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Svolvær city overview
Svolvær is a city in Norway shaped by its region, population, local economy, landmarks, climate and civic history. This overview summarizes the city itself: where it sits, what defines it, which places anchor its identity and why it matters within the wider country.
City facts
Known forSvolvaer Goat, Lofoten War Museum, Svinoya, Trollfjord trips
RegionNorwayNorway
Time zoneEurope/Oslolocal time
Founded429historical origin
City history
Initially, the new municipality had 2,429 residents and it included 7.3 square kilometres (2.8 sq mi) of land.
Vågar is mentioned in the book Heimskringla, and might have been established as early as the year 800 AD.
The arms were designed by John Johnsen. Municipal self-government 1918-1963 Svolvær's historical significance as an important fishing village allowed the town to be granted town status (ladested) on 1 July 1918.
Due to this merger in 1964, Svolvær lost its status as a "town" (ladested).
Following new legislation in Norway in 1996, the municipal council of Vågan Municipality voted to make Svolvær a "town" once again.
The first town formation known in North Norway, Vågar, was situated around the narrow, natural harbor near Kabelvåg, just west of Svolvær.
During the 1960s, there were many municipal mergers across Norway due to the work of the Schei Committee.
Atlantic Cod fisheries, particularly during winter months, have remained one of the most important economical foundations for the town.
Other industries which have proved to be valuable resources for Vågan are fish farming (salmon), Secora and Lofotkraft. Name The town (and former municipality) is named after the old Svolvær farm (Old Norse: Svǫlver).
The official blazon is "Azure, a cod naiant argent in between a bar gemel wavy" (Norwegian: På blå bunn en vannrett sølv torsk mellom to bølgede strenger av sølv).
The blue color and the design of the arms symbolize the importance of the sea and fishing for the municipality.
The municipality is governed by a municipal council of directly elected representatives.
The mayor is indirectly elected by a vote of the municipal council.
The tables below show the historical composition of the council by political party. Mayors The mayor (Norwegian: ordfører) of Svolvær Municipality was the political leader of the municipality and the chairperson of the municipal.
Worth seeing
Svolvaer Goat
Svolvaer Goat is a practical Svolvær planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Lofoten War Museum
Lofoten War Museum is a practical Svolvær planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Svinoya
Svinoya is a practical Svolvær planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Trollfjord trips
Trollfjord trips is a practical Svolvær planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Kabelvag
Kabelvag is a practical Svolvær planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Henningsvaer trips
Henningsvaer trips is a practical Svolvær planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Stay overview
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Hotels & areas
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Rental cars
Svolvær day-trip car use
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Transport notes
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Crowds
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