{"id":56926,"date":"2024-04-07T12:09:57","date_gmt":"2024-04-07T11:09:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/plus-beaux-endroits-iles-lofoten\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T13:45:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T11:45:19","slug":"plus-beaux-endroits-iles-lofoten","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/plus-beaux-endroits-iles-lofoten\/","title":{"rendered":"The most beautiful places on the Lofoten Islands: in photos and on our map"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wondering what not to miss during your stay in the <strong>Lofoten Islands<\/strong>? You&#8217;ve come to the right place!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lofoten Islands, located off the coast of <strong>Norway<\/strong> above the Arctic Circle, are one of those places that can be described as unique in the world. After more than a month in Norway, we didn&#8217;t think we&#8217;d be surprised, but we were. The <strong>scenery is simply breathtaking<\/strong>, combining rugged mountains, sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ve listed below the <strong>ten<\/strong> most beautiful <strong>places<\/strong> to visit and photograph during your Lofoten Islands vacation (with a little bonus to finish).<\/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 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/plus-beaux-endroits-iles-lofoten\/#Our_top_10_on_our_map\" >Our top 10 on our map<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/plus-beaux-endroits-iles-lofoten\/#1_Watching_the_midnight_sun_from_the_village_of_Reine\" >1. Watching the midnight sun from the village of 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\/plus-beaux-endroits-iles-lofoten\/#2_Reinebringen_hike_the_picture-postcard_highlight\" >2. Reinebringen hike: the picture-postcard highlight<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/plus-beaux-endroits-iles-lofoten\/#3_Safari_in_Trollfjord\" >3. Safari in Trollfjord<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/plus-beaux-endroits-iles-lofoten\/#4_Hauklansatranda_THE_white_sand_beach\" >4. Hauklansatranda: THE white sand beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/plus-beaux-endroits-iles-lofoten\/#5_Offersoykammen_and_turquoise_sea\" >5. Offersoykammen and turquoise sea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/plus-beaux-endroits-iles-lofoten\/#6_A_the_typical_village_robuer_and_cod_dryer\" >6. \u00c5 the typical village: robuer and cod dryer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/plus-beaux-endroits-iles-lofoten\/#7_Ryten_summit_and_Kvalvika_beach\" >7. Ryten summit and Kvalvika beach<\/a><\/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\/plus-beaux-endroits-iles-lofoten\/#8_Sakrisoys_mythical_yellow_hut\" >8. Sakrisoy&#8217;s mythical yellow hut<\/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\/plus-beaux-endroits-iles-lofoten\/#9_Henningsvaer_the_most_famous_soccer_stadium\" >9. Henningsvaer: the most famous soccer stadium<\/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\/plus-beaux-endroits-iles-lofoten\/#10_BONUS_Vaeroy_Island_an_unspoilt_gem\" >10. BONUS: Vaeroy Island, an unspoilt gem<\/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\/plus-beaux-endroits-iles-lofoten\/#The_Lofotens_archipelago_geography_and_special_features\" >The Lofotens archipelago: geography and special features<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_top_10_on_our_map\"><\/span>Our top 10 on our map<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We loved doing this top. While in some geographical areas we have 1 or 2 favorite landscapes, in Lofoten the scenery is so spectacular everywhere that we had to think long and hard about this top 10.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ll take you with us to explore this <strong>little corner of paradise<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/2\/embed?mid=1E8vd1w5RVbeKXE81X55v25Fc1DsumEQ&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Watching_the_midnight_sun_from_the_village_of_Reine\"><\/span>1. Watching the midnight sun from the village of Reine  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s start with what we think is the <strong>must-see village<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/queen-norvege-iles-lofoten\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"56321\">Reine<\/a> in the south of the Lofoten Islands! This small fishing village is often described as the most picturesque in Lofoten, with its red fishermen&#8217;s huts set on an archipelago of islands, surrounded by mountains plunging into emerald fjords. It&#8217;s the <strong>postcard<\/strong> of Norway&#8217;s <strong>Lofoten Islands<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you generally know, we try to get off the <strong>beaten track<\/strong> to offer you alternatives to the touristy or too-familiar places.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x27a1;&#xfe0f; Let&#8217;s be honest, we didn&#8217;t find any other village as charming as Reine during our stay.<\/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=\"76726b\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #76726b;\" fetchpriority=\"high\" 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<div class=\"lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements-Z1DOnUl wp-block-lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements\"><div class=\"conseils-hebergements\"><span class=\"titre-conseils\"><i class=\"fas fa-map-marked-alt\"><\/i>Our tips for visiting the village of Reine<\/span>\n<p><p>&#x27a1;&#xfe0f; We recommend visiting in summer after 9pm, to take full advantage of the peacefulness of the site and the midnight sun. The soft, warm lights completely transform the landscape, giving it an almost magical dimension. You can park at the entrance to the village, where the view is sublime, as you can see from our photos, which were taken around 11pm in late June.<\/p>\n<p>In winter, it&#8217;s also a great spot for watching the Northern Lights!<\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div>\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=\"6f6f68\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #6f6f68;\" 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-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"746d61\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #746d61;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1594\" data-id=\"56646\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_212000006-1200x1594.webp\" alt=\"lofoten islands village queen norway midnight sun\" class=\"wp-image-56646 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_212000006-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_212000006-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_212000006-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=\"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<\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Reinebringen_hike_the_picture-postcard_highlight\"><\/span>2. Reinebringen hike: the picture-postcard highlight  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For our second Lofoten must-do, we&#8217;ve decided, after much consideration, to tell you about the incredible hike <strong>up Mount Reinebringen<\/strong>. If you&#8217;re only going to do one hike during your stay, we recommend you choose this one.