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Svolvær is Lofoten's principal town and a well-known hub for the seasonal skrei fishery, coastal fishing and seafood services. Its harbour supports vessels, buyers and businesses linked to northern Norwegian cod supply.
Lofoten's cod fisheries have drawn fishing communities for centuries, and Svolvær has grown as a key service and trading centre. The annual winter fishery remains central to the area's identity.
Skrei cod, cod, haddock, saithe, herring, stockfish
Svolvær is especially relevant to the high-value winter cod season, fish drying and export trade. It provides an important northern point of contact for Lofoten seafood businesses.