Hi, I just did Lofoten this August and I did Bodø to Vaeroy, and then Vaeroy to Moskenes and I still got charged for both legs when I checked the tolls for my rental vehicle. Vaeroy is totally worth the trip and hike up Håen though!
Heisann. Vi bor i Sørfold, ca 135 km nord for Bodø, og ønsker å besøke Lofoten i sommer. Denne videoen var veldig nyttig når det gjelder fergeforbindelsen Bodø - Moskenes. Litt morsomt at den automatiske tekstingen oversatte Bodø til "Buddha" de fleste ganger, da. :) Uansett, tusen takk for en nyttig video, jeg satte stor pris på denne :)
Thank you for watching. Yes the ferry company doesn’t make it east for people. I’m glad we could help a little and hopefully you will have a pleasant ferry ride to/from Lofoten 😊 Ivar
Thank you for the information! Good you shared info about dogs. We will have to cancel trip there by ferry since our dog would not survive alone neither in the car nor cage. Thanks for the tips!
Hi. One of the ferries has cages up at the lounge area. Where you can essentially have eye contact with your dog the whole time. I cannot say which one it is so try to contact Torghatten and ask them. Hope it works out. Ivar
This information is wonderful, thank you for posting. We loved your recommendation to book a car at Rent a Car Moskenes. We are from the US and have called and spoken to Carl, asking how to book a car. He said to send an SMS with the details, we've done this via text to his phone and to their fb page and no response. I called again this morning, and he told me the same thing, so now I'm wondering if we need to request the car in Norwegian not English? Have you any recommendations or other information? Many thanks, Leslie & Laura
Thank you, Leslie & Laura. I’m sorry to hear you are having issues booking with Rent a car Moskenes. I would keep trying to get a hold of them using the chat on their Facebook page (messenger) and sms. I hope it will work out Cheers, Ivar
Thank you so much with the video, for sure it is very helpful! We want to travel from Bodo to Moskenes on Jun 13, and directly from the ferry port take the bus to Reine. The rest of our journey will rely on public transportation ... While Travel Pass Nordland is activated immediately at the day of purchase.. then should we still pre-book passenger seats with the express boat? the booking site requires a reservation fee.. is that then covered by the Pass though?
Hi HsinLan! Thank you for your feedback. It seems like you are mixing the speed boat between Bodø and Svolvær and the ferry between Bodø and Moskenes. You want to take the ferry as a pedestrian and then you don’t need to pre book. Save yourself the money. Also, activate the travel pass before leaving the Wi-Fi of the ferry in Moskenes, if you don’t have mobile data, to maximise the ticket. So, absolutely no reason to pre book the ferry as a pedestrian. Hope this helps Ivar
Thank you for watching. December can be a great month to visit. But it depends a bit on how well prepared you are and what activities you want to do. What’s your main goal or activities you want to do when visiting in Dec?
@@guidetonorway thank you so much for your reply. Is it possible to have some little hiking in Lofoten during December ? Also, do you have any recomendation what to do in Christmas eve ?
Thank you for watching. Not easy at all. I would highly encourage you to either rent a car with Rentacar Moskenes, or book accommodation in the nearby village of Sørvågen. Or, book the first night at Moskenes Camping in one of their accommodations and take the bus to your Å the following morning. Check Entur.no for bus schedules. You can of course walk to Å from Moskenes. But bring reflective vests (outside of the summer) since you will be walking about an hour on a narrow road without any pedestrian field. If you can’t make it work then you can of course contact us and we can try to sort you out if we have time. Cheers, Ivar
Actually, this year there is a local guy doing shuttle busses from the ferry to different nearby accommodations. Moskenes Turvogn. +4791543244. Try to contact him before you enter the ferry in Bodø :) Im not sure how long outside of the summer season he will be driving but worth contacting.
@@guidetonorway thank you so much! We unfortunately have already paid for our accomodation in À :( I will try this person as we are arriving this weekend! Thank you for taking the time to help us!
