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View from Olenilsøy over to Sakrisøy in Lofoten, Norway - Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic life/Innovation Norway
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View from Olenilsøy over to Sakrisøy in Lofoten, Norway

The Lofoten Islands

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

What to do

Explore Lofoten by foot, go rafting in the Trollfjord and visit Lofotr Viking Museum. Taste stockfish and be amazed by the midnight sun.
Interest: Safari, Museums & Galleries, Fishing, Hiking, Biking, The northern lights, Arctic Norway, Coast & Coastal culture

Where to stay

Lofoten is known for the old fishermen's cabins ("rorbuer") that have been restored and turned into modern accommodation for travellers.
Interest: Where to stay

Scenic attractions

Experience the bird rocks outside the island of Røst and the cosy fishing village in Nusfjord.
Interest: Nature attractions, Arctic Norway, Coast & Coastal culture

Getting here and around

There are daily flights into the airports in Lofoten. Travelling around Lofoten is most easily done by car, bike and ferries.
Interest: Transportation, Arctic Norway

Tour suggestions

Experience the Lofoten Islands by car or bicycle.
Interest: Tour suggestions, Arctic Norway, Coast & Coastal culture

Winter

If you want to experience the genuine atmosphere of the many fishing villages, you should visit Lofoten outside of the hectic summer season.
Interest: Safari, Water activites, Fishing, Winter without skis, Arctic Norway

Films

Film from a trip through Lofoten

Watch a guide travel through the Loften islands in this comprehensive video, presenting activities such as fishing and hiking.

A film on scuba diving in the Lofoten islands

Watch scuba divers in action in this video from the arctic islands of Lofoten in Northern Norway.
Interest: Water activites

A film on playing golf in the Lofoten Islands

Watch this video on people playing golf on a golf course with a stunning view of the arctic landscape in Northern Norway.
Interest: Golfing

Film from Lofoten

Fishing and wildlife safaris are popular activities in Lofoten. Enjoy this short video clip.

Recommendations

National Geographic recommends Lofoten

In November 2007, National Geographic Traveler rated the Lofoten islands of Northern Norway the third most appealing islands in the world.
Interest: Arctic Norway

About Lofoten

Tourist information in Lofoten

There are several tourist information offices in Lofoten. Some of them are closed during winter.

Key facts about Lofoten

Lofoten consists of seven main islands with 24,000 inhabitants.

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Lofotr Viking Museum at Borg in Lofoten

- Cheers, good people. Eat well for you have travelled long, says the Viking chieftain as the traditional Viking food awaits us at the table.
Interest: Museums & Galleries, Vikings

World Championship in cod fishing

Every winter, hundreds of people travel to Lofoten to see who gets the most and the largest arctic cod. You can be a part of it.
Interest: Fishing
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The Lofoten Islands The Lofoten Islands
Key facts about Lofoten Key facts about Lofoten
Getting to Lofoten and around Getting here and around
Tourist information in Lofoten Tourist information in Lofoten
Tour suggestions in Lofoten Tour suggestions
Scenic attractions in Lofoten Scenic attractions
What to do in Lofoten What to do
Where to stay in Lofoten Where to stay
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