Norway has toyed with the idea of introducing a tourist tax for some time now in order to help smaller municipalities cope with mass tourism. Now the government has confirmed it will introduce such a ...

The mass tourism problem in Lofoten is real but not constant, a local tourism official noted amid rising cancellations. Photo by Patrick Keller on Unsplash Man in his 20s admits to aiming laser at ...

Officials in Lofoten have begun cracking down on traffic rules in the area. Pictured is the Norwegian archipelago of Lofoten. Photo by Vidar Nordli-Mathisen on Unsplash Police in Lofoten have begun ...

While Norway is associated with its fjords and majestic coastal landscapes, travelers have to go beyond the easily-accessible capital of Oslo to experience many of the views that likely pulled them ...

Tourist taxes to manage overtourism are a controversial but ever-increasing part of travel, especially in Europe. But are they just a cash grab?

08:34, Sat, Nov 30, 2024 Updated: 08:34, Sat, Nov 30, 2024 Just north of the Arctic Circle lies the breathtaking archipelago of the Lofoten Islands, which has seen record numbers of tourists visiting ...

Norway will introduce a tourist tax from summer 2026, allowing municipalities to charge a 3% fee on overnight stays and cruise ship passengers. The move comes as tourism in the country hits record ...