I wanted to say a HUGE thank you for your help! We contacted your suggested taxi driver and were picked up in Moskenes. Very friendly and professional service! Thanks s million 🙏
GREAT Video, thank you for this valuable information! I do not have a vehicle, am using public transportation, have 8 days (late June 2024) to get from Bodo to Svolvaer via Rost-Vaeroy-Moskones. I am REALLY interested in the BEST recommended long/big/moderate-hard hikes including at Vaeroy, Reine, and between Moskenes and Svolvaer. What areas would you suggest I focus my limited days? How can I purchase your Camping Map Guide? Thank you, Mike (from Colorado, US)
Hi Mike! Thank you for watching. What´s the best hikes in Lofoten? Well, we feature about 50 of them in our Hiking and Camping maps so you should definitely check one of those out. The Camping Edition also has a few discount codes so it quickly ends up paying for itself: guidetolofoten.com/product/map-of-lofoten-best-of-edition/ If you follow us on Facebook we will inform you when our new service is made available this summer with ferry transportation from Moskenes to all the different accommodations in Western Lofoten. Thank you and see you in Lofoten this summer! Cheers, Ivar
One of the best and most informative video that I've seen so far. I am wondering which town that shows in the video in minute: 0:43? Also where is that white dome shape like building in minute 16:24?
Thank you!! :) Do you have any information about what are the rules if our dog is paralyzed? He is using a wheelchair. Is it possible to carry him in a bag? :/ Thank you :)
I think you better contact Torghatten about this. The reason you cannot have your dog in the lounge area is that they serve food there. However, they may be willing to make an exception to the rule for your dog, but better contact them directly to get it in written. good luck! 😊
Hey guys great video, it helped me a lot so thanks ! I have one question… I’m planning to take a ferry and visit the Lofoten on the beginning of February. But when I look on the website (Torghatten-Nord) It’s saying that there is no connection on the date I chose ( February 4th 2024 ) Can you help me ?
Very I formative video! In terms of renting a car, if I flew in from Bodo is it better to rent a car in Bodo or as you highlighted Moskenes? Obviously there’s a fee to bring a car on the ferry so that is saved if a vehicle is rented once we cross. But is that the only advantage? I’ll be there in June and need to reserve a rental car. Trying to assess whether to rent in Bodo or Moskenes, thanks!
Hi Fran. Thanks for watching. Yes that’s the main advantage. Of course, being able to deliver your car in Moskenes, allows you to have the flexibility to deliver your car before the last day or two while hiking in Sørvågen, and it also allows you to fly out from Evenes, or even Tromsø without having to go back to Bodø. Also, as we mention in our video, we offer a discount code for you for Moskenes car rental in our Camping Map of Lofoten. Good luck planning your trip and feel free to subscribe for more information about Lofoten. Thank you Ivar
Hi,we...(7 people) want to travel lofoten islands from bodo in the last week of December..2024...will you pls tell me that which ferry will be convenient for us..we want to visit Reine,svolvaer ...and we want to spend 2days in lofoten islands
If you don´t want to rent a car in winter in December then you could take the Bodø - Svolvær speed boat and join a day tour to Reine with Lofoten Lights, for example. This way you can see "all of Lofoten" even in two days. Cheers, Ivar
Hello We are reaching Bodo by flight, in march 1st week. And then taking ferry to Moskenes Stay there for 2 days And then will take bus to tromso Although I can see ferry and bus schedule for march, but is it feasible to do this route ? considering weather And is public transport smooth during this time?
Hi, we are traveling to Norway in 3-4 days and intend to spend 1 week in lofoten islands. We are a couple looking at mild to intermediate hiking and trails. We intend to fly from Bergen to Bodo, Please suggest a good itenarary.
Hi Raghu. I think an online consultation would be great for you. We are happy to help plan your dream trip to Lofoten and the rest of Norway. guidetolofoten.com/lofoten-and-northern-norway-travel-consulting/
Hi! Not sure if you’ll see this comment anytime soon but i need help regarding the car rental. I read on the rental t&c about cross-border/boundary rules whereby i may need to inform the car company about bringing my rental car on ferry/boats. Does it effect my insurance for the? Do i have to pay extra to the rental company or something? 😅
Hi! I have never heard about anyone needing to do this before. But if that´s their t&c, then you should probably do that. What company are you using? They may want to connect their vehicle to their ferry discount system. Would be interesting to know their reason :) Cheers, Ivar
Thank you for watching 😊 well, technically, yes, however, the Wi-Fi is slow/sometimes doesn’t work so I would recommend you download a couple of episodes of your favourite Netflix-show to your phone before departure, just to be sure 😍 Cheers, Ivar
Hello, thank you for you video., very helpful. I read somewhere that as a pedestrian, we are not guaranteed to have a place on the ferry if we don't book in advance. Is that right? Also, I don't want to rent a car while at Lofoten, is it possible and safe to walk from Moskenes to Reine? (I will have a backpack, not a suitcase). 4.9 km is not a big deal for me as long as there is a place for pedestrians to walk on. Oh, after re-watching, you specify there is not path for pedestrians. However, on google streets, there seems to be a path on the other side of road guards along the way, seems to be good enough.
