{"id":58383,"date":"2024-04-23T11:52:10","date_gmt":"2024-04-23T09:52:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/visit-iles-lofoten\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T13:47:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T11:47:05","slug":"visit-iles-lofoten","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-iles-lofoten\/","title":{"rendered":"Lofoten Islands: a complete guide to planning your trip"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wondering what to see and do on your <strong>road trip <\/strong>to the Lofoten Islands? How to get to the <strong>archipelago<\/strong>  Where to rent a <strong>car <\/strong>? You&#8217;ve come to the right place!  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We visited this <strong>incredible archipelago for 1 week<\/strong>, and we can tell you that the <strong>scenery is simply breathtaking<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below is our <strong>itinerary <\/strong>for visiting the best of the Lofoten archipelago in 7 days. On this itinerary, you&#8217;ll explore the Lofoten Islands&#8217; most beautiful landscapes, as well as some off-the-beaten-track stops. We also give you all the information you need to reach the archipelago, plus our best addresses!<\/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\/visit-iles-lofoten\/#How_to_get_to_the_Lofoten_Islands\" >How to get to 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-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-iles-lofoten\/#Where_to_land_in_Lofoten\" >Where to land in Lofoten?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-iles-lofoten\/#Getting_around_the_Lofoten_Islands\" >Getting around the Lofoten Islands<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/visit-iles-lofoten\/#When_to_come_to_the_Lofoten_Islands\" >When to come to the Lofoten Islands<\/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\/visit-iles-lofoten\/#Where_to_stay_in_the_Lofoten_Islands\" >Where to stay in the Lofoten Islands?<\/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\/visit-iles-lofoten\/#What_to_see_and_do_in_Lofoten\" >What to see and do in Lofoten?<\/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\/visit-iles-lofoten\/#The_best_spots_on_our_interactive_map\" >The best spots on our interactive map<\/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\/visit-iles-lofoten\/#Detailed_itinerary_of_our_7-day_road_trip_to_the_Lofoten_Islands\" >Detailed itinerary of our 7-day road trip to 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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-iles-lofoten\/#Bodo_preparation_day\" >Bodo: preparation day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-iles-lofoten\/#Vaeroy_the_Lofoten_Islands_off_the_beaten_track\" >Vaeroy: the Lofoten Islands off the beaten track<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-iles-lofoten\/#Admire_the_midnight_sun_at_Reine\" >Admire the midnight sun at Reine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-iles-lofoten\/#Sakrisoy_Hamnoy_and_Kvalvika_beach\" >Sakrisoy, Hamnoy and Kvalvika beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-iles-lofoten\/#Offersoykammen_hike_and_Haukland_beach\" >Offers\u00f8ykammen hike and Haukland beach<\/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\/visit-iles-lofoten\/#Henningsvaer_the_Lofoten_Islands_most_famous_soccer_ground\" >Henningsv\u00e6r: the Lofoten Islands&#8217; most famous soccer ground<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-iles-lofoten\/#Svolvaer_boat_safari\" >Svolvaer: boat safari<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-iles-lofoten\/#Practical_advice_for_your_visit_to_the_Lofoten_Islands_clothing_mosquitoes%E2%80%A6\" >Practical advice for your visit to the Lofoten Islands (clothing, mosquitoes&#8230;)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-iles-lofoten\/#Our_opinion_on_the_Lofoten_Islands\" >Our opinion on the Lofoten Islands<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_the_Lofoten_Islands\"><\/span>How to get to the Lofoten Islands<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_land_in_Lofoten\"><\/span>Where to land in Lofoten?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s the <strong>first question<\/strong> we all ask ourselves when planning a trip to the Lofoten Islands! Because it&#8217;s closer to Europe&#8217;s North Cape than it is to home.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x27a1;&#xfe0f;Il There are <strong>4 airports<\/strong> close to the archipelago. <strong>Leknes and Svolv\u00e6r<\/strong> airports are on the archipelago, while <strong>Tromso<\/strong> and<strong> Bodo<\/strong> airports are on the mainland.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To help you visualize the different airports, here&#8217;s an interactive <strong>map<\/strong>, which will be much more useful than our attempts to explain where they are!<\/p>\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/2\/embed?mid=1WxhQciVh-qmI8B1tJYq3OOqxKqI68vs&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Generally, from France, there will be a <strong>stopover in Oslo<\/strong>. Domestic flights from <strong>the Norwegian capital<\/strong> can be booked to the various airports listed above.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bodo and Tromso<\/strong> (located 6 hours north of the archipelago) are the furthest away airports, and generally offer <strong>more attractive flight prices<\/strong> and <strong>car<\/strong> hire rates (already a good plan to note).<\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f449; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/norway\/bodoe\/boo?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/norway\/bodoe\/boo?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Compare car rental prices in Lofoten Islands with Discover cars <\/a> <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\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 fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" data-id=\"57132\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230701_123057220-1200x904.webp\" alt=\"lofoten norway\" class=\"wp-image-57132\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230701_123057220-1200x904.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230701_123057220-400x301.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230701_123057220-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-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img 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\" 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<div class=\"lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements-Jd8kW wp-block-lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements\"><div class=\"conseils-hebergements\"><span class=\"titre-conseils\"><i class=\"fas fa-map-marked-alt\"><\/i>Tips for finding the best flight<\/span>\n<p><p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Given <strong>all the possible combinations<\/strong> to come to the Lofoten Islands, we think it&#8217;s essential to use a flight comparator to find the best option in terms of price and journey time.<\/p>\n<p><em>Example: price of a flight from Paris to Bodo approx. <strong>400\u20ac in June<\/strong> with a stopover in Oslo with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.norwegian.com\/fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n  <strong>Norwegian airlines<\/strong>\n<\/a> or <strong>Scandinavian Airline.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Arm yourself with patience and a pen and paper, and find what you&#8217;re looking for!<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you arrive in Bodo, a <strong>ferry<\/strong> will take you to the south of the archipelago (the port of Moskenes). As mentioned in our article on <strong>how to save money in the Lofoten Islands<\/strong>, you can also take advantage of free ferries to and from the archipelago.<\/p>\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 decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" data-id=\"57054\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230701_121934558-1200x904.webp\" alt=\"camping lofoten norvege\" class=\"wp-image-57054\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230701_121934558-1200x904.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230701_121934558-400x301.