The Lofoten Islands are considered the most beautiful place in Norway, no less. And, having been there every year, I can confirm that it’s true! There are lots of places to see, hikes absolutely everywhere, mountains each more beautiful than the next.

Lofoten islands are very urbanized, but on a single axis, so you absolutely have to take the small roads to get away from the people and the traffic. And what’s more, you’ll come across a few little nuggets, so I’ve put it all on a map, which I’ll explain how it works just below. You’ll find :

• the best accommodations on the Lofoten Islands (over 50)
• the best hikes
• all the most beautiful places and viewpoints
• restaurants and cafés
• the best places to see the Northern Lights in Lofoten
• all activities and service providers
• campsites
• and all the best beaches, of course!

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Overview of the Lofoten Islands map

In concrete terms, here’s what you’ll find on this map:

• Beaches
  • The Lofoten Islands are renowned for their heavenly beaches (give or take a few degrees!). Crystal-clear water, beaches surrounded by mountains, clear sand. Truly unique! I’ve put here all the beaches that are easily accessible or accessible after a short hike, with a photo.
• The best places to see the Northern Lights
  • Often, the best places to see the northern lights in the Lofoten Islands are the beaches. But I’ve listed a few more, which are usually less crowded. Although it’s not always easy in Lofoten because of the light pollution. But you’ll manage!
• Hiking in Lofoten
  • The Lofoten Islands are a hiker’s paradise. With mountains everywhere, you can quickly reach breathtaking viewpoints, without necessarily having to climb for hours on end.
• Activities and agencies!
  • There’s less choice of activities than in Tromso, for example. A lot will remain around kayaking, fishing trips and the Northern Lights. There’s only one dog-sledding service (and even then, it’s only open sparingly), a few people who do snowshoeing, and that’s about it. But Lofoten is nature all to yourself!
• The best, cheapest, quality accommodation
  • The great thing about Lofoten is that there’s a huge choice of accommodation. Hotels, rorbuer (fishermen’s huts), family homes, not too expensive rooms. Even if inflation has been high over the past 3 years, if you get in early, you’ll have access to great accommodation.
• Bistros, restaurants and cafés
  • There are more and more restaurants on Lofoten. In the past, there were very few, as Norwegians are not accustomed to eating out, and there are only 2 small towns. But now, you can find nice little restaurants even in Reine or Laukvik. The good restaurants are expensive, but the food is very good.
• Campsites
  • As regulations are changing rapidly on the Lofoten Islands, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to sleep in the wild. So here’s a list of campsites, for tents or camper vans.

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How to use the Google Maps of the Lofoten Islands

Well, it’s pretty straightforward. First of all, you need to know that this map is organized in layers. A layer is a set of points of interest, which I’ve arranged thematically, i.e. the most beautiful places, activities, accommodation… are grouped by category.

Why do I do this? Because it allows you to deactivate the layers one by one, i.e. if you’re not interested in the activities, or only want to see the accommodations, you can hide the others by unchecking the corresponding boxes (see example just below, it’s super simple) This works just as well on mobile as on computer.

4 recommended accommodations in Lofoten

The INDISPENSABLE map for road conditions

Because the weather in Norway, especially in Lofoten Islands, can be very teasing, roads can close at any time due to storms, avalanches or simply roadworks (they redo the roads a lot).

You’ll absolutely need to know which roads are open, what the weather conditions are, and whether the roads you’re about to take are closed or not. It’s indispensable, really. So for this, your companion for road conditions will be the VEGVESEN.NO website. Which you’ll need to check almost every day.

I’ll explain in more detail in the following article, which roads are closed in Norway

Other maps of Norway

These Google Maps are a concept I’m trying to develop a lot. Because they’re super practical, and when you’re on the road or trying to plan your trip, you want to know quickly where the various essential places are. So I’ve already made quite a few, particularly on Norway:

• Map of Tromso and surroundings
• Map of Senja

But I’m going to continue with the fjords and Bergen in particular. I’ve also made a few outside Norway that might interest you if you like this concept:

• the essential map of Lanzarote
• the Loire Valley map with over 50 castles

In conclusion

And there you have it! I think I’ve put as much information as possible into this map, everything that’s normally necessary for you to discover the Lofoten Islands, and why not in a 2-week itinerary in northern Norway.

The greatest pleasure in Lofoten is discovering the landscapes and beaches. Enjoy the nature, the views, the crazy hikes.

That’s why, if you want to discover Norway in summer, the Lofoten Islands must be on your itinerary!

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If you’d like to find out more about the Lofoten Islands and northern Norway, here’s a small selection of articles to whet your appetite:

• Best places to see in the Lofoten Islands: and all the useful information to see them
• The must-do activities in Lofoten : hikes, cruises, beaches…
• Where to stay in the Lofoten Islands : rorbuer, hotels or houses by the beach
• How to get to Lofoten Islands : many possibilities by bus, car, plane, ferry…
• Where to see the Northern Lights in Lofoten : all the best places with no light
• Take the ferry from Bodo to Moskenes : schedule and fares
• Discover Senja : all you need to know about this island
• Where to stay in Senja : the best options
• How to get to Senja : by bus, car or plane
• Taking the ferry from Tromso to Senja : the famous ferry from Brensholmen to Botnhamn
• What to do in Tromso : everything you need to know about the area
• The best hotels in Tromso : the best opportunities
• Must-do activities in Tromso : dog sledding, whale watching and much more
• The best agencies to see the Northern Lights in Tromso : here are the best northern lights guides
• The best places to see the Northern Lights in Tromso : where to see the auroras with no light
• 2 week tour of Northern Norway : the best itinerary to discover the north
• All the information you need to pay ferries and tolls in Norway : because it can be very difficult to find all the information
• The essential information to book your trip to Norway : for the perfect holidays!

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