Yes if you do not pre-book your ticket you are not guaranteed to have a spot. However, it was only once or twice during Covid, with a 50% capacity, that pedestrians were rejected. Now, during normal capacity, you do not have to worry about being declined a seat on the ferry, even in the most busy times. We mention that there are no sidewalks between Moskenes and Reine just so people don’t try to pull their trolleys with them along this path. The narrow walking space next to the road is not for trolleys. However, if you have a backpack you will be fine, and safe. You have to cross the road twice though, so be careful if you do this in darkness. Cheers, Ivar
@@guidetonorway Thank you for the information, very kind. I will have backpacks, not trolleys and as I will be going in June, I have no worries about darkness. I will still be very careful though ☺️, I prefer to remain in one piece to visit Norway.
Thanks for the useful information We want to travel from Bodo to Moskenes without a car. Is it necessary to reserve a place for passengers traveling without a car? How many seats does the ferry have for passengers?
Very informative thank you. Can you tell me, if i take faster route Bodo - Moskenes, with 1 car and 2 persons (driver and passenger) should i buy 1 ticket for car (which include driver) and 1 for passenger? I understand that passenger goes for free. And non related question - is it possible to see Puffins in Lofoten? (may/july) Thanks
Thanks for watching. Since pedestrians became free you now only pay for the vehicle. It might be a bit confusing since when you pre book your ticket online you can choose passengers and you then pay a pre booking fee for those people. But you do not need to pre book anybody. Just your vehicle. In theory you could imagine they could throw out your passengers and only let you, the driver, and the vehicle enter the ferry in case of a very full ferry. But that never happens. For more information on the ferry: guidetolofoten.com/ferry-bodo-moskenes/ You can see puffins in the island of Røst until mid august. Or not directly on the island. You have to book a tour since they are out on some uninhabited islands. We just wrote an article on Røst that you are welcome to read: guidetolofoten.com/rost-island-a-journey-to-lofotens-edge/ Cheers, Ivar
If i take the ferry from Bodø to Røst, Svolvær and moskenes, do I need to make reservations online? Using the link you provided for the tickets i can’t select that option and i can’t seem to find a website that does. Do i need to explain on the spot what my plans are?
Hi! Those are different ferries/speed boats. The ferry goes between Bodø and Moskenes, sometimes via Røst and Værøy. The speedboat goes between Bodø and Svolvær. If you need to make reservations online or not is not a black or white answer so it’s best if you read the article that we left a link to in the description for more in depth information. Ivar
Hi Ivar, is it possible for me to catch the ferry 15 minutes before departure from Moskenes to Bodø? I plan to stay in À and take the 7 a.m. ferry (Based on winter schedule). However, since I'll be using a bus from À and the bus is expected to arrive in Moskenes at 6:41 a.m. Thanks in advance
Hi. Torghatten just got a new page making it easier to book. torghatten.no/en/our-routes/18-782?from=NSR:StopPlace:49735&to=NSR:StopPlace:49490&date=2024-03-23 If you have a rental car you fill in "rental" for the regnumber.
I am coming to visit Finland and want to visit Norway now too, too many Bucket List Trips and Hikes in Norway. Great video Should I come to Bodo and rent a car over their and ferry over to Lofoten then drive all over and go up to Tromslo and drive back down to Bodo? Thanks great video
Thanks for watching. We usually recommend people to not rent their car in Bodø since you then have to pay for the ferry twice. Unless you visit Værøy or Røst. You could rent your car in Moskenes for example and just take the ferry back and forth as a pedestrian for free. If you travel between Lofoten and Tromsø then it’s great to travel via Vesterålen snd Senja, however, beware that the ferry there only runs in the summer. And the queues are legendary in July. Ivar
@@guidetonorway Thank you Sir, I will go to Senja in August and cross over by Ferry from opposite side while leaving Lofoten Islands in August, hopefully I get their really early I am sure the line ups will be huge then too, after Covid People are going crazy, good and bad.