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230701_121934558-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-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1594\" data-id=\"50528\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230703_094218333.PORTRAIT-1200x1594.webp\" alt=\"Hauklansatranda beach lofoten islands norway\" class=\"wp-image-50528\" title=\"\" srcset=\"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-400x531.webp 400w, 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-904x1200.webp 904w, 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: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img 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\" 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<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_around_the_Lofoten_Islands\"><\/span>Getting around the Lofoten Islands<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Firstly, public transport is <strong>virtually non-existent<\/strong> on the Lofoten Islands. The various points of interest and hiking trails are <strong>located away from the villages<\/strong>. <strong>Renting a car <\/strong>is the most flexible way to visit Lofoten.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>scenic road<\/strong> (E10) along the archipelago is simply sublime, one of the most beautiful in Norway, so we often stopped for photo breaks.<\/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 loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" data-id=\"50473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230630_185104451-1200x904.webp\" alt=\"visit lofotens island norway camping car village de Reine\" class=\"wp-image-50473\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230630_185104451-1200x904.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230630_185104451-400x301.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230630_185104451-512x386.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230630_185104451-768x578.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230630_185104451-1536x1157.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230630_185104451-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Car rental<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x27a1;&#xfe0f;Tous The airports listed above offer car rentals. From <strong>Tromso or Bodo<\/strong>, the cost of renting a small city car is around <strong>80\u20ac -100\u20ac per day<\/strong>, which is quite a budget, but without a car it&#8217;s harder to explore the archipelago.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To write this article, we compared rental prices (yes, we had fun!) from <strong>Leknes or Svolv\u00e6r<\/strong> airports located on the archipelago, and the prices are always higher.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend a <strong>city car<\/strong> for easy parking and maneuvering. Roads are narrow and parking lots are generally small.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An important point to note is that <strong>driving in Norway is pleasant<\/strong>, even if the roads are narrow, and speed limits rarely exceed 60km \/ hour.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements-C1NgK 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 your car rental<\/span>\n<p><p>&#x27a1;&#xfe0f;Nous recommends renting a car in advance to make sure you have one during your stay! To compare car prices in <strong>Bodo<\/strong> or <strong>Tromso<\/strong>, we recommend using an aggregator, which compares the rates of a large number of rental companies.  <\/p>\n<p>All you have to do is enter all your criteria &#8211; dates of stay, pick-up and drop-off locations &#8211; and the site will find the best deal for you!<\/p>\n<p>Generally speaking, rates are more attractive through the platforms than directly from the rental company, as the latter negotiate rates with the comparators.<\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>After testing a number of comparators, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/norway\/leknes\/lkn?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/norway\/leknes\/lkn?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\">Discover Cars<\/a>has clearly become our favorite site for comparing car rental prices. The site aggregates offers from hundreds of rental companies, allowing you to quickly identify the best rate according to your criteria.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>This filter lets you check at a glance :<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>the amount of the<strong> security deposit<\/strong><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>type of <strong>bank card accepted <\/strong>(debit or credit)<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>what is actually<strong> included in the insurance<\/strong><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>customer reviews<\/strong> for each rental company<br><br>&#x1f449; As an example, we found a <strong>car at \u20ac85 per day via Avis <\/strong>(excluding insurance).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:quote --><\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f39f;&#xfe0f; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/norway\/tromso\/tos?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Compare Tromso car rental deals easily on DiscoverCars<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f697; Find our complete guide with all our tips for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/?p=76747\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"75983\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">renting your car in the Lofoten Islands<\/a>.<\/p>\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 loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1594\" data-id=\"57142\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230701_120414109-1200x1594.webp\" alt=\"lofoten norway\" class=\"wp-image-57142\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230701_120414109-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230701_120414109-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230701_120414109-scaled.webp 1542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1594\" data-id=\"56501\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230629_094355696-1200x1594.webp\" alt=\"lofoten islands norway\" class=\"wp-image-56501\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230629_094355696-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230629_094355696-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230629_094355696-scaled.webp 1542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Bring your own vehicle<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s what we did from France. If you have time, we recommend that you leave with your own vehicle or rent a converted vehicle in France.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if the journey to Lofoten is very long, the various roads are magnificent and there are many points of interest along the way. The outskirts of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-stavanger\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"52931\">city of Stavanger<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/fjords-bergen\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"53552\">fjords around Bergen<\/a> are sublime.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Oslo, allow around 20 hours for the journey, which will give you plenty of time to fine-tune your itinerary!<\/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 loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" data-id=\"57101\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230618_192601060-1200x904.webp\" alt=\"camping car norvege\" class=\"wp-image-57101\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230618_192601060-1200x904.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230618_192601060-400x301.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230618_192601060-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=\"When_to_come_to_the_Lofoten_Islands\"><\/span>When to come to the Lofoten Islands  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, like everywhere else, the <strong>Lofoten Islands<\/strong> offer a variety of experiences depending on the season, each with its own charms and possible activities. We give you a few ideas of things to do depending on the time of year.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Summer (June to August)<\/strong>: we think this is the ideal time to enjoy <strong>long days<\/strong> and the <strong>SUN AT MIDNIGHT<\/strong>, when the sun doesn&#8217;t set for several weeks. It&#8217;s also great for <strong>hiking<\/strong> and water sports.<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Autumn (September to November)<\/strong>: the advantage of this period is that there are fewer visitors and the climate is still mild. From September onwards, longer nights increase your chances of seeing the <strong>Northern Lights<\/strong>.