Henningsvær is a fishing village located on several small islands off the southern coast of Austvågøya in the Lofoten archipelago in Norway. It is a part of the municipality of Vågan in Nordland county. The village is located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) southwest of the town of Svolvær. Henningsvær is connected to the rest of Vågan via the Henningsvær Bridges. The village is mostly located on the islands of Heimøya and Hellandsøya.
The fishing village
Henningsvær was built for the Lofoten winter fishery. From January to April the cod arrive to spawn, and for centuries the village filled with boats and seasonal crews. Wooden racks for drying stockfish still stand between the houses, and the old fish-landing sheds along the quays now hold galleries, cafés and workshops.
Points of interest
The harbour and stockfish racks
Henningsvær bridges and island road
Galleries in the converted fish houses
Climbing and hiking on Austvågøya
