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Lofoten and<\/strong> Vester\u00e5len, Norway.<\/strong> Why not visit Lofoten in winter? The rugged landscape of the islands looks simply fantastic with snow. The colourful wooden houses look even more colourful and the fish racks start to fill up. If you are lucky, you can even see whales and northern lights. The long twilight periods also give a great light for taking pictures. Here I would like to introduce some highlights for a visit to Lofoten and Vester\u00e5len in winter. You will also find tips for great photo locations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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What you will find in this article:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lofoten and<\/a><\/strong> <\/a>Vester\u00e5len - what can you expect in Winter?<\/a><\/strong>
Road Trip in Winter<\/a><\/strong>
The Accommodation - Tradition and cosiness in Rorbu<\/a><\/strong> <\/a>
Stockfish Culture - Fish over fish<\/a><\/strong>
Destinations in Winter - Highlights and Tips for Photo Locations<\/a>
<\/strong>1. Vester\u00e5len - Whales and Sea Eagles in Andenes<\/strong><\/a>
<\/strong>2. Fishing Station by Svolv\u00e6r<\/strong><\/a>
<\/strong>3. History of the Lofot Fishing at Lofotmuseet Kabelv\u00e5g<\/strong><\/a>
<\/strong>4. Fishing Village Henningsv\u00e6r<\/strong><\/a>
<\/strong>5. Nusfjord - one of the most beautiful Places on the Lofoten<\/strong><\/a>
<\/strong>6. The Church of Flakstad<\/strong><\/a>
<\/strong>7. Kvalvik - Hike to the Bay with Surfer Hut<\/strong><\/a>
<\/strong>8. Sildpollnes Chapel at Austnesfjord<\/strong><\/a>
<\/strong>9. Fishing Village \u00c5 i Lofoten - Fishery Museum<\/strong><\/a>
<\/strong>10. Rorbuer of Hamn\u00f8y and Reine<\/strong><\/a>
11. Northern Lights - Highlight in Winter<\/strong><\/a>
Book Recommendations<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lofoten and Vester\u00e5len - what can you expect in Winter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The snow covers the mountains like a thin layer of icing sugar. From the top of Tjeldbergtinden we can see the rugged landscape of the east coast from afar. We are all alone up here, no other hikers far and wide. What was normal during our hikes in winter, you will experience less often in summer in Lofoten: the feeling of being alone in an untouched nature. Because in the main season from June to August a wave of motorhomes overruns Lofoten. The islands are then close to their capacity limit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Summit of Tjeldbergtinden is a real highlight of Lofoten, especially in winter. Photo: Dr Till Pasquay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Breathtaking mountain landscapes, deeply incised fjords and white sandy beaches - that is Lofoten. Contemplative fishing villages, colourful wooden houses and fish racks characterise the landscape. The islands are a paradise for nature lovers, hikers and all outdoor enthusiasts. For photographers, the dramatic landscape also provides a perfect backdrop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Evening atmosphere on the beach at Bleik, Vester\u00e5len<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Lofoten - in English \"the lynx foot\" - lie in Norway between the 67th and 68th degree of latitude. This corresponds to about 100 to 300 km north of the polar circle. The archipelago consists of about 80 individual islands. The main islands are connected by bridges or tunnels. In the north of the Lofoten, the archipelago joins the Vester\u00e5len. Here the landscape is somewhat flatter and there are also good opportunities for whale watching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Favoured by the Gulf Stream, Lofoten also has a very mild climate in winter. The coldest month is February with an average temperature of -2\u00b0C. In the warmest month of July, however, the temperatures are only 12-14 \u00b0C. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since wind and waves mostly come from the west, the eastern sides of the islands are more populated. So you will find most of the villages on the east coast. The landscape becomes more mountainous from north to south and has an alpine character with up to 1,200 metres of altitude. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our hike at Bleik on Vester\u00e5len in winter was accompanied by great evening light.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Road Trip in Winter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For our winter trip to Lofoten and Vester\u00e5len we flew to Bod\u00f8 and took a rental car there. The tires of the small VW Up had spikes, so that we always felt safe on the icy winding roads. On the way there, we first drove to Troms\u00f8 and then over the land connection \"Lofast\" to the islands. For the way back, we took the ferry from Moskenes up to Bod\u00f8. From the ferry, you have then again a great view to the so-called Lofoten wall, thus the mountain panorama of the islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Lofoten Wall seen from the ferry <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We drove the islands from the north of Vester\u00e5len to the southernmost tip of Lofoten. This had the advantage that the landscape became more and more spectacular, as Lofoten gets more and more mountainous and rugged towards the south.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The road conditions were good, but according to the season. Better plan a little more time for the single stages, then you also have more time to drive to the right and enjoy the view over the landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Lofoten are very popular for photo trips in Norway. Therefore you can see our favourite photo locations on the map next to our route. By clicking on the symbols you can see the photos as a small foretaste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And if you have a little more time available: How about extending your road trip in Norway a little bit more and visiting Troms\u00f8? Here you can learn more about Troms\u00f8 - the gateway to the Arctic<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n