Thank you for watching 😊 you can get a refund for your ticket (minus the pre-booking fee of 225 NOK), or you can change it to another date, given that the date is available. Cheers, Ivar
Hi Patrick. Thanks for watching. In October the ferry has started on the winter schedule, which means fewer departures. So make sure you check that it fits your flights/travel plans. In the autumn you also have rougher seas, in general, so it might be a good idea to have a few seasickness pills available just in case of strong wind forecasts. Enjoy your time in Lofoten! Ivar
Hi! Thanks for watching. No ferries going so far but you can check out the cruise lines called Hurtigruten and Havila. Make sure when you google them to add the phrase “port to port” or you will not be able to find that journey on their page. They prefer selling whole packages.
How is it possible that the ferry from bodø to værøy and then to moskness or bodø is for free? Shoud I pay anyway on the begining of my trip from bodø? Can you clarify?
Hi Bozena. thanks for watching. I think it’s all explained pretty well in the video. In the description there is a link to our article where we go over the same topic. You are welcome to check that out as well if anything in the video feels unclear.
You were obviously aware of the existence of Hurtigruten, but only mentioned in the context of that the ferry and Hurtigruten were at the same terminal in Bodø. You failed to mention that Hurtigruten can take both people and a limited number of private cars to Stamsund and to Svolvær ....and that from any port (south or north of Lofoten) which is served by Hurtigruten. It is certainly not for free .....
Hi Dan! Thanks for watching. I really wonder why you feel so strongly that we should have included Hurtigruten in this video. It’s not a ferry and it doesn’t add anything to the video. Feel free to explain your thoughts. Ivar
@@guidetonorway Your reaction stands out as weird so I don't know what kind of problem you have with reality and pure factual information..... I'm not overly impressed. It has certainly little with "guiding" to do what you present. Do you have some kind of issue with Hurtigruten......or what....??? Saying that Hurtigruten "doesn't add anything" is just ridiculous and straight out ignorant.... Try to take Lofoten (Stamsund and Svolvær) out of their sailing plan .....haha ....I think there will be some "noise" coming out of Lofoten.... You will for sure have some explaining to do ..... Anyone can just google Hurtigruten and see for themselves that Hurigruten take both passengers and private cars (up to 45 cars) to any of the 34 ports along the coast, including Stamsund and Svolvær. Hurtigruten is the means of transport (way bigger and more comfortable ships) that can bring you from A to B even in bad weather ....when other ships/ferries must cancel their service and stay in port.... Hurtigruten has done their service along the coast for 130 years..... I say these things to inform anyone else than you .....since you obvious prefer to design reality as it suits you..... Let's see how long time it takes before you delete this comment....
@@Dan-fo9dk If you clicked on the video you might have seen the title of it yes? Hurtigruten is not a valid option for those interested in the information from this video. Your original comment and answer to the videomakers comes of as arrogant and rude, you want to add something then do your own video or address it in a respectful manner here in the comments, you have not. Not helpful!
Can we have the address to the ferry terminal, please. I looked it up on google maps but it looks very different to the terminal you put up. I just don’t want to be confused thank you. My friend is getting married in Lofoten on August 5th. I hope everything goes as planned 🤞🏻thank you again for your video and information!!
Hi, I just did Lofoten this August and I did Bodø to Vaeroy, and then Vaeroy to Moskenes and I still got charged for both legs when I checked the tolls for my rental vehicle. Vaeroy is totally worth the trip and hike up Håen though!
Heisann. Vi bor i Sørfold, ca 135 km nord for Bodø, og ønsker å besøke Lofoten i sommer. Denne videoen var veldig nyttig når det gjelder fergeforbindelsen Bodø - Moskenes. Litt morsomt at den automatiske tekstingen oversatte Bodø til "Buddha" de fleste ganger, da. :)
Uansett, tusen takk for en nyttig video, jeg satte stor pris på denne :)
Thankyou. Really useful. We are coming to Norway soon.
Have a great trip with the ferry 😊
Thank you so much. I have been trying to look for information about the ferry but the ferry website did not give much information.
Thank you for watching. Yes the ferry company doesn’t make it east for people. I’m glad we could help a little and hopefully you will have a pleasant ferry ride to/from Lofoten 😊
Ivar
Thank you for the information! Good you shared info about dogs. We will have to cancel trip there by ferry since our dog would not survive alone neither in the car nor cage. Thanks for the tips!
