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Discover Lofoten's Enchanting Beauty: A Comprehensive Itinerary for Summer Adventures

This is my Lofoten itinerary. I took a trip to Lofoten Island in the summer. This was both a work and pleasure trip. You will find some tips on places to go and things to do like Lofoten surfing.

  • Unstad Arctic Surf
  • Svolvær
  • Discover Lofoten's Enchanting Beauty: A Comprehensive Itinerary for Summer Adventures
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About Me:23 years old. Studying in Sweden. read more

EuropeNorway40 days / June - July 2021

Highs & Lows

Surfing in Unstad and seeing the midnight sun.

The weather was the worst in 30 years unfortunately.

Itinerary Overview

A friend and I took the car from Sweden to a town called Svolvaer in Lofoten which took approximately 20 hours. We were both going to work in the healthcare there and at the same time try to explore the many different things you can do in Lofoten. We arrived in the evening, the sun was shining and the temperature pleasant. Unfortunately this wasn't the case the rest of the 6 weeks. 

  • 40 Nights: Svolvær
    Embracing the Exhilaration of Lofoten Surfing: Ride the Waves and Experience the Thrill of the Open Sea
  • Day trip: Unstad Arctic Surf
    Surfing
Svolvær - Embracing the Exhilaration of Lofoten Surfing: Ride the Waves and Experience the Thrill of the Open Sea
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Svolvær Embracing the Exhilaration of Lofoten Surfing: Ride the Waves and Experience the Thrill of the Open Sea

Svolvær - Embracing the Exhilaration of Lofoten Surfing: Ride the Waves and Experience the Thrill of the Open Sea - null

It's like the capital of Lofoten and located really beautiful right by the ocean and surrounded by super nice mountains. The town isn't super nice but the nature around isn't like anywhere else. When the weather is nice it's incredible easy to go hike, swim or go fishing for example. 

Unstad Arctic Surf - Surfing
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Unstad Arctic Surf Surfing

Unstad Arctic Surf - Surfing - null

Really nice spot with really surfcafés. Surf is the best in the winter but can be fun in the summer as well, as it was this time. It is also extremely nice to hike in this area with many fun tracks. 

Q & A

  • What would you have changed?

    Wouldn't have gone during covid due to mandatotory 8-10 day quarantine.
  • Restaurant recommendations?

    Unstad has some nice small restaurants/cafés that are nice.
  • Tips you would give a friend?

    Go hike and try to surf.
  • Transportation Tips?

    Car

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