The Lofoten Islands are located within the Arctic Circle in Northern Norway. With jaw-dropping landscapes, long stretches of white-sand beaches, narrow fjords, and small fishing villages, this is truly one of the most beautiful destinations in the entire world. We were lucky to spend 14 days traveling from Tromsø to the Lofoten Islands. This time allowed us to see the highlights of the region as well as some lesser-visited spots outside the Lofoten.

Our Lofoten Islands & Northern Norway travel itinerary was curated by:
Norwegian Backroads: https://norwegianbackroads.com/
10-Day Road Trip Itinerary: https://norwegianbackroads.com/produit/road-book-10-days-northern-norway-in-winter/

ROUTE OVERVIEW

📍 Stop 1: Tromsø
Length: 1-2 days
Highlights: harbor, arctic church, fjellstua viewpoint, polar museum, polaria
🎥 Best Things To Do in Tromsø: https://youtu.be/Vu7RGLutvcM
🚗 Best deals on car rentals: https://rentalcars.tp.st/czR4KczE
😴 Where we stayed (Scandic Grand Hotel): https://www.booking.com/hotel/no/grand-nordic.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2

📍 Stop 2: Kvaløya
- Length: 1-2 days
- Highlights: Brosmetinden hike, Sommarøy fishing islands, ørnfloya hike, Grøtfjord beach, Sandneshamn beach, Steinsvika
😴 Where we stayed: Steinsvika beach

📍 Stop 3: Senja
- Length: 1-2 days
- Highlights: Hesten hike, Hufjellet hike, Tungeneset viewpoint, Husøy island, Sukkertoppen
🚢 Ferry schedule: https://worldwildhearts.hopp.to/ferry-schedule
😴 Where we stayed: top of Hesten & Skagi Senja Lodge
https://www.booking.com/hotel/no/skagi-senja-amp-lodge-skaland.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2

📍 Stop 4: Lofoten Islands - Austvågøy
- Length: 1-2 days
- Highlights: National Tourist Road (on Andøya), Austnesfjorden, Svolvær, Tjeldbergtind hike, Trollfjord cruise, Henningsvær, Festvågtind hike
😴 Where we stayed (Fast Hotel Svolvær): https://www.booking.com/hotel/no/fast-svolvaer.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
✅ Book Trollfjord cruise: https://www.getyourguide.com/svolvaer-l89673/lofoten-islands-trollfjord-cruise-by-silent-electric-ship-t264412/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&placement=content-middle&cmp=Lofoten_video
🎥 8 Must-Do Hikes in the Lofoten Islands: https://youtu.be/D9Bs0j7j5bU

📍 Stop 5: Lofoten Islands - Vestvågøy
- Length: 1-2 days
- Highlights: Unstad surfing, Lofoten Viking Museum, Uttakleiv beach, Mannen hike (alternatively Veggen), Haukland beach, Offersøykammen hike
😴 Where we stayed: camping at Haukland Beach & the parking lot Skreda - Nasjonale Turistveger

📍 Stop 6: Lofoten Islands - Flakstadøya
- Length: 1-2 days
- Highlights: Nusfjord, Ramberg beach & town, bridge to Fredvang, Volandstind hike
😴 Where we stayed (Lofoten Beach Camp): https://www.booking.com/hotel/no/lofoten-beach-camp.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2

📍 Stop 7: Lofoten Islands - Moskenesøy
- Length: 2-3 days
- Highlights: Reine, Reinebringen hike, Ryten & Kvalvika beach hike, Røren & Ytresand beach hike, Bunes beach, Munken

📍 Stop 8: Lyngen Alps
- Length: 2-3 days
- Highlights: Blåisvatnet hike, guided glacier hike, Sami farm
😴 Where we stayed (magic mountain lodge): https://www.booking.com/hotel/no/magic-mountain-lodge-lyngen.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2

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✏️ LOFOTEN BLOG + MAPS WITH ALL THE STOPS:
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🎵 MUSIC CREDITS:
Rejoice in the morning by The David Roy Collective
Rae by Kevin Graham
Soar (reworked) by Christopher Galavan
Turning Tides by Letra
Sleeper Valley by Ardie Son
Love 2016 by Ben Winwood
Once Loved by Max H.
Good To Me by Reed Pittman

🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
2:06 Tromsø
2:56 Kvaløya
4:10 Senja
5:32 Austvågøy (Lofoten Islands)
9:08 Vestvågøy (Lofoten Islands)
11:27 Flakstadøy (Lofoten Islands)
13:27 Moskenesøy (Lofoten Islands)
16:12 Lyngen Alps
17:26 More Lofoten Islands Tips

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