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On a cape stretching out into the sea of Vestfjorden, lies the village Å, a fascinating and unique end-point on the southern tip of the Lofoten islands. Å is Northern Norway’s best-preserved traditional fishing village with roots dating back to…
Lofoten’s most picturesque fishing village Reine, with its scenic landscape of Reinefjord and the small islands, is dotted with red fishermen’s cottages and hugged in between steep mountains that rise straight up from the sea. It is one of Norway’s…
Lofotr is hands down one of our favorite museums! We’re not really huge fans of museums in general, they honestly tend to be kind of boring, but Lofotr is different. They have managed to make the past come alive in…
The small town of Henningsvær is my favorite place in Lofoten. Wondering around the streets of Henningsvær, we could easily picture ourselves living here! I love the cozy small-town atmosphere with its old wooden houses, unique boutiques, cafes, restaurants, and…
Kabelvåg is a small and cozy town in Lofoten, just next to Svolvær city (a 10-min drive). Kabelvåg is the oldest city in the northern part of Norway and was called “Vagar” back in the Viking Age. It has some…
When visiting Norway’s Lofoten Islands, taking a boat trip out on the sea and fjords is a must-do. The most spectacular fjord in Lofoten is the narrow Trollfjord, tucked in between tall peaky mountains. We took a cruise to Trollfjord…
Svolvær city, or Svolvaer, is the gateway to the stunning Lofoten in Northern Norway. It is Lofoten’s capital and the first city you arrive at when driving into the Lofoten Islands. Svolvær is also the main transport hub of Lofoten….
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