Welcome to our paradise - Villa Lofoten. We work with ecotourism, art, and culture in the northern part of Norway. We want to share this beautiful place with others who appreciate the beauty of nature and culture. Welcome to us! Our name comes from the classic concept of villas, which dates back to antiquity. A place to retreat, to expand our understanding, and to live in harmony with nature, whilst reflecting on earlier fishermen’s way of life on land and at sea: their frugal and sympathetic treatment of their surroundings. Staying in our listed buildings provides access to contemplation and tranquility, intellectual immersion and creative expression. Whilst at the same time, following nature's rhythms; the days and the cycle of the seasons. Vision Villa Lofoten wishes to contribute to the development of a new basic narrative around our culture. We want to move from the present-day fixation of demands for economic growth and the term ‘I’ to a narrative that focuses on a positive future and the term ‘we’. A ‘we’ who strive to live in harmony with our surroundings. We do this through ecotourism and film production, by offering a residence for artists, researchers and craftsmen and a space for conferences and workshops. In doing this, Villa Lofoten contributes to a sustainable society, public discourse, freedom of expression, and democracy.   Values: Quality, Tradition and Sustainability Villa Lofoten works in tandem with its surroundings, in terms of sustainable values and individual knowledge. We address the question of the relationship between past and future, nature and culture, faith and belief. We highlight the antagonism between rural and urban, consumption and sustainability, the ambivalence around old and new, and the tension between freedom and free trade.

Welcome to Edvardbua – a cozy and unique hideaway nestled in the harbour in the small village of Kvalnes. Perfect for curious explorers, firends or couples. This self-contained unit blends charm and function just steps from the sea. Inside, you’ll find: • Two cozy loft beds (160 cm) and one (120 cm) bed on the floor • Desks in both sleeping areas, plus a sofa and small entrance hall • Kettle, crockery, and wardrobe for your convenience • Downstairs, with a separate entrance, is your private bathroom (with shower, sink, and toilet). There is also a kitchen – shared with one other unit – including a fridge, microwave, two-burner stove, oven, and access to a washing machine and dryer used by all guests. Step outside and enjoy: • A sunny terrace with views of the mountains and the sea • Midnight sun from the north-facing back of the house during summer months Minimum stay 3 nights. A 10% discount applies to stays longer than one week.

Towards the turn of the century, Kvalnes was affected by a decline in population. Houses were sold and new people moved in. Kvalnes is one of the six inhabited places in Vestvågøy with midnight sun. People who like Kvalnes are often people looking for presence, closeness to nature, and self-expression. Here you can be yourself. Let the day go by, just observing sun and light, tide and wind, bird life and seaweed, northern lights and stars, snow and ice. That's why you're as likely to meet an astrophysicist from Belgium as a birdwatcher from Canada, an Indian photographer or an Australian surfer here. This was not always the case. Until the 1980s most people who lived at Kvalnes were what we call fisher-farmers. They survived through a combination of farming and fishing.