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 ...

Viking chieftains in Norway’s most sought-after archipelago had a novel way of ensuring their gatherings passed off without the customary bloodshed. Swords were left on one island, shields on another, ...

Planning a trip to the Lofoten Islands, Norway, but don’t know where to start? Keep scrolling for my ultimate guide to planning a trip to Norway’s Lofoten Islands! This Lofoten Islands planning guide ...

This story appears in the February 2021 issue of National Geographic magazine. The Lofoten Islands are among the world’s most scenic and formidable destinations for winter surfing. Massive Arctic ...

Juho Knuuttila (26) from Finland and Misha Mishin (27) from Russia have established Ørneeggen, the first climb up the West Face of Mt. Storskiva (848m) on the island of Moskensøya off the Lofoten ...

While Norway is associated with its fjords and majestic coastal landscapes, travelers have to go beyond the easily-accessible capital of Oslo to experience many of the views that likely pulled them ...