About Kalle, an original fishing village

The old trading place Kalle is located in the middle of the Lofoten islands, but at the same time far away from the main tourist crowd. With us you have the opportunity to live in authentic rorbuer (original, but renovated, fisherman’s cabins), providing a look into historical Norwegian coastal culture in refreshing surroundings. Almost like a small-scale Lofoten! 

The fishing village

Kalle today is a family run business for travellers, well rooted in traditional coastal culture. By the foot of the majestic mountain Vågakallen, at the end of the road, you will find this old trading- and fishing village. You will still see the original buildings from the 1880's; the white main house and the original rorbuer - updated, but preserved with respect and love for history. Just outside our bay you'll find some of the best fishing spots in Lofoten!

Live in a Rorbu

Authentic rorbuer with updated standards. Well equipped kitchen, new bathrooms and a choice between one or two bedrooms. A nice view with a porch.

The nature

At Kalle, nature plays the main role. We are definitely a bit on the outside of civilisation with a great natural park to discover just on the doorstep of your cabin. You will feel the winds that speed down the mountain side and hear and smell the ocean all around you. The coastal weather of Lofoten changes quickly and the contrasts are stark with majestic mountain peaks against the soft sandy beaches. Eagles soar from their nests in the closest mountain side, and in winter time Kalle is a great spot to watch the northern lights. Most people will need a few days to accomodate - and maybe it will start to feel "natural" to you too.

History

Kalle has played many roles in the coastal culture of Lofoten. It has been an old trading place for fish, post office and telegraph. There was even a cod liver oil factory and drying area for cod to make stock fish. The bay of Kalle is a sheltered harbour and was used as such during the famous winter fishing of Lofoten in the old times. The drying of fish is illustrated in the photo below.