Norway - Lofoten Islands

If you travelled to Norway and did not visit the Lofoten Islands, then I would say you have missed out on a big major natural attraction.

The Lofoten is a string of islands north of the Norway near the Arctic Circle. It is of immense beauty and awe, with steep mountains and beaches wherever you go. 

Map of Lofoten, Norway

My family took a cruise on Hurtigruten from Bergen in March 2016. Passing by Alesund and Bodo, we dropped off at Svolvaer at Lofoten Islands for a three day visit. 


Our ship reached the admin city of Svolvaer at 9pm, and we walked to stay overnight at Thon Hotel. Thon Hotel was just next to the Hurtigruten ferry terminal and it was so convenient considering the cold and rain that night.

View of Svolvaer harbour from Thon Hotel at night.

Svolvaer 

View of Svolvaer harbour from Thon Hotel in the morning

Our ride for Lofoten

The next day we collected our rental cars from Avis which also was just 2 min walk from Hotel. From there we drove 2 and half hours towards the village of A to stay overnight at Sakrisoy. 

View along the way towards Sakrisoy

Finally we reached Sakrisoy after a slow 2 over hour drive. There weren't so many cars so the ride was easy and relaxed. One can hardly get bored as you could see breath-taking picture postcard views all  along the way.

Our beautiful yellow fisherman cabins at Sakrisoy Rorbuer

A few km further is the famous Reine whereby you can also find accommodations.

REINE in March, Lofoten Islands. 

Petrol kiosk at Reine

Reine 

Beautiful view