View from Olenilsøy over to Sakrisøy in Lofoten, Norway - Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic life/Innovation Norway Lofoten Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic life/Innovation Norway Winter in Lofoten Photo: Robert Walker Skiing in Lofoten Photo: Frode Sandbech Where to stay in Lofoten Photo: Solveig Helland Scenic attractions in Lofoten Photo: Chris Craggs Photography What to do in Lofoten Photo: John Stenersen Tour suggestions in Lofoten Photo: Jann Engstad Sakrisøy in Lofoten Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic life/Innovation Norway Tourist information in Lofoten Photo: Chris Craggs Getting to Lofoten and around Photo: Johnny Storvik Key facts about Lofoten Photo: Kjell Ove Storvik
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View from Olenilsøy over to Sakrisøy in Lofoten, Norway
Lofoten is known for excellent fishing and nature attractions, small villages off the beaten track and whale safaris.
If you want to experience the genuine atmosphere of the many fishing villages, you should visit Lofoten outside of the hectic summer season.
Experience skiing in steep mountains overlooking the fjords and the breathtaking scenery.
Lofoten is known for the old fishermen's cabins ("rorbuer") that have been restored and turned into modern accommodation for travellers.
Experience the bird rocks outside the island of Røst and the cosy fishing village in Nusfjord.
Explore Lofoten by foot, go rafting in the Trollfjord and visit Lofotr Viking Museum. Taste stockfish and be amazed by the midnight sun.
Experience the Lofoten Islands by car or bicycle.
Lofoten consists of seven main islands with 24,000 inhabitants.
There are several tourist information offices in Lofoten. Some of them are closed during winter.
There are daily flights into the airports in Lofoten. Travelling around Lofoten is most easily done by car, bike and ferries.
Lofoten consists of seven main islands with 24,000 inhabitants.

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

The Lofoten Islands

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

The Lofoten Islands

Source: Visit Norway

Explore Lofoten

What to do in Lofoten

Explore Lofoten by foot, go rafting in the Trollfjord and visit Lofotr Viking Museum. Taste stockfish and be amazed by the midnight sun.
Interest: Canoeing & Kayaking, Rafting, Hiking, Biking, Golfing, Fishing, Wildlife safari, The northern lights, Arctic Norway, Coast and coastal culture

Where to stay in Lofoten

Lofoten is known for the old fishermen's cabins ("rorbuer") that have been restored and turned into modern accommodation for travellers.
Interest: Fishermen's cabin, Camping, Cottages & Holiday houses, Hostels & Guest houses, Hotels

Scenic attractions in Lofoten

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

Getting to Lofoten and around

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

Tour suggestions in Lofoten

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

Winter in Lofoten

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

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.
Interest: Tourist information

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, Sports & Activities

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