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Wall of fame — Norway's spectacular Lofoten Islands offer thrill of discovery

I truly think Norway is the most beautiful place I've ever been.
Next time back, I'll have to venture further north to see Lofoten.

Thanks to the authors for this wonderful article and these breathtaking photos! It's nice to get away from the usual n(egative)ews stories!

Does this mean that Slarty Barfast will get another award?

My husband and I went to the Lofotens in 2002. We stayed in a rorbu in A. It was absolutely spectacular. We were there in May, so the spring catch of cod was still drying on the racks all over town. We also ate at the local restaurant, where we dined on cod tongue. It was melt-in-your-mouth delicious.

We were on a longer train trip, so we took an overnight train from Stockholm to Narvik, then took the bus to A. So, yes, it does take quite a bit of time and effort to get there, but it is so worth it.

Reine is absolutely gorgeous. We took a lot of beautiful pictures there.

All in all, one of my most memorable trips. Likely because we barely slept the whole time we were there. If you require sleep to get along, best to take a sleep mask if you go during the summer.

NICOLE, wonderful article and BEAUTIFUL pictures! Norway is definitely on my list of "must see" places!

stunning....

We really enjoyed your aricle and the very Beautiful Pictures.

Thank you for sharing your experience.

Sounds Awesome!! Love the photos

Whata great article! Thank you for sharing your experience and your GREAT pictures!

Nice writing, great experience, fantastic photos. How does one get one of those fishing net glass balls?

Spent 13 weeks cycle touring around Scandinavia, mostly above the Arctic Circle, during the summer of 2000. The Lofoten Islands and the nearby Vesteralen Islands were two of my favorite places in a region with non-stop spectacular scenery. I think we rode almost every single road in each of the island chains, no matter how minor. We hated to leave. Cycling through the under-the-sea tunnels that connect the islands both in the Lofotens and in several other regions of Norway was especially exciting. Norway is an amazing country but puts a big dent in your wallet!