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

Timj | 6:06 a.m. Sept. 7, 2008

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 | 8:41 a.m. Sept. 7, 2008

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!

HG2theG | 8:57 a.m. Sept. 7, 2008

Does this mean that Slarty Barfast will get another award?

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Erin G. | 9:31 a.m. Sept. 7, 2008

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.

MAYHEM MIKE | 10:15 a.m. Sept. 7, 2008

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

Absolutely.... | 3:46 p.m. Sept. 7, 2008

stunning....

Grandpa &Grandma Z | 8:56 p.m. Sept. 7, 2008

We really enjoyed your aricle and the very Beautiful Pictures.

Lisa | 8:59 a.m. Sept. 9, 2008

Thank you for sharing your experience.

E | 9:31 a.m. Sept. 9, 2008

Sounds Awesome!! Love the photos

Anna B | 10:04 a.m. Sept. 10, 2008

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

LaifE | 8:08 p.m. Jan. 25, 2009

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

Daniel S. | 5:09 p.m. April 27, 2009

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!

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Troy Ekberg

Crystal clear water reflects one of the Lofoten Islands' mountain peaks. Because of the Gulf Stream the islands are among the warmest northern locations in the world.

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