Adore the artic archipelago Lofoten

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Comprising of numbers of scenic views, the place breathes spectacle as the combination of mountains, beaches and unscathed destinations come together in one archipelago named Lofotan.

More than just a destination for fishing enthusiasts and amidst tameness lies the rhapsody and beauty of nature.

Location

Lofoten is an archipelago in North Artic Circle in Nordland Norway. Not only a cradle for fisheries, the presence of different bird species proves the location’s unstained and unpolluted surroundings.

Main islands are Hinnoya, Austvagoy, Gimsoy, Vestgavoy, Flakstadoy, Moskenesoya and Varoy.

Climate

Lofoten experiences elevated temperature variances in relation to its latitude. Categorized as sub polar oceanic climate of Koppen climate classification, the winter temperature is very mild.

May and June are considered driest months whereas October has the most precipitation though out the year.

Transportation

Thanks to highway E-10, travelers can now experience boat free journey. Other alternative is via air as the place hosts daily flights to and from Lofoten from different parts of Norway.

Within Lofoten, tourists normally take public bus as mode of transportation to reach different destinations in the area.

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Attractions

Bird Rocks

Found in Lofoten’s southernmost island houses the large number of nesting birds. One of the biggest sea colony resides here.

Thanks to bird cliffs that serves as platform for bird watching, people can enjoy the majestic view even in close range.

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Moskenes Island

Found in the southern part of Lofoten, the island is made up of glaciated hills and picturesque fishing villages.

Distinguished due to sheer mountains and slim shorelines, be amazed to the majestic views of peaks and beaches where visitors can both enjoy mountain climbing and beach bumming while soaking into the perfect weather of the island.

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TrollFjord

Take detour and be engaged on a ferry cruise that exhibits the tranquility of TrollFjord.

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