Reine One of Norway’s most beautiful places – and a living fishing village with deep roots.
Reine has been a trading post since 1743, with its own fleet of boats, fish-processing facilities and a growing row of rorbuer along the shore. Since the 16th century it has been central to the Lofoten fishery, famous for cod and the stockfish that was exported as far as Southern Europe.
In 1941, much of Reine’s historic architecture was destroyed by German bombing, and many buildings had to be rebuilt. In the late 1970s the weekly magazine Allers named Reine the most beautiful village in Norway – and ever since, the place has drawn visitors from all over the world.
Today Reine is still a genuine fishing village, framed by steep mountains that plunge straight into the sea. It is this combination of dramatic nature, fishing heritage and cabins at the water’s edge that makes the place so special.