Moskenes: From Doll Museums to Fishing Museums
Moskenes is a municipality located in Norway established in 1916. The town's name came from the word "mosk/musk", which means sea spray and "nes", which means headland. To get here, you can book a flight to Vaeroy, Norway - Stolport Airport (VRY) or Rost Airport (RET) where you will both need to book an inter-island ferry to reach Moskenes.
Best Time to Visit
According to experts, the best time to visit Moskenes, Norway is between the months of June and August. This is because most tourist attractions here are in full swing at the time. In addition, you can expect that Moskenes hotel rates are a bit expensive due to its high demand. Thus, booking them well in advance may help you score some good deals and discounts.
What to Do & Area Attractions
When you're here, make sure to visit the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum where you'll get a glimpse of the daily life of people in Lofoten fisheries for the past two centuries. There's also the Lofoten Stockfish Museum dedicated to stockfish, which is one of the oldest exports in Norway located in the same village. If you'd like a unique experience, visit the Dagmar's Museum of Dolls and Toys where you'll find a collection of more than 2,500 dolls.
There are a lot of accommodation options when visiting this town. Eliassen Rorbuer Hotel offers its guest a scenic seaside and mountain view. There's also Lofoten Bed & Breakfast Reine, which offers a comfortable stay at such affordable rates.
