Lofoten med ca. 24.500 indb. og et areal på 1227 km² er en norsk øgruppe i det nordlige Atlanterhav. Hovederhvervet er fiskeri.
Lofoten hedder på nordsamisk Lofuohta eller Váhki. Lofoten betyder „losfod“ fra „ló“, vestnordisk for los, og „foten“, foden (næs). Lofot var der oprindelige navn for øen Vestvågøy. Distriktet består af de seks kommuner Vågan, Vestvågøy, Flakstad, Moskenes, Værøy og Røst. Administrativt hører Lofoten til Fylket (amt) Nordland. Den største og eneste by er Svolvær på Austvågøy. I distriktet Lofoten er der seks kommuner: Vågan, Vestvågøy, Flakstad, Moskenes, Værøy og Røst. Lofoten er kendt for en særegen natur med fjelde og tinder, hav, strande og store, uberørte landområder. Den traditionelle hovedernæring er fiskeri, men turismen har efterhånden fået en større betydning.
Lofoten er kendt for sit fiskeri. Om sommeren mest sej, og om efteråret sild. Men det største fiskeri er torskefangsten fra januar til april. I Lofotens fiskerivirksomheder saltes torsken, tørres, fryses eller bearbejdes til konserves.
Discover the incredible islands of Lofoten – world famous for its wild and breathtaking nature. But it is the people, food and the art and culture that make people want to stay longer – and longer.
The Lofoten Islands are draped across the turbulent waters of the Norwegian Sea, far above the Arctic Circle. This rare wilderness outpost offers an untrammelled landscape of majestic mountains, deep fjords, squawking seabirds, long, surf-swept beaches and small, interesting fishing villages.
“The beauty of this place is simply staggering.”
Lonely Planet
Lofoten has achieved the certification Sustainable Destination. Although this does not mean that the destination is sustainable, it does mean that it has made a commitment to work systematically to reduce the negative effects of tourism, while strengthening its positive ripple effects.
If you are seeking unforgettable nature experiences, Lofoten will definitely not let you down. Due to the area’s diverse landscape, you can go hiking, skiing, fishing, ocean rafting, riding or scuba diving. Lofoten is also one of the world’s northernmost sites for surfing.
Lofoten has a strong connection to the Viking Age, and at Lofotr Viking Museum in Borg you can explore how the Vikings used to live in a reconstruction of the largest Viking longhouse ever found from this era. The building is 83 meters long.
Due to the warm Gulf Stream, Lofoten has a much milder climate than other parts of the world at the same latitude. Between late May and mid July you can experience the midnight sun, whilst the northern lights can be viewed from September to mid April.
Fishing has been, and still is, the reason why people have lived here, and the region is known for its many small fishing villages. Stay in a Rorbu – an old fishermen’s cabin – and try eating skrei, the Arctic cod, and stockfish, dried cod.
The rapidly changing weather and magnificent light conditions have inspired artists and drawn them to this area for several decades, which is evident in the many art galleries and photo exhibitions.
Find more inspiration on Lofoten’s official website.
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