The Lofoten Islands feature white sandy beaches, coastal villages with red and orange houses, museums on Viking history and fishing, as well as elevated viewpoints over the fjords. The archipelago includes active fishing ports, hiking trails leading to peaks, wooden churches, and islands accessible by ferry. The region offers opportunities to observe the midnight sun and sea eagles in their natural habitat.
Lofoten, Norway
Beach surrounded by rocks where waves crash against the shore. The surrounding mountains create a natural landscape characteristic of the Lofoten Islands.
Lofoten, Norway
Long stretch of white sandy shoreline between the mountains of the Arctic Circle. The clear water allows observation of the seabed in good weather.
Lofoten, Norway
Reconstruction of an 83-meter-long Viking longhouse dating from the 8th century. The site displays archaeological artifacts and craft demonstrations.
Lofoten, Norway
Isolated beach accessible after a 2-kilometer walk from the parking area. The trail crosses rocky slopes with views of the ocean.
Lofoten, Norway
Active fishing port with red cabins on stilts, wooden quays, and numerous cod drying racks along the waterfront.
Lofoten, Norway
Art gallery with ice sculptures and furniture in an old vaulted cellar maintained at -5 degrees, presenting the history of Lofoten.
Lofoten, Norway
Coastal village with 19th-century fishermen's houses, a natural harbor, fish drying racks, and traditional red wooden rorbus.
Lofoten, Norway
Collection of items, photographs, and documents relating to the German occupation of the Lofoten Islands during World War II from 1940 to 1945.
Lofoten, Norway
Marine center showcasing fish and invertebrates from the Norwegian Sea in 23 different tanks. Seal feedings are organized.
Lofoten, Norway
Neogothic religious building from 1898 with a capacity of 1200 people. Largest wooden church in northern Norway.
Lofoten, Norway
Fishing port located on the island of Moskenesøya. Stilt houses line a bay surrounded by mountain peaks of 500 meters.
Lofoten, Norway
Fishing community established on a rocky island. Red stilt houses, known as rorbus, serve as accommodation for fishermen.
Lofoten, Norway
A 2-kilometer-long fjord between two mountains where it is possible to observe white-tailed sea eagles in their natural environment.
Lofoten, Norway
Mountain accessible via a hiking trail that climbs to an altitude of 460 meters and offers a view over the Reine fjord and its villages.
Lofoten, Norway
White sand beach located in a bay open to the Atlantic Ocean, frequented year-round by surfers despite the water temperature.
Lofoten, Norway
Highest point on Vestvågøy Island at 1000 meters altitude, accessible via a 6-kilometer hike offering views of the archipelago.
Lofoten, Norway
Village with an active maritime port featuring traditional fishing sheds and boat rentals for year-round nautical activities.
Lofoten, Norway
Mountain standing at 550 meters offering a view of Kvalvika Beach and the Atlantic Ocean. Marked hiking path from the parking lot.
Lofoten, Norway
First fishing port of the Lofoten Islands founded in the 12th century, with a museum dedicated to fishing techniques and local maritime history.
Lofoten, Norway
Summit of 1100 meters accessible via a steep path. Starting point at the fjord level with a positive elevation gain of 900 meters.
Lofoten, Norway
This white sandy beach stretches for 800 meters along the coast, bordered by mountains rising over 500 meters in altitude.
Lofoten, Norway
A traditional fishing village located at the southern end of the islands, with red stilt cabins and a museum dedicated to cod fishing.
Lofoten, Norway
368-meter-high mountain on Gimsøy Island offering a 360-degree view of the archipelago and the midnight sun in summer.
Lofoten, Norway
Beach located in a cove between mountains in the north of the island, accessible via a 2-kilometer hiking trail.
Lofoten, Norway
541-meter-high mountain offering a panoramic view over the fishing port of Henningsvær and the surrounding islands from its summit.
Lofoten, Norway
367-meter-high mountain allowing observation of the town of Svolvær, Vestfjord, and nearby mountains after a 2-kilometer walk.
Lofoten, Norway
Traditional fishing port with facilities for yachting, fishing, and kayaking. Shopping center and restaurants offering local specialties.
Lofoten, Norway
Insular territory of 2.9 square kilometers with a fishing village of 200 inhabitants. Regular ferry service from Svolvær throughout the year.
Lofoten, Norway
Historic village near the port with cod warehouses and traditional orange houses. Pedestrian bridges connect these dwellings to each other.
Lofoten, Norway
Uninhabited rocky islet in the south of the archipelago, located between Værøy and Moskenes. Strong marine currents make access difficult.
Lofoten, Norway
Fishing port hosting a local fleet. The village maintains fish drying racks and a small museum on maritime history.
Lofoten, Norway
Mountainous island with vertical walls reaching 450 meters. Coastal trails lead to observation points over the Norwegian Sea.
Lofoten, Norway
Village located on the western coast of Værøy Island, where residents practiced puffin hunting and sheep farming until the mid-20th century.