2 hours) | 5 |
| Night in a rorbu (2 persons) | 1,450 |
| Transport (bus + boat, 48-hour pass) | 4 |
| Total | ≈ 4,640 |
Get ready for the experience of a lifetime with Lofoten Multisport! While others are stuck on a boring, slow route, you get to pack in the ocean, mountains and northern lights into just two days! Surf to the sound of seagulls, hike to the whisper of rock steps, kayak through the turquoise Reinefjord — all without overnight transfers or boring bus windows.
I would absolutely love for you to try out this format! Send your track logs, wave reports and recipes for "cod burritos" to our editorial office and we'll get the ball rolling! Your story will be featured in the outdoor adventures Norway catalogue, showcasing the incredible experiences you've had on your two-day expedition in Norway.