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those looking for an accessible hike with a view that rewards every effort, Mount Reinebringen offers a breathtaking panorama. The view of turquoise fjords, rugged mountains and the picturesque village of Reine is <strong>simply unreal<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements-lozGp wp-block-lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements\"><div class=\"conseils-hebergements\"><span class=\"titre-conseils\"><i class=\"fas fa-map-marked-alt\"><\/i>Our tips for this hike<\/span>\n<p><ul>\n<li><strong>Topography<\/strong>: 4 km round trip and 400m D+ &#8211; approx. 1h30 round trip<\/li>\n<li>We advise you to leave at the end of the day, around 7pm, to avoid the crowds and take full advantage of the tranquil setting.<\/li>\n<li>Free parking in the village or along the road<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/p><\/div><\/div>\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=\"5e819d\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #5e819d;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" data-id=\"56596\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_183309045-1200x904.webp\" alt=\"lofoten islands hiking queen norway\" class=\"wp-image-56596 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_183309045-1200x904.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_183309045-400x301.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_183309045-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-6 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;\" loading=\"lazy\" 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\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=\"54686f\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #54686f;\" loading=\"lazy\" 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=\"3_Safari_in_Trollfjord\"><\/span>3. Safari in Trollfjord<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Obviously in Norway and the Lofoten Islands this is the must-do activity, we set off by boat to explore the surrounding fjords, to visit nearby villages inaccessible by road and we were able to observe a sea eagle catching fish in the fjord waters. Quite a show!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We set off on 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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> catamaran<\/a> from the village of <strong>Svolv\u00e6r<\/strong> (in the center of the Lofoten Islands), for 3h30, with the <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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brim Explorer<\/a> company.<\/p>\n\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=\"top-lofoten\">\n<\/div>\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=\"517a9c\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #517a9c;\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"56727\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-04-03-at-5.30.41-PM-1-1-900x1600.webp\" alt=\"lofoten islands boat norway\" class=\"wp-image-56727 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"557492\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #557492;\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"56722\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-04-03-at-5.30.41-PM-2-1-900x1600.webp\" alt=\"lofoten islands boat norway\" class=\"wp-image-56722 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\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=\"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=\"4_Hauklansatranda_THE_white_sand_beach\"><\/span>4. Hauklansatranda: THE white sand beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this third must-see, we take you to a <strong>sublime white sand beach<\/strong>&#8211; yes, you&#8217;re still in Norway&#8217;s Lofoten Islands!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Haukland Beach<\/strong> (Hauklandstranda) is recognized as one of the most spectacular beaches, famous for its fine <strong>white sand<\/strong> that contrasts magnificently with <strong>the turquoise waters of the ocean<\/strong> and the <strong>rugged mountains<\/strong> in the background.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even though it lies beyond the Arctic Circle, its landscape is more reminiscent of the tropics than a typically Nordic scene.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A hiking trail allows you to get a little higher for an even more spectacular view.<\/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=\"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<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=\"8b9fb0\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8b9fb0;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1594\" data-id=\"56832\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230703_091730966-1200x1594.webp\" alt=\"Hauklansatranda beach lofoten islands norway\" class=\"wp-image-56832 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230703_091730966-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230703_091730966-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230703_091730966-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=\"798386\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #798386;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"904\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"50528\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230703_094218333.PORTRAIT-904x1200.webp\" alt=\"Hauklansatranda beach lofoten islands norway\" class=\"wp-image-50528 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230703_094218333.PORTRAIT-904x1200.webp 904w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230703_094218333.PORTRAIT-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230703_094218333.PORTRAIT-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230703_094218333.PORTRAIT-386x512.webp 386w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230703_094218333.PORTRAIT-768x1020.