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Journal

Practical guides from Lofoten: where to stay, when to come, how to get around. Tested in more weather than strictly necessary. New posts appear through the year.

The Reine house in summer on a green meadow above the fjord
Plan

A 7-Day Lofoten Itinerary: West and Middle of the Islands

A relaxed 7-day Lofoten itinerary split between Reine in the west and Lyngvær near Henningsvær – hikes, beaches, villages and room for the weather.

October 9, 2026

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Corner sofa and coffee table in the Lyngvær lounge, sea and mountains through the windows
Plan

Lofoten with Kids: A Family Base in Reine or Lyngvær

Which house for which age, short outings, weather and packing: a practical guide to Lofoten with kids – from a playground next door to two bathrooms.

Lounge in Reine with a large sofa and a rug, snowy mountains through three windows
Plan

Renting a Private Holiday Home in Lofoten: A Checklist

Whole house? How many bathrooms? Sauna, location, car, cancellation – and who answers? Ten things to check before you rent a holiday home in Lofoten directly.

Snow-covered terrace of the Reine house looking out to mountains and water
Plan

Where to Stay in Reine: Village, Hamnøy or a House?

Rorbu by the harbour, a room in Hamnøy or a whole house above the fjord? How to choose where to stay in Reine, Lofoten – and what is within walking distance.

The Lyngvær house on the shore with a wide view across the water to the mountains
Plan

Where to Stay near Henningsvær: Lyngvær & Around

In the village or a little outside? How to choose where to stay near Henningsvær – and why the middle of the islands makes a good base for Lofoten.

A man stands at the tall windows of the Reine living room, snowy peaks across the fjord
Seasons

Lofoten in Winter: Is It Worth It? (Yes – Here's Why)

Is Lofoten worth visiting in winter? What to expect from December to March: light, weather, northern lights, skrei, driving and what to do on short days.

The coast at Lyngvær with meadow, water and mountains
Plan

Getting to Lofoten from the USA or Australia: A Long-Haul Guide

Flying to Lofoten from the US or Australia: routings via Oslo and Bodø, which airport to pick, how many days to plan, jet lag and car rental.

Woven bedside lamp casting warm light on a wooden wall
The houses

The Sauna by the Fjord: Nordic Sauna Culture in Lofoten

An outdoor sauna hut next to the house in Reine, a Finnish Harvia sauna in Lyngvær – and how to sauna the Nordic way after an Arctic day, step by step.

View from under the wooden roof of the Reine house through glass onto deep snow, the fjord and a sharp peak in low sun
Outdoors

Reinebringen: How to Hike Lofoten's Most Famous Viewpoint

The Reinebringen hike above Reine: the Sherpa stairs, how hard it is, the best time to go, winter closure, parking and safety – from hosts at its foot.

Dining table and sofa in Reine at blue hour with panoramic windows onto the mountains
Northern lights

How to Photograph the Northern Lights in Lofoten

Camera settings, gear, phone tips and the best foregrounds for photographing the northern lights in Lofoten – a practical guide for every level.

Dark wooden facade of the Reine house with snow piled up against the wall
Plan

Rorbu or Private House? Choosing Your Lofoten Stay

What is a rorbu, and is it right for your Lofoten trip? An honest comparison of rorbu cabins and private houses: space, privacy, sauna, families.

The Reine house in summer by the fjord, a steep peak under low clouds
Plan

Where to Stay in Lofoten: West or Middle of the Islands?

Reine and the west, or Henningsvær and the middle? An honest guide to choosing your Lofoten base – for hiking, northern lights, families, no car.