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Fishermen's cabins in Reine in Lofoten, Norway Photo: CH/Innovation Norway

Spend your time by the coast

Stay in a lighthouse or an old fishermen's cabin. Go fishing or join a whale safari.

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Fishermen's cabins in Reine in Lofoten, Norway - Photo: CH/Innovation Norway

Spend your time by the coast

Stay in a lighthouse or an old fishermen's cabin. Go fishing or join a whale safari.

Spend your time by the coast

Source: Visitnorway

Coast and coastal culture

Coast and coastal culture

The coastline of Norway is long, stretching from an idyllic archipelago in the south, to a wild and untamed meeting between land and sea in the north.

The Lofoten Islands

Lofoten is known for excellent fishing and nature attractions, small villages off the beaten track and whale safaris.

Special places to stay along the coast

Stay at a fishermen's cabin in Norway

Along the Norwegian coast, especially in the counties Finnmark, Troms, Nordland, Trøndelag and Møre og Romsdal, fishermen's cabins are sought after.

Lighthouse holiday in Norway

Lighthouses offering accommodation can be found all along the coast of Norway, from Vardø in the north to the Oslofjord in the south.

What to do along the coast

Fishing in Norway

Big fish, magnificent scenery and superb facilities. Outstanding freshwater and deep sea fishing make Norway a special destination for anglers.

Cruise in Norway

Here are five reasons why Norway should be your next cruise destination.

King crab safaris in Finnmark

Come face to face with the red king crab in the Barents Sea outside the coast of Finnmark. Afterwards you are offered a taste of the succulent meat.

Have a whale of a time in Vesterålen

- Whale, shouts the captain as he points eagerly in front of the ship. Full of anticipation we make our way to the gunnel and see the whale’s blow.

Scuba diving in Norway

Great visibility, coupled with rich and varied marine life, makes diving in Norway a fascinating experience, as more and more divers are discovering.

Canoeing and kayaking in Norway

Follow the British newspaper The Guardian's advice and go kayaking in Lofoten. Or go paddling on the UNESCO protected Nærøyfjord, or an inland lake.

Campaigns

Fishing in Kjøllefjord

Sea fishing, halibut fishing and king crabbing

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