Lofoten, Archipelago in Nordland, Norway.
The Lofoten Islands form a chain of peaks rising from the Norwegian Sea, with mountains reaching heights of 1161 meters at Higravstinden peak.
Vikings established their first northern Norwegian settlement in Vågar near present-day Kabelvåg, making it a crucial maritime center during the medieval period.
The winter cod migration has shaped local traditions for over 1000 years, with fishermen using traditional methods to produce stockfish in the cold Arctic air.
Three airports in Svolvær, Leknes, and Røst connect the islands to mainland Norway, while ferries and roads link the main islands of the archipelago.
The Gulf Stream maintains winter temperatures above freezing at Røst and Værøy, making these locations the northernmost ice-free waters in the world.
Location: Nordland
Elevation above the sea: 1,161 m
Address: Lofoten, Norway
Website: http://lofoten.info/en
GPS coordinates: 68.33306,14.66639
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:17
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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.
Trollfjord
13.2 km
Henningsvær Stadion
28.2 km
Vestfjorden
31.8 km
Mosken
102.9 km
Vågan Church
15.1 km
Fredvang Bridges
66.8 km
Lofoten Stockfish Museum
86 km
Batteria Dietl
42.3 km
Buksnes Church
51.6 km
Norwegian Fishing Village Museum
86.1 km
Lofoten War Memorial Museum
12.1 km
Raftsund Bridge
25.6 km
Grøtøy handelssted
55.7 km
Flakstad Church
61.7 km
Reinebringen
79.9 km
Henningsvær Bridges
26.8 km
Himmeltindan
46.9 km
Gimsøystraumen Bridge
18.7 km
Haukland Beach
49.3 km
Kjerkfjorden
77.7 km
Austnesfjorden
7.9 km
Magic Ice Bar Svolvær
12.2 km
Kåkern Bridge
70.7 km
Skrova Lighthouse
20.1 km
Sildpollnes Church
2.5 km
Lofotakvariet
16.6 km
Skottinden
56 km
Svolvær Church
11.9 kmReviews
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