Moskenes Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

Norway | The end of the world, the Lofoten Islands

| The end of the world, the Lofoten Islands. 🇳🇴 Lofoten, a paradise within the Arctic Circle, is rated by National Geographic as the second most beautiful archipelago in the world and described by Lonely Planet as 'breathtakingly beautiful'. It is, along with Senja, one of the most beautiful and worthwhile places to visit in Norway in my opinion! Who wouldn't yearn for those isolated colorful little houses🏠? Lofoten is just that, solitary and peaceful, with beautiful and gentle lakes and mountains. How should you play in Lofoten? I recommend renting a car🚖 to have the most fun touring the entire island! 📸 About the attractions ❶ Hamnoy Google Maps location 'Fotospot Hamnoy', the cover of Lonely Planet, better wide-angle shooting effect on the east side of the bridge. ❷ Olenilsoya kystfort Location 'Roastad Retro Rorbuer', a few red houses, walk up the mountain trail next to the houses for a better view, especially when the lights of the fishing village are on in the evening. ❸ Å town The end of the Lofoten Islands, the town with the shortest name in the world, with distant mountains looming, giving a sense of extremity. ❹ Skagsanden beach The desolate beach along the E10 highway. ❺ Yellow House Location 'Anita’s Sjomat', the popular yellow house is right next to it, nothing special about the house itself, but the surrounding scenery is not bad, worth a walk. ❻ XHenningsvaer Stadium The football field is at the end of Henningsvaer, with nice scenery along the way, a romantic journey. 🚘 Route suggestion: Lofoten + Senja Island + Tromsø 🌈 Travel Tips It is suggested to visit these places together, each with its own charm, no need to worry about aesthetic fatigue😻 Tromsø needs no introduction, stroll through the colorful streets of houses🏠, the design-savvy Arctic Cathedral, take the cable car🚠 to overlook the fjord, both the live view and the photo angles are good Senja Island, which is on the way from Tromsø to Lofoten, is a perfect stopover. The mountains🏞 on Senja are higher, the terrain is more varied, and there are more viewing platforms, offering a more visually impactful experience

Winter's ultimate scenery not to be missed: Norway's Lofoten Islands.

As a child born in the south, the world of ice and snow has always been a place I longed for, but I also maintain a sense of awe and distance from it, knowing full well that I cannot withstand extremely low temperatures. That's why I have visited so many countries, with destinations mostly in the southern parts of the earth or in Europe that are not too cold. However, when I thought about the rare opportunity to come to the Netherlands, it seemed a shame not to visit Norway, so I decided not to give up this opportunity that was right in front of me. 🚶🏻‍♂️Departing after New Year's Day, Norway is currently experiencing polar night, with less than five hours of daylight. If it snows or rains, it may be gloomy all day long. Be mentally prepared, because after 3 pm, the whole earth falls into darkness. Also, this period is not the peak tourist season on the island, and many indigenous people will leave. Therefore, once it gets dark, you may not see many people even if you drive for a long time. 🚗When coming to the Lofoten Islands, be sure to rent a car for self-driving. Especially in this season, there is almost no public transportation, and driving is the most convenient option. Also, be sure to choose a four-wheel drive car, equipped with snow tires, and get full insurance, which is related to life safety. I rented a car at Evenes airport, which is relatively close to the Lofoten Islands. I also have friends who rented a car from Tromsø and drove all the way, which can be more tiring. 📍My trip in Lofoten lasts for five nights and six days, which is relatively tight. I will stay in three popular destinations on the islands: Andøya, Henningsvær, and Reine, and then explore from these three points. This way, the driving distance each day won't be too long, and I can experience the local customs and culture to the fullest. Among the three places, my favorite is still Henningsvær, which has a iconic football field at the end of the world, snow-capped mountains, and a larger city half an hour's drive away where I can buy materials and find enough restaurants. 🦪During the winter season, many restaurants in Rovaniemi are closed due to the off-season for travel. In addition, the cost of traveling in northern Europe is already higher than in the south, and even ordinary restaurants have an average cost of around 200-300 RMB per person. Therefore, buying relatively cheap raw materials in supermarkets and cooking for oneself is a more worry-free and cost-effective way. 📸As long as it's a good day, the Isle of Rafton is really photogenic, with an extreme purity and coolness that will make you unable to stop your camera. Many times, you can take very beautiful photos with just your phone. My camera model is Canon R5, and I basically used the 24-105 lens throughout the journey. Next winter, looking forward to the opportunity to say goodbye to the Nordic again!

