How do you get to the Lofoten Islands?
Air travel is the best way to reach Lofoten. There aren’t any direct flights to Bodø or non-stop flights to Leknes or Svolvær. The best option is to fly from Stavanger to Bodø, usually with stopovers either in Bergen, Oslo, or Trondheim, depending on air carrier and route. Travel time is typically around 3.5-5 hours.
Where can I see the Northern Lights in Lofoten?
The picturesque Uttakleiv beach is one of the best places to watch the Northern Lights in Lofoten. Here you have a clear view to the horizon and beautiful mountains around you, giving you plenty of photographic opportunities as well.
Where do you fly into for Lofoten Islands?
The closest international airport that can be reach by road is Harstad/Narvik Airport located in Evenes. Alternatively, you can fly in from Bodø Airport which also connects to international destinations. At the southern tip of the Lofoten Islands and located on the islet of Røstlandet is Røst airport.
What should I wear to Lofoten winter?
WINTER: Warm woolen or similar material underwear, an intermediate layer of fleece or wool, and on top a windbreaker jacket and waterproof trousers. Do not forget your gloves, hat and scarf. Wear lined winter shoes and woollen socks.
When can you see northern lights in Lofoten?
In Lofoten you can chase the northern lights from end of August untill mid April. On a very basic level the northern lights are quite simple to explain. The lights come at night when the sky is dark.
Do you need a car for Lofoten?
Oh that’s right, you can’t do an epic Lofoten road trip if you don’t have a car! You can either fly to Svolvær and rent a car from there, or fly into Bodø and get the ferry across to Moskenes in the south of Lofoten.
What month is best to see Northern Lights in Norway?
The best months to see the Aurora Borealis in Norway are from late September to early April when there are more hours of darkness during the polar night. However, in this period September and March are statistically the best time since the solar activity that causes the Northern Lights is higher during that period.
What shoes do Norwegians wear in winter?
Warm waterproof winter boots are a must in Norway in winter. If it’s really cold and there is no chance of melting snow, you will also be ok in regular UGGs. In fact, I wore my UGGs in Tromso for walking around in town. But when I was out and about outdoors, I always wore my waterproof UGG winter boots.
Is Norway or Iceland better for northern lights?
If you’re set on seeing the lights, this might tip the balance in favour of Iceland, depending on what else you want to see and do on your trip. The northern lights can often be seen from the center of Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland.
What language do they speak in Lofoten Islands?
Norwegian Bokmål When most people refer to the Norwegian of today, what they’re really talking about is Bokmål, or the Book Language. A written language used by 80-90% of Norway’s population and in the vast majority of municipalities, Bokmål has its roots in Danish.
What should I not miss Lofoten?
9 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions on the Lofoten Islands
- Svolvaer. Svolvaer.
- Lofotr Viking Museum. Lofotr Viking Museum.
- Trollfjord. Trollfjord.
- Kabelvåg. Kabelvåg.
- Å Å | Chris Price / photo modified.
- Røst Island. Puffins on Røst Island.
- Reine. Reine.
- Rorbuer: Fishing Huts. Rorbuer: Fishing Huts.
Is Iceland better than Norway for Northern Lights?
What country has the best Northern Lights?
What are the best places to see the Northern Lights?
- Tromso, Norway. Based in the heart of the aurora zone in the Norwegian Arctic, the city is widely regarded as one of the world’s best places to see the Northern Lights.
- Swedish Lapland.
- Reykjavik, Iceland.
- Yukon, Canada.
- Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland.
- Ilulissat, Greenland.