Hi. One of the ferries has cages up at the lounge area. Where you can essentially have eye contact with your dog the whole time. I cannot say which one it is so try to contact Torghatten and ask them. Hope it works out.
Ivar
Thank you, I am visiting from New Zealand soon and very excited to see Lofoten, your video is fantastic covered all my questions.
Thank you
This information is wonderful, thank you for posting. We loved your recommendation to book a car at Rent a Car Moskenes. We are from the US and have called and spoken to Carl, asking how to book a car. He said to send an SMS with the details, we've done this via text to his phone and to their fb page and no response. I called again this morning, and he told me the same thing, so now I'm wondering if we need to request the car in Norwegian not English? Have you any recommendations or other information? Many thanks, Leslie & Laura
Thank you, Leslie & Laura. I’m sorry to hear you are having issues booking with Rent a car Moskenes. I would keep trying to get a hold of them using the chat on their Facebook page (messenger) and sms. I hope it will work out
Cheers,
Ivar
just curious how this worked out for you as i'm considering them
Thank you so much with the video, for sure it is very helpful!
We want to travel from Bodo to Moskenes on Jun 13, and directly from the ferry port take the bus to Reine. The rest of our journey will rely on public transportation ...
While Travel Pass Nordland is activated immediately at the day of purchase.. then should we still pre-book passenger seats with the express boat? the booking site requires a reservation fee.. is that then covered by the Pass though?
Hi HsinLan! Thank you for your feedback. It seems like you are mixing the speed boat between Bodø and Svolvær and the ferry between Bodø and Moskenes. You want to take the ferry as a pedestrian and then you don’t need to pre book. Save yourself the money. Also, activate the travel pass before leaving the Wi-Fi of the ferry in Moskenes, if you don’t have mobile data, to maximise the ticket. So, absolutely no reason to pre book the ferry as a pedestrian. Hope this helps
Ivar
Hello, thanks for the video. I plan to visit Lofoten, is it good to visit on December ?
Thank you for watching. December can be a great month to visit. But it depends a bit on how well prepared you are and what activities you want to do. What’s your main goal or activities you want to do when visiting in Dec?
@@guidetonorway thank you so much for your reply. Is it possible to have some little hiking in Lofoten during December ? Also, do you have any recomendation what to do in Christmas eve ?
Thank you for such an informative video! Do you know if it’s easy to get taxis from Moskenes to À in the evening? Thank you so much!
Thank you for watching. Not easy at all. I would highly encourage you to either rent a car with Rentacar Moskenes, or book accommodation in the nearby village of Sørvågen. Or, book the first night at Moskenes Camping in one of their accommodations and take the bus to your Å the following morning. Check Entur.no for bus schedules. You can of course walk to Å from Moskenes. But bring reflective vests (outside of the summer) since you will be walking about an hour on a narrow road without any pedestrian field. If you can’t make it work then you can of course contact us and we can try to sort you out if we have time.
Cheers,
Ivar
Actually, this year there is a local guy doing shuttle busses from the ferry to different nearby accommodations. Moskenes Turvogn. +4791543244. Try to contact him before you enter the ferry in Bodø :) Im not sure how long outside of the summer season he will be driving but worth contacting.
@@guidetonorway thank you so much! We unfortunately have already paid for our accomodation in À :(
I will try this person as we are arriving this weekend! Thank you for taking the time to help us!
I wanted to say a HUGE thank you for your help! We contacted your suggested taxi driver and were picked up in Moskenes. Very friendly and professional service!
Thanks s million 🙏
GREAT Video, thank you for this valuable information! I do not have a vehicle, am using public transportation, have 8 days (late June 2024) to get from Bodo to Svolvaer via Rost-Vaeroy-Moskones. I am REALLY interested in the BEST recommended long/big/moderate-hard hikes including at Vaeroy, Reine, and between Moskenes and Svolvaer. What areas would you suggest I focus my limited days? How can I purchase your Camping Map Guide? Thank you, Mike (from Colorado, US)
Hi Mike! Thank you for watching. What´s the best hikes in Lofoten? Well, we feature about 50 of them in our Hiking and Camping maps so you should definitely check one of those out. The Camping Edition also has a few discount codes so it quickly ends up paying for itself: guidetolofoten.com/product/map-of-lofoten-best-of-edition/
If you follow us on Facebook we will inform you when our new service is made available this summer with ferry transportation from Moskenes to all the different accommodations in Western Lofoten.
