Hiking in Norway’s Lofoten Islands is truly incredible, but the best-known of them are very crowded. So we thought we’d share with you a hike on the archipelago that’s off the beaten tourist track, accessible to all and offering a sublime panorama on arrival.
This is what we found with the hike to Mount Offersoykammen, which combines all these criteria. Which route to take? Where to park? Is it possible to hike with children? We’ll answer all your questions.
Route and topo
Mount Offersøykammen is located on the island of Vestvågøy in the heart of the Lofoten archipelago. If you’re staying for 1 week, we recommend you include it in your itinerary.
To give you an idea of our itinerary, take a look at our article: 1 week in the Lofoten Islands.
Topography
- Distance: 2.3km return
- Difference in altitude: 406m D+.
- Duration: 1h30
- Hike start: gps point here Offersøykammen Trail Head
Description of the hiking trail
The distance is very short, but like many Norwegian hikes, the trail climbs straight up to the summit. It’s tough, but it’s fast!
The trail begins with a fairly steep climb over rocks and low vegetation. It then levels out into a more moderate, open climb before reaching the summit.
Once at the top, the panorama of the surrounding islands and turquoise waters is sublime.
A family outing?
For this hike, as the distance is very short, we chose to take it in turns. One during mealtime and the other during our daughter’s nap.
Our friends went up with their 4-year-old son, who walked most of the way. Just be careful on the rocky section.
Practical information: parking and accommodation
Car and camper parking
Two parking lots are located next to the start of the hike:
- Skera rest area Here you’ll find a small information center with ideas for things to do, as well as picnic tables.
- There is a parking lot at Skreda Rorbusuiter
Where to stay?
To help you find what you’re looking for, we’ve put together an article featuring our top accommodations in the Lofoten Islands.
Why include this hike in your itinerary? our opinion
There are many hiking trails on the archipelago, so it’s not easy to find your way around and choose the right one. We were immediately won over by the panoramic views in the photos and the short distance we had to cover.
The hike is located on one of the archipelago’s least touristy islands, so we found that i There were really few people on the trail and at the summit compared with Reinebrigen next to Reine or Mount Ryten.
Along with the Preikestolen, this is one of our favorite hikes in Norway and one of our favorite spots on the Lofoten Islands.
We really enjoyed writing this article. If you have any other suggestions, please feel free to leave a comment below. We spent 2 months on a road trip in Norway, so check out our other articles about this incredible country.
Don’t hesitate to leave us a note or 5 stars below, to let us know if you’re planning this trip, to ask any questions you may have, below we’ll answer you with great pleasure. You can check out our Instagram stories from our Norway trip, to give you a taste of what’s in store!
Before you leave, find all our articles to help you organize your trip:
- Our itinerary and complete guide for your road trip to the Lofoten Islands
- Our budget in Lofoten
- 🏨nos meilleures hôtels aux îles Lofoten pour rayonner.
- Our guide to car hire in the Lofoten Islands
- Vaerøy Island : our favorite of Norway’s Lofoten Islands
- Lofoten Islands: must-see beaches
- The most beautiful places on the Lofoten Islands: in photos and on our map
- Visit the must-see village of Reine + its mythical hike
