You're likely to be setting yourself up for disappointment if you wish for a holiday to blow your expectations out of the water. Though my 15-year-old daughter and I risked high hopes for our trip ...

Nusfjord is tucked away in a tiny secluded bay on the Lofoten archipelago, a labyrinth of islands famed for those aforementioned mountains. We came in late winter when everything was cloaked in a ...

Dangling at the western edge of the European mainland and well above the Arctic Circle, Lofoten, which looks like a peninsula on the map, is actually a group of about 80 islands, with five of ...

Explore the breathtaking landscapes, activities, and culture of Norway’s Lofoten Islands. The Best 100 TV Shows of All Time Archaeologists Discover A Massive 2,200-Year-Old Pyramid in the Judean ...

"Discover the stunning Lofoten Islands, a hidden gem nestled in Norway's Arctic Circle. With dramatic peaks, secluded beaches, and unique fishing villages, this enchanting destination offers ...

Viking chieftains in Norway’s most sought-after archipelago had a novel way of ensuring their gatherings passed off without the customary bloodshed. Swords were left on one island, shields on ...

This story appears in the February 2021 issue of National Geographic magazine. The Lofoten Islands are among the world’s most scenic and formidable destinations for winter surfing. Massive ...

Norway is known for its soul-stirring fjords and snow-covered Arctic landscapes. But the chilly Scandinavian country harbours a secret - it's home to some of the world's most spectacular beaches ...

The historic fishing village of Sørvågen, on Moskenesøya island, sits at the precipitous reaches of Norway’s Lofoten archipelago ... For the remotest communities on Røst and Værøy islands – ...

There is an endless visual drama to the Norwegian archipelago of Lofoten, which lies just above ... need for better communication across the islands. As a result, 170km of undersea cables and ...

Lofoten Links, built into the rugged scenery of Norway's remote Lofoten Islands, is ranked No. 24 in the world by Golf Digest and No. 88 in the world by Golf Magazine. Situated above the Arctic ...