Grunnfør

We left the tent and headed further into the valley. Me made a stop at the meditation place. We got some heavy snowfall and visibility was not god. We decided to turn due to several facts. Lack of visibility, short period of light, unknown terrain that would be steeper soon etc. So we went back and instead looking for the glasshouse in Grunnfør. It was hard to find because there were no signs, even though it is part of the national tourist route.

Cycle parking with a view? Absolutely. Grunnfør offers you precisely this. The alternative cycle route on the outer side of Austvågøya is long and it is a considerable distance between service areas. For that reason a building was constructed for cyclists in the north of the Lofoten islands. Here you can seek shelter from wind an weather and rest your weary limbs while enjoying the view of both the mountains and the ocean. The architect chose a spot near the edge of the ocean, with an open view of the sea and the peaks in Vesterålen. From the floor above, visitors can enjoy a 360 degree panorama of the majestic scenery. 

Løbergsdalen.

Beginners terrain?

The meditation spot.

Short rest here.

Time for a hot cup of tea.

Windshed at Grunnfør.

Rolf's bar even has a guitar...

Signing the guestbook.

Mixing milk needs concentration.

Next morning.

It's a lovely place, I want to come here in the summer as well.
(Some pictures by A Christiansen)