Best time to visit
The best time to visit depends mainly on what you want to experience. Road trips work all year round – only the vibe changes.
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Lofoten round trips: Å, Reine and the northern lights
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Experience the Lofoten: Cliffs, fjords and pure freedom
Imagine driving along a road that stretches like a tightrope through rugged rock and turquoise fjords. Beside you, sheep balance on cliffs, seagulls battle the wind and sea spray hangs in the air. Welcome to the Lofoten Islands, which reveal Norway’s wild side in its purest form. This is not a place for half measures, but a place shaped by raw natural forces. These are nights when the northern lights tear across the sky in waves of colour. These are days when you spot whales and realise that this moment feels bigger than any screen. The Lofoten Islands leave their mark on your camera, on your skin and on your heart. Suddenly, everything feels clear, because this is exactly where you want to be, right in the outdoors and right in the now.
Tips and info for your Norway trip
Currency
In Norway, people pay with the Norwegian krone (NOK).
Flight time
A flight from the UK to Norway takes around 1.5 to 3 hours, depending on the destination.
Language
Norwegian is spoken in Norway, but many locals, especially in cities, speak very good English.
What are the must-sees in Lofoten Islands?
Lofoten Island are full of highlights, but these must-sees belong on your bucket list.
From Å in the Lofoten Islands to Svolvær
The Lofoten Islands are not about sightseeing, because they are an experience. In Å in the Lofoten Islands, you feel what life sounds like at the end of the road, as fish racks creak in the wind and the Tørrfiskmuseum smells of salt and hard work. From here, the route leads towards Reine, where mountains rise straight out of the water and every bend in the road makes you want to stop. In Leknes, you refuel with snacks, fuel and sand beneath your feet before continuing on to Svolvær, where the air carries the scent of boats, skrei fishing defines the rhythm and northern lights nights glow overhead. Right in the middle, in Borg, you step into the Lofoten Viking Museum, which is not a quiet archive but a place of fire, iron and longhouses. This is history that feels alive, just like these islands themselves.
Hiking in the Lofoten Islands
Hiking in the Lofoten Islands means steep ascents, wide-open views and that feeling of being right at the top, both physically and mentally. In summer, the days feel endless, the light stays soft and the skies are often clear. Reinebringen rises high and demands real effort, but the view over Reine etches itself into your memory for good. Ryten feels less demanding yet just as powerful, especially with Kvalvika Beach stretching out far below you. Hiking in the Lofoten Islands is never just a walk, because it always turns into a true nature experience. Whether you choose a short trail or a full summit challenge, the Lofoten Islands show you what freedom really means.
Northern lights and the midnight sun
The Lofoten Islands turn light into an experience. In winter, the northern lights flicker above snow-covered peaks and feel silent, vivid and unbelievably close. The best time runs from September to March, with clear views towards the north. Places like Gimsøya, Unstad and the area around Svolvær are ideal for watching the aurora dance across the sky. You stand in the darkness as the sky erupts, and for a moment everything seems to pause. In summer, the midnight sun takes over, because from late May to mid-July it never truly gets dark. Experience it outdoors from a mountain summit or down on the beach, because when the sun still hovers above the sea at midnight, that single moment is all that matters.
Whale watching in the Lofoten Islands
Between fjords and open coastline, the Lofoten Islands give you the chance to get incredibly close to the giants of the sea. Whale watching here feels like pure nature cinema, with sperm whales, humpback whales and orcas moving through these cold northern waters. Your best chances for sightings run from May to September around Andenes, Stø or on boat trips departing from Svolvær. For orcas, winter trips in northern Norway are especially rewarding, with places like Tromsø or Skjervøy offering unforgettable encounters that combine perfectly with a Lofoten trip. And if no sea giant appears at that moment, head straight to the next beach, because Haukland, Uttakleiv and Kvalvika feel wild, empty and effortlessly beautiful.