Side events


Saturday, 31st August: Hike in Kyllingdalen Valley

The LoVe team is pleased to invite you on a leisurely walk through Kyllingdalen Valley near Ballstad. This easy hike follows a well-developed path to the "gapahuk" in Kyllingdalen, where you'll learn about the development of management in the nearby surroundings and the collaboration between the local community and tourism businesses. The area offers breathtaking scenery, with landscapes that evoke a slightly "Canadian" feel—an unusual yet beautiful part of Lofoten.

Meeting Points:

  • Huset: 11:00 AM for a snack and conversation
  • Ballstad Skole: 12:30 PM for a picturesque hike

We expect to return around 4:00 PM. Participants will need a car for this event. If you don't have one, please sign up anyway, and we'll do our best to coordinate transportation.

Topics of Discussion:

  • Cooperation on waste management between local communities, municipalities, and tourism companies
  • Collaboration between local communities and road authorities on a road shelter project
  • Development of Sherpa stairs in Ballstad
  • Creation of a hiking trail accessible to both hikers and wheelchair users
  • Latest developments in the tourism industry at Ballstad

Bad Weather Alternative

If the weather is unfavorable on Saturday, we will instead visit the Viking museum, "Lofotr." The only cost for this tour will be the entrance ticket.

Sunday, 1st September: Excursion to Aalan Farm

On Sunday, we will visit Aalan Farm, located in the picturesque and remote Lauvdalen Valley. Aalan Farm is a pioneer of organic farming in Norway and one of the most exeperienced companies to combine farming and tourism in Lofoten. The farm is also an award-winning cheese producer. During this excursion, you will have the opportunity to visit the farm shop and take a short but slightly intense mountain hike.
There will be a meetup at Huset Cafe at 12.30 and at Aalan Farm at 14.00.

Topics of Discussion:

  • The development of Aalan Farm
  • Collaboration with local cruise operators
  • Creation of a farm trail
  • Preservation of local historical stories
  • Cheese production

We hope you'll be able to join us for these engaging and informative activities!

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