Lofoten Islands
The Lofoten Islands are otherworldly in their beauty, a serrated landscape of jagged peaks and moody, cobalt blue waters high above the Arctic Circle. Up close the countryside softens; charming fishing villages nestle in secluded bays, rolling pastures are speckled with sheep and the hills are criss-crossed with walking trails that open up onto spectacular panoramas of the islands and mainland.
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As with much of Norway, the Lofoten Islands are best explored outdoors, whether kayaking across pristine waters to hidden coves, spotting white-tailed sea eagles and whales, or hiking through a landscape of spectacular unspoilt natural beauty.
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Svinøya Rorbuer
Lofoten Islands, Northern Norway, Norway
The emblematic red cabins are a crowning feature of the Lofoten islands and a stay in one of Svinøya Rorbuer's traditional rorbu cabins will transport you back to a simpler time to a place where the sea rules over the land.
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Thon Hotel Lofoten
Lofoten islands, Norway
The Thon hotel Lofoten is a stunning hotel which rises over the quayside of the arctic village of Svolvær in the heart of the Lofoten islands. The panoramic windows offer unbelievable views across the water to the beautiful mountain backdrop.