<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Winter (December to February)<\/strong>: the perfect time to observe the <strong>BOREAL AURORES<\/strong> and to see the snow-covered villages.<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spring (March to May)<\/strong>: we can combine winter and summer activities such as skiing and hiking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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 loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" data-id=\"56892\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_211914292-1200x904.webp\" alt=\"lofoten islands village queen norway midnight sun\" class=\"wp-image-56892\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_211914292-1200x904.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_211914292-400x301.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_211914292-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_the_Lofoten_Islands\"><\/span>Where to stay in the Lofoten Islands?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To take full advantage of the <strong>picturesque<\/strong><strong> villages<\/strong> and the many <strong>hikes <\/strong>and <strong>activities<\/strong> on offer in the archipelago, we recommend<em> <\/em>that you <strong>choose several stopping-off points<\/strong>, for a number of reasons.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Roads in Lofoten are <strong>narrow and speed limits are low (60km\/h on average),<\/strong> so although distances between sights are not great, you <strong>&#8216;ll be travelling relatively slowly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The archipelago is divided into <strong>4 islands<\/strong> (see map below). You can choose <strong>2 or 3<\/strong> <strong>hotels\/Rorbuers\/apartments<\/strong> during your stay, for easy access to the archipelago by car.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 on <strong>Vaeroy<\/strong> island (1 night)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 on the island of <strong>Moskenes<\/strong>, where there&#8217;s the most to do, for easy access to <strong>Reine<\/strong>, hiking and the white sandy beaches of the north of the island. (3 nights)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 on the island of<strong>Austv\u00e5g<\/strong>, to explore <strong>Henningsvaer<\/strong> and <strong>Trollfjord<\/strong> (2 nights)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In any case, you can choose from <strong>several types of accommodation<\/strong>:  <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rorbuer<\/strong>: renovated, fully-equipped old fishermen&#8217;s huts (with kitchen)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Hotel<\/b>: often with shared kitchen<strong> <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apartments<\/strong>: the ideal place to cook for yourself<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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 loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" data-id=\"56511\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230629_095145108-1200x904.webp\" alt=\"lofoten islands norway village\" class=\"wp-image-56511\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230629_095145108-1200x904.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230629_095145108-400x301.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230629_095145108-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\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\">The closer you stay to the south of the archipelago on Moskenes Island, the higher the prices.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&#8217;s plenty to choose from, but we recommend booking well in advance, especially in high season! Now it&#8217;s time for our selection!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x27a1;&#xfe0f;Nous recommends that you opt for <strong>accommodation with a kitchen<\/strong>, so that you can prepare <strong>your own meals<\/strong> and save money.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Our 2 favorites<\/p>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements-1kAayG wp-block-lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements\"><div class=\"conseils-hebergements\"><span class=\"titre-conseils\"><i class=\"fas fa-map-marked-alt\"><\/i>Rorbuer on Moskenes Island in Hamn\u00f8y<\/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-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57596\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-400x267.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-bouton-2bpVun 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><div class=\"lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements-Z1Jpjvk wp-block-lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements\"><div class=\"conseils-hebergements\"><span class=\"titre-conseils\"><i class=\"fas fa-map-marked-alt\"><\/i>Hotel on Austv\u00e5g island in Henningsvaer<\/span>\n<p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/no\/henningsvaer-bryggehotell.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Villa Bryggekanten<\/a>: superb location in the heart of the village of Henningsv\u00e6r with lots of charm, tastefully decorated communal areas, charming welcome, with a very decent breakfast overlooking the water.<\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div>\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 loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" data-id=\"57606\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/368754996-1200x799.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57606\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/368754996-1200x799.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/368754996-400x266.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/368754996-jpg.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-bouton-2aVtvp wp-block-lazyblock-bouton\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/no\/henningsvaer-bryggehotell.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-5OEc7 wp-block-lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements\"><div class=\"conseils-hebergements\"><span class=\"titre-conseils\"><i class=\"fas fa-map-marked-alt\"><\/i>Value-for-money accommodation<\/span>\n<p><ul>\n<li><strong>On the island of Flakstad<\/strong> (Nusfjor, Rambergstranda&#8230;), the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/no\/ramberg-gjestegard-as.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ramberg Gjesteg\u00e5rd<\/a> hotel offers rooms from \u20ac100, <strong>next to two sublime beaches<\/strong> (+ shared kitchen).<\/li>\n<li><strong>On the island of Moskenes<\/strong> (Reine, A&#8230;), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/no\/lydersen-rorbuer-og-sjohus.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lydersen Rorbuer<\/a> offers Rorbuer with access to the shared kitchen, from \u20ac70 per night.<\/li>\n<li><strong>On the island of Austv\u00e5g<\/strong>: (Henningsvaer and Svolvaer&#8230;) : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/no\/lofoten-arctic.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fast Hotel Henningsv\u00e6r<\/a> offers stylishly decorated rooms <strong>with sea views<\/strong> from \u20ac70 per night.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/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-large\"><img 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\" 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\">Where to sleep in a camper van or van during your road trip?<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;re not going to lie to you, the Lofoten Islands aren&#8217;t among the best places in Norway for wilderness bivouacs, as the spots are generally on the edge of the A10, which is still quite busy, and the parking lots are really small. Here are the spots where we slept during <strong>our road trip to the Lofoten Islands<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Vaeroy <\/strong>: parking lot at the old airstrip (north of the island)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Moskenes Island<\/strong>: park4night #131988 Sund I Lofoten, just a few places off the main road, ideal for travelling south.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vestv\u00e5g\u00f8y island<\/strong>: park4night #83305, again just a few spaces off the main road, near Haukland beach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong> <strong>Austv\u00e5g<\/strong> Island<\/strong>: park4night #86716, with a handy little hut for sheltering from the wind or cold in the evening.