6 Best Places to Visit on a Sailing Trip in Lofoten Norway

Explore the enchantment of magnificent mountain islands lit by the Midnight Sun on an amazingly beautiful Lofoten Islands on your sailing trip in Norway. Situated inside the Arctic Circle, around 50km away from the coast of the mainland, thus beautiful series of islands is located about 500 miles north of the capital – Oslo.

 

While on a sailing trip in Norway, here are a few best places to explore in the Lofoten Islands:

The Best Places to Visit during Norway Sailing Adventures

1. Tromso –

Tromso is also known as “The Paris of the North”. Being the largest city located north of Norway, it has around 75,000 inhabitants and has managed to preserve diverse arrays of historical wooden houses located within the city centre.

Based on an island offering a spectacular backdrop of the snowy mountain, the city enjoys the magnificence of the midnight sun from the 21^st May to the 21^st July. Take this opportunity to enjoy a ride along the city for a stroll.

2. Harstad –

Harstad is the largest town located close to the northern end of Hinnoya and is a small industrial and defence-oriented place full of tanks, docks and warehouses. With so many tourism and fishing towns located on the south, Harstad has a specific purposeful bustle that worth visiting.

3. Trollfjord –

Looking for a destination to spot trolls? If yes, then stop over at Trollfjord. This beautiful 2km long fjord can be accessed through a 100m narrow opening that cut through a cliff. Whether you want to try out fishing adventures or some other activities, it’s certainly the best destination to stop for night, discuss about troll stories and follow the course of the midnight sun.

4. Henningsvær –

Henningsvær is the fisherman village with a nickname of “Venice of the North”. It’s built around the series of island connected by bridges and is perhaps the village with the most well-known football field in the Arctic region. Just grab a ball and give the challenge to the local football club – the FK Lofoten.

5. Reine –

Reine is the small fishing village dominated by splendid fjords and appealing peaks. From Reine, you can hike around 448m to the top of Reinebringen that takes a three hour steep round trip and immerse in the idyllic views of the Lofotveggen and the Reinefjord.

6. Svolvær –

Svolvær is the main settlement in the Lofoten Islands and a fishing port. It’s a vibrant destination that boasts many bars, cafes, museums and restaurants. The destination is connected to the mainland through daily ferries.

Final consideration –

These are all about the sightseeing attractions that worth to be discovered in the Lofoten Islands on your sailing trip in Norway. Do you want to make the most out of your Norwegian sailing holidays? What are you waiting for?

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