The Lofoten Islands are an archipelago in Norway. They lie north of the Arctic Circle. Norway is well known for its northern lights, but you can travel to Lofoten with your family or friends to discover some unusual and unusual landscapes.
Our recommendations for travelling to Lofoten
There are no direct flights to Lofoten from the world's major capitals. However, here are a few possible options:
By plane from Paris :
You can fly direct from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Oslo Gardermoen airport. There, it's often a good idea to stay at the Radisson Blu hotel, which is right next to the terminal. It's very practical when you're carrying all your ski equipment.
Make sure you collect your luggage in Oslo to clear it through customs, whether you are stopping over for the night or not.
From Oslo Gardermoen, take a second flight to Bodø.
From Bodø, you'll need to take a third flight, and here you have several options:
- To Svolvær in Lofoten, which is the centre of many ski adventures. Wideroe offers regular flights all year round, but the planes are small and seats are limited.
- To Leknes, in the west of the archipelago. Wideroe offers regular flights all year round, but the planes are small and seats are limited.
- To Harstad/Narvik Evenes, which is about 3 hours' drive from Lofoten. Norwegian Air Shuttle and SAS offer regular flights all year round, in larger aircraft with more seats.
By plane from international destinations :
- From Oslo: Fly to Harstad/Narvik airport (EVE) or Bodø airport (BOO), then take a ferry or domestic flight to Lofoten.
- From Stockholm: Fly to Tromsø (TOS), then take a ferry or domestic flight to Lofoten.
- From Copenhagen: Fly to Bodø (BOO), then take a ferry or domestic flight to Lofoten.
- From London: Fly to Oslo, Tromsø or Bodø, then take a ferry or domestic flight to Lofoten.
- From New York: Fly to Oslo, Tromsø or Bodø, then take a ferry or domestic flight to Lofoten.
By train from Paris :
You can take the SJ night train from Paris to Narvik, then take a bus or hire a car to Lofoten.
By ferry :
You can take a ferry from the Norwegian mainland at Bodo to Lofoten. You can also take the ferry from Moskenes, at the southern tip of Lofoten, to Bodo.
To sum up, the most common options for getting to Lofoten from Paris are :
- Take a direct flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Oslo, then Bodø, and finally Svolvær, Leknes or Harstad/Narvik Evenes, then in the latter case take a bus or hire a car to Lofoten, and enjoy ski touring in the Arctic, in the polar region.
- Take the night train from Paris to Narvik, then take a bus or hire a car to Lofoten.
- Take the ferry from Bodo to Lofoten, either over the bridge from the mainland or by ferry from the town of Moskenes.
It is important to note that Lofoten is a remote region that is difficult to access, and travel times can be quite long. It is advisable to plan ahead and book ferry tickets or domestic flights in advance.
Why use a travel agency?
By using a travel agency to visit Lofoten, you can benefit from the following advantages:
Expertise and advice
Travel agencies have experts who know the region well and can advise you on the best destinations to visit, the best activities to do, and so on.
Time saving
By using a travel agency, you won't have to spend hours planning your trip. The agency will take care of all the necessary bookings for you, saving you time and energy.
Managing the unexpected
If something goes wrong during your trip, the travel agency will be there to help you solve the problem quickly.
Attractive offers
Travel agents can offer attractive deals thanks to their relationship with hotels, airlines and other tourism providers.
Security
By going through a travel agency, you will benefit from travel insurance that will cover you in the event of cancellation, delay or loss of luggage, among other things.
In conclusion, it is entirely possible to travel to Lofoten by your own means. However, there are many advantages to using a travel agency. It's hard to get there for a weekend, but you can easily spend several days exploring the landscape, discovering little-known villages and seeing turquoise waters that you'd never expect!
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