Thank you and see you in Lofoten this summer!
Cheers,
Ivar
One of the best and most informative video that I've seen so far. I am wondering which town that shows in the video in minute: 0:43? Also where is that white dome shape like building in minute 16:24?
Thank you
The dome is some radioaktiv building
Thank you!! :) Do you have any information about what are the rules if our dog is paralyzed? He is using a wheelchair. Is it possible to carry him in a bag? :/ Thank you :)
I think you better contact Torghatten about this. The reason you cannot have your dog in the lounge area is that they serve food there. However, they may be willing to make an exception to the rule for your dog, but better contact them directly to get it in written. good luck! 😊
Hey guys great video, it helped me a lot so thanks !
I have one question…
I’m planning to take a ferry and visit the Lofoten on the beginning of February. But when I look on the website (Torghatten-Nord) It’s saying that there is no connection on the date I chose ( February 4th 2024 )
Can you help me ?
Very I formative video! In terms of renting a car, if I flew in from Bodo is it better to rent a car in Bodo or as you highlighted Moskenes? Obviously there’s a fee to bring a car on the ferry so that is saved if a vehicle is rented once we cross. But is that the only advantage? I’ll be there in June and need to reserve a rental car. Trying to assess whether to rent in Bodo or Moskenes, thanks!
Hi Fran. Thanks for watching. Yes that’s the main advantage. Of course, being able to deliver your car in Moskenes, allows you to have the flexibility to deliver your car before the last day or two while hiking in Sørvågen, and it also allows you to fly out from Evenes, or even Tromsø without having to go back to Bodø. Also, as we mention in our video, we offer a discount code for you for Moskenes car rental in our Camping Map of Lofoten. Good luck planning your trip and feel free to subscribe for more information about Lofoten. Thank you
Ivar
Hi,we...(7 people)
want to travel lofoten islands from bodo in the last week of December..2024...will you pls tell me that which ferry will be convenient for us..we want to visit Reine,svolvaer ...and we want to spend 2days in lofoten islands
If you don´t want to rent a car in winter in December then you could take the Bodø - Svolvær speed boat and join a day tour to Reine with Lofoten Lights, for example. This way you can see "all of Lofoten" even in two days.
Cheers,
Ivar
Hello
We are reaching Bodo by flight, in march 1st week.
And then taking ferry to Moskenes
Stay there for 2 days
And then will take bus to tromso
Although I can see ferry and bus schedule for march, but is it feasible to do this route ? considering weather
And is public transport smooth during this time?
Hi, we are traveling to Norway in 3-4 days and intend to spend 1 week in lofoten islands. We are a couple looking at mild to intermediate hiking and trails. We intend to fly from Bergen to Bodo, Please suggest a good itenarary.
Hi Raghu. I think an online consultation would be great for you. We are happy to help plan your dream trip to Lofoten and the rest of Norway. guidetolofoten.com/lofoten-and-northern-norway-travel-consulting/
Hi! Not sure if you’ll see this comment anytime soon but i need help regarding the car rental.
I read on the rental t&c about cross-border/boundary rules whereby i may need to inform the car company about bringing my rental car on ferry/boats. Does it effect my insurance for the? Do i have to pay extra to the rental company or something? 😅
Hi! I have never heard about anyone needing to do this before. But if that´s their t&c, then you should probably do that. What company are you using? They may want to connect their vehicle to their ferry discount system. Would be interesting to know their reason :)
Cheers,
Ivar
Hi! Thanks for this video! Does the ferry have WiFi onboard? I can't find this info anywhere online.
Thank you for watching 😊 well, technically, yes, however, the Wi-Fi is slow/sometimes doesn’t work so I would recommend you download a couple of episodes of your favourite Netflix-show to your phone before departure, just to be sure 😍
Cheers,
Ivar
Hello, thank you for you video., very helpful. I read somewhere that as a pedestrian, we are not guaranteed to have a place on the ferry if we don't book in advance. Is that right? Also, I don't want to rent a car while at Lofoten, is it possible and safe to walk from Moskenes to Reine? (I will have a backpack, not a suitcase). 4.9 km is not a big deal for me as long as there is a place for pedestrians to walk on.
