<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Lofoten Luxury Home · Journal (EN)</title><link>https://www.lofotenluxuryhome.com/journal/</link><description>Two private holiday houses with sauna in Lofoten, Norway – in Reine and Lyngvær, each on the best plot in its spot. Owned and hosted by Andi and Michi.</description><language>en</language><item><title>A 7-Day Lofoten Itinerary: West and Middle of the Islands</title><link>https://www.lofotenluxuryhome.com/journal/lofoten-itinerary-7-days/</link><guid>https://www.lofotenluxuryhome.com/journal/lofoten-itinerary-7-days/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>A relaxed 7-day Lofoten itinerary split between Reine in the west and Lyngvær near Henningsvær – hikes, beaches, villages and room for the weather.</description></item><item><title>Lofoten with Kids: A Family Base in Reine or Lyngvær</title><link>https://www.lofotenluxuryhome.com/journal/lofoten-with-kids/</link><guid>https://www.lofotenluxuryhome.com/journal/lofoten-with-kids/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>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.</description></item><item><title>Renting a Private Holiday Home in Lofoten: A Checklist</title><link>https://www.lofotenluxuryhome.com/journal/renting-a-private-holiday-home-lofoten/</link><guid>https://www.lofotenluxuryhome.com/journal/renting-a-private-holiday-home-lofoten/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>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.</description></item><item><title>Where to Stay in Reine: Village, Hamnøy or a House?</title><link>https://www.lofotenluxuryhome.com/journal/where-to-stay-in-reine/</link><guid>https://www.lofotenluxuryhome.com/journal/where-to-stay-in-reine/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>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.</description></item><item><title>Where to Stay near Henningsvær: Lyngvær &amp; Around</title><link>https://www.lofotenluxuryhome.com/journal/where-to-stay-near-henningsvaer/</link><guid>https://www.lofotenluxuryhome.com/journal/where-to-stay-near-henningsvaer/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>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.</description></item><item><title>Lofoten in Winter: Is It Worth It? (Yes – Here&#x27;s Why)</title><link>https://www.lofotenluxuryhome.com/journal/lofoten-in-winter-guide/</link><guid>https://www.lofotenluxuryhome.com/journal/lofoten-in-winter-guide/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>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.</description></item><item><title>Getting to Lofoten from the USA or Australia: A Long-Haul Guide</title><link>https://www.lofotenluxuryhome.com/journal/lofoten-from-usa-australia/</link><guid>https://www.lofotenluxuryhome.com/journal/lofoten-from-usa-australia/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>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.</description></item><item><title>The Sauna by the Fjord: Nordic Sauna Culture in Lofoten</title><link>https://www.lofotenluxuryhome.com/journal/sauna-by-the-fjord-lofoten/</link><guid>https://www.lofotenluxuryhome.com/journal/sauna-by-the-fjord-lofoten/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>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.</description></item><item><title>Reinebringen: How to Hike Lofoten&#x27;s Most Famous Viewpoint</title><link>https://www.lofotenluxuryhome.com/journal/reinebringen-hike-guide/</link><guid>https://www.lofotenluxuryhome.com/journal/reinebringen-hike-guide/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>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.</description></item><item><title>How to Photograph the Northern Lights in Lofoten</title><link>https://www.lofotenluxuryhome.com/journal/how-to-photograph-northern-lights-lofoten/</link><guid>https://www.lofotenluxuryhome.com/journal/how-to-photograph-northern-lights-lofoten/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Camera settings, gear, phone tips and the best foregrounds for photographing the northern lights in Lofoten – a practical guide for every level.</description></item><item><title>Rorbu or Private House? Choosing Your Lofoten Stay</title><link>https://www.lofotenluxuryhome.com/journal/rorbu-vs-private-house-lofoten/</link><guid>https://www.lofotenluxuryhome.com/journal/rorbu-vs-private-house-lofoten/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>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.</description></item><item><title>Where to Stay in Lofoten: West or Middle of the Islands?</title><link>https://www.lofotenluxuryhome.com/journal/where-to-stay-in-lofoten/</link><guid>https://www.lofotenluxuryhome.com/journal/where-to-stay-in-lofoten/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Reine and the west, or Henningsvær and the middle? An honest guide to choosing your Lofoten base – for hiking, northern lights, families, no car.</description></item></channel></rss>