Lofoten Ski Lodge
- Guided trips
Lofoten Ski Lodge in Kabelvåg is primarily a winter ski touring destination, but offers a brief February–March window for guided cod fishing in the waters around the Lofoten Islands. Fishing is arranged as an ancillary activity through the lodge's reception rather than as a core program.
Why book
Arctic ski lodge offering opportunistic winter cod fishing as a secondary activity during February–March shoulder season.
Overview
Located on the oceanfront in Kabelvåg, Lofoten Ski Lodge caters mainly to ski tourers seeking IFMGA-certified mountain guides and backcountry descents in the Arctic peaks. The property features oceanfront cabins with sauna, jacuzzi, and full board accommodation. During the shoulder season (February–March), as snow melts and daylight increases, the lodge can arrange guided cod fishing trips targeting the seasonal migration of world-class cod in the surrounding waters. However, fishing is…
At a glance
- Type
- Fishing Lodge
- Fishiness
- 2/5
- Location
- Kabelvåg, Nordland, NO
- Best for
- Freshwater
What you'll catch
Amenities & features
Amenities
- Hot Tub
- Gear Rental
- Sauna
Activities
- Skiing
Fishing styles
- Spin Fishing
Water types
- Saltwater
Seasons
- Winter
Themes
- Oceanfront
Climate
- Arctic / Subarctic
Lodging style
- Cabin
What's included
Included
- Full board accommodation
- Daily guided ski touring
- IFMGA Certified Mountain Guides
- Private guiding
- Cabins on the ocean front property
- Cleaning
- Sheets/towels
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
- Boot driers
Not included
- Flights
- Rental car
- Drinks
- Transportation
Seasons
While Lofoten Ski Lodge is renowned for its winter ski touring, the shoulder seasons offer a unique, albeit less conventional, fishing opportunity. From February through March, as the snow begins to melt and the days lengthen, the waters around Kabelvåg teem with world-class cod. This is a fleeting window, best experienced as an 'after ski' activity, where you can trade your powder skis for a fishing rod and target these prized catches directly from the lodge's reception, which can help arrange these trips. The lodge itself is open year-round, but this specific fishing season is tied to the local cod migration, making it a distinct, albeit brief, highlight of the year.
Open February – March
Trip planning
- Hours
- In Anytime (cabins ready at 13:00) · Out 11:00
- Minimum stay
- 3 nights
- Sleeps
- Up to 2 guests
- Rooms
- 1 room
- Nearest airport
- Svolvaer (SJV) or Evenes Narvik (EVE)
- Timezone
- UTC+2
Getting there
Recommend flying to Svolvaer (SJV) or Evenes Narvik (EVE). Rental cars available at airports. Ferry options from Bodø to Svolvær also available.
Gear
Gear provided.
Rent skis with skins and poles plus avalanche rescue equipment.
Where you are
Nearby destinations
Towns, regions, and wild places worth exploring around the lodge.
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