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230703_094218333.PORTRAIT-1157x1536.webp 1157w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230703_094218333.PORTRAIT-scaled.webp 1542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 904px) 100vw, 904px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Offersoykammen_and_turquoise_sea\"><\/span>5. Offersoykammen and turquoise sea<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For our fourth must-see, we recommend the<strong>Offersoykammen<\/strong> hike. Although unpronounceable, it&#8217;s well worth the effort.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As always in Norway, the climb is steep, with the path leading straight up to the top of the mountain, where the panorama is once again incredible! We&#8217;ll leave you to admire the photos.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Topography<\/strong>: 2.5 km round trip and 406m D+ &#8211; about 1h30 round trip &#8211; free parking at the trailhead<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br\/><\/p>\n\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-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"5f8683\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #5f8683;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"904\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"50518\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230701_144435895-904x1200.webp\" alt=\"visit lofotens island norway camping car randon&#xE9;e Offersoykammen\" class=\"wp-image-50518 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230701_144435895-904x1200.webp 904w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230701_144435895-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230701_144435895-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230701_144435895-386x512.webp 386w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230701_144435895-768x1020.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230701_144435895-1157x1536.webp 1157w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230701_144435895-scaled.webp 1542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 904px) 100vw, 904px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"5b6061\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #5b6061;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"50508\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230701_142332426-900x1200.webp\" alt=\"visit lofotens island norway camping car randon&#xE9;e Offersoykammen\" class=\"wp-image-50508 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230701_142332426-900x1200.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230701_142332426-400x533.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230701_142332426-1200x1600.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230701_142332426-384x512.webp 384w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230701_142332426-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230701_142332426-1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230701_142332426-scaled.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_A_the_typical_village_robuer_and_cod_dryer\"><\/span>6. <strong>\u00c5<\/strong> the typical village: robuer and cod dryer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A second village we recommend in the Lofoten Islands is <strong>\u00c5<\/strong>, pronounced O (Norwegian doesn&#8217;t seem to be a very accessible language), at the southern end of the archipelago. In our opinion, it embodies the essence of a <strong>traditional Norwegian fishing<\/strong> village, with its authentic &#8220;Rorbuer&#8221; (fishermen&#8217;s huts) and characteristic cod dryers.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Rorbuer buildings, with their bright red wooden facades set directly on stilts at the water&#8217;s edge, add color to the landscape. \u00c5 is also famous for its cod dryers, where the fish are hung out to dry in the open air (until mid-June, I hear the smell is very nice&#8230;).<\/p>\n\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\"><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-14 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=\"897c7f\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #897c7f;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1594\" data-id=\"56541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_102157712-1200x1594.webp\" alt=\"lofoten islands village A norvege\" class=\"wp-image-56541 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_102157712-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_102157712-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_102157712-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-15 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"5d7665\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #5d7665;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" data-id=\"56586\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_110000891-1200x904.webp\" alt=\"iles lofoten village A sechoir cod norvege\" class=\"wp-image-56586 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_110000891-1200x904.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_110000891-400x301.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_110000891-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=\"7_Ryten_summit_and_Kvalvika_beach\"><\/span>7. Ryten summit and Kvalvika beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this 7th item, we&#8217;re once again talking about a hike, because in Lofoten, to take in even more of the view, you have to get up high!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accessible only on foot, this secluded beach is framed by majestic mountains. The view from the top of Ryten over Kvalvika beach is one of the most beautiful (and best-known) in Lofoten.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\n  <strong>Topography<\/strong>\n<\/em><em>7 km round trip and 600m of D+ &#8211; about 4 round trips &#8211; small free parking area at the start of the hike<\/em> <em>(we advise you to get there very early or very late) <\/em> <\/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=\"6c7776\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #6c7776;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"56881\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/0b161075-3add-45f4-b256-9391b2026f0b-jpg.webp\" alt=\"Kvalvika, Norwegian Lofoten beach\" class=\"wp-image-56881 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/0b161075-3add-45f4-b256-9391b2026f0b-jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/0b161075-3add-45f4-b256-9391b2026f0b-jpg-400x267.webp 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Sakrisoys_mythical_yellow_hut\"><\/span>8. Sakrisoy&#8217;s mythical yellow hut  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to the vertiginous peak in the background, this pretty little yellow hut in the village of <strong>Sakris\u00f8y<\/strong> has become a must-see when visiting Lofoten. It&#8217;s a very photogenic place.