{"id":56752,"date":"2024-04-04T10:24:59","date_gmt":"2024-04-04T09:24:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/queen-norvege-iles-lofoten\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T13:44:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T11:44:30","slug":"queen-norvege-iles-lofoten","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/queen-norvege-iles-lofoten\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do in Reine, Norway Complete guide: Reinebringen hike, midnight sun&#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wondering <strong>what to see and do in the village of Reine<\/strong> during your Lofoten Islands getaway? You&#8217;ve come to the right place!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reine is our <strong>favorite village<\/strong>, and we loved hiking to Mount <strong>Reinebringen<\/strong> and taking photos of the <strong>midnight sun<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To guide you, we&#8217;re sharing <strong>our tips<\/strong> for exploring Reine, so you don&#8217;t miss out on any of its riches, as well as our recommendations for taking the <strong>most beautiful photos<\/strong>. Here are our tips for<strong> saving<\/strong> money during your stay in Lofoten. Then we&#8217;ve listed all the <strong>points of interest<\/strong> recommended in this article on our interactive map to make your visit even easier.<\/p>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Sommaire d\u00e9taill\u00e9<\/span>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 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href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/queen-norvege-iles-lofoten\/#Our_map_of_the_most_beautiful_places_in_Reine\" >Our map of the most beautiful places in Reine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/queen-norvege-iles-lofoten\/#Our_must-see_things_to_do_in_Reine_on_the_Lofoten_Islands\" >Our must-see things to do in Reine on the Lofoten Islands<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/queen-norvege-iles-lofoten\/#Reinebringen_hiking_tips\" >Reinebringen hiking tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/queen-norvege-iles-lofoten\/#Visit_the_fishing_village_of_Reine_in_Norway\" >Visit the fishing village of Reine in Norway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/queen-norvege-iles-lofoten\/#The_spot_to_watch_the_midnight_sun\" >The spot to watch the midnight sun<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/queen-norvege-iles-lofoten\/#Explore_the_fjord\" >Explore the fjord<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/queen-norvege-iles-lofoten\/#Watching_the_northern_lights\" >Watching the northern lights<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/queen-norvege-iles-lofoten\/#Where_to_sleep_in_a_Rorbuer_in_Reine\" >Where to sleep in a Rorbuer in Reine?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/queen-norvege-iles-lofoten\/#How_do_I_get_to_Reine\" >How do I get to Reine?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/queen-norvege-iles-lofoten\/#Our_travel_tips\" >Our travel tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/queen-norvege-iles-lofoten\/#What_to_do_around_Reine_in_the_south_of_the_Lofoten_Islands\" >What to do around Reine, in the south of the Lofoten Islands?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/queen-norvege-iles-lofoten\/#Visit_the_village_of_A\" >Visit the village of A<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/queen-norvege-iles-lofoten\/#Hiking_around_Reine\" >Hiking around Reine<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_opinion\"><\/span>Our opinion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reine is <strong>the village not to be missed<\/strong> during your stay in the Lofoten Islands, a real postcard setting. In summer, it&#8217;s one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/plus-beaux-endroits-iles-lofoten\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"56775\">most beautiful places on the Lofoten<\/a> Islands to admire the midnight sun.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Reinebringen hike is accessible to (almost) everyone and offers a sublime panorama of the archipelago surrounded by rugged mountains.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please note, however, that this is a <strong>very touristy<\/strong> area, so here are <strong>our tips for planning your stay<\/strong> and making the most of this incredible village.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"54686f\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #54686f;\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" data-id=\"56601\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_183348178-1200x904.webp\" alt=\"lofoten islands hiking queen norway\" class=\"wp-image-56601 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_183348178-1200x904.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_183348178-400x301.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_183348178-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_map_of_the_most_beautiful_places_in_Reine\"><\/span>Our map of the most beautiful places in Reine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s be honest, we had a bit of <strong>trouble finding our way around the Lofoten Islands<\/strong>, as village names are complex and have very different pronunciations (\u00c0 is pronounced O in Norwegian&#8230;) and points of interest are spread over a small area. Don&#8217;t panic, we&#8217;re here to help!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To help you plan your stay, we&#8217;ve included an interactive map with all the <strong>activities<\/strong> and <strong>points<\/strong> of interest in this article.<\/p>\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/2\/embed?mid=1LeVohqYDopxFeSInpONexhUR2IF4Mfw&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_must-see_things_to_do_in_Reine_on_the_Lofoten_Islands\"><\/span>Our must-see things to do in Reine on the Lofoten Islands<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reinebringen_hiking_tips\"><\/span><strong>Reinebringen hiking tips<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have <strong>just one hike<\/strong> to make during your stay in the Lofoten Islands, we&#8217;d definitely recommend climbing <strong>Reinebringen<\/strong>, which offers unforgettable panoramic views of the village and surrounding islands.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"607c8a\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #607c8a;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" data-id=\"56616\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_184557520-1200x904.webp\" alt=\"lofoten islands hiking queen norway\" class=\"wp-image-56616 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_184557520-1200x904.