Why go
- Archipelago and traditional district in Nordland, Norway.
- Served by Stokmarknes Airport, Skagen (SKN).
History
Lofoten is an archipelago and a traditional district in the county of Nordland, Norway. Lofoten has distinctive scenery with dramatic mountains and peaks, open sea and sheltered bays, beaches, and untouched lands. There are two towns, Svolvær and Leknes — the latter is approximately 169 km (105 mi) north of the Arctic Circle and approximately 2,420 km (1,500 mi) away from the North Pole. The archipelago experiences one of the world's largest elevated temperature anomalies relative to its high latitude. As of 2017, the islands attract one million tourists each year. Winter tourism has grown significantly, with visitors coming to experience the northern lights and unique Arctic scenery during the polar night season.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 4 direct destinations
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 3 direct destinations
- Widerøe WF (Dash 8-100, Dash 8-200) · 3 routes: Bodo, Leknes, Stokmarknes
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Stokmarknes Airport, Skagen (SKN). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SKN has direct flights to 4 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Andoya, Bodo, Svolvær, Tromso). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Finnvik, 8 km); routes include Lofoten Charterbåt AS, Finnvik - Digermulen, Hurtigruten.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lofoten Islands, Norway. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.