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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 loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" data-id=\"57755\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230701_100158862-1200x904.webp\" alt=\"camping car van lofoten norvege\" class=\"wp-image-57755\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230701_100158862-1200x904.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230701_100158862-400x301.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230701_100158862-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_see_and_do_in_Lofoten\"><\/span>What to see and do in Lofoten?  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After more than a month in Norway, we didn&#8217;t think we&#8217;d be surprised, but we were.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&#8217;s so much to see in the Lofoten Islands, we&#8217;ve also put together a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/plus-beaux-endroits-iles-lofoten\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"56775\">top 10 list of the most beautiful landscapes to see in Lofoten<\/a>, which you can view here.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Geographically, the archipelago is made up of several islands:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Moskenes<\/strong> <strong>Island<\/strong> (A and Hamnoy) yellow area on our map<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flakstad Island <\/strong>(Nusfjord, Flakstad, Ramberg&#8230;) pink area on our map<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Island of Vestv\u00e5g\u00f8y<\/strong> (Stamsund, Ballstad, Leknes&#8230;) blue area on our map<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Austv\u00e5g<\/strong> <strong>Island<\/strong> (svolvaer, Henningsvaer&#8230;) purple area on our map<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The islands to the south<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/vaeroy-iles-lofoten\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"60087\">V\u00e6r\u00f8y<\/a> and R\u00f8st<\/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 loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1594\" data-id=\"57634\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230701_144451474-1200x1594.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57634\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230701_144451474-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230701_144451474-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230701_144451474-scaled.webp 1542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1594\" data-id=\"57644\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230701_144521126-1200x1594.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57644\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230701_144521126-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230701_144521126-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230701_144521126-scaled.webp 1542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In short, the things to see are concentrated in the <strong>south of the Lofoten Islands<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hiking<\/strong>: this is the activity to do on the Lofoten Islands, as there are so many possibilities. You can visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/fr\/lists\/lofoten-islands-norway\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alltrails<\/a> website to find out about all the hiking opportunities on the archipelago. Our favorite is the hike from <strong>Reinebringen<\/strong> to the summit, where the view is incredible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Beaches <\/strong>: you&#8217;re probably wondering why we&#8217;re talking about <strong>beaches<\/strong> when the archipelago is located above the Arctic Circle, because there are several large white sandy beaches dotting the archipelago. Don&#8217;t get carried away, the water temperature doesn&#8217;t exceed <strong>10 degrees <\/strong>in midsummer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Villages<\/strong>: picturesque villages with small red fishermen&#8217;s huts (Rorbuer) such as Reine, A, Henningsv\u00e6r, and Nusfjord, each offering a captivating glimpse into the fishing traditions and breathtaking landscapes typical of Arctic Norway.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Photography<\/strong>: this is a paradise for photography enthusiasts, where you can capture the natural beauty of the northern lights and the midnight sun.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_best_spots_on_our_interactive_map\"><\/span>The best spots on our interactive map<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use our <strong>interactive map<\/strong> to find all our recommendations for activities, restaurants and accommodation on the Lofoten Islands.<\/p>\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/2\/embed?mid=1DAzPChrnHNYrP73JgOafH67NJ4Ys5I8&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"100%\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few tips to help you plan your itinerary<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#x27a1;&#xfe0f;Conseil 1<\/strong>: given the unpredictable weather on the<strong> Lofoten Islands<\/strong>, even in the summer months, it&#8217;s a good idea to allow two extra days without planned activities. This will allow you to adapt to weather conditions and ensure that you can carry out all the activities on your itinerary.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#x27a1;&#xfe0f;Conseil 2 <\/strong>: in summer, plan to visit touristy places like Reine or the Kvalvika hike <strong>in the evening<\/strong>, as the sun never sets and you&#8217;ll be able to enjoy the peace and quiet of the area to the full!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230704_143614697-1200x904.webp\" alt=\"lofoten norway\" class=\"wp-image-57654\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230704_143614697-1200x904.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230704_143614697-400x301.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230704_143614697-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Detailed_itinerary_of_our_7-day_road_trip_to_the_Lofoten_Islands\"><\/span>Detailed itinerary of our 7-day road trip to the Lofoten Islands<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Day 1. <strong>Bodo<\/strong>: a day of preparation<br\/>Day 2. <strong>Vaeroy<\/strong>, the island off the beaten track<br\/>Day 3. <strong>A<\/strong> and <strong>Reine<\/strong> villages to admire the midnight sun<br\/>Day 4. <strong>Sakrisoy<\/strong>, <strong>Hamnoy<\/strong> and <strong>Kvalvika<\/strong> beach <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Day 5. <strong>Offers\u00f8ykammen<\/strong> hike and<strong>Haukland<\/strong> beach<br\/>Day 6. <strong>Henningsv\u00e6r<\/strong>, the archipelago&#8217;s most famous soccer field<br\/>Day 7. <strong>Svolvaer<\/strong> boat safari + return to <strong>Bodo<\/strong><br\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/2\/embed?mid=11808GtBHxc8eMQAaJ7E9K41-59ToqwI&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"100%\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you still have a few days of vacation left, we recommend adding 2 or 3 days on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-ile-senja\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"60510\">the island of Senja, nicknamed the Lofoten Islands&#8217; little sister<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bodo_preparation_day\"><\/span>Bodo: preparation day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We arrived via southern Norway. If you land in Bodo, after collecting your car, we recommend you go shopping in a supermarket. We recommend the <strong>XExtra<\/strong> supermarket chain.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have time, we recommend a visit to the <strong>Saltstraumbrua<\/strong> bridge (south of Bodo) to observe the <strong>maelstroms (marine whirlpools)<\/strong>, a natural phenomenon caused by the tide rushing through a narrow passage.<\/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 loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" data-id=\"57157\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230625_150914719-1200x904.webp\" alt=\"bodo norvege\" class=\"wp-image-57157\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230625_150914719-1200x904.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230625_150914719-400x301.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230625_150914719-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Afterwards, you can either take a ferry to the sublime <strong>island of Vaeroy<\/strong> (departure at 5.15pm or 5.30am, FREE FERRY) or directly to the port of <strong>Moeskenes<\/strong>, located on the archipelago, where several ferries leave from 3am to 7pm (approx. \u20ac70 for 1 car and 2 passengers).