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\n  <em>Color point<\/em>\n<\/strong> colors: traditional village huts on the Lofoten Islands are usually painted red (a cheap pigment), while those painted yellow were often a sign of affluence. Yellow paint was more expensive than traditional red paint, so the use of this color could reflect the owner&#8217;s status. So they&#8217;re rarer!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x27a1;&#xfe0f; While writing this article, we discovered that it&#8217;s possible to <strong>book this famous yellow hut<\/strong> <strong>several months in advance<\/strong>, as the interior has been lovingly decorated: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/no\/olstind-cabins.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">see prices and availability here<\/a>.<\/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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/no\/olstind-cabins.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-dominant-color=\"7a7a7b\" data-has-transparency=\"true\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7a7a7b;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1153\" data-id=\"56838\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot_20240405-114156.png\" alt=\"yellow hut lofoten norway\" class=\"wp-image-56838 has-transparency\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot_20240405-114156.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot_20240405-114156-400x427.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Henningsvaer_the_most_famous_soccer_stadium\"><\/span>9. Henningsvaer: the most famous soccer stadium<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Henningsv\u00e6r is another charming fishing village, often dubbed<strong>the &#8220;Venice of the North&#8221; <\/strong>due to its unique location and natural canals. The access road from the south is magnificent.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s best known for its <strong>soccer stadium<\/strong>, but let&#8217;s face it, without a drone, the view isn&#8217;t quite as impressive.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s also a popular starting point for hiking the famous <strong>Svolv\u00e6rgeita<\/strong> peak.<\/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=\"5d7f8b\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #5d7f8b;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" data-id=\"56850\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230704_143825631-1200x904.webp\" alt=\"Henningsvaer soccer stadium lofoten islands norway\" class=\"wp-image-56850 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230704_143825631-1200x904.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230704_143825631-400x301.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230704_143825631-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=\"627788\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #627788;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1594\" data-id=\"56855\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230704_145437849-1200x1594.webp\" alt=\"Henningsvaer lofoten islands norway\" class=\"wp-image-56855 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230704_145437849-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230704_145437849-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230704_145437849-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=\"5a736f\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #5a736f;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1594\" data-id=\"56845\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230704_143621227-1200x1594.webp\" alt=\"Henningsvaer lofoten islands norway\" class=\"wp-image-56845 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230704_143621227-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230704_143621227-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230704_143621227-scaled.webp 1542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\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=\"top-lofoten\">\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_BONUS_Vaeroy_Island_an_unspoilt_gem\"><\/span>10. BONUS: Vaeroy Island, an unspoilt gem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this last point, we step out of the frame a little with the<strong>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/vaeroy-iles-lofoten\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"60087\">Vaeroy Island<\/a>\n<\/strong>which is far less well known than the previous spots, yet offers some incredible scenery.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s a small mountainous island of just 600 inhabitants in the south of the archipelago, accessible only by boat.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements-zz7lE wp-block-lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements\"><div class=\"conseils-hebergements\"><span class=\"titre-conseils\"><i class=\"fas fa-map-marked-alt\"><\/i>Our good plan<\/span>\n<p><p>If you have time, we recommend taking the ferry from Boddo to Vaeroy (a one-night stop may suffice) and then from Vaeroy to Moskenes. If, and only if, you make a stopover in Vaeroy, both ferry trips are FREE (yes, you&#8217;re not dreaming!). It&#8217;s a pretty incredible option, considering that Vaeroy Island is one of our favorite Norwegian islands, and you&#8217;ll be able to do some sumptuous hiking there almost on your own! <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.torghatten.no\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a> for timetables and bookings.<\/em><\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ve put together an article with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/budget-iles-lofoten\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"56995\">our <strong>detailed budget for<\/strong> the Lofoten Islands<\/a> and <strong>our tips for saving money<\/strong> while making the most of this little corner of paradise.<\/p>\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=\"576f7f\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #576f7f;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" data-id=\"50438\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230626_145313877-1200x904.webp\" alt=\"visit ile vaeroy norway camping car van randon&#xE9;e\" class=\"wp-image-50438 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230626_145313877-1200x904.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230626_145313877-400x301.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230626_145313877-512x386.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230626_145313877-768x578.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230626_145313877-1536x1157.