A Family-Oriented, Quality-Focused Outdoor Activity Company
We are Lars and Therese. In 2006, we met each other in Lofoten. With love for Lofoten’s unique nature and eventually for each other, we have slowly but surely built up what has become REEL AS, Relax - Enjoy - Explore - Lofoten.
Together with our three children, Sander, Simen and Tiril, we now run the family business that consists of Lofoten Bed & Breakfast, Buodden Rorbuer and Aqua Lofoten Coast Adventure. We are often out guiding tours into our region’s spectacular nature, so we share the hosting role with other friendly Lofoten enthusiasts, who can be found most of the day at Lofoten Bed & Breakfast or out in the garden.
Lars-Åge Larsen
Lars is a true “Lofotværing” – a native Lofoten resident. He was born and raised in a small, remote area called Borgvåg, but moved west in Lofoten as an adult. Lars started his career as a fisherman in Finnmark, and later became both a buyer and an operations manager in fish farming. Before he settled down with Therese and moved to Reine, he also had many years of experience as an operations manager in the tourism industry. Lars is our resident handyman, but given his training as a coastal skipper, his main task these days is to drive the fishing boat Trio II.
Lars-Åge Larsen
Lars is a true “Lofotværing” – a native Lofoten resident. He was born and raised in a small, remote area called Borgvåg, but moved west in Lofoten as an adult. Lars started his career as a fisherman in Finnmark, and later became both a buyer and an operations manager in fish farming. Before he settled down with Therese and moved to Reine, he also had many years of experience as an operations manager in the tourism industry. Lars is our resident handyman, but given his training as a coastal skipper, his main task these days is to drive the fishing boat Trio II.
Lars-Åge Larsen
Lars is a true “Lofotværing” – a native Lofoten resident. He was born and raised in a small, remote area called Borgvåg, but moved west in Lofoten as an adult. Lars started his career as a fisherman in Finnmark, and later became both a buyer and an operations manager in fish farming. Before he settled down with Therese and moved to Reine, he also had many years of experience as an operations manager in the tourism industry. Lars is our resident handyman, but given his training as a coastal skipper, his main task these days is to drive the fishing boat Trio II.
Therese Amalie Holtan Larsen
Therese was born and raised on Nøtterøy in the Oslofjord. Therese is a trained accountant with a degree from BI Norwegian Business School in Sandvika, an education that comes in handy when it comes to the administration of this family business. Therese is also a D5L skipper and certified guide in the Refsvika cave. Therese is our main skipper on the RIB trips. Therese received Nordland County Municipality’s newcomer award in 2008 for starting the business in Lofoten.
Therese Amalie Holtan Larsen
Therese was born and raised on Nøtterøy in the Oslofjord. Therese is a trained accountant with a degree from BI Norwegian Business School in Sandvika, an education that comes in handy when it comes to the administration of this family business. Therese is also a D5L skipper and certified guide in the Refsvika cave. Therese is our main skipper on the RIB trips. Therese received Nordland County Municipality’s newcomer award in 2008 for starting the business in Lofoten.
Our Boats
Trio II
Trio II is a historic 70-foot fishing boat built at Mjosundet Båtbyggeri in 1978. The boat is protected by the National Heritage Board on the basis of the construction method used. There are four cabins onboard, with a total of ten beds (two for crew and eight for guests), two bathrooms, a galley (kitchen), and a mess (dining area). Trio II is used for fishing trips and overnight trips.
Trio II
Trio II is a historic 70-foot fishing boat built at Mjosundet Båtbyggeri in 1978. The boat is protected by the National Heritage Board on the basis of the construction method used. There are four cabins onboard, with a total of ten beds (two for crew and eight for guests), two bathrooms, a galley (kitchen), and a mess (dining area). Trio II is used for fishing trips and overnight trips.
Our RIB Boats
Our three RIB boats (Alca, Traz, and Orca) have seating for 12 passengers and plenty of space for luggage. The boats are 35-feet-long and each have two 300 horsepower engines. By using RIBs for our trips, we’re able to get close to land and closer to the wildlife, while the boat is seaworthy and stable in the water.
