Interesting facts
Norway's Lofoten Islands
You can't go wrong with a trip to Lofoten if you want to experience some of Norway's most stunning scenery.
The Lofoten Islands are among Norway's most beautiful regions. The coastlines here are dotted with fishing communities, beautiful mountains meet sparkling white sand beaches, and hiking routes wind through some of Europe's most breathtaking scenery.The history of Lofoten is dominated by fishing. Millions of cod (skrei) have been migrating annually from the Barents Sea to Lofoten to spawn for hundreds of years. The seas near the Lofoten Islands serve as a breeding ground for over 70% of all fish taken in the Norwegian and Barents Seas.
