Lofoten Stockfish Museum in Å
About This Museum
At the very end of the E10 highway, where the Lofoten mountains plunge into the Norwegian Sea, lies the historic fishing village of Å. Here, clinging to the weathered dock in Å, the Lofoten Stockfish Museum breathes life into a tradition that has defined this archipelago for a thousand years. It’s not a place of hushed galleries but a living, salty-scented monument to the humble cod. You can almost hear the echoes of fishermen's boots on the old wooden floors.
Collection Highlights
The heart of the museum is its working production area, where you can watch fish being hung on traditional wooden racks right by the water. Don't miss the chance to handle a 'tørrfisk' yourself—it's as hard as a board and smells powerfully of the sea. Old tools, black-and-white photographs of fishermen braving brutal winters, and stories of this 'white gold' trade paint a vivid picture of a life built on perseverance.
Visitor Information
It's a compact museum, so an hour or two is plenty. Be sure to check opening times online before you go, as they can be seasonal. And wear something warm—this is an authentic fish landing station, not a climate-controlled modern building.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a classic, red-painted 'rorbu' or fisherman's cabin and its associated warehouse ('sjøhus'), it's part of a preserved waterfront complex that feels frozen in time.
Contact & Location
Address: 1270, Moskenesveien, Tind, Sørvågen, Moskenes, Nordland, 8392, Norge
Phone: +47 91 15 05 60
