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A man holding a newly caught cod in Lofoten in Northern Norway
A man holding a newly caught cod in Lofoten in Northern Norway
Cod fishing in Lofoten.
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Cod fishing in Lofoten.
Photo: Visitnorway.com

Go on a skrei adventure

A winter visit to Northern Norway is a must for anglers and gourmets alike. The Lofoten fishery is known as the largest cod fishery in the world.

The Arctic cod is one of Norway’s best and most sustainable commodities. Between January and April, the fish migrate from the Barents Sea to the Norwegian coast from Haugesund in the south to Finnmark in the north, to spawn.

Historically, up to half of the cod have returned to the areas around Lofoten, where their parents spawned at least three or four years ago. It has made the Lofoten fishery – “lofotfisket” – the world’s largest seasonal cod fishery. In recent years, however, much of the Arctic cod have migrated even further north, to places like Vesterålen and Senja.

Winter is usually the high season for fishing in the rest of Northern Norway as well. Join a guided fishing trip, rent your own boat, or fish from land, surrounded by snowcovered mountains.

In winter, you can also go skiing, join a guided ski tour, and visit some of the many museums and charming fishing villages. Maybe you even get to see the northern lights!

You can enjoy freshly caught cod at the many excellent fish restaurants in the north. But don't worry if you can't make it to this part of the country, as chefs in big cities like Oslo, Trondheim, Bergen, Stavanger, and Ålesund also prepare cod in creative and delicate ways.

For the rest of the year, you can enjoy countless varieties of stockfish (dried cod) – a must when you’re visiting the north.

Take part in lofotfisket

If you’re into fishing, you should visit Northern Norway between January and April. This time of year, you’re almost guaranteed to reel in a tasty treat for dinner.

Learn more about the skrei

Northern Norway has several museums and cultural centres where you can learn more about the Lofoten fishery and Norwegian fishing history.

Stay in a rorbu

Staying in a charming “rorbu”, a traditional fisherman’s shack, is an ideal way to get to know the coastal culture of the north.

Taste it for yourself

During the season, you’ll find skrei on the menu at many of Norway’s best restaurants. Some eateries specialise in skrei, stockfish, and clipfish, and serve varieties of the fish year-round.

Experience it for yourself!

Plan your skrei adventure

Join lofotfisket
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Here you can sit right on the harbor and enjoy fine dining outdoors or indoors. Overlooking Bodøs piers. Read more
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We are a small intimate restaurant with 18 seats. We serve set menus based on local produce as far as possible. The menu changes every second week. Read more
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Restaurant with table service. Located in an old store house on the quayside in central Tromsø Read more
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In a stressful society dominated by kiosks and fast-food chains, we would like to offer you some of the genuine and healthy food we harvest from the… Read more
Fiskekompaniet Sjøsiden
Pay a visit to Bark Spiseri & Bar for warm smiles, a continental atmosphere and, not least, delicious meals. Read more
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In Northern Norway, spectacular experiences await. From the scenic coastline and activities like fishing, hiking and mountaineering, to the northern… Read more
Northern Norway
Bodø is home to the world’s strongest maelstrom, Saltstraumen. The largest city in Nordland is also just a boat ride away from the old… Read more
Bodø
Lofoten is known for excellent fishing, nature attractions such as the northern lights and the midnight sun, and small villages off the beaten track.… Read more
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Vesterålen
Go hiking and kayaking under the midnight sun, or skiing and dog sledding under the northern lights. Or simply kick back and enjoy some of the most… Read more
Senja and Central Troms
From local food and mountains soaring above deep blue fjords to the midnight sun and the northern lights – discover the Arctic capital,… Read more
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