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_184557520-400x301.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_184557520-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Topography<\/strong>: 4 km round trip and 400m D+ &#8211; approx. 1h30 round trip<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Starting<\/strong> point: the starting point is on the <strong>E10 road<\/strong> about 1km south of the village of Reine (after the tunnel).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Route <\/strong>: the trail is a succession of around <strong>2,000 steps<\/strong>&#8211; your calves will remember them!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where to park <\/strong>: we recommend you <strong>park for free along the E10 road<\/strong>, where you&#8217;ll find several parking lots to the south of the start <em>(we&#8217;ve put dots on our map below)<\/em>. Another option, if the parking lots are full, is the pay parking lot at Reine village, 35nok\/h.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When to start<\/strong>: We recommend starting the hike at <strong>around 7pm<\/strong>, as there were only a dozen of us at the summit at the end of June.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What to<strong> take in your bag<\/strong>: water, a kway (the weather is very changeable in Lofoten) and mosquito repellent, as there&#8217;s a small waterfall that attracts them!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"5f6160\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #5f6160;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1594\" data-id=\"56621\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_191620060-1200x1594.webp\" alt=\"lofoten islands hiking queen norway\" class=\"wp-image-56621 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_191620060-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_191620060-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_191620060-scaled.webp 1542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"6d726a\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #6d726a;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1594\" data-id=\"56631\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_193918020-1200x1594.webp\" alt=\"lofoten islands hiking queen norway\" class=\"wp-image-56631 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_193918020-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_193918020-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_193918020-scaled.webp 1542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"758673\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #758673;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1594\" data-id=\"56636\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_195658547-1200x1594.webp\" alt=\"lofoten islands hiking queen norway\" class=\"wp-image-56636 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_195658547-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_195658547-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_195658547-scaled.webp 1542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Our opinion  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a <strong>very popular<\/strong> hike, and we passed a lot of people on our way up. The hike itself isn&#8217;t very interesting, and walking isn&#8217;t the most pleasant thing&#8230;<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the other hand, <strong>the view from the summit is<\/strong> <strong>simply incredible<\/strong>, leaving us speechless (yes, it&#8217;s possible). The scenery seems so <strong>unreal and hypnotic<\/strong>. A real highlight of our stay in Norway!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is this an accessible hike for young children?  <\/strong>It looks like yes and no;<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, because it&#8217;s still short, and no, because steps aren&#8217;t the most fun terrain for kids. Our 4-year-old daughter did the whole ascent (with a bit of grumbling, we admit.).<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"5e829f\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #5e829f;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1594\" data-id=\"56606\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_183414514-1200x1594.webp\" alt=\"lofoten islands hiking queen norway\" class=\"wp-image-56606 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_183414514-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_183414514-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_183414514-scaled.webp 1542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"5f829a\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #5f829a;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1594\" data-id=\"56611\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_183544920-1200x1594.webp\" alt=\"lofoten islands hiking queen norway\" class=\"wp-image-56611 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_183544920-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_183544920-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_183544920-scaled.webp 1542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"5d5e5d\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #5d5e5d;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" data-id=\"50478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230630_185135033-1200x904.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50478 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230630_185135033-1200x904.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230630_185135033-400x301.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230630_185135033-512x386.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230630_185135033-768x578.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230630_185135033-1536x1157.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230630_185135033-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_the_fishing_village_of_Reine_in_Norway\"><\/span>Visit the fishing village of Reine in Norway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend a stroll through the <strong>village of Reine<\/strong> after your hike. In Lofoten, the sun hardly sets in summer, so take the opportunity to explore this area at the end of the day or even at night, like some of the travelers we&#8217;ve met who travel without children.