Lofoten Islands Day 7 and 8 - Reine & Moskenes

Day 7 - Horseid Beach to Reine

The boat back to Reine from Kjerkfjorden was at 3:15, so we lost most of day 7 waiting for the boat. However, as it was the sunniest day of the whole trip, we didn't mind waiting by Kjerkfjorden and enjoying the sun! (I even got sunburnt...)

Kjerkfjorden

Me looking out over Kjerkfjorden, in just a t-shirt!

The boat back took around 40 minutes as it stopped at Vinstad before Reine. We camped in the same spot as we did before in Reine, and this time we were the only ones there! We stocked up on food for the remainder of the trip, and had a lazy day in the sunshine, with another stunning sunset over Reine.

Sun setting over the mountains beyond the sea

Sunset over the mountains behind Reine

Day 8 - Reine to Moskenes Campsite

Today is our last day in the Lofoten Islands, so after a lay in we treated ourselves to tea and cake at the wonderful cafe in Reine, which was, surprisingly, very reasonably priced! It was delicious (probably the best cakes we've ever had!) Each slice was between 30-40 NOK depending on the cake.

Tea and cake in Reine, look at the size of the slice of carrot cake on the left!

We then walked to Moskenes, following the E10. We needed to camp near the ferry port ready to catch it at 7am the following day. We were more than happy to return to the campsite as it was so nice!

On the walk back we had some great views over Reine as the weather was perfect!

View of Reine, with Reinebringen on the left

We arrived at Moskenes campsite at 4pm - the reception does not open until 5pm but you may use the facilities and set up your tent and pay when they open. We unfortunately had to wait over an hour to use the hobs in the kitchen - we threw away our BBQ and coal that morning. Due to the popularity of the campsite, this is to be expected any time between 5-8pm as campers wish to cook. 

We spent most of the evening in the pub, popping out only to view yet another beautiful sunset. Just climb up the rocks past the toilet and shower block for some amazing views over the sea towards the mountains.