Fløya

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Fløya is a Mountain at Svolvær, 8300 Svolvær, Norway

Fløya is a mountain rising steeply above the town of Svolvær on the island of Austvågøya in Lofoten. A path of stone sherpa steps climbs the lower slope from the edge of town, and near the top the route passes Djevelporten, the Devil’s Gate, a large boulder wedged between two rock walls. Higher still the ridge looks down over Svolvær, its harbour and the islands scattered across the sea. On dark winter nights the height and open outlook make it a fine place to watch the northern lights above the town below. Bare rock and scree cover the upper mountain, with grass and heather lower down, and snow and ice hold the slopes for much of the year.

Where to find Fløya?

68°14'53"N, 14°36'4"E

Aurora hunting in Lofoten?

The aurora season here runs from September to March, with the best chances of seeing the Northern Lights in September, October, February and March. Fløya offers open skies and natural beauty - ideal conditions for spotting the aurora.

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