History about Kremmervika

Out towards Vestfjord’s raging seas, in the heart of the Lofoten Islands, is located Kremmervika, a fishing village which has been a warm haven for thousands of years. The fishermen who for generations have had the sea as a living have come to Kremmervika from villages in coastal Norway.

Not infrequently walked around the boat and the crew ended up in the frigid sea. Were they lucky they were rescued by other fishermen. In Kræmmervika they were offered a warm drink and a thank you to the heros from the sea. During the fishing season came traders and merchants from Bergen, Trondheim and Romsdal area with clothing, shoes, bait and spirits. Hit came kvakksalvere, watchmakers, craftsmen, photographers, musicians and carnival with rides. Already in the 1500s was full trading. Kræmmervika Fishermen have been living for thousands of fishermen during the fishing season.

Often came several hundred men from the same village. For example, Vega so well represented in Kræmmervika at some point, it was held a meeting of the municipal in the rorbuer. This rorbuer has been named Vegabua and linked to UNESCO's World Heritage List. A vibrant coastal fleet still provides for a comprehensive fisheries activities with the delivery of fresh fish to restaurants and retail, processing of fish products and the export of dried fish. As before, the fishermen gathered in the cabin of a kaffetår to report the catch.When you visit, you can even take part in history, deep sea fishing experience, be present in the strong forces of nature and enjoy the delicious seafood. "