{"id":7670,"date":"2020-10-30T11:03:21","date_gmt":"2020-10-30T11:03:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/?post_type=artikler&#038;p=7670"},"modified":"2025-09-01T11:17:44","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T11:17:44","slug":"jann-finds-northern-lights-in-lofoten-behind-the-next-mountain","status":"publish","type":"artikler","link":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/jann-finds-northern-lights-in-lofoten-behind-the-next-mountain\/","title":{"rendered":"Jann finds Northern Lights in Lofoten behind the next mountain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-ingress\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vnn__ingress\">\n\t\t\t\tIs it crazy to go to an archipelago of mountains, fishing villages, storms, snow and rain in the middle of winter to look for Northern Lights? Jann in Lofoten says not at all, and has facts and figures to prove it.\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">The Lofoten Islands are among the mildest locations under the Northern Lights oval, the zone with maximum chances of spotting the aurora borealis. This means you don\u2019t freeze so much, but the chances of clear skies of course vary in an archipelago found smack in the middle of the preferred lane for the Atlantic lows. But to remedy that, one should get in touch with a network of small guide companies. They turn the weather into an advantage and show impressive results in finding Northern Lights. The best is they find it without driving all night in the dark.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-4\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BA6A3185.jpg\" data-size=\"1212x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BA6A3185.jpg\" alt=\"The island of Gims\u00f8y \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BA6A3185.jpg\" data-caption=\"The island of Gims\u00f8y \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_2252.jpg\" data-size=\"800x1264\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_2252-768x1213.jpg\" alt=\"Swirls in crazy shapes \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_2252.jpg\" data-caption=\"Swirls in crazy shapes \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_5944.jpg\" data-size=\"800x1200\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_5944-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"The green lady is in a good mood \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_5944.jpg\" data-caption=\"The green lady is in a good mood \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_6050.jpg\" data-size=\"800x1200\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">04<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_6050-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"All of a sudden, the green lady pours over the mountains \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_6050.jpg\" data-caption=\"All of a sudden, the green lady pours over the mountains \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: The island of Gims\u00f8y \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: Swirls in crazy shapes \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: The green lady is in a good mood \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: All of a sudden, the green lady pours over the mountains \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jann-knows-lofoten-from-the-ocean-to-the-mountain-tops\">Jann knows Lofoten from the ocean to the mountain tops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We had a chat with Jann Engstad in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lofoten-aktiv.no\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lofoten Active<\/a>, who works from Kabelv\u00e5g near Svolv\u00e6r, the Lofoten capital. He is a seasoned tourist guide, organising bike trips, kayaking, snowshoeing and Northern Lights hunts, all taking advantage of the breath-taking Lofoten landscape. The last years, his winters have been dominated by Northern Lights. \u201cWe had them before too\u201d he says, \u201cwe just didn\u2019t think so much about them\u201d.&nbsp; But after a few winters he\u2019s well familiar with kp-indexes, solar storms and holes in the corona. His absolute best quality, though, is his ability to find clear skies even on a difficult night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-do-you-get-clear-skies-in-the-middle-of-the-golf-stream\">Do you get clear skies in the middle of the Golf Stream?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lofoten weather is among the mildest and wettest in the whole of the Aurora zone. From a satellite, the archipelago looks like an arm reeling in the mild rainclouds. Clear skies are required to see the light, but do they show up only once in a blue moon? Hang on; the topography of Lofoten is a challenge for every low pressure. In the east, mountains of more than 1100 metres resist the onslaught of wind, snow and rain, creating pockets of clear skies that seem impossible with snow-mixed rain whipping your face a few kilometres away.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-4\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_7348.jpg\" data-size=\"1200x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_7348.jpg\" alt=\"Oh, there she is! Some try their best to capture her on the camera lense. Others just stand back and enjoy. Some laugh, others cry \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_7348.jpg\" data-caption=\"Oh, there she is! Some try their best to capture her on the camera lense. Others just stand back and enjoy. Some laugh, others cry \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0758.jpg\" data-size=\"800x1296\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0758-768x1244.jpg\" alt=\"Autumnal Northern Lights. The lights are particularly high, cause the reddish pink colours \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0758.jpg\" data-caption=\"Autumnal Northern Lights. The lights are particularly high, cause the reddish pink colours \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0765.jpg\" data-size=\"800x1200\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0765-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"Same place, just in the middle of winter. The lights are more uniformly green \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0765.jpg\" data-caption=\"Same place, just in the middle of winter. The lights are more uniformly green \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0819.jpg\" data-size=\"800x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">04<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0819-768x768.jpg\" alt=\"The