Reine is a small fishing village on Moskenesøya in the Lofoten Islands of northern Norway, where a chain of small islands and bridges sits between Vestfjord and the mountains surrounding Reinefjord. Around 300 people live in the village, which remains an active fishing community with fish reception, processing, and related businesses. Traditional red rorbu fishermen’s cabins stand along the waterfront and on nearby islands, alongside working boats and drying racks for stockfish. Reine’s compact setting places homes, harbor activity, steep mountains, and fjord waters within a remarkably small area.

Fishing has shaped Reine’s local identity for generations, as part of the wider Lofoten fishery centered on migrating Northeast Atlantic cod, known locally as skrei. Stockfish, traditionally dried cod, remains an important product and a visible feature around the village during the fishing season. The rorbu cabins also reflect the region’s maritime traditions, having originally provided accommodation for seasonal fishermen. Reine is part of Moskenes municipality, whose cultural landscape includes several historic fishing settlements. The nearby village of Å, at the end of the road farther south, contains the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum, which documents traditional life in Lofoten.

The mountains around Reine provide some of the area’s best-known walking routes and viewpoints. Reinebringen rises to 484 meters above sea level, with a steep trail of Sherpa-built steps leading to views over the village, fjords, and surrounding peaks. The trail is demanding and conditions can change quickly in the mountains. Boat excursions from Reine can reach Reinefjord and nearby coastal areas, while kayaking provides another way to explore the sheltered waters. The wider Lofoten landscape includes beaches, seabird habitats, narrow headlands, and dramatic mountain slopes connected by the Norwegian Scenic Route Lofoten.

Food in Reine is closely linked to the fishing industry, with cod, stockfish, and other seafood forming an important part of local cuisine. Nearby restaurants and seafood businesses serve fish caught in the surrounding waters, while traditional preparations reflect the practical food culture of northern coastal Norway. Reine is also known for its seasonal changes in light: during summer, the area experiences the midnight sun, while winter brings long periods of darkness and opportunities to see the northern lights. The combination of working fisheries, rorbu cabins, drying fish, and steep Arctic mountains gives Reine a distinctly maritime character.