Kleppstadheia in the Lofoten Islands was the first hike we did in Lofoten (and there ended up being many!). We hike this trail on a pretty cloudy and wet day but the views were still very impressive. We didn’t see a single soul on the trail apart from some ptarmigans nesting in the rocks on…
Just around the corner from our Airbnb during our Lofoten trip was Tjeldbergtind. Unlike a lot of other hikes in Lofoten, this is an easy hike in Lofoten (similar to Kleppstadheia) that doesn’t have too much exposure or steep stairs. We ended up doing the Tjeldbergtind hike a couple of times, once before the snow,…
Kvalvika beach and Ryten, Lofoten are two of the most popular places in the whole of Lofoten. Situated within Lofotodden National Park, this absolutely beautiful area is one of the best places for camping in Lofoten and also one of the easiest hikes in Lofoten. While you’ll still have to earn your views here, there…
Sitting high above the town of Svolvær, the capital of the Lofoten Islands is the Svolvaægeita (or the Svolvaer Goat) and the mountain of Fløya. If you’re looking to go hiking in Lofoten Norway then the Lofoten Djevelporten trail is one I’d highly recommend. As you hike the sherpa steps to get a closer view…
If you’re travelling to Lofoten and looking for the best hiking in Lofoten then the chances are you’ve come across the Reinebringen hike in Lofoten. This classic Lofoten hike is steep and short with incredible mountain, sea and fjord views. You’ll hike up the new sherpa steps on the Reinebringen trail and then choose whether…
There are so many beautiful beaches in Lofoten and I had no idea before we visited Lofoten! I knew that there were impressive mountains everywhere and beautiful scenery with picturesque villages but beaches? Obviously, there’s the sea all around but white sandy beaches were not something I’d expected. During our 5 and a half weeks…
Planning a trip to the Lofoten Islands and hoping to do some Lofoten Islands camping? This guide tells you where to find the best camping in Lofoten Norway. The Lofoten Islands in Northern Norway are an absolutely beautiful destination that’s perfect for adventurers. From hiking to climbing, kayaking, and more, this beautiful archipelago of islands…
The Lofoten Islands in Northern Norway are an incredibly beautiful place. After our wedding in Tromsø, we headed down to Lofoten via Sommarøy and Senja where we spent five weeks getting to know Lofoten in winter. Before our Lofoten trip, I really didn’t know much about the Lofoten Islands. I knew it was great for…
As part of our year of travel where we’re figuring out where we want to live more permanently, we’ve spent 5 weeks in Lofoten in winter. Why try a Lofoten winter you may ask? That’s just how the timings worked out. We got married in Tromsø in November and headed down to Lofoten via Sommarøy…
Senja, Norway is Norway’s second biggest island and it’s full of incredible, dramatic mountains, white-sand beaches, and stunning views. One of the best things to do in Senja is to go on a Senja hike while you’re visiting so you can truly appreciate the views. There are so many Senja hikes to pick from that…