This is how Kabelvåg was described in a tourist brochure published in
1932:
Kabelvåg has a latitude of 68° 2´ North and is situated on the
southern coast of the island of Austvågøy, in the abundant island`s realm of Lofoten.
The town is set in cheerful surroundings and is shielded by tall and wild mountains in the
north. The blue-green waves of the Vestfjord wash ashore here, and the Midnight Sun - the
gem of North Norway - honours us with its pre-sence from May 26 to July 19.
Kabelvåg is located in one of the many bays, (norw. "våg") that have given rise to the
name of the borough of Vågan. Vågan is one of the oldest recorded names in the history
of Norway, and the foundation of Kabelvåg was based on the Norwegian Artic cod that
return to the banks off the Lofoten Islands every year to spawn. Not far off Kabelvåg
lies Hølla, the world´s most abundant fishing grounds, and in the months between
February and April the town becomes such a unique hive of activity that it has to be seen
to be believed.
The natural setting of Kabelvåg provides the onlooker with a complete picture of the
Lofoten Islands. Here, you will find wild, jagged mountain ranges and proud peaks like the
Kongstinden, Ørntinden, Småtindene and the distinctive and legendary Vågakallen. You
will find grassy mountain slopes, sheltered birch scrub, and well-cultivated lowland
plains. There are few places in Norway that can offer such a wealth of scenic experiences.
Even from the smaller hilltops you can look out across a whole new world, and in the
clear, transparent almost phantasmagoric air you will have an amazing view from the easily
accessible mountain summits, that is just as impressive, colourful and breathtaking, in
both summer and winter.
And this is just how it is today!
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