<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements-Z1CsABh wp-block-lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements\"><div class=\"conseils-hebergements\"><span class=\"titre-conseils\"><i class=\"fas fa-map-marked-alt\"><\/i>Why stop off at Vaeroy Island?<\/span>\n<p><p>&#x27a1;&#xfe0f; GOOD PLACE: If and only if you make <strong>a stopover in Vaeroy, both ferry trips are FREE<\/strong>. It&#8217;s a pretty incredible option, considering that Vaeroy Island is one of our favorite Norwegian islands, where you can enjoy sumptuous hikes almost on your own! <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.torghatten.no\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official Torghatten website<\/a> for timetables and bookings.<\/em><\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vaeroy_the_Lofoten_Islands_off_the_beaten_track\"><\/span>Vaeroy: the Lofoten Islands off the beaten track<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We discovered this island in the south of the archipelago by talking to other travelers. It&#8217;s a small, completely unspoilt part of the archipelago. If you like to <strong>get off the beaten track<\/strong>, this is the island for you.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We fell in love with this small mountainous island just 8 kilometers long.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What to do in Vaeroy  <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Haen hike<\/strong><em> (topography: 5km AR D+ 600m<\/em>), as always in Norway, to get to the top of a mountain, it&#8217;s simple, it&#8217;s straight ahead, so it goes up a lot at once. On reaching the top, we were rewarded with a 360-degree view of Vaeroy Island, its white sandy beaches and crystal-clear sea. We then walked along the ridge to another viewpoint next to the NATO radar station.  <em>Free parking at the trailhead.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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 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\" 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-17 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img 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\" 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\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img 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\" 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<\/figure>\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 loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" data-id=\"57664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230626_132419749-1200x904.webp\" alt=\"vaeroy lofoten norvege\" class=\"wp-image-57664\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230626_132419749-1200x904.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230626_132419749-400x301.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230626_132419749-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>White sandy beach next to Heimretussen viewpoint<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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 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\" 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<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 loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" data-id=\"50458\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230626_181642751-1200x904.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50458\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230626_181642751-1200x904.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230626_181642751-400x301.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230626_181642751-512x386.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230626_181642751-768x578.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230626_181642751-1536x1157.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230626_181642751-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By car, you can sleep in the parking lot on the old airstrip or pitch your tent nearby.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can rent one of the accommodations available on the island on Airbnb, or you can take the 10:45 pm boat directly to Moskenes and sleep nearby.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements-3Tdpq wp-block-lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements\"><div class=\"conseils-hebergements\"><span class=\"titre-conseils\"><i class=\"fas fa-map-marked-alt\"><\/i>Where to stay in Vaeroy?<\/span>\n<p><p>We advise you to book well in advance, as the island is very small and the range of accommodation is limited, but this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/no\/lizt-vaeroy.fr.html?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lofoten Vaeroy Bryggehotell<\/a> hotel offers rooms conveniently located for touring the island. We recommend the Airbnb website to find what you&#8217;re looking for!<\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Admire_the_midnight_sun_at_Reine\"><\/span>Admire the midnight sun at Reine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We took the first ferry to reach the port of <strong>Moskenes<\/strong> on the island of<strong>the same name<\/strong> 1.5 hours later, in bright sunshine. You&#8217;ll see that we often talk about the weather on this itinerary, because in Lofoten it&#8217;s a real subject, and you have to adapt to very changeable weather.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u00c5: the traditional village of the Lofoten Islands<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We went straight to the <strong>village of \u00c5<\/strong> (pronounced O), the southernmost village on the island, 30 minutes from the port.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What to do in A?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Explore the village<\/strong>: we strolled around the <strong>port<\/strong> with its red houses on stilts surrounded by translucent water. Cod fishing is one of the island&#8217;s main activities, and the wooden cod dryers are empty at this time of year. So you don&#8217;t have to worry about the strong smell in spring. For a very touristy village, we were pleasantly surprised, as it&#8217;s rather quiet.  <br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eat an <strong>excellent<\/strong> cinnamon <strong>roll<\/strong> in the village&#8217;s only bakery (\u20ac5 each)!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>A large free parking lot is located just beyond the tunnel.<\/em><\/p>\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 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\" 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-22 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img 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\" 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<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 loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1594\" data-id=\"56576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_104406037.PORTRAIT-1200x1594.webp\" alt=\"lofoten islands village A norvege\" class=\"wp-image-56576\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_104406037.PORTRAIT-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_104406037.PORTRAIT-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_104406037.PORTRAIT-scaled.webp 1542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1594\" data-id=\"56581\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_104458866.PORTRAIT-1200x1594.webp\" alt=\"lofoten islands village A norvege\" class=\"wp-image-56581\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_104458866.PORTRAIT-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_104458866.PORTRAIT-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_104458866.PORTRAIT-scaled.webp 1542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Village de Reine and THE must-do hike on the Lofoten Islands<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In our opinion, it&#8217;s one of the most beautiful villages on the Lofoten Islands, and we&#8217;ve devoted an article to helping you organize your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/queen-norvege-iles-lofoten\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"56321\">visit to Reine<\/a>, which you can read here. Here are some quick things to do in Reine:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reinebringen<\/strong> hike: the trail itself isn&#8217;t very interesting &#8211; it&#8217;s a succession of around 2,000 steps &#8211; but the view at the top is absolutely amazing! Ideally done at the end of the day, we left around 7pm.  <br\/><br\/><em>Topography 4km 2h return 400m D+ &#8211; free parking along the A10 motorway<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-24 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img 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\" 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-25 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1594\" data-id=\"56626\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_193850852-1200x1594.webp\" alt=\"lofoten islands hiking queen norway\" class=\"wp-image-56626\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_193850852-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_193850852-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_193850852-scaled.webp 1542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img 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\" 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<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-26 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img 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\" 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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Admire the midnight sun (or northern lights in winter) at Reine village<\/strong>: this is really the thing to see at Reine village, so we set up at <strong>the entrance to the village<\/strong> (dot on our map) and took <strong>plenty of photos<\/strong>. We enjoyed this magnificent panorama almost on our own at this late hour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x27a1;&#xfe0f;Pour If you&#8217;d like to be accompanied to bring back some <strong>great photos<\/strong>, we offer guided <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 excursions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-27 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img 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\" 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-28 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img 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\" 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 loading=\"lazy\" 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\" 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<\/figure>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements-Z2eu06Y wp-block-lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements\"><div class=\"conseils-hebergements\"><span class=\"titre-conseils\"><i class=\"fas fa-map-marked-alt\"><\/i>Where to stay on Moskenesoy Island?<\/span>\n<p><ul>\n<li><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\">View of the fjords: Eliassen Rorbuer<\/a> from the magnificent Rorbuers in the village of Hamnoy<\/li>\n<li><strong>Good value for<\/strong> money:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/no\/lydersen-rorbuer-og-sjohus.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Lydersen Rorbuer<\/a> offers Rorbuer rooms with shared kitchen access, from \u20ac70 per night.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sakrisoy_Hamnoy_and_Kvalvika_beach\"><\/span>Sakrisoy, Hamnoy and Kvalvika beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this 3rd day, we recommend staying in the southern part of the Lofoten Islands to explore <strong>2 photogenic spots<\/strong> and the famous <strong>white-sand<\/strong> beach <strong>of Kvalvika<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We had very foggy weather in the morning, completely spoiling visibility, but fortunately the skies cleared in the afternoon.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sakrisoy<\/strong> is famous for its photogenic yellow hut, thanks to the vertiginous peak in the background. Once there, you can take advantage of the opportunity to taste <strong>dried fish<\/strong> at <strong>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/sakrisoy.no\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anita&#8217;s Sj\u00f8mat<\/a>\n<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-29 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img 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\" 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\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hamnoy<\/strong> is yet another <strong>small village<\/strong> on the archipelago, and its location is another special feature: this tiny fishing village is overlooked by an impressive cliff. It&#8217;s an ideal place to sleep.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-30 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img 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\" 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<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-31 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1594\" data-id=\"51294\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230629_094209321-1200x1594.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51294\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230629_094209321-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230629_094209321-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230629_094209321-386x512.webp 386w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230629_094209321-904x1200.webp 904w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230629_094209321-scaled.webp 1542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1594\" data-id=\"51289\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230629_094150915.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL-1200x1594.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51289\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230629_094150915.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230629_094150915.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230629_094150915.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL-386x512.webp 386w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230629_094150915.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL-904x1200.webp 904w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230629_094150915.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL-scaled.webp 1542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To round off the day, we recommend a hike to the <strong>white sandy<\/strong> beach <strong>of Kvalvika<\/strong>. Yes, another hike, because in the Lofoten Islands, to take in even more of the view, you have to get up high!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accessible only on foot, <strong>this secluded beach<\/strong> is framed by majestic mountains. The view from the <strong>top of Ryten <\/strong>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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lunch in a blue<strong> By The Way Lofoten<\/strong> food truck, where we eat <strong>delicious sandwiches<\/strong>. We recommend++.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-32 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img 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\" 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<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-33 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1594\" data-id=\"57152\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230701_111045027-1200x1594.webp\" alt=\"restaurant lofoten norvege\" class=\"wp-image-57152\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230701_111045027-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230701_111045027-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230701_111045027-scaled.webp 1542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1594\" data-id=\"57147\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230701_113001318-1200x1594.webp\" alt=\"restaurant lofoten norvege\" class=\"wp-image-57147\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230701_113001318-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230701_113001318-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230701_113001318-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=\"Offersoykammen_hike_and_Haukland_beach\"><\/span><strong>Offers\u00f8ykammen hike and Haukland beach<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On this 4th day, the weather is sunny, and we drive along the coastal road to the north of the island, to enjoy the pretty white sandy beaches of <strong>Rambergstranda<\/strong> and <strong>Flakstad<\/strong>. Then it&#8217;s on to the<strong>Offersoykammen<\/strong> hike.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Offersoykammen<\/strong>: We decide to tackle a very popular hike in the archipelago. As is often the case in Norway, it&#8217;s straight on<strong>to the summit<\/strong>, no detours, 1km of rocky ascent, the path unmarked. But the view is incredibly beautiful. We are dazzled by the beauty of these natural landscapes. Nature&#8217;s way of doing things.  <br\/><br\/>PS: don&#8217;t forget to match your scrunchie to the color of the water.  <br\/><br\/><em>2km return 410m D+ Difficult Free parking at the start.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-34 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" data-id=\"50498\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230701_141733978-1200x904.webp\" alt=\"visit lofotens island norway camping car randon&#xE9;e Offersoykammen\" class=\"wp-image-50498\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230701_141733978-1200x904.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230701_141733978-400x301.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230701_141733978-512x386.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230701_141733978-768x578.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230701_141733978-1536x1157.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230701_141733978-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-35 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1594\" data-id=\"57629\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230701_144444210-1200x1594.webp\" alt=\"lofoten norway\" class=\"wp-image-57629\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230701_144444210-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230701_144444210-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230701_144444210-scaled.webp 1542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" data-id=\"50508\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230701_142332426-1200x1600.webp\" alt=\"visit lofotens island norway camping car randon&#xE9;e Offersoykammen\" class=\"wp-image-50508\" title=\"\" srcset=\"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_142332426-400x533.webp 400w, 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_142332426-900x1200.webp 900w, 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: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Haukland Beach<\/strong>: welcome to <strong>Norwegian Polynesia<\/strong>! The beach is renowned for its white sand and crystal-clear water. It&#8217;s one of our favorite beaches in the archipelago, with a real end-of-the-world feel!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-36 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" data-id=\"57649\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230703_092428996-1200x904.webp\" alt=\"lofoten norway\" class=\"wp-image-57649\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230703_092428996-1200x904.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230703_092428996-400x301.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230703_092428996-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-37 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img 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\" 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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Henningsvaer_the_Lofoten_Islands_most_famous_soccer_ground\"><\/span><strong>Henningsv\u00e6r: the Lofoten Islands&#8217; most famous soccer ground<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The road from the south to the village of<strong>Henningsv\u00e6r<\/strong> is magnificent, and we drove past numerous white sandy beaches and coves with crystal-clear waters.  <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We visited the village, famous for its archipelago of islets, located at the foot of a cliff, and the famous soccer stadium, honestly without a drone, the view isn&#8217;t incredible. We ate at <a href=\"https:\/\/henningsvarlys.no\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Henningsv\u00e6r<strong>Lysst\u00f8peri and Cafe<\/strong><\/a>, a super-cozy caf\u00e9 with great home-cooked food.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-38 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img 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\" 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-39 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" data-id=\"57659\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230704_145523771-1200x904.webp\" alt=\"lofoten norway\" class=\"wp-image-57659\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230704_145523771-1200x904.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230704_145523771-400x301.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230704_145523771-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Festv\u00e5gtind hike<\/strong>: this is a well-known hike on the Lofoten Islands, because at the top you&#8217;ll have a <strong>panoramic view of the fishing village and all the islets<\/strong>. For our part, the weather became completely overcast in the late afternoon, and as this is a difficult hike, it would have been a shame to go up and see nothing. Another good reason to come back!<br\/><br\/><em>2.5 km round trip &#8211; 500m D+ (climb)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-40 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" data-id=\"57654\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230704_143614697-1200x904.webp\" alt=\"lofoten norway\" class=\"wp-image-57654\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230704_143614697-1200x904.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230704_143614697-400x301.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230704_143614697-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-41 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1594\" data-id=\"57162\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230704_152745832-1200x1594.webp\" alt=\"restaurant lofoten norvege\" class=\"wp-image-57162\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230704_152745832-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230704_152745832-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230704_152745832-scaled.webp 1542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1594\" data-id=\"57127\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230704_151942007-1200x1594.webp\" alt=\"lofoten norway\" class=\"wp-image-57127\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230704_151942007-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230704_151942007-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230704_151942007-scaled.webp 1542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements-yxHi8 wp-block-lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements\"><div class=\"conseils-hebergements\"><span class=\"titre-conseils\"><i class=\"fas fa-map-marked-alt\"><\/i>Where to stay on Austv\u00e5g Island?<\/span>\n<p><ul>\n<li>In the heart of <strong>Henningsv\u00e6r<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/no\/henningsvaer-bryggehotell.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Villa Bryggekanten<\/a> <\/li>\n<li><strong>Good value for<\/strong> money: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/no\/lofoten-arctic.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fast Hotel Henningsv\u00e6r<\/a> offers stylishly decorated rooms <strong>with sea views<\/strong> from \u20ac70 per night.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Svolvaer_boat_safari\"><\/span><strong>Svolvaer: boat safari<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Last day in the Lofoten Islands, we set off by boat to explore the surrounding fjords, visiting nearby villages inaccessible by road, and spotted 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 Brim Explorer company.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"fr-FR\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"1\" data-gyg-cmp=\"reine\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"0LXQSML\" data-gyg-tour-ids=\"264412\"><span>Powered by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/svolvaer-l89673\/\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We then headed north to the island of Senja.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can take the ferry (still free) from <strong>Svolvaer to Skutvik, <\/strong>then return your rental car to Bodo, and you&#8217;ve come full circle!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-42 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img 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\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img 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\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-43 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img 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\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_advice_for_your_visit_to_the_Lofoten_Islands_clothing_mosquitoes%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>Practical advice for your visit to the Lofoten Islands (clothing, mosquitoes&#8230;)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Clothing<\/strong>: prepare for a changing climate by packing extra layers and waterproof clothing and footwear.