Northern Lights fight their way through the clouds \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0819.jpg\" data-caption=\"The Northern Lights fight their way through the clouds \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: Oh, there she is! Some try their best to capture her on the camera lense. Others just stand back and enjoy. Some laugh, others cry \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: Autumnal Northern Lights. The lights are particularly high, cause the reddish pink colours \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: Same place, just in the middle of winter. The lights are more uniformly green \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: The Northern Lights fight their way through the clouds \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-weather-chart-is-intensely-studied\">The weather chart is intensely studied<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes clouds laden with mild wetness follow the Gulf Stream up. Or dense snow showers rage in from the north-west. None of them intimidate Jann, who after several winter seasons has had many positive surprises following deplorable weather forecasts. Phone calls are being made to friends in strategic places, and discussions run high in his little office. The final decision on location is made last minute, though, it\u2019s all about flexibility. Let\u2019s call it a good guess. Albeit a more and more qualified one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-success-rate-is-surprisingly-high\">The success rate is surprisingly high<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I ask Jann; \u201cshouldn\u2019t one find some dry inland area to chase the lights instead of going to Lofoten\u201d. Jann counters with facts and figures. \u201cThe last complete season we had\u201d he says, meaning the 2018-19 season \u201cwe found at least a stripe of Northern Lights 122 times out of the 129 times we set out. 9 trips were cancelled short term\u201d. &nbsp;The impressive Northern Lights rate is cause by the ever-improving skills in reading weather charts and the crazy topography of his home island.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-content-layout alignwide alignwide wp-block-t2-featured-content-layout\" role=\"list\"><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-attractions todo-coastal-culture todo-culture-and-history facilities-family-friendly season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-lofoten malgrupper-culture-lover malgrupper-heritage-explorer malgrupper-local-insider malgrupper-nature-lover wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/a-is-at-the-end-of-the-lofoten-road\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/006217-768x312.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tLofoten\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>\u00c5 is at the end of the Lofoten road<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tCoastal Culture\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-coastal-culture todo-culture-and-history region-lofoten malgrupper-nature-lover wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/see-life-in-the-vestfjord-at-lofoten-aquarium\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/MG_5952-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tLofoten\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>See life in the Vestfjord at Lofoten Aquarium<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tCulture and history\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-art todo-coastal-culture todo-culture-and-history facilities-family-friendly facilities-groups season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-lofoten malgrupper-culture-lover malgrupper-culture-specialist malgrupper-heritage-explorer wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/the-golden-age-is-vividly-represented-at-galleri-lofotens-hus\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Gunnar-Berg-768x559.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tLofoten\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>The Golden Age is vividly represented at Galleri Lofotens Hus<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tCulture and history\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler region-lofoten malgrupper-culture-lover malgrupper-culture-specialist wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/lofoten-gardsysteri-is-the-goat-farm-you-never-knew-you-needed-to-visit\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 78%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/184ffaa499315e3483a5eff52e446f42-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tLofoten\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Lofoten G\u00e5rdsysteri is the goat farm you never knew you needed to visit<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-are-you-afraid-of-long-hours-in-the-dark\">Are you afraid of long hours in the dark?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jann, along with several other Lofoten Northern Lights guides, has a different approach to Northern Lights chase than in other Northern Lights destinations in the north. He doesn\u2019t believe in endlessly long chases. Instead he concentrates his activity on the island on Austv\u00e5g\u00f8y, the easternmost of the large islands in Lofoten, with only small forays across the next bridge. It\u2019s all done in 3,5 to 4 hours, but those are exactly the hours Lofoten is found under the Aurora oval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-shorter-distances-make-it-a-little-bit-more-sustainable\">Shorter distances make it a little bit more sustainable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI try not to drive more than max 40 minutes\u201d Jann says. This means he uses less petrol and releases less into the atmosphere. Jann is reluctant to label his tours sustainable \u201cjust coming here is not sustainable\u201d he says in his straightforward way, \u201cbut it helps a little bit to reduce emissions to drive less. Anyway, driving around for hours would drive both me and my guests mad\u201d. When his long-time experience tells him the prospects are slim, he simply cancels with a full refund. Or invite people in for the next evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-4\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_6666.jpg\" data-size=\"1025x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_6666.jpg\" alt=\"At the northern side of Austv\u00e5g\u00f8ya Island, with the Vester\u00e5len Islands afar \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_6666.jpg\" data-caption=\"At