Showing posts with label Lofoten. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lofoten. Show all posts

22 August, 2009

The Arctic Circle - Lofoten Islands

Lofoten Archipelago is situated on the Arctic Circle, but the climate here is relatively mild due to the Gulf Stream. The islands steep rocks seem to raise directly from the ocean, while the small pieces of land between the mountains are almost flat, inviting to cycling tours. Lofoten islands are connected by bridges, sometimes extremely narrow and curvy. Here you can hike and climb, paddle a sea kayak, go for a whale safari and much, much more. In the fishing season you can observe wooden constructions with tons of cod hanging on them for drying and spreading well ... a peculiar smell ;)
Sand beaches of Lofoten Island