Your chances for having this scenario will be pretty good in spring time in lofoten. Winter on lofoten islands is the time of the spectacular. Lofoten islands archives whale watching norway wild seas. Starting with the whale route as recommended by guidegunnar on here day 1 drive to hamn i senja. If you are traveling to lofoten for the winter look of the islands, then mid january to late march is the best period. The lofoten islands have always been a popular hunting area for whaling in norway.
Calculations of sunrise and sunset in lofoten nordland fylke norway for may 2020. The landings were carried out on 4 march 1941, by the men of no. Is there any tour for whale watching in lofoten island. Book your tickets online for lofoten island, nordland. Lying off the mainland entirely within the arctic circle, the group comprises the southern end of the lofotenvesteralen archipelago and includes five main islands austvagoya, gimsoya, vestvagoya, flakstadoya, and moskenesoya extending about 70 miles 110 km from north to south. Ocean sounds norway is operating in an northern norwegian town called bodo. If you arrive early, we recommend a walk to the nearby island. Lofotens in september lofoten islands forum tripadvisor. We saw many whales, some were close, others further away, but it was when i spotted a baby sperm whale approaching, curiously looking at us on board, that i felt an extremely strong emotion.
Download premium image of kvalvika beach on lofoten islands, norway 2256553. An impressive reconstruction of the largest house that has been found dating back to the viking age. Explore the lofoten islands by sea, go fishing for the catch of your life and visit lofotr viking museum. Apart from insanely steep mountains, the lofoten islands also offer. The lofoten islands norway travel guide rough guides. Or, as i like to say, lofoten looks colder than it actually is most of the time.
Whale watching is mostly done in the north of norway. Self guided whale watching in lofoten arctic campers. The lofoten islands were an important centre for the production of fish oil and glycerine, used in the german war economy. The 15 best things to do in lofoten islands 2020 with. Last year in may, almost once a day a family of orcas showed up in the reine fjord. Dec 18, 2018 lofoten is known for excellent fishing and nature attractions, small villages off the beaten track and whale safaris. We recommend downloading the app park4night an app that will show all the campsites, parkingspots and unique places to park and camp in lofoten. See underwater film and orcas jumping up in the air. I took part in a whale watching safari on lofoten islands, midfebruary. See more ideas about lofoten, norway and beautiful norway. The lofoten islands are a chain of islands along the northwest coast of norway and are one of the highlights of the country. Seasons and weather on the lofoten islands, norway 68 north. Travellers guide to lofoten islands wiki travel guide.
The company offers cruises in the lofoten islands, fishing trips and chartered tours in the county of nordland on request. Lofoten is known for excellent fishing, nature attractions such as the northern lights and the midnight sun, and small. I was on a fishing trip when suddenly beside our boat a massive orca came up. Set sail on your destinations toprated boat tours and cruises. Head researcher heike vester has been studying whales in the lofoten area since. I will be there for 6 days and really want to see a bit more about this island. Lofoten, island group, in the norwegian sea, northern norway. Norway the best tips for whale watching in norway whaletrips. Its capital and largest town, leknes, lies approximately 169 km inside the arctic circle, or approximately 2,420 km away from the. The 10 best things to do in lofoten islands may 2020. We will be visiting lofoten in september this year, staying 4 nights in svolvaer. Aug 12, 2015 short trailer about our planned winter adventure. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in lofoten islands, norway on tripadvisor. Operation claymore was a british commando raid on the norwegian lofoten islands during the second world war.
In lofoten you are free to park almost anywhere you like, just not to close to private properties. Upon hotel pickup youre transferred to the starting point of your 3hour guided hike, which covers a distance of about 5 miles 8 km suitable for all skill levels. However, there are certainly better times to travel to the islands, depending on a multitude of variables beyond just the possibilities of. Lofoten has been heavily promoted as a dream travel destination in recent years, and that publicity has paid off. Orca safari from sorkjosen in reisafjord lofoten opplevelser. During the bright summer months you can enjoy the long days and the magic light of the midnight sun. The lofoten and the vesteralen 300km north of the polar circle are two chains of islands with stunning landscapes, overlapping each other. A question i am frequently asked and see posted on travel forums across the internet. Unfortunately, the growing number of visitors are creating many headaches for local authorities. A skeletal curve of mountainous rock stretched out across the norwegian sea, the lofoten islands have been the focal point of northern norways winter fishing from time immemorial. The lofoten islands, norway mountain peaks, arctic fjords. Although you can snorkel with orcas on liveaboards based out of tromso to the northeast of andenes, this is the only place in the world where you can snorkel with the animals via a landbased excursion.
