Norway is famous for a lot of things, from Vikings and ice fishing to fjords and incredible wintery landscapes. In general, the country is known for its dramatic beauty, and when it comes to ...

This remote archipelago is a dreamy base for adventure, with backcountry ski slopes reached by boat, hiking trails that offer ...

"Discover the stunning Lofoten Islands, a hidden gem nestled in Norway's Arctic Circle. With dramatic peaks, secluded beaches, and unique fishing villages, this enchanting destination offers ...

If you are a traveler who has been to Scandinavia but want to explore more, then these hidden islands will offer you unique ...

New Zealander Tamara Singer lives more than 150 kilometres into the Arctic Circle in Norway's Lofoten Islands. S ...

Mark Katzman Pay a winter visit to Norway’s remote Lofoten Islands, north of the Arctic Circle, and it’s impossible to miss the rows of headless fish carcasses hanging from wooden racks to dry.

This story appears in the June 2013 issue of National Geographic magazine. The Lofoten Islands in the far north of Norway have always been a world apart, a peninsula-like chain of wild, craggy ...