Kabelvåg
Founded as "Vågan" in the early 12th century by King Øystein Magnusson, Kabelvåg is a village on the southern shore of Austvågøya in Norway's Lofoten archipelago, with mountains rising directly from the water. It may occupy the site of the first known town in North Norway. Visitors can explore the Lofoten Museum, the Lofoten Aquarium, and the Espolin Gallery, while Vågan Church — known as the Lofoten Cathedral — stands in the village centre. A college for film and other art forms, Nordland kunst- og filmhøgskole, is also based here.
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- Population2,291
- Nearest water from center 0.6 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 0.1 km0.0 mi
Nearest airports
Kabelvåg: quick answers
Where is Kabelvåg?
Kabelvåg is in Nordland/Nordlánnda, Norway.
How do you get to Kabelvåg?
The nearest airport is Svolvær (SVJ), about 16 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Kabelvåg?
The warmest month is August, averaging 12°C53°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at 0°C31°F. The wettest month is October, with about 171 mm6.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Kabelvåg?
OpenStreetMap lists 4 museums, 1 restaurant, 2 cafés and 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Kabelvåg?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Svolvær, Henningsvær and Stamsund.