Taste the stockfish and be amazed by the northern lights. Top 28 things to do in lofoten islands, norway ultimate travel. Deze bijzondere streek biedt een schitterend landschap met. Hi, i checked the links, but i am wondering so far i have found a place to stay in ballstad hope it is an ok village and both andenes and henningsv. Lofoten adventure offers orca and whale safaris and snorkeling with the orcas from sorkjosen in reisafjord. Our whale watching trip with whale safari was a highlight even when a comfy 10 degrees and dry on land a trip to sea means a generous number of layers plus waterproof trousers, top and gloves in order to be comfy. It never gets dark during summer and northern lights illuminate the sky in winter both being perfect conditions for a whale watching trip. Lofoten norway walking holiday ke adventure travel. This seasonal excursion is a great way to connect with the natural treasures of austvagoya island, one of the larger islands in the lofoten archipelago. Things to do in lofoten official travel guide to norway. Can anything be done to mitigate the environmental impact. Its a region of fantastic landscapes, small villages hugging the mountains and the sea and some great outdoor adventures, like whalewatching.
Whaletrips norway the best tips for whale watching in. Lofoten itinerary lofoten islands forum tripadvisor. Lofoten and the fjords norway cruise 10 days 9 nights. Go kayaking among the vertical norwegian fjords of the arctic. To be direct and to the point, there is no such thing as the best time to visit. Whether its an entertaining and informative boat tour or a relaxing sunset dinner cruise, these are the best lofoten islands cruises around. Here the deep water and resulting supply of nutrientrich food such as squid and fish are essential feeding grounds for sperm whales. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world.
Read about itineraries, activities, places to stay and travel essentials and get inspiration from the blog in the best guide to the lofoten islands. There are no blue whales around lofoten islands, if you want to see them you should head north. Kayak between the islands, go fishing for the catch of your life, or look for sea eagles soaring in the sky. You can travel to the lofoten islands by ferry or express boat from the north or south. The lofoten islands offer up a fairy tale landscape of dramatic mountains, soaring ridge lines and rocky outcrops covered in boisterous colonies of sea birds and contrasting calm sheltered bays, deep glacier cut fjords, long silversanded beaches and tiny fishing villages dotted with colourful fishermans rorbu. Whale watching in the lofoten islands the wildlife traveller.
Things to do in lofoten islands in 7 days travel guide. Winter on lofoten is a delicate balance between snow and rain. A harrowing expedition in the stunning arctic wonderland of lofoten islands. Alot of people ask us about whale whatching trips to andenes, and andenes is outside the lofoten area, and so it is outside our insurance area, making it not legal to go there with our vans. Discover more about norway by downloading our free whale guide to learn about killer whales, or contact one of our destination specialists to receive an. Check out our list of mustdo water activities in lofoten islands. Lofoten consists of a string of islands stretching out of the nordland region in northern norway. Our whalewatching trip with whale safari was a highlight even when a comfy 10 degrees and dry on land a trip to sea means a generous number of layers plus waterproof trousers, top and gloves in order to be comfy. Lofoten is known for a distinctive scenery with dramatic mountains and peaks, open sea and sheltered bays, beaches and untouched lands. The lofoten islands are a collection of islands lying in the nordland county of norway. Increasing tourism is leaving its mark on norways spectacular lofoten islands.
A summer whale watching trip from southern norway almost to the north. The best solution if you wish to visit andenes, is to park the van at our location and rent a car from lofoten bil, they are fairly cheap and we have a 10%. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone. Grateful for any suggestions for some good photo opportunities and day trips is it worth going to a for example or are there other places better. Despite its northern location within the arctic circle 66north lofotens climate is unusually mild, which makes it an eldorado for birds and life in the sea with the worlds largest deep water coral reef. How to plan an epic lofoten road trip heart my backpack. Lofoten is in the process of being certified as a sustainable destination, a seal of. Jul 24, 2015 give the heat of the med a miss in favour of the farflung lofoten islands of norway, where whale watching and spectacular walks await. Give the heat of the med a miss in favour of the farflung lofoten islands of norway, where whale watching and spectacular walks await. The amazing lofoten islands offer breathtaking, unforgettable scenery, impressive alpine mountain peaks, arctic fjords and tiny fishing settlements. In the last years it happened more often that killer whales are around lofoten in spring time. By 2002, lofoten opplevelser was offering dedicated snorkel tours, much to the delight of photographers and underwater adventurers. The current plan is to fly in to tromso and hire a car there for the duration could be changed. However, whale watching off northern norway has now become so popular that norwegian authorities have set up a dedicated whale route with ferries and boats between the lofoten islands.
Were planning a trip to the lofoten islands in august about 1 week, as part of a bigger 2 week trip including a visit to friends in finland. Generic astronomy calculator to calculate times for sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset for many cities, with daylight saving time and time zones taken in account. In the winter time there is bigger and bigger amount of springspawning herring and mackerel. The 10 best things to do in lofoten islands may 2020 with. Lofoten is known for excellent fishing, nature attractions such as the northern lights and the midnight sun, and small villages off the beaten track. Dec 03, 2017 by 2002, lofoten opplevelser was offering dedicated snorkel tours, much to the delight of photographers and underwater adventurers. The lofoten islands in north norway are within touching distance of the edge of the continental shelf which plunges the depth of the ocean to more than 3000 feet. Killerwhale or orcas at the magic lofoten islands, norway. We are hoping to hire a car and during our stay, go on a whale watch from andenes, and possibly a seaeagle trip from svolvaer.
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