Oh, after re-watching, you specify there is not path for pedestrians. However, on google streets, there seems to be a path on the other side of road guards along the way, seems to be good enough.
Yes if you do not pre-book your ticket you are not guaranteed to have a spot. However, it was only once or twice during Covid, with a 50% capacity, that pedestrians were rejected. Now, during normal capacity, you do not have to worry about being declined a seat on the ferry, even in the most busy times.
We mention that there are no sidewalks between Moskenes and Reine just so people don’t try to pull their trolleys with them along this path. The narrow walking space next to the road is not for trolleys. However, if you have a backpack you will be fine, and safe. You have to cross the road twice though, so be careful if you do this in darkness.
Cheers,
Ivar
@@guidetonorway Thank you for the information, very kind. I will have backpacks, not trolleys and as I will be going in June, I have no worries about darkness. I will still be very careful though ☺️, I prefer to remain in one piece to visit Norway.
Thanks for the useful information We want to travel from Bodo to Moskenes without a car. Is it necessary to reserve a place for passengers traveling without a car? How many seats does the ferry have for passengers?
Hi! Thank you for watching. It’s not necessary to pre book as a pedestrian. Ever. Just don’t do it.
Ivar
Very informative thank you. Can you tell me, if i take faster route Bodo - Moskenes, with 1 car and 2 persons (driver and passenger) should i buy 1 ticket for car (which include driver) and 1 for passenger? I understand that passenger goes for free.
And non related question - is it possible to see Puffins in Lofoten? (may/july)
Thanks
Thanks for watching. Since pedestrians became free you now only pay for the vehicle. It might be a bit confusing since when you pre book your ticket online you can choose passengers and you then pay a pre booking fee for those people. But you do not need to pre book anybody. Just your vehicle. In theory you could imagine they could throw out your passengers and only let you, the driver, and the vehicle enter the ferry in case of a very full ferry. But that never happens.
For more information on the ferry: guidetolofoten.com/ferry-bodo-moskenes/
You can see puffins in the island of Røst until mid august. Or not directly on the island. You have to book a tour since they are out on some uninhabited islands. We just wrote an article on Røst that you are welcome to read: guidetolofoten.com/rost-island-a-journey-to-lofotens-edge/
Cheers,
Ivar
If i take the ferry from Bodø to Røst, Svolvær and moskenes, do I need to make reservations online? Using the link you provided for the tickets i can’t select that option and i can’t seem to find a website that does. Do i need to explain on the spot what my plans are?
Hi! Those are different ferries/speed boats. The ferry goes between Bodø and Moskenes, sometimes via Røst and Værøy. The speedboat goes between Bodø and Svolvær. If you need to make reservations online or not is not a black or white answer so it’s best if you read the article that we left a link to in the description for more in depth information.
Ivar
Hi Ivar, is it possible for me to catch the ferry 15 minutes before departure from Moskenes to Bodø? I plan to stay in À and take the 7 a.m. ferry (Based on winter schedule). However, since I'll be using a bus from À and the bus is expected to arrive in Moskenes at 6:41 a.m. Thanks in advance
It should be ok since the bus is supposed to correspond with the ferry
Hello I would need a consultation because I am
Also traveling to Norway - Lofoten in September
Hi. Please get in touch with us by email info@guidetolofoten.com. Thank you
Hi where can I book the longer ferry route unable to see on the site
Hi. Torghatten just got a new page making it easier to book. torghatten.no/en/our-routes/18-782?from=NSR:StopPlace:49735&to=NSR:StopPlace:49490&date=2024-03-23 If you have a rental car you fill in "rental" for the regnumber.
I am coming to visit Finland and want to visit Norway now too, too many Bucket List Trips and Hikes in Norway. Great video
Should I come to Bodo and rent a car over their and ferry over to Lofoten then drive all over and go up to Tromslo and drive back down to Bodo? Thanks great video
Thanks for watching. We usually recommend people to not rent their car in Bodø since you then have to pay for the ferry twice. Unless you visit Værøy or Røst. You could rent your car in Moskenes for example and just take the ferry back and forth as a pedestrian for free. If you travel between Lofoten and Tromsø then it’s great to travel via Vesterålen snd Senja, however, beware that the ferry there only runs in the summer. And the queues are legendary in July. Ivar
@@guidetonorway Thank you Sir, I will go to Senja in August and cross over by Ferry from opposite side while leaving Lofoten Islands in August, hopefully I get their really early I am sure the line ups will be huge then too, after Covid People are going crazy, good and bad.
