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Svolvær travel guide

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You're Going to Love Svolvær

With a population of 4,197, Svolvær is a must-see destination in Nordland, Norway. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Svolvær to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Svolvær

Svolvær in December
Estimated hotel price
£117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Svolvær in December
Estimated hotel price
£117
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Svolvær

Plane

When flying to Svolvær, you’ll arrive at Svolvær Helle (SVJ), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Svolvær from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 14h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Svolvær is to pick up a car hire from Tromsø, which is about 235 km from Svolvær. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Alamo, among others, in Tromsø.

Plane

When flying to Svolvær, you’ll arrive at Svolvær Helle (SVJ), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Svolvær from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 14h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Svolvær is to pick up a car hire from Tromsø, which is about 235 km from Svolvær. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Alamo, among others, in Tromsø.

Airports near Svolvær

BOOBodø
EVENarvik Evenes
LKNLeknes

Airlines serving Svolvær

Lufthansa
Good (8,078 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,971 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,610 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (937 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,840 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,201 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,413 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,454 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,286 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,910 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (255 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (276 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (189 reviews)
DAT
Excellent (12 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (31 reviews)
Discover Airlines
Good (33 reviews)
Wideroe
Excellent (56 reviews)
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Where to stay in Svolvær

Average rates range from around £152 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £195 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Svolvær

Most booked hotels in Svolvær

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Scandic Svolvær
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£191+
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Thon Hotel Lofoten
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£191+
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Nordis Hotel Lofoten
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£114+
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Hiring a car in Svolvær

Hiring a car in Svolvær costs £136 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.72 per litre in Svolvær (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.56 and £27.41. The most frequently booked car type in Svolvær is Standard (Class Standard Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 29% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Svolvær costs £136 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.72 per litre in Svolvær (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.56 and £27.41. The most frequently booked car type in Svolvær is Standard (Class Standard Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 29% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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