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Lofoten Islands

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The Lofoten island archipelago is known for its iconic scenery of soaring mountains, picturesque towns, open sea and sheltered bays, and beautiful beaches.

Basic Info Add / Edit

Category

Archipelago

Secondary Category (If any)

Tourist Island Group

Consists

Major Islands:
Austvågøy, Vestvågøy, Flakstadøy, Moskenesøy, Værøy, Røst

Price / Entry Fee

FREE

Airport(s) & Port Harbor(s) Service

Leknes Airport (LKN)
Svolvær Airport (Helle) (SVJ)
Røst Airport (RET)
Stokmarknes Airport (Skagen) (SKN)
Bodø Airport (BOO)
Harstad/Narvik Airport (Evenes) (EVE)
Værøy Heliport
Various Ports & Harbors

Home-Sharing Info

Airbnb, HomeAway, Vrbo: Popular & Little/No Restrictions

Train Station(s) Service

N/A

Area Size

1,227 km2 (474 sq mi)

Known For

Scenic Beauty
Outdoor & Recreational Activities
Aurora Viewing
Famous Travel Route: Scenic Drive
Top Travel Destination in Europe

Best Time to Visit

Summer: July to August

Day Trip from Major Cities

3 hour drive from Narvik (to Svolvær)
3.5 hour drive from Bodø (to Reine)

3 hour ferry ride from Bodø (to Moskenes)

Location See on Google Map

Lofoten, Norway

Location Boundaries

Hinnøya Island & all islands southwest of it

Special Info & Comments

Within the Arctic Circle

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