Is Lofoten Islands in Norway Actually Worth Visiting

The filming, the storyline, narrators voice, the music, the location, the timing, the total editing....a solid 10/10! Thanks.

I'm Norwegian and visited Lofoten for the first time this summer. I decided to take a late ferry from Bodø to Moskenes, and we arrived around midnight. Best idea ever! Lofoten in midnight sun with no tourists on a motorcycle was amazing! I just focused on riding, but next year I may go back to do some hiking and fishing. If your timing is right, you can avoid the worst tourist rush. Either go outside the tourist season, or go hiking at night. In the summer, the sun is always shining anyway 🌞

Norway is truly breathtakingly beautiful, especially when the Northern Lights appear. Thank you so much for sharing! Take care! Happy travels! 👍🥰🙏

I've lived in Lofoten for 4 years and the biggest problem with the amount of tourists is not even the parking or traffic. It's that everyone tries to make a profit with AirBNB rentals, so locals have a huge problem finding anywhere permanent to live. There are few places for rent and some of those even rent out from September to May and do AirBNB during the summer, so you need to move again after a few months. It's really bad for local businesses, when they have trouble recruiting workers, because they can't find anywhere to live. It's really sad and should be more regulated. And that shifting cold weather is the standard also in summer. We used to joke that summer is the nicest day of the year ^^ Good that you had proper clothes for your hike, many tourists don't and need to be rescued in shorts, t-shirt and flip flops.If going anywhere in Norway I'd ask locals whenever you can. They can often point you to less overrun places that are just as nice as the popular ones.

I visited at the end of March/ beginning of April of this year.. For my first time.. And I have to say it is at the top of all places that I have ever been to on this mud ball we call Earth..There was plenty of snow and it was glorious.. Stunning views everywhere you looked.. Not very crowded at all.. A great time to visit..Cod fishing was at it peak..And I got to see the Northern Lights for the first time in my life.. And it was thrilling to stand and stare at that magnificent sky... Truly a blessing to have the opportunity.. I appreciate and enjoy your videos very much.. especially in Scandinavia....

This was a wonderful episode of your travels in Norway! I'm glad that after all your patience and efforts, you got an unforgettable reward: seeing the Northern lights. I hope I'll get to see them as well some day. Happy and safe travels!

Another great vlog, your face Joe when you were driving over the bridge, said it all. And when you cried Liisu, that's a very good indicator, of just how genuinely happy this place made you feel. Thankyou for the share ❤😊

I have been to Norway and cannot wait to return ...as always, your vlogs are so calming and peaceful...thanks

I couldn't agree more. I spent just over a week there last September although on foot and public transport (bus and ferry). I was fortunate that in a whole week it only rained for about 8 hours and all in one night, although the clouds rolled in every night and denied me a sight of the aurora. Mid-september meant there were no long queues and I was able to wild camp on one of the most well known and popular beaches for 3 days, sharing with only 1 or 2 other tents. As someone who's spent 30 years in adventure tourism I can say Lofoten isn't overrated but you have to choose your time to visit to get the most from your visit. As you rightly say, it's importand to support the many small local businesses too.

Been living near Lofoten since 4 years and I am able to connect to this vlog so deeply. Feel so grateful! Thank you. :D

You guys were great to watch! Thanks so much for the video!

From Sweden here. I worked in Svolvaer 15 years ago, my GF at the time begged me to join her working/traveling and when we took the train up to Norway and I couldnt see anything but snow, everything was white but the train kept going. At first I thought, wtf have you talked me into doing.. But man, I LOVED IT. I'm a nature guy so for me it was an awesome experience and I met really nice people from work. One was working at the WW2 museum in Svolvaer and we shared a lot of nice conversations. I loved that you could literally go on a "unknown" trail and up seeing Kong Harald (King Harald) statue in the middle of the trail in absolutely NOWHERE. The only thing I had problem with during the summers were that it was bright 24/7 but when autumn hits thats no longer the problem 😂 Respect nature and the location you are travelling to, be sure to visit local cafés and so on. ❤ Love, from the man who claimed to tourists he was growing wine grapes on Svolvaer geita.🤩

To anyone watching this. The videos and pictures do it no justice. When I got there, my mind was blown with every car turn. Every hike was amazing!

I was in Lofoten in the middle of august and I had expected it to be super crowded. But actually to my surprise I found it to be very calm and not so many tourist. When I asked the locals they said that there is a huge decrease of tourist from the second week of august.

Hi! Superb video with editing and absolutely gorgeous filming! However, since a big point here is whether Lofoten is too touristic of worth visiting, I fully agree that the infrastructure in Lofoten is at it's limit on what comes to tourism. But addressing the issue, I would like to point out that Northern Norway as a whole is very beautiful, and I think that nearby places such as Senja, Vesterålen or Lyngen really don't lose to Lofoten in terms of landscapes or hikes, and they are way less crowded compared to Lofoten islands. And yes I know, to Norwegians this isn't even the real north. Also, I think it would be nice if the other less known but still amazing hiking trails, would get more attention, instead of almost always featuring the Reinebringen stairs (Even though the view it's amazing, and the stairs are amazing, it's still stairs!!) or Kvalkvika Beach / Ryten hike. But nevertheless, I enjoyed the video and commentary very much! :)

This is so beautiful, thank you for always sharing the tips with us

It was fun 15 years ago climbing Reinebringen and being up there almost entirely alone, any time of the day. On the other hand, the stone steps make it so much easier now, it used to be quite a muddy hike, especially after rain.

I love been in Norway , one of the nicest places I've visited , I'm planning on visiting Lofoten very soon , great video , thankyou for making it , look forward to more , you've gained another subscriber .

Yes, it's busy - because of our itinerary, we tried to visit Henningsvaer on a Saturday, in July, and basically Henningsvaer was FULL! - but the islands are just gorgeous. In July the roadside verges are thick with wildflowers, the scenery is spectacular, and the roads are delightful.

I count myself lucky having been able to lead groups to visit this amazing place. On more than one occasion I have also caught the Northern Lights here! Most recent was earlier this year in January and in February!