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Car Rental - Svolvaer
A car rental in Svolvaer takes you to an ice-capped wonderland on the beautiful Lofoten archipelago of Norway. If you’re looking for an unspoilt island hideaway with a Nordic twist, you just might find paradise here.
Soak up the aura of the Northern Lights, breathe crisp sea air and tour a surprising range of cultural attractions – while daredevils attempt the famous Svolvaergeita pillar.
Renting a car in Svolvaer makes it easy to see all the incredible boulders, lakes and trails in comfort and style. Our local pick-up points are well located for your convenience, and thanks to a great range of cars equipped for winter travel, you’ll be able to glide between the greatest sights with confidence.
Choose your ideal vehicle from our selection, reserve directly with us in advance, and we’ll present you with a rental car for the vacation of a lifetime.
Svolvaer Locations
A Quick Guide to Svolvaer
This stunning port is the beating heart of Norway’s Lofoten region.
Here you can behold breath-taking nature in the morning before delving into local art in the afternoon. It’s even possible to embark on a thrilling road trip across the islands in your business or holiday car rental– you just might glimpse the Northern Lights.
Take a Sea Eagle Safari
Sea eagle safaris are the essential Lofoten experience for nature lovers. This incredible bird is extinct in many other countries but thrives in this corner of Norway.
Park your Svolvaer rental car and take an excursion onto the mirror-like seas, witnessing the jagged mountains framing the horizon. Brace yourself for thrilling close encounters with these precious creatures, and marvel at the majesty of their magnificent wing spans – which can reach more than eight-and-a-half feet.
Local Art and History
Galleri Lofotens Hus, around 30 minutes’ drive away in Henningsvaer, is the best place to learn about local customs through the power of art. This is northern Norway’s equivalent of a national gallery and it is filled with treasures. ‘The Golden Era of Norwegian Painted Art’ is the star exhibit: through the panoramic landscape paintings that made Lofoten famous, you will learn about how the destination has evolved from its roots as a seasonal fishing town.
The KaviarFactory may sound like a high-class restaurant, but it is actually the region’s best contemporary art gallery. Here you can learn about the boundary-pushing work of young artists in a striking, ultra-modern space.
Other local highlights include the North Norwegian Artist Center and the Lofoten War Museum, where you can see rare artifacts from the Second World War.
See Svolvaergeita
The stunning landscape is another key reason to visit Svolvaer. The town’s iconic vantage point, Svolvaergeita, has provided some of the best views in Lofoten for those who have conquered it. Literally translating as ‘The Goat’, this 500-foot pinnacle has two iconic horns at the summit.
Seasoned adventurers sometimes attempt the climb to the top (taking great care when doing so) – but for those who just want to admire from below, park your rental car at the base and bask in the glory of this magnificent granite pillar.
The Aurora Aura
Svolvaer and the surrounding region offers a fantastic opportunity to see the Northern Lights. If you’re visiting in winter, chasing nature’s most famous light show is an absolute must.
Wrap up warm and jump into your Svolvaer rental car for a road trip like no other. The Lofoten Islands are situated just outside of the 'auroral oval', making it a great place to chase the glow. Lucky travelers can see flashes of emerald and pink dancing across the midnight sky.
A favorite place to try and see the northern lights near Svolvaer is Svinøya, but the distant hills may provide a better view. Take to the road in your holiday car rental and head for rural spots without much light pollution – coastal zones where the lights reflect on the open ocean are especially good.
This is a place of real wonder, where the summer days are long and light, and winter packs a magical chill. Whatever you have planned, car rental in Svolvaer can help you get even more from the experience.
Driving In and Around Svolvaer
Driving in the Lofoten Islands is one of the best ways to experience Norway. Prepare yourself for a beautiful, glistening road trip across a landscape that bursts with green and blue in summer – and is remarkably striking in winter.
If you choose to get a car rental from Svolvaer Airport, the first step is to join European route E10. This scenic road takes you through hills and tunnels to Svolvaer town in the west.
Svolvaerveien takes you past the icy marina to a town filled with boutique hotels, convenient parking lots your holiday car rental and oceanside ice bars. The journey usually takes just ten minutes by rental car.
Many of Svolvaer’s best attractions are located in this central neighborhood, including the Lofoten War Museum, the charming promenade and the town’s gleaming white church.
Cross the Bukkedauen bridge to reach the charming island of Svinoya, where you can see colourful Scandinavian architecture and rugged landscapes. Cross Gunnar Bergs vei to reach Kjeøya kystbatteri – a historical coastal battery packed with fish.
You’ll also see Fiskerkona, an unmissable lighthouse topped by a huge statue of a fisherman’s wife overlooking the bay.
Take your road trip to the next level by venturing further into Norway’s natural beauty in your Svolvaer car rental. Thanks to Norway’s smooth road, tunnel and bridge system, you don’t even need to leave your rental car when heading to neighboring islands. Stay on the E10 to travel from Svolvaer to Vestvågøy or Flakstadøya. In the east, the E10’s scenic oceanside stretch heads to Hinnøya and mainland Norway.
Follow this route all the way to Narvik for even more attractions and sightseeing opportunities.
Studded tires are required in the winter months and it is essential to drive with headlights on. Norway’s speed limits are usually set at 80km/h (49mph) or below on single-lane mountain roads, and built-up area are often 50km/h (30mph) or less.
