Skaftnes gård
About
Skaftnes gård in Lofoten is a museum at Ureveien 106, 8352 Sennesvik, Norway, on the island chain in Scandinavia. The site occupies a rural setting in Sennesvik, a village on the eastern side of the archipelago.
The museum holds a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 17 reviews, placing it among the highest-scoring museums in the area. Visitors based in Svolvær, Leknes, Å, Reine, Henningsvær, Kabelvåg, Ballstad or Stamsund can reach Sennesvik by road. Its website at http://www.museumnord.no/skaftnes provides further information about the museum.
Opening hours are not available, so travellers should plan their visit around the museum's website. The venue has 17 reviews, and its 4.9 out of 5 rating reflects strong satisfaction among those who have visited. Photographs of the museum are not available.
For first-time visitors to Lofoten, the museum offers a window into the region's cultural heritage. White-tailed eagles, puffins, guillemots and otters live around Scandinavian islands and coastal waters. Atlantic weather systems bring strong wind and rain to Scandinavian islands, especially in autumn and winter, so waterproof clothing is useful. Norwegian is spoken in Norway, and English is widely understood.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skaftnes gård known for?
Skaftnes gård is known as a museum on Lofoten, an island in Scandinavia where the surrounding seas and shores support white-tailed eagles, puffins, guillemots and otters. Its setting also places it within a region where Midsummer brings bonfires and maypoles and December brings Lucia processions.
What kind of business is Skaftnes gård?
Skaftnes gård is a museum on Lofoten in Scandinavia, and its site is run through Museumnord at http://www.museumnord.no/skaftnes. Visitors heading there can look up the museum through that web address before travelling.
What should first-time visitors expect at Skaftnes gård?
First-time visitors to Skaftnes gård should expect a museum on Lofoten, part of Scandinavia, with Norwegian spoken locally and English widely understood. Weather in this part of Scandinavia can bring strong wind and rain, particularly in autumn and winter, so coastal conditions are worth keeping in mind.
Where is Skaftnes gård located on Lofoten?
Skaftnes gård sits at Ureveien 106, 8352 Sennesvik, Norway, on the island of Lofoten within Scandinavia. That address places the venue in the northern part of Lofoten, where white-tailed eagles, puffins, guillemots and otters live around the coastal waters.
How do visitors rate Skaftnes gård?
Skaftnes gård holds a rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 17 reviews, reflecting how visitors regard this museum on Lofoten. The venue sits in Scandinavia, where the surrounding island waters are home to white-tailed eagles, puffins, guillemots and otters.
Visitor Reviews
Reviews from IslandSpots members
No reviews yet — be the first to share what this place is really like.
