Visiting Lofoten, Norway: A Guide to This Arctic Paradise

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Figure 1.  Lofoten, Norway

As a local guide said it well:

Lofoten is located at the 68th and 69th parallels north of the Arctic Circle in North Norway. It is known for its natural environment within Norway. 

Lofoten is a mecca for hiking, climbing, fishing, kayaking, skiing, Arctic surfing (in the summer AND winter), and cycling. The tourism scene there has a very young vibe, with lots of budget. 

Lofoten is known for excellent fishing, nature attractions such as the northern lights and the midnight sun, and small villages off the beaten track. Kayak between the islands, go fishing for the catch of your life, or look for sea eagles soaring in the sky.

Video 1.  Greetings from Norway Lofoten (YouTube link)

Lofoten

Read this good article to know about your trip:

11 things you should know about visiting the Lofoten Islands

Here are the 11 things from the article:

1. The weather is going to be crazy
2. Tourism has just recently exploded on the Lofoten Islands
3. It will be a lot easier to explore Lofoten if you have a car
4. Lofoten is perfect for outdoor adventures
5. Hiking in Lofoten in the winter can be dangerous
6. Lofoten is a photographer’s dream
7. Your chances of seeing the northern lights in Lofoten aren’t great
• If your heart is set on seeing the aurora, consider heading somewhere with clearer skies, like Abisko in Sweden.
8. The ferry from Bodø to Lofoten can be rough
9. You can also fly or drive to Lofoten
10. You’re going to smell a lot of fish
11. You’re never going to want to leave 

Figure 2. Eurail map (link)

Figure 3.  Norway Train Map

How to Get There?

Via Eurail : Copenhagen → Stockholm → Kiruna

Via Car (5h 55m): Kiruna → E10 → Lofoten

Via Train + Bus (8h 54m): Kiruna → Train (video 2) → Bromsgard (Narvik Station) → Bus → Lofoten

Via Bus (11h 4m): See detail here

Via Ferry: Bodø → Lofoten

Video 2.  The view from Narvik Norway to Abisko Sweden (YouTube link)

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2. 20 Spots In Europe You Must See Before You Die
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3. Norway's West: Fjords, Mountains, and Bergen (video)
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10. HOW TO GET FROM Kiruna IRF to Lofoten BY TRAIN, BUS OR CAR
11. Driving from Narvik to Lofoten (car rental)
12. 11 things you should know about visiting the Lofoten Islands
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14. 25 Most Beautiful Destinations in Europe - Travel Video
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