If you take a car inside the ferry do you only pay for the car ? Because on the website i just get to add the passengers
You only pay for the car. On the Torghatten website you can add a vehicle and amount of passengers, but the passengers are for free
Is it possible to change a ferry-booking? (Car and 2 people from Moskenes to Bodo)
Thank you for watching 😊 you can get a refund for your ticket (minus the pre-booking fee of 225 NOK), or you can change it to another date, given that the date is available.
Cheers,
Ivar
@@guidetonorway I think 6./7./8. August is really rush hour... what do you think is good to book in advance? One week enough?
What is the ferry travel like from Bodo to Moskenes in early October? We are planning on going there during that time this year. Thank you.
Hi Patrick. Thanks for watching. In October the ferry has started on the winter schedule, which means fewer departures. So make sure you check that it fits your flights/travel plans. In the autumn you also have rougher seas, in general, so it might be a good idea to have a few seasickness pills available just in case of strong wind forecasts. Enjoy your time in Lofoten!
Ivar
Are the chances of ferry cancellations high? Do you recommend this route or fly into Evenes and drive down? Thank you again.
hi is there a ferry or boat cruise from lofoten to bergen area? thanks
Hi! Thanks for watching. No ferries going so far but you can check out the cruise lines called Hurtigruten and Havila. Make sure when you google them to add the phrase “port to port” or you will not be able to find that journey on their page. They prefer selling whole packages.
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How is it possible that the ferry from bodø to værøy and then to moskness or bodø is for free? Shoud I pay anyway on the begining of my trip from bodø? Can you clarify?
Hi Bozena. thanks for watching. I think it’s all explained pretty well in the video. In the description there is a link to our article where we go over the same topic. You are welcome to check that out as well if anything in the video feels unclear.
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Hi and thanks for watching!
You were obviously aware of the existence of Hurtigruten, but only mentioned in the context of that the ferry and Hurtigruten were at the same terminal in Bodø.
You failed to mention that Hurtigruten can take both people and a limited number of private cars to Stamsund and to Svolvær ....and that from any port (south or north of Lofoten) which is served by Hurtigruten. It is certainly not for free .....
Hi Dan! Thanks for watching. I really wonder why you feel so strongly that we should have included Hurtigruten in this video. It’s not a ferry and it doesn’t add anything to the video. Feel free to explain your thoughts.
Ivar
@@guidetonorway Your reaction stands out as weird so I don't know what kind of problem you have with reality and pure factual information..... I'm not overly impressed. It has certainly little with "guiding" to do what you present. Do you have some kind of issue with Hurtigruten......or what....??? Saying that Hurtigruten "doesn't add anything" is just ridiculous and straight out ignorant.... Try to take Lofoten (Stamsund and Svolvær) out of their sailing plan .....haha ....I think there will be some "noise" coming out of Lofoten.... You will for sure have some explaining to do .....
Anyone can just google Hurtigruten and see for themselves that Hurigruten take both passengers and private cars (up to 45 cars) to any of the 34 ports along the coast, including Stamsund and Svolvær. Hurtigruten is the means of transport (way bigger and more comfortable ships) that can bring you from A to B even in bad weather ....when other ships/ferries must cancel their service and stay in port.... Hurtigruten has done their service along the coast for 130 years.....
I say these things to inform anyone else than you .....since you obvious prefer to design reality as it suits you..... Let's see how long time it takes before you delete this comment....
@@Dan-fo9dk If you clicked on the video you might have seen the title of it yes? Hurtigruten is not a valid option for those interested in the information from this video. Your original comment and answer to the videomakers comes of as arrogant and rude, you want to add something then do your own video or address it in a respectful manner here in the comments, you have not. Not helpful!
Can we have the address to the ferry terminal, please. I looked it up on google maps but it looks very different to the terminal you put up. I just don’t want to be confused thank you. My friend is getting married in Lofoten on August 5th. I hope everything goes as planned 🤞🏻thank you again for your video and information!!
Hi Eric. Thanks for watching. Which ferry terminal?
@@guidetonorway the regular free ferry in bodø please