Røst
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Røst is the southern-most island in the Lofoten archipelago.
Understand
The island is inhabited by about 600 inhabitants.
As Værøy, Røst is known for its puffins colonies.
Contrarily to Værøy and its scenery cliffs, Røst is very flat, with the highest point being only 12 meters above see level.
As Værøy, Røst is known for its puffins colonies.
Contrarily to Værøy and its scenery cliffs, Røst is very flat, with the highest point being only 12 meters above see level.
Get in
By plane
There is an airport on Røst.By ferry
Værøy is located around 3h15 by ferry from Moskenes (via Værøy) and 3h45 from Bodø (when using a direct ferry not stopping in Værøy).Ferries are operated by Torghatten Nord.
From August 2015 to February 2016 (winter schedule), schedules change every day of the week. Ferries do not stop daily in Røst.
It is possible to do a (long!) one-day visit of Røst on Wednesdays only:
Go next
- Værøy, another island further north