Northern Norway may not spring instantly to mind for those planning a beach vacation. Yet the golden sands of the remote Lofoten Islands draw photographers, surfers and backpackers from the world over ...

The Lofoten village Reine is a tourist magnet in the summer, yet it arguably looks even more beautiful in the winter. Situated in Norway’s remote northwest, the Arctic archipelago of Lofoten stands ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. The landscapes and nature of Norway’s spectacular Lofoten ...

If you're looking for one of the world's most idyllic island destinations, you might be surprised to discover that it's nowhere near the tropics, but rather 100 miles north of the Arctic Circle: The ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Galleri Lofoten showcases 19th-century North Norwegian masters like Otto Sinding and Gunnar Berg - Alamy A jagged thread of ...

The Lofoten Islands in Norway, known for their unspoiled nature, are often reached by water. While Norway is associated with its fjords and majestic coastal landscapes, travelers have to go beyond the ...

AT A RESTAURANT above the Arctic Circle, just as plates of long-smoked halibut arrived, everyone ran out into the cold. Above us, in a swirl of green, the northern lights danced, surreal, alive and ...

Planning a trip to the Lofoten Islands, Norway, but don’t know where to start? Keep scrolling for my ultimate guide to planning a trip to Norway’s Lofoten Islands! This Lofoten Islands planning guide ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sea kayaking at Nusfjord (Nusfjord) You're likely to be setting yourself up for disappointment if you wish for a holiday to blow ...

The report by Helmut Gargitter about the 2013 climbing trip to the Lofoten islands in Norway, together with Simon Kehrer, Federico Pisani, Ivan Calderon and Fernando Gonzales Rubio. We managed to ...

Juho Knuuttila (26) from Finland and Misha Mishin (27) from Russia have established Ørneeggen, the first climb up the West Face of Mt. Storskiva (848m) on the island of Moskensøya off the Lofoten ...