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We parked in the parking lot at the end of the village, which was free by 9.30pm. We then strolled through an almost deserted village, admiring the <strong>colorful houses<\/strong> and the adorable little port.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"808180\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #808180;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" data-id=\"56676\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_212446290-1200x904.webp\" alt=\"lofoten islands village queen norway midnight sun\" class=\"wp-image-56676 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_212446290-1200x904.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_212446290-400x301.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_212446290-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_spot_to_watch_the_midnight_sun\"><\/span>The spot to watch the midnight sun<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>midnight sun<\/strong> is a fascinating natural phenomenon observed above the Arctic Circle, where the sun remains visible at local midnight throughout the summer. This phenomenon occurs because the Earth is tilted on its axis in relation to its orbit around the Sun, which, during certain months of the year, prevents certain regions of the Arctic and Antarctic from passing below the night-time horizon.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The museum in <strong>Abisko National<\/strong> Park in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/?p=52072\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"51712\">Swedish Lapland<\/a> explains this phenomenon very well.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"76726b\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #76726b;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" data-id=\"56651\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_212006563-1200x904.webp\" alt=\"lofoten islands village queen norway midnight sun\" class=\"wp-image-56651 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_212006563-1200x904.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_212006563-400x301.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_212006563-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is really the place to be in the village of Reine, so we set up at <strong>the entrance to the village<\/strong> (dot on our map) and took <strong>plenty of photos<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s definitely a <strong>photographer&#8217;s paradise<\/strong>, even for amateurs like us. The scenery is so sumptuous that all we have to do is find the right angle and press the button. These are our most beautiful travel photos to date (do you agree?).<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x27a1;&#xfe0f;Pour If you&#8217;d like to be accompanied to bring back some great photos, we offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/svolvaer-l89673\/de-svolvaer-visite-photographique-des-iles-lofoten-du-sud-t299385\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=reine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">photo tours<\/a> with a guide.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"6f6f68\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #6f6f68;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" data-id=\"56656\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_212012372-1200x904.webp\" alt=\"lofoten islands village queen norway midnight sun\" class=\"wp-image-56656 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_212012372-1200x904.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_212012372-400x301.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_212012372-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"807d7a\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #807d7a;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1594\" data-id=\"56682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_212451656-1200x1594.webp\" alt=\"lofoten islands village queen norway midnight sun\" class=\"wp-image-56682 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_212451656-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_212451656-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_212451656-scaled.webp 1542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"7b7f7a\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7b7f7a;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1594\" data-id=\"56661\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_212317970-1200x1594.webp\" alt=\"lofoten islands village queen norway midnight sun\" class=\"wp-image-56661 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_212317970-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_212317970-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_212317970-scaled.webp 1542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_the_fjord\"><\/span>Explore the fjord  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Kayaking<\/strong>: renting a kayak is a great way to enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the countryside from a different angle. <em>Kayak rentals in the village.<\/em><br\/><br\/>If you have the opportunity to <strong>pack an inflatable kayak<\/strong>, you&#8217;ll have plenty of chances to take it out, like our friends Justine and R\u00e9nald (cuckoo if you&#8217;re passing by).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements-1cQVA wp-block-lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements\"><div class=\"conseils-hebergements\"><span class=\"titre-conseils\"><i class=\"fas fa-map-marked-alt\"><\/i>Boat cruise to the Lofoten Islands<\/span>\n<p><p><b>Favorite<\/b>&#x2764;&#xfe0f;: Join a boat trip to explore the surrounding fjords, visiting nearby villages inaccessible by road. We were able to observe a sea eagle catching fish in the waters of the fjord. A (silent) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/svolvaer-l89673\/iles-lofoten-croisiere-dans-le-trollfjord-en-bateau-electrique-silencieux-t264412\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=reine\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/svolvaer-l89673\/iles-lofoten-croisiere-dans-le-trollfjord-en-bateau-electrique-silencieux-t264412\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=reine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">catamaran cruise<\/a> leaves from the village of Svolv\u00e6r (30 minutes north of Reine) to explore the fjords, with the Brim Explorer company.