Lofoten has long been a destination on my bucket list, and now that I've had the chance to visit, I can't stop thinking about returning someday. There's truly no place like it - where snowcapped mountains majestically meet the ocean. The scenery is simply breathtaking.
I was fortunate enough to experience a rare spell of good weather during my trip to Lofoten. Just a week prior to my arrival, certain areas had still been blanketed by 10-15 cm of snow, or so the receptionists at some of my hotels told me, and I was filled with apprehension as I gazed at the snow-capped peaks upon landing in Tromsø. The first day of my trip, as I drove from Tromsø to Svolvaer on Lofoten, was cold and rainy. However, the following day brought a change in fortune; the sky cleared and the temperature began to rise, reaching a balmy 20°C. This pleasant weather persisted for the subsequent two weeks, with occasional spikes in temperature soaring to a delightful 25°C on some days.
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There a small island in the middle of Grunnførfjorden and a dam with a road connecting both sides. The views are spectacular.
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The hike to Røren and Litlberget is pretty awesome and I was surprised there were only a few other people on the trail
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The Lofoten fishery is a century-old livelihood and to this day one of Norway's main export goods
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Another beautiful Lofoten beach
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More Lofoten: Reine & Reinebringen, Matmora and the hike to the Munkebu Hut.
Be sure to also check out the photos I took in Vesterålen and Senja, especially the photos from the stunning hike to the peak of Møysalen.
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