the northern side of Austv\u00e5g\u00f8ya Island, with the Vester\u00e5len Islands afar \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BA6A7402.jpg\" data-size=\"800x1200\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BA6A7402-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"Red tones in a corona, lasting but a few seconds \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BA6A7402.jpg\" data-caption=\"Red tones in a corona, lasting but a few seconds \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_6498.jpg\" data-size=\"800x1200\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_6498-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"Dancing... \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_6498.jpg\" data-caption=\"Dancing... \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_6471.jpg\" data-size=\"800x1200\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">04<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_6471-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"...and some more \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_6471.jpg\" data-caption=\"...and some more \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: At the northern side of Austv\u00e5g\u00f8ya Island, with the Vester\u00e5len Islands afar \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: Red tones in a corona, lasting but a few seconds \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: Dancing&#8230; \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: &#8230;and some more \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jann-has-some-favourite-spots\">Jann has some favourite spots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jan shares a few of his secrets with us. One of his favourite spots is at Han\u00f8y, at the northeastern tip of Austv\u00e5g\u00f8ya Island. Here, only a few lights from faraway settlements around the Hadselfjord, looking like pearl necklaces along the sea, compete with the stars. The island of Gims\u00f8y has more lights nearby, but the views to the sky both north and south of the island chain can provide fabulous displays. When he can find a place to park safely along the narrow road out to Henningsv\u00e6r village, the guests can see Aurora dance over the peaks of the entire wester part of the archipelago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-it-all-starts-with-a-briefing\">It all starts with a briefing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One doesn\u2019t just set off on a Northern Lights chase. \u201cWe start with a 15-20 minutes\u2019 briefing\u201d, Jann says \u201cI inform about the weather situation, and help the guests set their cameras\u201d. &nbsp;Sometimes, expectations can be low if there is snow-mixed rain and generally bad weather. \u201cThen I tell them that things often are different around the next mountain\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"alignfull vnn-hero wp-block-vnn-hero\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-hero__media\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BA6A3200.jpg);background-position: 50% 50%;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-hero__gradient\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-hero__inner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-do-we-have-northern-lights\">Why do we have Northern Lights?<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/what-are-the-northern-lights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The explanation &#8211; in simple terms<\/a><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-small-companies-work-together-for-a-common-good\">Small companies work together for a common good<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jann is not the only Northern Lights guide in Lofoten. He is part of a small network of independent Northern Lights companies. On a difficult night, they discuss the various possible locations by sms or on the phone. Three guides may then go to three different locations. If two of them don\u2019t see anything, and the third can see stars appearing as the cloud cover is breaking up, a quick sms is sent, and the two others relocate. \u201cThen we are 3 9-seat buses on a 400 metre stretch\u201d Jann says \u201cWe don\u2019t disturb each other and all get to see the lights\u201d. Tips are shared, and everybody gets a little more skilful all the time. To the benefit of the guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-in-the-middle-of-the-gulf-stream-winter-nights-are-mild\">In the middle of the Gulf Stream, winter nights are mild<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The average temperature in eastern Lofoten in January-February is -2 C. \u201cSome people come with expedition-like gear\u201d Jann says \u201cand they positively boil\u201d.&nbsp; The key is to dress flexibly, woollen long johns and maybe a woollen shirt close to your body, then a layer of normal all-year outdoor gear. Have a good jacket on the ready, along with a hat and gloves in a little backpack. Also wear sensible shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-3\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BA6A3342.jpg\" data-size=\"800x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BA6A3342.jpg\" alt=\"The island of Gims\u00f8ya with its unmistakable shape, and Aurora \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BA6A3342.jpg\" data-caption=\"The island of Gims\u00f8ya with its unmistakable shape, and Aurora \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_5995-1.jpg\" data-size=\"1200x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_5995-1-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"It often starts with two stripes \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_5995-1.jpg\" data-caption=\"It often starts with two stripes \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BA6A2685.jpg\" data-size=\"1469x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BA6A2685-768x418.jpg\" alt=\"Pink lower fringe \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BA6A2685.jpg\" data-caption=\"Pink lower fringe \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: The island of Gims\u00f8ya with its unmistakable shape, and Aurora \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: It often starts with two stripes \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: Pink lower fringe \u00a9 Lofoten Aktiv<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sign-up-for-a-tour-the-first-evening-in-lofoten\">Sign up for a tour the first evening in Lofoten<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people spend several days in the