Unstad

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Unstad is a Surf Spot at Unstad, 8360 Bøstad, Norway

Unstad is a small village on the outer, seaward side of Vestvågøy in Lofoten, set in a bay ringed by mountains and open to the Norwegian Sea. Though only a handful of people live here, it draws surfers from around the world, who come for the waves that roll in off the Arctic swell. The beach faces roughly north into the open sea, which gives it a wide, clear horizon. In summer that horizon holds the midnight sun, and through the dark winter it makes the bay a fine place to watch the northern lights over the water. A café and camp sit behind the beach, and snow reaches the shore for much of the colder half of the year.

Where to find Unstad?

68°16'9"N, 13°34'48"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. With minimal light pollution, Unstad could offer a dramatic backdrop for aurora viewing.

What do people think of Unstad?

  • 4.8

  • Ask the locals to point you to the man who had his garage door painted by Pøbel. Rumor has it that he took it down and keeps it in his living room and might invite you inside if you ask nicely

    Guri V14 August 2013

  • Arctic surf in an beautiful location!

    Christoffer E27 August 2014

  • Amazing scenery. Hiking is possible on both sides of the valley.

    Gjermund G16 July 2017

  • Magic surfwaves!!

    Ylva A10 October 2013

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