<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Budget:<\/strong> 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>.<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The world<\/strong>: one last point we wanted to address to help you plan your trip and give you the most honest view of Lofoten, is that the archipelago is narrow and the number of visitors very large.<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rental<\/strong>: rent your car and hotels as early as possible to have choice and simply space, as the tourist season is very short on the archipelago. <br\/>&#x1f697; Find our complete guide with <strong>all our tips <\/strong>for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/?p=76747\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"75983\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">renting your car in the Lofoten Islands<\/a>.<br\/>&#x1f3e8; And <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/dormir-lofoten\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"59866\">our guide to your hotels<\/a> for easy access during your stay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-44 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1594\" data-id=\"56591\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_110337420-1200x1594.webp\" alt=\"lofoten islands village A norvege\" class=\"wp-image-56591\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_110337420-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_110337420-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230630_110337420-scaled.webp 1542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1594\" data-id=\"56486\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230629_084715170-1200x1594.webp\" alt=\"lofoten islands in norwegian fog\" class=\"wp-image-56486\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230629_084715170-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230629_084715170-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230629_084715170-scaled.webp 1542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mosquitoes and vampire gnats<\/strong>: on the Lofoten Islands in summer, the bad news is that both are present&#8230; So we didn&#8217;t get much use out of the house in the evenings. We advise you to buy repellent when you arrive in Norway, and don&#8217;t forget it when you go hiking.    <br\/><br\/>As for <strong>midges<\/strong>, there aren&#8217;t many, but if you&#8217;re in the same place as them, they&#8217;ll give you hell, and mosquito hats are just as ugly as they are ineffective!<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The climate can be capricious in Lofoten, and the activities can sometimes be sporty: it&#8217;s better to have <strong>good insurance to leave with peace of mind<\/strong>, like the one we recommend in our article dedicated to Chapka insurance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/chapka-assurance\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/chapka-assurance\/\">a promotional code for the Cap Assistance 24h\/24 contract<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leave us <strong>5 stars<\/strong> if you think Mathieu and our daughter are too classy!  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-45 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1594\" data-id=\"50383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230615_182506967-1200x1594.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50383\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230615_182506967-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230615_182506967-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230615_182506967-386x512.webp 386w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230615_182506967-904x1200.webp 904w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230615_182506967-768x1020.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230615_182506967-1157x1536.webp 1157w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230615_182506967-scaled.webp 1542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1594\" data-id=\"50398\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230618_214518781-1200x1594.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50398\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230618_214518781-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230618_214518781-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230618_214518781-386x512.webp 386w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230618_214518781-904x1200.webp 904w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230618_214518781-768x1020.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230618_214518781-1157x1536.webp 1157w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230618_214518781-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=\"Our_opinion_on_the_Lofoten_Islands\"><\/span>Our opinion on the Lofoten Islands<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you can see from this article and our photos, we loved our road trip to the Lofoten archipelago. The landscapes are varied and each more beautiful than the last. We were amazed to see beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/plages-iles-lofoten\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"60028\">white sandy beaches in northern Europe<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the other hand, compared with southern Norway, we did feel a little oppressed at times. <strong>The parking lots are often full<\/strong> and the number of hikers on the trails numerous. Entrance to the village of <strong>Nusfjord is not free<\/strong>&#8230; We plan to return in winter to enjoy the peace and quiet.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend <strong>including Vaeroy Island<\/strong> in your itinerary, so you can enjoy this little paradise almost to yourself!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-46 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" data-id=\"57639\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230701_144500409-1200x904.webp\" alt=\"lofoten norway\" class=\"wp-image-57639\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230701_144500409-1200x904.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230701_144500409-400x301.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20230701_144500409-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\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><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\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"56775\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful places on the Lofoten Islands<\/a>: in photos and on our map<\/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 to see and do on your road trip to the Lofoten Islands? How to get to the archipelago Where to rent a car ? You&#8217;ve come to the right place! We visited this incredible archipelago for 1 week, and we can tell you that the scenery is simply breathtaking. Below is our itinerary [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":50504,"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":false},"categories":[345,341,72],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-58383","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":"Lofoten Islands: a complete guide to planning your trip","rank_math_description":"Plan your trip to the Lofoten Islands with our comprehensive guide. Discover the best places to visit and enjoy an unforgettable experience! ","rank_math_focus_keyword":"visit-iles-lofoten","yasr_visitor_votes":{"stars_attributes":{"read_only":false,"span_bottom":false},"number_of_votes":1,"sum_votes":5},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20230701_142159045-scaled.webp","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58383","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=58383"}],"version-history":[{"count":54,"href":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58383\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":78168,"href":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58383\/revisions\/78168"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/50504"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=58383"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=58383"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=58383"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}