beautiful archipelago of Lofoten. Jann then urges his guests to book the Northern Lights tour as the first thing they do. If Jann, after some in-depth studies of the weather chart, decides to call off the tour, one can go the next day. Simply let Aurora decide your programme, this diva on the night sky expects nothing less. Then have fun around these fabled islands at daytime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jann-takes-you-out-at-sea-and-into-the-mountains-in-daylight\">Jann takes you out at sea and into the mountains in daylight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the great advantages of going on the shorter tours in Lofoten is that you\u2019re not completely exhausted the rest of the time. \u201cWe often meet our guests again for kayaking or snowshoeing at 10am\u201d Jann says laughingly. Kayaking inside the Arctic circle may sound very daring, but the bay just outside Jann\u2019s camp is sheltered by rocky islands and looks like a mountain lake most of the time. A tour here is suited for the absolute beginner. Tougher tours are also on offer. Anyone who can walk, can also snowshoe. Unlike skiing, no previous training is required. Fit people of course book a full day hike up a 900-metre peak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-long-mild-autumn-is-perfect-for-northern-lights-chasing\">A long, mild autumn is perfect for Northern Lights chasing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first Northern Lights in Lofoten can often be spotted in mid-August, typically competing with the sunset colours across the north-western sky. The numerous local photographers are delighted, as they can get photos out of the ordinary. However, first-time Northern Lights hunters from down below the Arctic circle should give it another month to maximise their chances. In September, a mild <em>f\u00f6hn<\/em> can caress your cheek as you watch the Northern Lights, in October a frosty clear night requires a pair of gloves as your step crushes frozen rowan leaves asunder.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-content-layout alignwide alignwide wp-block-t2-featured-content-layout\" role=\"list\"><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-attractions todo-coastal-culture todo-culture-and-history facilities-family-friendly season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-lofoten malgrupper-culture-lover malgrupper-heritage-explorer malgrupper-local-insider malgrupper-nature-lover wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/a-is-at-the-end-of-the-lofoten-road\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/006217-768x312.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tLofoten\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>\u00c5 is at the end of the Lofoten road<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tCoastal Culture\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/galleri-espolin-shows-the-harsh-reality-of-life-in-lofoten-before-the-holiday-destination\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kaare-Espolin-Johnson-Lysbroen.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h2>Galleri Espolin shows the harsh reality of life in Lofoten before the holiday destination<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-attractions todo-coastal-culture todo-culture-and-history todo-eat-and-stay todo-food-in-northern-norway todo-natural-highlights todo-national-scenic-routes season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-lofoten malgrupper-heritage-explorer malgrupper-local-insider malgrupper-modernist malgrupper-nature-lover malgrupper-romantic-indulger wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/henningsvaer\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 49% 48%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DJI_0665.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tLofoten\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Henningsv\u00e6r is the pulse of the Lofoten fishing<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tNatural highlights\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-activities todo-coastal-culture todo-culture-and-history todo-fishing todo-winter-fishing facilities-groups season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-lofoten malgrupper-bucket-list-betty malgrupper-heritage-explorer malgrupper-nature-specialist wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/nusfjord-in-lofoten-is-a-pearl-in-red-and-ochre\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 42.5% 59.888059701493%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/nusfjord-pg-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tLofoten\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Nusfjord in Lofoten is a pearl in red and ochre<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tCoastal Culture\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-polar-night-is-the-absolute-low-season\">The Polar Night is the absolute low season<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Few people make it to the Lofoten Islands in late November to early January. Lofoten goes through the Polar Night, the period when the sun dips below the, from the 7<sup>th<\/sup> of December to the 5<sup>th<\/sup> of January in Svolv\u00e6r. Far from being all dark, this is a period of incredible, low light, dressing the steep, snowy mountainsides in peach and gold, and creating skies filled with every shade between silvery white and crimson. The snow cover is not guaranteed at snow level, but still the Christmas Market in Henningsv\u00e6r is brimming with festive atmosphere. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-lofoten-fisheries-herald-the-return-of-the-sun\">The Lofoten Fisheries herald the return of the sun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In January, the Norwegian Arctic cod, following urges and instincts inherited through a thousand generations, make the journey to Lofoten to be intimate in the tepid waters between the islands. The atmosphere suddenly changes from serene quiet to bustling, as the sun returns, and winter snow gets a firmer grip. Fishing boats head out in the morning and deliver fish to the fish factories in the late afternoon. The Northern Lights, however, are easily spotted in the evening. After the first of April, however, the nights are eating into the best late-evening Aurora hours, and your chances diminish. By mid-April, the lights have capitulated unconditionally to the increasing daylight.