In the summer of 2022, our road trip finally reached its ultimate destination: the Lofoten Islands in northern Norway. We had set off from the Åland Islands, crossed Finland, and driven through the landscapes of northern Sweden. This fourth leg of our journey was the one we had been looking forward to the most. Arriving…
Hamnøy is a small fishing village in Moskenes Municipality, and it is located in Nordland county, Norway. The village is situated on a small peninsula on the eastern side of the island of Moskenesøya. This island is a part of the Lofoten archipelago. With a very small permanent population, Hamnøy is known for its dramatic…
Å is a fishing village in the Lofoten Archipelago in northern Norway. This is as far as you can drive before literally ending up in the Atlantic Ocean. This village, with a very short name, is probably home to more seagulls than humans. The birds have built nests next to about everywhere. Roofs, windowsills, and…
Moskenes is a small settlement around the bay Moskenesvågen in the Lofoten Archipelago. It is within Nordland County in Northern Norway and houses both the Moskenes Church as well as the Port of Moskenes. The port is one of the main entry points for people arriving in the Lofoten Archipelago. A Short History of Moskenes…
Reine is a locality in the Lofoten Archipelago in Northern Norway. It and the around 300 inhabitants are a part of Moskenes Municipality in Nordland County. The fishing village is famous because of the many photos in brochures and advertisements globally. It is indeed a beautiful place. Even with its gained popularity for tourists, it…
Ramberg is a fishing village in the Lofoten Archipelago in northern Norway. It is on the island of Flakstadøya in Nordland County. This small village is located north of the Arctic Circle and with its shores looking out towards the North Atlantic. It is the administrative center for the Flakstad Municipality and is one of…
Henningsvær is a small fishing village in the Lofoten Archipelago in northern Norway. The village, built on a few small connected islands, has become famous due to its football stadium. According to some people, the around 500 inhabitants are privileged with one of the most beautifully located football stadiums in the world. But it is…
Welcome to the unofficial capital of Lofoten! Svolvær is a town in the Lofoten Archipelago in northern Norway. It lies on the island of Austvågøya and is a part of Vågan Municipality in Nordland County and has around 4.700 inhabitants. This is the gateway to the archipelago that has become famous due to its many…