Lofoten Islands, Norway

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The Lofoten Islands are a dramatic archipelago in northern Norway, sitting well above the Arctic Circle and stretching into the Norwegian Sea. They are renowned for their jagged mountain peaks rising sharply from the ocean, deep fjords, picturesque fishing villages, and white-sand beaches that belie their Arctic latitude. Visitors come year-round — in winter to witness the Northern Lights and experience polar nights, and in summer to hike under the Midnight Sun and kayak through sheltered coastal waters. Lofoten is also a hub for climbing, surfing, and photography, and holds deep cultural ties to centuries of cod fishing.