Bøstad, Rural hamlet in Vestvågøy Municipality, Norway
Bøstad is a small settlement on Vestvågøya island in the Lofoten archipelago, nestled between the North Atlantic and steep mountain peaks. The village runs along the European route E10, connecting it to nearby towns and coastal attractions.
This settlement emerged as the administrative center of Borge Municipality in the 1800s before being merged into a larger municipality in 1963. The reorganization marked a significant shift in how the region was governed and managed.
The neighboring Borge Church and Lofotr Viking Museum preserve the religious and historical traditions of the local Norwegian communities through generations.
The village offers supermarkets and a range of places to stay for different needs and budgets. The nearby Leknes Airport provides good access for visitors arriving to explore the islands and surrounding region.
At this northern latitude, visitors witness two remarkable natural events: the midnight sun in summer and the northern lights in winter. Both phenomena create distinct seasonal experiences that draw observers from around the world.
Location: Bøstad
Address: Bøstad, Norway
GPS coordinates: 68.25211,13.76656
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:10
The Lofoten Islands feature white sandy beaches, coastal villages with red and orange houses, museums on Viking history and fishing, as well as elevated viewpoints over the fjords. The archipelago includes active fishing ports, hiking trails leading to peaks, wooden churches, and islands accessible by ferry. The region offers opportunities to observe the midnight sun and sea eagles in their natural habitat.
Henningsvær Stadion
21.4 km
Buksnes Church
17.3 km
Flakstad Church
25.1 km
Henningsvær Bridges
21.2 km
Himmeltindan
8.9 km
Gimsøystraumen Bridge
20.1 km
Haukland Beach
11.6 km
Lofotakvariet
28.6 km
Skottinden
22.1 km
Uttakleiv Beach
11.5 km
Sundklakkstraumen Bridge
16.1 km
Buksnesfjorden
17.1 km
KaviarFactory
21 km
Moholmen Lighthouse
28.4 km
Henningsvær lighthouse
21.3 km
Steinsfjorden
9.4 km
Eggum
7.7 km
Brenna
24.8 km
Unstadvika
8.8 km
Ballstad Slipphall
21.9 km
Sennesvik
15.2 km
Festvågtinden
20.7 km
Rolvsfjorden
8.3 km
Steirapollen
7.5 km
Ørsvåg fyr
27.5 km
Gallery Lofoten
21.1 km
Hoven
16.5 km
Myrland beach
19.1 kmReviews
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