Experience Lofoten
- The Arctic Pearl of Norwa -
Magical Lofoten
A dream place – all year round
Visiting Lofoten is like walking into a beautiful postcard. Lofoten offers an endless variety of experiences, no matter the season. Nature, people, culture, weather and wind…and not least; Food.
Lofoten is for everyone
No matter who you are and what you want to experience, you will find something that suits you in Lofoten – all year round.
Summer in Lofoten with bright nights. Experience the midnight sun, swim in crystal clear sea. Maybe not so hot, but so refreshing!
Autumn with beautiful colors, dark evenings and nights with the magical northern lights above the sky. Winter with snow…or not. Changing weather, perhaps Lofoten at its most dramatic. Storm one day, starry and beautiful winter landscape the next…
Lofoten is food, and the skrei (cod that migrates from the Arctic Ocean to Lofoten every winter to spawn) is perhaps the biggest celebrity. Maybe you’ll be lucky and get to taste the specialty skrei-mølje? Fresh skrei with liver and roe, Mmm… a real delicacy.
Explore the islands on your own on foot or join guided tours. There are trails for all levels, from short and easy to long and demanding. We recommend using guides on demanding tours.
Glide calmly through the water. Discover hidden gems in a kayak and see Lofoten’s nature from a unique perspective.
Enjoy Lofoten on two wheels, but remember: The Lofoten road can be narrow, so focus on safety.
Did you know that Lofoten is one of the world’s northernmost surfing destinations. At Unstad and Flakstad are beautiful sandy beaches with good surfing conditions.
Go on Northern lights safari. Hunt for the magical and mysterious northern lights. The northern lights can be seen from the end of August to the middle of April.