<\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"264412\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"fr-FR\" data-gyg-currency=\"EUR\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"0LXQSML\" data-gyg-cmp=\"reine\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Watching_the_northern_lights\"><\/span>Watching the northern lights  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In winter, this is the must-do activity on the Lofoten Islands. From <strong>September<\/strong> onwards, the nights become dark again, offering a chance to observe the northern lights. <strong>December to February<\/strong> is the peak of the <strong>Northern Lights<\/strong> season, with long nights offering many opportunities for observation.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No need to look for a particular spot, you can see it from your living room.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_sleep_in_a_Rorbuer_in_Reine\"><\/span>Where to sleep in a Rorbuer in Reine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend you sleep in a<strong>&#8220;Rorbuer<\/strong>&#8220;, a wooden fisherman&#8217;s hut generally on stilts with direct access to the sea. Historically, the inhabitants of Lofoten made their living from cod fishing. This activity is still practiced today. Until mid-June, you can even see cod drying on the many drying kilns still in operation.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the Lofoten Islands, as in the rest of Norway, <strong>the cost of accommodation can be surprising<\/strong>. It should be noted that the cost of living in Norway is around 30% higher than in France.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To find suitable, well-located accommodation, you&#8217;ll generally need to <strong>budget around \u20ac150-\u20ac200 per night<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x27a1;&#xfe0f;On often writes to us to ask for tips on how to <strong>cut costs on a trip to the Lofoten<\/strong> Islands. One really simple tip is to rent an <strong>apartment<\/strong>. This will enable you to cook your own <strong>meals<\/strong>, and save money during your stay in a country where the cost of living is high.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements-25q2H0 wp-block-lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements\"><div class=\"conseils-hebergements\"><span class=\"titre-conseils\"><i class=\"fas fa-map-marked-alt\"><\/i>Our favorite &amp;#x2764;&amp;#xfe0f;<\/span>\n<p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/no\/reine-rorbuer.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reine Rorbuer<\/a>: the cabins are ideally located by the sea, overlooking the majestic Reine Fjord, and have been tastefully renovated throughout.<\/p>\n<p>A great experience awaits you, summer and winter alike!<\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-12 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/no\/reine-rorbuer.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-dominant-color=\"695b4e\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #695b4e;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"56812\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/461535060-jpg.webp\" alt=\"Rorbuer lofoten island\" class=\"wp-image-56812 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/461535060-jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/461535060-jpg-400x300.webp 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Booking photos<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/no\/reine-rorbuer.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-dominant-color=\"5c5c5b\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #5c5c5b;\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"56807\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/534481712-1200x800.webp\" alt=\"Rorbuer lofoten island\" class=\"wp-image-56807 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-bouton-2jJp3f wp-block-lazyblock-bouton\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/no\/reine-rorbuer.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\"><button>See prices and availability<\/button><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements-2vRCNE wp-block-lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements\"><div class=\"conseils-hebergements\"><span class=\"titre-conseils\"><i class=\"fas fa-map-marked-alt\"><\/i>Quiet with view<\/span>\n<p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/no\/eliassen-rorbuer.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eliassen Rorbuer<\/a> offers <strong>fully-equipped<\/strong>, well-renovated <strong>apartments (rorbuer<\/strong> ) with incredible views, a real postcard landscape. Located in Hamn\u00f8y, a peaceful village just a few kilometers from Reine. In winter, you can watch the Northern Lights from your living room. We recommend accommodation with a view of the fjord. Restaurant and parking on site.  <\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-13 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/no\/eliassen-rorbuer.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-dominant-color=\"357593\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #357593;\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"56741\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/254882893-1200x801.webp\" alt=\"lofoten island apartment\" class=\"wp-image-56741 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Booking photos<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/no\/eliassen-rorbuer.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-dominant-color=\"8e7d6f\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8e7d6f;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"56746\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/389131052-jpg.webp\" alt=\"  Rorbuer lofoten island\" class=\"wp-image-56746 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/389131052-jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/389131052-jpg-400x267.webp 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-bouton-1BFsKe wp-block-lazyblock-bouton\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/no\/eliassen-rorbuer.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\"><button>See prices and availability<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_to_Reine\"><\/span>How do I get to Reine?  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>village of Reine<\/strong> is located <strong>in the south<\/strong> of the Lofoten archipelago.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the Lofoten Islands, the best way to get <strong>around<\/strong> is to <strong>rent a car<\/strong> (directly from your arrival airport). You can get there easily by car. A large pay parking lot is located to the east of the village. Free parking is available along the E10.