It is such a beautiful place that attracts countless people. Norway's Lofoten Islands is a romantic archipelago full of humanistic feelings, where there is a beautiful aurora phenomenon. Are you excited?

Do you know where the Lofoten Islands are located?

Lofoten Islands, located in Nordland County, Norway, is an archipelago in northern Norway, the entire archipelago is within the Arctic Circle.

The total area is 1227 square kilometers. Although it is located in a high-latitude region, the temperature is higher than that of the same latitude region.

Inhabited people.

Sparsely populated, the main inhabitants are Vikings, with a population of about 24,500.

Formation of the archipelago.

The Lofoten Islands are formed by glaciers and face the Norwegian mainland across the Vestfjorden fjord. From a distance, the archipelago looks like a seemingly disconnected chain, so the locals call it the "Lofoten Wall".

Condition of the natural environment.

The strait between the islands is turbulent. The climate is milder due to the influence of the warm North Atlantic Current. There are many swamps and hills on the island, the highest peak is 1161 meters.

The surrounding waters are rich in cod and herring, which are mostly caught as dried and smoked fish.

Climate conditions.

Affected by the warm North Atlantic current, the climate of the Lofoten Islands is more pleasant than that of other latitudes such as Alaska and Greenland. The Lofoten Islands have a typical coastal climate with warm winters and cool summers.

January and February are relatively cold, with an average temperature of -1°C. July and August are relatively warm, with an average temperature of 12°C.

May and June are less rainy, with an average of 40mm. October is very wet. In late autumn and early winter, there will be strong winds.

A fishing village full of historical stories.

You can also visit Nusfjord Fishing Village, an unforgettable and lively fishing village. Here you can discover the intertwined architectural areas that developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Here archaeologists have found the earliest evidence of "industrial fishing" in the Nordland region. Excavations have uncovered settlements from the fifth century.

The occurrence of economic activity.

Lots of cod and haddock. Fishing season is from February to April every year. The industry is dominated by the processing of fish products. Svolvaer on Ostworth Island is the archipelago's main town and port.

Best time to travel.

The aurora is relatively easy to see from September to March each year.

The Lofoten Islands are full of activities and programs to explore the islands. Cycling and horse riding in summer. During winter skiing and the Northern Lights, a tour here is a good option.

The beautiful scenery here attracts people from various countries, and also attracts many artists to come here to paint. The famous Norwegian painter Gunnarberg was born in Svolvaer.