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-content-layout alignwide alignwide wp-block-t2-featured-content-layout\" role=\"list\"><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-aktiviteter todo-coastal-culture todo-culture-and-history facilities-family-friendly facilities-groups facilities-universal-accessibility season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-lofoten malgrupper-culture-lover malgrupper-culture-specialist malgrupper-heritage-explorer wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"image-top wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/aktiviteter\/the-lofoten-cathedral\/\"><\/a>\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 74.257425742574% 70.89552238806%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-1-1 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/church-3610349_1920.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;;this.insertAdjacentHTML(&#039;afterend&#039;,&#039;&lt;div class=&quot;t2-post-featured-image__fallback&quot;&gt;T&lt;\/div&gt;&#039;);\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-image_top wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-theme\">Coastal Culture<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>The Lofoten Cathedral<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-tag\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M192 96c-52.935 0-96 43.065-96 96s43.065 96 96 96 96-43.065 96-96-43.065-96-96-96zm0 160c-35.29 0-64-28.71-64-64s28.71-64 64-64 64 28.71 64 64-28.71 64-64 64zm0-256C85.961 0 0 85.961 0 192c0 77.413 26.97 99.031 172.268 309.67 9.534 13.772 29.929 13.774 39.465 0C357.03 291.031 384 269.413 384 192 384 85.961 298.039 0 192 0zm0 473.931C52.705 272.488 32 256.494 32 192c0-42.738 16.643-82.917 46.863-113.137S149.262 32 192 32s82.917 16.643 113.137 46.863S352 149.262 352 192c0 64.49-20.692 80.47-160 281.931z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tLofoten\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-aktiviteter todo-activities todo-cycling todo-surfing-and-kiting facilities-adrenaline facilities-sustainable-travel season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-lofoten malgrupper-adrenaline-kicker malgrupper-friendship-bonder malgrupper-nature-lover malgrupper-nature-specialist wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"image-top wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/aktiviteter\/surf-the-waves-in-unstad-lofoten\/\"><\/a>\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-1-1 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Unstad_Arctic_Surf-Kian_Bourke-Steer_High_Res_040.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;;this.insertAdjacentHTML(&#039;afterend&#039;,&#039;&lt;div class=&quot;t2-post-featured-image__fallback&quot;&gt;S&lt;\/div&gt;&#039;);\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-image_top wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-theme\">Surfing and Kiting<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Surf the waves in Unstad, Lofoten<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-tag\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M192 96c-52.935 0-96 43.065-96 96s43.065 96 96 96 96-43.065 96-96-43.065-96-96-96zm0 160c-35.29 0-64-28.71-64-64s28.71-64 64-64 64 28.71 64 64-28.71 64-64 64zm0-256C85.961 0 0 85.961 0 192c0 77.413 26.97 99.031 172.268 309.67 9.534 13.772 29.929 13.774 39.465 0C357.03 291.031 384 269.413 384 192 384 85.961 298.039 0 192 0zm0 473.931C52.705 272.488 32 256.494 32 192c0-42.738 16.643-82.917 46.863-113.137S149.262 32 192 32s82.917 16.643 113.137 46.863S352 149.262 352 192c0 64.49-20.692 80.47-160 281.931z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tLofoten\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-aktiviteter todo-culture-and-history todo-vikings facilities-family-friendly facilities-groups facilities-universal-accessibility season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-lofoten malgrupper-culture-lover malgrupper-culture-specialist malgrupper-heritage-explorer wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"image-top wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/aktiviteter\/enter-the-world-of-the-vikings-in-lofoten\/\"><\/a>\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-1-1 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Foto-Kjell-Ove-Storvik-Lofotr-Vikingmuseum-102.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;;this.insertAdjacentHTML(&#039;afterend&#039;,&#039;&lt;div class=&quot;t2-post-featured-image__fallback&quot;&gt;E&lt;\/div&gt;&#039;);\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-image_top wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-theme\">Culture and history<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Enter the World of the Vikings in Lofoten<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-tag\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M192 96c-52.935 0-96 43.065-96 96s43.065 96 96 96 96-43.065 96-96-43.065-96-96-96zm0 160c-35.29 0-64-28.71-64-64s28.71-64 64-64 64 28.71 64 64-28.71 64-64 64zm0-256C85.961 0 0 85.961 0 192c0 77.413 26.97 99.031 172.268 309.67 9.534 13.772 29.929 13.774 39.465 0C357.03 291.031 384 269.413 384 192 384 85.961 298.039 0 192 0zm0 473.931C52.705 272.488 32 256.494 32 192c0-42.738 16.643-82.917 46.863-113.137S149.262 32 192 32s82.917 16.643 113.137 46.863S352 149.262 352 192c0 64.49-20.692 80.47-160 281.931z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tLofoten\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-aktiviteter todo-activities todo-art todo-coastal-culture todo-culture-and-history season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-lofoten malgrupper-heritage-explorer wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"image-top wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/aktiviteter\/the-blacksmith-of-sund-offers-an-iron-souvenir-you-wont-be-finding-elsewhere\/\"><\/a>\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-1-1 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/e090de0a7ebeb189aff55ba7324f6b78.