<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local bus services<\/strong> are also available, but with less frequent timetables.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>From the north of the Lofoten Islands<\/strong>: you can drive along the E10, which crosses the Lofoten archipelago, offering breathtaking scenery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>From the south<\/strong>: you can take<strong>unfFerry from Bod\u00f8 to Moskenes<\/strong>: this is the option we took, as the view of Moskenes (the southernmost port in Lofoten) from the boat is already incredible. Moskenes is just a few kilometers from Reine. The ferry ride takes around 3-4 hours and offers magnificent views of the archipelago.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-14 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"54686f\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #54686f;\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" data-id=\"56601\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_183348178-1200x904.webp\" alt=\"lofoten islands hiking queen norway\" class=\"wp-image-56601 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_183348178-1200x904.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_183348178-400x301.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_183348178-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-15 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"638cae\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #638cae;\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"56712\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-04-03-at-5.30.42-PM-1-1-1200x675.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56712 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_travel_tips\"><\/span>Our travel tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Budget <\/strong>:<em> <\/em>We&#8217;ve written a <strong>detailed budget<\/strong> for our stay, along with <strong>our tips for saving money<\/strong> while making the most of this little corner of paradise, which you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/budget-iles-lofoten\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"56995\">read here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When to go to Lofoten?  <\/strong>The best time to visit Norway&#8217;s Lofoten Islands depends largely on what you want to see and do (and yes!). From late May to mid-July, the sun never sets, offering 24 hours of daylight, making it the ideal time to see the famous midnight sun. It&#8217;s also the warmest time of the year, although still cool (average temperatures between 10\u00b0C and 15\u00b0C), and nature is in full bloom. As mentioned above, if you&#8217;re a fan of the northern lights, you&#8217;ll want to focus on winter.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-16 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"626f7b\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #626f7b;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" data-id=\"56516\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230629_095203827-1200x904.webp\" alt=\"lofoten islands norway village\" class=\"wp-image-56516 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230629_095203827-1200x904.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230629_095203827-400x301.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230629_095203827-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plan your itinerary according to the weather<\/strong>: When staying in Lofoten, it&#8217;s a good idea to check the weather before deciding on your daily plans. Climatic conditions can vary significantly within the archipelago, with cloud cover in the north and sunshine in the south. This happened to us on the day we had planned to visit the villages of Reine and \u00c5. And don&#8217;t forget to plan 1 or 2 days off, as the weather can get pretty ugly all over the archipelago!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What equipment should you pack?<\/strong>  in summer, we recommend packing for all 4 seasons! Take technical, warm, waterproof clothing and good hiking boots. How about an inflatable kayak if you&#8217;ve got one at home!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-17 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"808180\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #808180;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" data-id=\"56676\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_212446290-1200x904.webp\" alt=\"lofoten islands village queen norway midnight sun\" class=\"wp-image-56676 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_212446290-1200x904.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_212446290-400x301.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_212446290-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_around_Reine_in_the_south_of_the_Lofoten_Islands\"><\/span>What to do around Reine, in the south of the Lofoten Islands?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_the_village_of_A\"><\/span>Visit the village of A<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00c5 (pronounced O) is the southernmost village on the Lofoten Islands. We recommend exploring the port, with its red houses on stilts surrounded by translucent water. For a very touristy village, it&#8217;s pretty quiet. There&#8217;s only one bakery selling mainly cinnamon rolls (\u20ac5 each) and just one restaurant.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In our discussions with the locals, we learned that Norwegians are not in the habit of eating out and enjoying an aperitif, as alcohol is heavily taxed. It&#8217;s a very different culture from ours. We find the villages a little lacking in life.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-18 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"5b6a5a\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #5b6a5a;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" data-id=\"56556\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_102313672-1200x904.webp\" alt=\"lofoten islands village A norvege\" class=\"wp-image-56556 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_102313672-1200x904.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_102313672-400x301.