Lofoten Islands, Norway

The Lofoten Islands are a dream destination for many travellers from all over the world. This archipelago offers one of the most beautiful landscapes in Europe. It owes its name "Lofoten" to its form, that of the footprint of a lynx. Get into the wild this year, leave the busy cities, treat yourself to limitless horizons. The Lofoten Islands are the promise of real contact with nature, with the elements. Located just 200 km from the Arctic Circle, the Lofoten Islands will surprise you. You will discover fine white sand beaches, a crystal blue sea, fishing villages out of a children's story, unforgettable landscapes. The easiest way is to book your flights to Oslo and take a domestic flight to Bodø. From Bodø, take the ferry to Svolvær where most of the expeditions to the Lofoten Islands leave. You can also reach Bodø by train from Oslo or Tromsø. Book your flights to Oslo, your cheapest accommodation in Oslo, Svolvær or Reine as well as your best activities and tours in Norway. #naturalwonders#nationalpark#beaches

I am ending my small Lofoten series with a classic one. This place is called Reine and it’s also world famous for its beauty. The funny thing: these pictures are literally captured by just stopping on the road. Hope you liked my Lofoten series and the impressions from there. Do you have questions about the trip? Hit me up! I can totally recommend visiting this amazing place. Next up: Iceland! . . #lofoten #lofotenislands #visitlofoten #norway #travel #norge #norgepictures #mittnorge #photography #awesomepic

Sailing and hiking in Lofoten was my favourite trip during 2019. I haven’t seen any landscape like this in the world and this is the one place I have promised myself to come back to again. The heart of Lofoten is Reine which you can see o this picture. It has the cutest little fishing village and amazing hikes all around it. In summer the sun doesn’t set for two months and you can be outside all the time. Another must do here is to go out on a fishing trip with a local fishermen to catch cod and if you are lucky you will even spot whales on the ocean. #lofoten #norway #hikes #beautifulnature #fjords #midnightsun #unforgettableexperiences #travelinspiration #awesomepic #scenicspotguide #instagramworthydestinations #awesomepic

When I visited the Lofoten Islands last summer I went there during the midnight sun. Have you ever heard of that? It means that the sun never sets during some month in summer (may-tune). It’s definitely the best time to visit this place in my opinion. These pictures here were taken during the night on a hike I will never forget. This place is called Reinebringen. You can reach this peak by walking over 1000 stairs that have been built by Nepalese sherpas last summer. When you reach the top you have this amazing view over the fjords. . . #lofoten #lofotenislands #visitlofoten #norway #travel #norge #norgepictures #mittnorge #photography #awesomepic

Watching the sun set from this mountain called Reinebringen should definitely be on your bucket list!

Reine & Hamny/hh in Lofoten Islands. The two most popular towns in Lofoten are Reine and Hamny, two adjacent villages. From the airbnb we stayed along the No. 10 road, we will first go to Hamny, then Reine, and finally to the southernmost town of Ou Village. When passing through Hamny, I saw a group of photographers taking pictures on the bridge. The picture of a group of seabirds gathered together, I thought it was always there. Later, I realized that some people were feeding them, so they attracted them. It is really shocking and beautiful to take this picture. If you go to Reine in the summer, it is highly recommended to climb the Reinebringen Mountain and overlook the entire Reine. Because the mountain roads are steep, they are all stone slopes, and it is not easy to go up the mountain in winter. I heard that the intersection is very hidden. I used to see pictures taken by the big god on the Internet. The scenery is super beautiful. If you have the opportunity to go again in the summer, you must experience it.

Great Stay at Eliassen Rorbuer

#celebratewithtrip Location is wonderful, with beautiful view of the mountain, and we were able to see the northern lights, the living room has a big glass window that is perfect for that. There is a little kitchen and a nice bathroom with heated floor. Amazing Rorbuer and location. We enjoyed our oceanfront room so much, especially on rainy days.

I chose the Ellison Rob Hotel in the Lofoten Islands and recommended a five-star index. In fact, you will see this hotel in a lot of photos, a row of red cabins by the sea, especially stunning in the mountains and sea. Before the hotel, you will send an email to your email, tell you the password to open the door, and tell you to download a hotel app and checkin and checkout directly on it. It is quick and easy. The wooden house is very large and comfortable, the heating is very good and it is not cold at all. The kitchen is fully equipped and you can cook it yourself every night. Remember to clean the room yourself. Otherwise, it is necessary to charge a cleaning fee for the sea view room. There can be a balcony with water, and it is very convenient to put the drone. The key is to watch the aurora on the balcony directly from the door at night.

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Lofoten this place my dream from a long time and maybe for all photographers so when I see this shot I feel miss much to back again for this place because I never saw like this place in another country #hiking #mountain

Lofoten

we are getting staying in Lofoten 16 days for hiking and camping it’s very beautiful landscape sure you will enjoy with salmon fish

Northern Light at Hamnoy, Norway

Reasons to Recommend: Best location for hunting northern light

One of the best place I have been in 2023

#2024wish Hamnoy is a small fishing village is Moskenes Municipality in Nordland Country. The small town is real beautiful and you can a visit the town and learn about the local culture during our visit . We have been impressed by the villagers and also we had a good time with them. The scenery view is really beautiful is good to spend at least half a day here x Overall highly recommended and lovely place to visit. In 2024, I wish to visit United States 🇺🇸 hope my dream come true. #couplestrip #couplestrip #awesomepic