Våre RIB-båter
Our three RIB boats (Alca, Traz, and Orca) have seating for 12 passengers and plenty of space for luggage. The boats are 35-feet-long and each have two 300 horsepower engines. By using RIBs for our trips, we’re able to get close to land and closer to the wildlife, while the boat is seaworthy and stable in the water.
Our Accommodations
Lofoten Bed & Breakfast
The building that today houses Lofoten Bed & Breakfast in Reine, was built in 1948 as the administration building for the power company A/S Tennesanlegget, which later became Lofotkraft. At that time, the building consisted of offices, technical rooms, warehouse space, a food/potato cellar, and housing for the company’s director, Aksel Haugen, and his wife. Later, the warehouse space was converted into employee housing for engineer Fygle, who worked at the facility from 1949 to 1959. Ms. Haugen, the building’s housekeeper, along with her daughter also got their own apartment in the building. Having something of a green thumb, Ms. Haugen had a lush and colourful garden, including her own greenhouse, a rarity at the time. The garden also had a small pond with water lilies.
Lars-Åge and Therese bought the building in 2011, and within a year had already welcomed their first guests at the bed and breakfast. Although the building’s current appearance is quite different than its original style, Lars-Åge and Therese have worked to preserve its old charm and history.
Lofototen Bed & Breakfast
The building that today houses Lofoten Bed & Breakfast in Reine, was built in 1948 as the administration building for the power company A/S Tennesanlegget, which later became Lofotkraft. At that time, the building consisted of offices, technical rooms, warehouse space, a food/potato cellar, and housing for the company’s director, Aksel Haugen, and his wife. Later, the warehouse space was converted into employee housing for engineer Fygle, who worked at the facility from 1949 to 1959. Ms. Haugen, the building’s housekeeper, along with her daughter also got their own apartment in the building. Having something of a green thumb, Ms. Haugen had a lush and colourful garden, including her own greenhouse, a rarity at the time. The garden also had a small pond with water lilies.
Lars-Åge and Therese bought the building in 2011, and within a year had already welcomed their first guests at the bed and breakfast. Although the building’s current appearance is quite different than its original style, Lars-Åge and Therese have worked to preserve its old charm and history.
Buodden Rorbuer
Modern Fisherman’s Cabins with Historical Charm
The bright and pleasant Buodden Rorbuer combine a modern expression with the traditional atmosphere of old fisherman´s cabins.
Large windows and charming outdoor areas make our cabins well suited for couples, small families or groups of friends who want a comfortable stay with fantastic sea and mountain views. The cabins have modern and fully equipped kitchens that are ideal for self-catering.
Sørvågen is the natural gateway to walks and mountain hikes in Lofotodden National Park. As a guest at the Buodden Rorbuer fisherman’s cabins, you’ll have many beautiful walks just outside your door.
Buodden Rorbuer
Modern Fisherman’s Cabins with Historical Charm
The bright and pleasant Buodden Rorbuer combine a modern expression with the traditional atmosphere of old fisherman´s cabins.
Large windows and charming outdoor areas make our cabins well suited for couples, small families or groups of friends who want a comfortable stay with fantastic sea and mountain views. The cabins have modern and fully equipped kitchens that are ideal for self-catering.
Sørvågen is the natural gateway to walks and mountain hikes in Lofotodden National Park. As a guest at the Buodden Rorbuer fisherman’s cabins, you’ll have many beautiful walks just outside your door.
Plan Your Trip
Join us on guided RIB boat tours to hidden gems and abandoned fishing villages in Lofoten. Along the way, locals will tell you unique stories about the area. Experience the Moskstraumen maelstrom, the dramatic mountain range known as Lofotveggen, and join one of our mountain hikes.
Accommodation nearby and activities in Lofotodden National Park
Stay close to the entrance gates to Lofotodden National Park in Reine or Sørvågen. From Reine you can join our fishing trip on TRIO II, or our guided RIB boat tours to hidden gems and abandoned fishing villages in Lofoten and Lofotodden National Park. Along the way, locals will tell you unique stories about the area. Experience Lofoten with us.
Relax – Enjoy – Explore - Lofoten