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230626_145313877-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=\"627374\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #627374;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1594\" data-id=\"56866\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230626_133250231-1200x1594.webp\" alt=\"vaeroy lofoten islands\" class=\"wp-image-56866 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230626_133250231-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230626_133250231-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230626_133250231-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=\"64674f\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #64674f;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1594\" data-id=\"56871\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230626_134539755-1200x1594.webp\" alt=\"vaeroy lofoten islands\" class=\"wp-image-56871 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230626_134539755-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230626_134539755-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230626_134539755-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-22 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"65786b\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #65786b;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" data-id=\"56876\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230627_132450462-1200x904.webp\" alt=\"vaeroy lofoten islands\" class=\"wp-image-56876 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230627_132450462-1200x904.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230627_132450462-400x301.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230627_132450462-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=\"The_Lofotens_archipelago_geography_and_special_features\"><\/span>The Lofotens archipelago: geography and special features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: this Norwegian island group lies north of the Arctic Circle. This chain of islands stretches for some 200 kilometers in the Norwegian Sea, from the Bod\u00f8 peninsula to the island of R\u00f8st.<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong> What to expect<\/strong> Geographically remarkable, the archipelago is characterized by steep, pointed mountains, deep fjords, sandy beaches and turquoise blue waters (as in the tropics), contrasting with the emerald green of the pastures.<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Climate<\/strong>: relatively mild compared with other regions at the same latitude, thanks to the Gulf Stream current. This temperate climate allows for a surprising wealth of flora and fauna.<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why are the Lofoten Islands so famous?  <\/strong>Two natural phenomena can be observed here: the midnight sun in summer and the northern lights in winter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-23 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"696764\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #696764;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" data-id=\"56491\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230629_094100308-1200x904.webp\" alt=\"lofoten islands norway\" class=\"wp-image-56491 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230629_094100308-1200x904.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230629_094100308-400x301.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230629_094100308-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We hope this article will help you plan your stay in the Lofoten Islands. And who knows, maybe, like us, you&#8217;ll let yourself be bewitched by the unique charm of this place.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ve had a <strong>lot of fun <\/strong>writing this article and looking back at all our incredible photos. If you have any other suggestions, please feel free to leave a comment below.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-iles-lofoten\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"57085\">detailed Lofoten itinerary here<\/a>.<\/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\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"59894\" target=\"_blank\" 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\/queen-norvege-iles-lofoten\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"56321\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit the must-see village of Reine <\/a>+ its mythical hike<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style='text-align:right' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wondering what not to miss during your stay in the Lofoten Islands? You&#8217;ve come to the right place! The Lofoten Islands, located off the coast of Norway above the Arctic Circle, are one of those places that can be described as unique in the world. After more than a month in Norway, we didn&#8217;t think [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":56652,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_wp_convertkit_post_meta":{"form":"-1","landing_page":"0","tag":"0","restrict_content":"0"},"yasr_overall_rating":0,"yasr_post_is_review":"","yasr_auto_insert_disabled":"","yasr_review_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":true},"categories":[345,341,72],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-56926","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lofoten-islands","category-norway","category-travel-guides"],"acf":[],"_wp_attached_file":null,"_wp_attachment_image_alt":null,"rank_math_primary_category":"344","rank_math_title":"Top 10 most beautiful places on the Lofoten Islands + Bonus","rank_math_description":"Discover the most beautiful places on the Lofoten Islands through our photos and interactive map. Plan your itinerary now! ","rank_math_focus_keyword":"top 10 Lofoten islands","yasr_visitor_votes":{"stars_attributes":{"read_only":false,"span_bottom":false},"number_of_votes":2,"sum_votes":10},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_212006563-scaled.webp","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56926","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=56926"}],"version-history":[{"count":56,"href":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56926\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":78153,"href":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56926\/revisions\/78153"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/56652"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=56926"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=56926"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=56926"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}