House with boathouse - spectacular views and good sun conditions, The home is located on the idyllic Litle krystad in Flakstad municipality. This is a quiet and charming hamlet located between Lofoten's beautiful mountains and sea. Here you get close to nature and a really beautiful and wide sea and mountain view. The place extends down to the seafront. Boat shed and stairs that go down into the sea for a swim after a mountain hike. Kvalvika / Ryten is a great popular trip with a long white beach, steep mountains that give the stomach a treat, Ryten and Kvalvika are an unbeatable combination you can`t miss if you are going to Lofoten, and the perfect place to enjoy the sunset. Lofoten surfcamp is located on the north side of Ramberg and they offer courses. Reine and Sakrisøy are worth a visit, Nusfjord is nearby and the glassblower in Vikten and the blacksmith in Sund. If you want to fish, you can fish on the shore or rent a boat in Fredvang boat harbor, other fishing trips can be arranged by Jim Pedersen, Mølnarodden and small boat can be hired at Lydersens Rorbuer. In Lofoten you can go on many kinds of safaris in several different types of boats. There are sea safaris, sea eagle safaris and whale safaris / killer whale safaris. It can take place in a larger, traditional boat or in a smaller, slightly advanced rubber boat of the rib type. For a sense of speed and proper close contact with the elements, the rib is probably best suited; imagine sitting almost straight on the sea surface with killer whales dancing around the boat. Lofoten also has the world's densest population of sea eagles, which sail high up on the mountain tops in search of food. With a wingspan of up to two meters, it is a fantastic sight when it plunges into the dish. Killer whale safari runs only in winter, from October to December. Different types of safaris are arranged from several of the settlements in Lofoten: Svolvær, Stamsund, Kabelvåg, Henningsvær, Laukvik and Reine. The website lofoten.info has many tips for what you can experience in Lofoten. Midnight sun: The midnight sun is a phenomenon that occurs all or part of the time north of the Arctic Circle and in Lofoten it means from about 28 May to about 14 July. The midnight sun is best experienced on Ramberg beach 16 minutes by car. Northern lights: Lofoten is below the Northern Lights Oval. In Lofoten, we can see the northern lights almost every starry night during the winter in all of Lofoten, Ramberg beach is also a good place for observation. About 2 and 1/2 hours drive from Flakstad, is Polarlightcenter Lofoten. Here you get information about the background to this phenomenon. They also warn of Northern Lights activities days in advance. It is not every day you can see the northern lights, either due to low activity or low cloud cover. But, - Lofoten has a lot of mountains, and sometimes a lot of weather. The same mountains also help to break up the cloud cover, and create gaps in the cloud cover where you can experience the northern lights, even when it is cloudy. Facts about the Northern Lights The Northern Lights occur when particles from the sun hit the Earth's atmosphere. The sun throws out huge gas clouds (solar wind) of varying strength. When the particles meet the earth's magnetic field, they are directed towards a circle around the magnetic North Pole, and it is the energy that is released that is the Northern Lights. Heavy activity on the sun can lead to the northern lights three to four days later. Download free app with northern lights warning The app gives you an easy and quick answer on when there is the greatest chance of experiencing the Northern Lights in Lofoten and Northern Norway. IPhone: Download Norway Lights for iOS Android: Download Norway Lights for Android Windows: Download Norway Lights for Windows Lofotfishing: Lofoten fishing is the most important seasonal fishing for cod in Norway. Fishing for cod in Lofoten starts in January and lasts until April. Even though some of the fishing takes place a good distance from land with larger vessels, the small boat fleet still stays in the fishing villages, and several of the fishermen have arranged for you to join and experience life on the Lofoten Sea. These boats organize trips from the middle of February when the cod has announced its arrival. They have all the necessary equipment and take you to the best fishing grounds. You can fish with a rod from the grouse and take the catch home with you. If you wish, some players can provide training in gutting the fish. In Lofoten we have several that offer boat rental if you want to try your luck on your own. Here you will find various offers for renting a boat or organized fishing trips. see Lofoten info. The stairs from the 1st floor to the 2nd floor are a bit steep, but you can also use the bedroom in the annex.