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Fishing village · Reine, Nordland
Hamnøy
The small fishing village at the entrance to the Reinefjord, with red rorbuer on the rocks, the E10 bridges and views of the Reine peaks — a much-photographed Lofoten scene.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Hamnøy
Hamnøy is one of the oldest fishing villages in western Lofoten, on a small islet at the entrance to the Reinefjord, about 5 km from Reine. The E10 road runs over it on bridges, and from Hamnøy bridge you see the scene that appears in many photographs of the archipelago: red rorbuer on the rocks, by the water, with Olstinden peak and the Reine mountains in the background.
The old rorbuer have been renovated and operate as accommodations, and there are cod drying racks on the rocks between February and June. The village is small, with a fish restaurant, a quay and few houses, and can be walked through in half an hour.
Hamnøy sits among the beaches and hikes of the west. Beside it, on the islet of Sakrisøy, there are more rorbuer, yellow ones, and a café. On the other side of the fjord, boats take you to the village of Vindstad and Bunes beach, only accessible by boat and trail.
In winter, with snow on the mountains and low light at midday, the landscape changes, and clear nights from September to March often bring the northern lights over the peaks.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
From 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Best time
All year. In summer, long days and the midnight sun until mid-July; from September to March, the chance of northern lights on clear nights. For photos, early morning and late afternoon.
How to get there
It is located on the E10, about 5 km from Reine and 15 km from Moskenes, where the ferry from Bodø arrives. E10 buses stop in the village.
Tip
Stop before the bridge and walk to its middle for the classic photo. Do not park on the bridge shoulders; use the village car parks.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Hamnøy
Where to take the classic photo of Hamnøy?
From the E10 bridge, looking at the red rorbuer with Reine's mountains in the background.
Can you stay overnight in Hamnøy?
Yes, in renovated rorbuer on the waterfront.
Is it far from Reine?
About 5 km along the E10.
Is there aurora borealis in Hamnøy?
It usually appears from September to March on clear nights, away from lights.