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;;this.insertAdjacentHTML(&#039;afterend&#039;,&#039;&lt;div class=&quot;t2-post-featured-image__fallback&quot;&gt;T&lt;\/div&gt;&#039;);\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-image_top wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-theme\">Activities<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>The Blacksmith of Sund offers an iron souvenir you won&#8217;t be finding elsewhere<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-tag\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M192 96c-52.935 0-96 43.065-96 96s43.065 96 96 96 96-43.065 96-96-43.065-96-96-96zm0 160c-35.29 0-64-28.71-64-64s28.71-64 64-64 64 28.71 64 64-28.71 64-64 64zm0-256C85.961 0 0 85.961 0 192c0 77.413 26.97 99.031 172.268 309.67 9.534 13.772 29.929 13.774 39.465 0C357.03 291.031 384 269.413 384 192 384 85.961 298.039 0 192 0zm0 473.931C52.705 272.488 32 256.494 32 192c0-42.738 16.643-82.917 46.863-113.137S149.262 32 192 32s82.917 16.643 113.137 46.863S352 149.262 352 192c0 64.49-20.692 80.47-160 281.931z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tLofoten\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"alignfull vnn-hero wp-block-vnn-hero\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-hero__media\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/013475_Petr-Pavl-ek_Visit-Lyngenfjord.jpg);background-position: 50% 50%;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-hero__gradient\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-hero__inner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-autumn-is-a-good-aurora-period\">Autumn is a good aurora period<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/aurora-makes-a-grand-entrance-in-the-fall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The universe is aligned for autumn northern lights<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stay-active-at-daytime-in-lofoten-all-through-the-northern-lights-season\">Stay active at daytime in Lofoten all through the Northern Lights season<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the early Aurora period, you can still hike in the mountains. Climbing Mount Festv\u00e5gtind above Henningsv\u00e6r or Mannen on the Northern coast of Vestv\u00e5g\u00f8y can be fantastic on a crisp September day with the shrubbery and heather ablaze with autumn colours. As storms rage the Atlantic, surfers ride the famous left wave at Unstad on the exposed north-western shore. The iffy snow cover of the polar night may mean you can neither hike nor ski properly but kayaking in sheltered waters is still an option. As the light returns in February, ski tourers from across the globe rush down the perfect snow on Lofoten\u2019s hillsides, lasting well beyond the end of the Aurora season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sightsee-the-islands-all-year\">Sightsee the islands all year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The summer holiday is of course the busiest time in Lofoten. Coming off season means you have the &nbsp;islands to yourself. The smith in Sund makes his elegant cast-iron cormorants all year, at Galleri Lofoten in Henningsv\u00e6r you can step back and admire a 150 year old depiction of the Lofoten Fisheries without crashing with someone and maybe you\u2019re the only one enjoying the tour of the stockfish museum at \u00c5. The \u201cmidwinter sacrifice\u201d celebration in the Viking house at Borg is an occasion not to be missed. The numerous fishing villages, small and charming museums, galleries and craft workshops are easy to explore completely off season.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-content-layout alignwide alignwide wp-block-t2-featured-content-layout\" role=\"list\"><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-aktiviteter todo-activities todo-eat-and-stay todo-food-in-northern-norway season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-lofoten wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"image-top wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/aktiviteter\/gammelbua-in-reine-is-your-go-to-restaurant-for-traditional-local-dishes\/\"><\/a>\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-1-1 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/e053ef0ef566f85d7c562e74d9716c8a.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;;this.insertAdjacentHTML(&#039;afterend&#039;,&#039;&lt;div class=&quot;t2-post-featured-image__fallback&quot;&gt;G&lt;\/div&gt;&#039;);\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-image_top wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-theme\">Food in Northern Norway<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Gammelbua in Reine is your go to restaurant for traditional local dishes<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-tag\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M192 96c-52.935 0-96 43.065-96 96s43.065 96 96 96 96-43.065 96-96-43.065-96-96-96zm0 160c-35.29 0-64-28.71-64-64s28.71-64 64-64 64 28.71 64 64-28.71 64-64 64zm0-256C85.961 0 0 85.961 0 192c0 77.413 26.97 99.031 172.268 309.67 9.534 13.772 29.929 13.774 39.465 0C357.03 291.031 384 269.413 384 192 384 85.961 298.039 0 192 0zm0 473.931C52.705 272.488 32 256.494 32 192c0-42.738 16.643-82.917 46.863-113.137S149.262 32 192 32s82.917 16.643 113.137 46.863S352 149.262 352 192c0 64.49-20.692 80.47-160 281.931z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tLofoten\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-aktiviteter todo-activities todo-eat-and-stay todo-food-in-northern-norway facilities-groups season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-lofoten malgrupper-heritage-explorer malgrupper-local-insider wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"image-top wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/aktiviteter\/restaurant-kjokkenet-in-svolvaer-offers-hearty-meals-in-cosy-surroundings\/\"><\/a>\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-1-1 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"984\" height=\"656\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/e73cd26095411f36e8c66c6ae11c5391.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;;this.insertAdjacentHTML(&#039;afterend&#039;,&#039;&lt;div class=&quot;t2-post-featured-image__fallback&quot;&gt;R&lt;\/div&gt;&#039;);\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-image_top wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-theme\">Food in Northern Norway<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Restaurant Kj\u00f8kkenet in Svolv\u00e6r offers hearty meals in cosy surroundings<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-tag\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M192 96c-52.935 0-96 43.065-96 96s43.065 96 96 96 96-43.065 96-96-43.065-96-96-96zm0 160c-35.29 0-64-28.71-64-64s28.71-64 64-64 64 28.71 64 64-28.71 64-64 64zm0-256C85.961 0 0 85.961 0 192c0 77.413 26.97 99.031 172.268 309.67 9.534 13.772 29.929 13.774 39.465 0C357.03 291.031 384 269.413 384 192 384 85.961 298.039 0 192 0zm0 473.931C52.705 272.488 32 256.494 32 192c0-42.738 16.643-82.917 46.863-113.137S149.262 32 192 32s82.917 16.643 113.137 46.863S352 149.262 352 192c0 64.49-20.692 80.47-160 281.931z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tLofoten\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-aktiviteter todo-activities todo-eat-and-stay todo-food-in-northern-norway