The Lofoten Islands is an outdoor enthusiasts dream destination. A place where the summer’s endless daylight provides the perfect platform for boundless exploration and the winter brings early sunsets and dark skies lit by the dancing colors of the aurora borealis.
In this complete outdoor lovers guide to the Lofoten Islands you will find out everything you need to know before you go and all the best things to do and see once you are there!
Table of Contents show 1 Where are the Lofoten Islands? 2 The Top Things to Do in Lofoten Islands, Norway 3 1. Hike to the Top of Reinebringen 4 2. Hike to Kvalvika Beach: A Secret Beach in the Lofoten Islands 5 3. Go Kayaking in Reinefjorden with Reine Adventures 6 4. Go Horseback Riding with Hov Gård 7 5. Road Trip Through the Lofoten Islands and Explore the Fishing Villages 8 6. Stay in a Rorbu or Fisherman’s Hut 9 7. Visit in the Summer to See the Drying Stockfish 10 How to Get to the Lofoten Islands 11 1. Getting to the Lofoten Islands by Plane 12 2. Getting to the Lofoten Islands by Ferry 13 3. Getting to the Lofoten Islands by Car 14 Lofoten Islands Weather & When to Visit 15 Where to Stay in the Lofoten Islands
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The Top Things to Do in Lofoten Islands, Norway
There are so many incredible things to do and see in the Lofoten Islands that you could easily spend many days exploring the small villages and hiking the many trails. My visit to Lofoten was only 4 shorts days. Luckily I was able to see and do a lot of outdoor activities but I am yearning to return to explore even more! If you can swing a few more days then I would highly recommend it!
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6. Stay in a Rorbu or Fisherman’s Hut
One of the most iconic things to do during your trip to the Lofoten Islands is to stay in one of the traditional red or ochre colored fisherman huts. As most of the villages in Lofoten are built with direct access to the water these small stilted huts were created so that the local fisherman could row right up their homes.
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- Main Camera: Sony A7III
- Wide angle lens: Sony G Master 16-35mm f/2.8
- Zoom lens: Sony 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3
- Prime lens: Sony 85mm f/1.8
- Secondary Camera: Canon 6D Mark II
- Canon wide angle lens: Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L
- Canon lens: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L
- Underwater camera: Leica X-U
- Camera with gimbal: DJI Osmo Pocket & Underwater Housing
- Drone: DJI Mavic Pro 2
- Camera Bag: Polar Pro Drone Trekker
- External Hard Drive: LaCie 2 TB rugged mini external hard drive