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.

The Farmhouse – Historic Warmth & Quiet Comfort A well-equipped and atmospheric house filled with history, light, and calm. The Farmhouse offers a warm and welcoming stay where traditional character meets modern comfort. On the ground floor, the dining room sits beside a fully equipped kitchen, ideal for preparing and enjoying meals together. The library includes a curated selection of books for all tastes, along with a writing desk and a 140 cm bed for reading, rest, or quiet retreat. The living room invites you to unwind by the fireplace after a day of exploring. Upstairs, high ceilings and skylights open to views of the midnight sun and northern lights. Here you'll find a wood stove and two equally sized bedrooms, each with a double bed (120 cm), a desk, and closet space. The bathroom features a panoramic window facing the sea and the midnight sun. A ladder leads up to the loft — a cozy hideaway with a 140 cm double bed and a skylight overlooking the horizon. From here, you can watch the shifting sky, from sunlit nights to star-filled winter evenings, all from the comfort of your bed. Minimum stay 3 nights. A 10% discount applies to stays longer than one week. Reviews: We have stayed at many many rental properties over the years and Aaslaug's farmhouse was definitely one of our favorites! It was comfortable, clean, well decorated. Amazing views, short walk across the field to the beach. Aaslaug was an amazing host, always looking for ways to make our stay better, especially for the kids! - David, USA

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.