season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-lofoten malgrupper-culture-lover malgrupper-friendship-bonder malgrupper-heritage-explorer malgrupper-local-insider wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"image-top wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/aktiviteter\/fiskekrogen-restaurant-is-a-fishy-affair-in-henningsvaer\/\"><\/a>\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-1-1 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"856\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/a37b4daf71fd8b2c39d06626d61433c5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;;this.insertAdjacentHTML(&#039;afterend&#039;,&#039;&lt;div class=&quot;t2-post-featured-image__fallback&quot;&gt;F&lt;\/div&gt;&#039;);\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-image_top wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-theme\">Food in Northern Norway<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Fiskekrogen restaurant is a fishy affair in Henningsv\u00e6r<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-tag\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M192 96c-52.935 0-96 43.065-96 96s43.065 96 96 96 96-43.065 96-96-43.065-96-96-96zm0 160c-35.29 0-64-28.71-64-64s28.71-64 64-64 64 28.71 64 64-28.71 64-64 64zm0-256C85.961 0 0 85.961 0 192c0 77.413 26.97 99.031 172.268 309.67 9.534 13.772 29.929 13.774 39.465 0C357.03 291.031 384 269.413 384 192 384 85.961 298.039 0 192 0zm0 473.931C52.705 272.488 32 256.494 32 192c0-42.738 16.643-82.917 46.863-113.137S149.262 32 192 32s82.917 16.643 113.137 46.863S352 149.262 352 192c0 64.49-20.692 80.47-160 281.931z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tLofoten\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-aktiviteter todo-activities todo-eat-and-stay todo-food-in-northern-norway facilities-groups season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-lofoten malgrupper-friendship-bonder malgrupper-heritage-explorer malgrupper-local-insider wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"image-top wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/aktiviteter\/at-borsen-in-svolvaer-youll-find-the-stockfish-experts\/\"><\/a>\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-1-1 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/d4f93727886301a9e1f8ec20a413a3a5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;;this.insertAdjacentHTML(&#039;afterend&#039;,&#039;&lt;div class=&quot;t2-post-featured-image__fallback&quot;&gt;A&lt;\/div&gt;&#039;);\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-image_top wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-theme\">Food in Northern Norway<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>At B\u00f8rsen in Svolv\u00e6r you&#8217;ll find the stockfish experts!<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-tag\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M192 96c-52.935 0-96 43.065-96 96s43.065 96 96 96 96-43.065 96-96-43.065-96-96-96zm0 160c-35.29 0-64-28.71-64-64s28.71-64 64-64 64 28.71 64 64-28.71 64-64 64zm0-256C85.961 0 0 85.961 0 192c0 77.413 26.97 99.031 172.268 309.67 9.534 13.772 29.929 13.774 39.465 0C357.03 291.031 384 269.413 384 192 384 85.961 298.039 0 192 0zm0 473.931C52.705 272.488 32 256.494 32 192c0-42.738 16.643-82.917 46.863-113.137S149.262 32 192 32s82.917 16.643 113.137 46.863S352 149.262 352 192c0 64.49-20.692 80.47-160 281.931z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tLofoten\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eat-well-before-you-go-northern-lights-hunting\">Eat well before you go Northern Lights hunting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I once stumbled into the delicatessen cum restaurant Lofotmat in Henningsv\u00e6r off season, and the friendly hostess said apologetically \u201cI\u2019m afraid we only have <em>boknafesk<\/em>\u201d \u2013 that tasty dish made by semi-dry cod. I winked at her and said \u201cjackpot\u201d. No need to say I sticked around for an extra glass of wine after the meal. The night before, a friendly hostess at Gammelbua in Reine had cooked \u201ctoday\u2019s fish\u201d \u2013 panfried cod while I looked out at the snowy, red <em>rorbuer<\/em> around. The restaurant scene in Lofoten has moved on from steak and chips (\u201cFish? We eat that at home every day!\u201d). In January to April, it\u2019s time for the most rustic of cod dishes, the \u201cm\u00f8lja\u201d, a mix of cod, cod liver and cod roe, sometimes with added delicacies such as tongues and chins. More conventional, be it traditional northern, classical French or modern, is available throughout the archipelago.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-style-faq\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\n\t\t\t\tPractical about Lofoten in winter\n\t\t\t<\/h3><div class=\"t2-accordion wp-block-t2-accordion\" data-allow-multiple=\"1\" role=\"list\"><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"is-lofoten-cold-in-winter?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tIs Lofoten cold in winter?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel\" aria-labelledby=\"is-lofoten-cold-in-winter?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tLofoten is surprisingly mild for the latitude, the average temperature is above freezing on the outer most islands of V\u00e6r\u00f8y and R\u00f8st, and just below freezing further north east. Cold spells from the inland can occasionally force the thermometer down to -10 in places, so be prepared for real winter. \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"what-is-typical-weather-in-lofoten-in-winter?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat is typical weather in Lofoten in winter?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-1\" aria-labelledby=\"what-is-typical-weather-in-lofoten-in-winter?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tLofoten is found in the middle of the Golf Stream. This means that Lofoten is both mild and wet. Occasionally, a storm hits the islands, but if this represents a danger, warnings are out well ahead. Northwestern winds can bring heavy snowfall. Wind from the northeast and east bring cold, clear weather and good Northern Lights chances. As attested by this article, the weather is highly changeable around the archipelago. So even in the worst conditions, there might be clear skies behind the next mountain. \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"is-it-hard-to-find-a-place-to-stay-in-winter?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tIs it hard to find a place to stay in winter?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-2\" aria-labelledby=\"is-it-hard-to-find-a-place-to-stay-in-winter?