From Svolvær, a boat trip into Trollfjord takes you through a breathtaking rocky gorge that feels like you're sailing right into the Norwegian mountains. About 90 miles from Narvik, Trollfjord slices ...

Norway is known for its outstanding natural beauty, but the Lofoten Islands in the country’s extreme northwest take things to a whole new level. The archipelago is packed with spiky peaks, picturesque ...

The dramatic mountains provide an unforgettable welcome to Lofoten whether you arrive by sea, air or car. Those mountains provide hiking trails galore for incredible views over the other highlights of ...

It means “small river” in Old Norse and was originally spelt “Aa” until filleted by language reform in the proud new nation a century ago. Its name reflects its size but more telling is the ...

STOKMARKNES, Norway, June 28 (UPI) -- The remote Lofoten Islands, home of Norway's cod fishing industry, will become part of the national electric grid for the first time, the government says.