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_102313672-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-19 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"56665d\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #56665d;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1594\" data-id=\"56566\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_102423676-1200x1594.webp\" alt=\"iles lofoten village A sechoir cod norvege\" class=\"wp-image-56566 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_102423676-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_102423676-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_102423676-scaled.webp 1542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"586d6e\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #586d6e;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1594\" data-id=\"56536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_102138158-1200x1594.webp\" alt=\"lofoten islands village A norvege\" class=\"wp-image-56536 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_102138158-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_102138158-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_102138158-scaled.webp 1542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hiking_around_Reine\"><\/span>Hiking around Reine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do not advise you to linger too long in the villages, but rather to take advantage of the many hikes around Reine :<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mannen Haukland Beach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kvalvika Beach and Ryten<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offersoykammen viewpoint<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-20 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"57757d\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #57757d;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" data-id=\"50503\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230701_142159045-1200x904.webp\" alt=\"visit lofotens island norway camping car randon&#xE9;e Offersoykammen\" class=\"wp-image-50503 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230701_142159045-1200x904.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230701_142159045-400x301.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230701_142159045-512x386.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230701_142159045-768x578.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230701_142159045-1536x1157.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230701_142159045-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-21 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"849fb5\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #849fb5;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" data-id=\"50523\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230703_091653227-1200x904.webp\" alt=\"visit lofotens island norway camping car beach Hauklandstranda\" class=\"wp-image-50523 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230703_091653227-1200x904.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230703_091653227-400x301.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230703_091653227-512x386.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230703_091653227-768x578.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230703_091653227-1536x1157.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230703_091653227-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find out more about our itinerary in our complete guide to organizing your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-iles-lofoten\/\">road trip to the Lofoten Islands<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We hope this article will help you plan your visit and take full advantage of all that <strong>Reine<\/strong> has to offer. And who knows, maybe, like us, you&#8217;ll be enchanted by the unique charm of this Norwegian village.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We <strong>really enjoyed <\/strong>writing this article. If you have any other suggestions, please feel free to leave a comment below. We spent 2 months in Norway, so check out our other articles about this incredible country.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t hesitate to leave us a <strong>note<\/strong> or <strong>5 stars<\/strong> below, to let us know if you&#8217;re planning this trip, to ask any questions you may have, below we&#8217;ll answer you with great pleasure. You can check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stories\/highlights\/17983079960141656\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram stories from our Norway trip<\/a>, to give you a taste of what&#8217;s in store!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you leave, <strong>find all our articles to help you organize your trip:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Our itinerary and complete guide for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-iles-lofoten\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"57085\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">road trip to the Lofoten Islands<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/budget-iles-lofoten\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"56995\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Our budget in Lofoten<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#x1f3e8;nos <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/dormir-lofoten\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/dormir-lofoten\/\">meilleures h\u00f4tels aux \u00eeles Lofoten<\/a> pour rayonner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/?p=76747\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"75983\">car hire in the Lofoten Islands<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/vaeroy-iles-lofoten\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"60087\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vaer\u00f8y Island <\/a>: our favorite of Norway&#8217;s Lofoten Islands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/plages-iles-lofoten\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"60028\">Lofoten Islands: must-see beaches<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/offersoykammen-randonnee-iles-lofoten\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"59894\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Offers\u00f8ykammen<\/a>: a beautiful hike in the Lofoten Islands off the tourist trail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/plus-beaux-endroits-iles-lofoten\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"56775\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful places on the Lofoten Islands<\/a>: in photos and on our map<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style='text-align:right' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wondering what to see and do in the village of Reine during your Lofoten Islands getaway? 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