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tLofoten is a very popular holiday destination in the Norwegian summer holiday, late June to mid August. However, the winter is undeservedly less know, and it should be easier to find a place to stay. Places might be closed over Christmas, and traffic does increase in the Norwegian winter holiday, a couple of weeks in February. It all comes down to booking ahead. \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"how-do-i-get-to-lofoten?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tHow do I get to Lofoten?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-3\" aria-labelledby=\"how-do-i-get-to-lofoten?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tLofoten has three airports for smaller aircraft, Svolv\u00e6r (SVJ), Leknes (LKN) and the remote island of R\u00f8st (RET). Many people use the mainland city of Bod\u00f8 (BOO) as a landing point. This is because Boeing 737&#8217;s can land here, meaning the access to discount tickets is far greater. From Bod\u00f8, you can take the legendary Hurtigruten every afternoon to Stamsund and Svolv\u00e6r. There is also the &#8220;Nordland Express&#8221; &#8211; a catamaran boat running from Bod\u00f8 to Svolv\u00e6r every day. \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"how-do-i-get-around-in-lofoten?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tHow do I get around in Lofoten?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-4\" aria-labelledby=\"how-do-i-get-around-in-lofoten?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tLofoten has an extensive bus system, reaching out from central locations like Leknes and Svolv\u00e6r to even the smallest community. However, there is not a bus every five minutes, so study the timetables well.\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"where-do-i-find-out-more-about-the-lofoten-islands?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-5\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhere do I find out more about the Lofoten Islands?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-5\" aria-labelledby=\"where-do-i-find-out-more-about-the-lofoten-islands?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tLofoten Info is the website of Destination Lofoten, the regional visitor&#8217;s organisation. Here you can find accommodation, dining, attractions and all the Northern Lights tours. \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"how-do-i-contact-jann?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-6\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tHow do I contact Jann?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-6\" aria-labelledby=\"how-do-i-contact-jann?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tJann&#8217;s company is Lofoten Aktiv. He does plenty more than just Northern Lights.  \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"why-do-you-say-&quot;lofoten-is&quot;?.-it&#039;s-a-group-of-islands?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-7\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhy do you say &quot;Lofoten is&quot;?. It&#039;s a group of islands?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-7\" aria-labelledby=\"why-do-you-say-&quot;lofoten-is&quot;?.-it&#039;s-a-group-of-islands?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tThe Norwegian word Lofoten is a singular, derived from old Norse &#8220;L\u00f3fotr&#8221;, &#8220;the lynx foot&#8221;, maybe inspired by the ragged nature of Lofoten. This means one should say &#8220;Lofoten is..&#8221;, not &#8220;Lofoten are&#8221;. However, nobody is offended if you mix things up a bit. \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"vnn__byline vnn-grid has-author has-date has-tags\"><div class=\"vnn__byline-meta\"><div class=\"vnn__byline-author\">Written by Knut Hansvold<\/div><div class=\"vnn__byline-date\">October 30, 2020<\/div><div class=\"vnn__byline-date\">Last updated September 1, 2025<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vnn__byline-tags\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/experiences-and-activities\/?fwp_se-og-gjore=activities\" rel=\"tag\">Activities<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/experiences-and-activities\/?fwp_se-og-gjore=attractions\" rel=\"tag\">Attractions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/experiences-and-activities\/?fwp_se-og-gjore=northern-lights\" rel=\"tag\">Northern Lights<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/experiences-and-activities\/?fwp_se-og-gjore=photo\" rel=\"tag\">Photo<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/experiences-and-activities\/?fwp_omrder=lofoten\" rel=\"tag\">Lofoten<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/experiences-and-activities\/?fwp_sesonger=autumn\" rel=\"tag\">Autumn<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/experiences-and-activities\/?fwp_sesonger=winter\" rel=\"tag\">Winter<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/experiences-and-activities\/?fwp_fasiliteter=groups\" rel=\"tag\">Groups<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"featured_media":11692,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":{"_searchwp_excluded":"","vnn_header_layout":"featured","vnn_header_layout_image_id":11686,"vnn_header_layout_image_focal_point_x":0.5,"vnn_header_layout_image_focal_point_y":0.5,"vnn_header_layout_description":"","vnn_header_layout_url":"","vnn_header_layout_url_text":"","vnn_header_layout_photographer":"Lofoten Aktiv","vnn_header_layout_video_id":"","vnn_header_layout_yt_id":"","vnn_header_layout_vimeo_id":"","teft_location_geodata_lat":0,"teft_location_geodata_lng":0,"teft_cards_image_id":11692,"teft_cards_image_focal_point_x":0.5,"teft_cards_image_focal_point_y":0.5,"teft_cards_title":"","teft_cards_excerpt":"","footnotes":""},"todo":[2,43,38,94],"facilities":[5],"season":[6,16],"region":[9],"malgrupper":[40,18,11],"class_list":["post-7670","artikler","type-artikler","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","todo-activities","todo-attractions","todo-northern-lights","todo-photo","facilities-groups","season-autumn","season-winter","region-lofoten","malgrupper-bucket-list-betty","malgrupper-nature-lover","malgrupper-nature-specialist"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.5 (Yoast SEO v25.3.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Jann finds Northern Lights in Lofoten behind the next mountain - Arctic Norway<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Lofoten has the mildest weather under the Northern Lights. 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