North of the Arctic Circle, the Lofoten Islands rise sharply from the sea—an iconic landscape of rugged peaks, fishing ...

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 ...

Norway's stunning Lofoten Islands have gone viral for their midnight summer sun. But as the isles face overtourism for the first time, residents have an important message for visitors. Located 300km ...

The surge in Arctic travel is real, but not every community in Northern Norway shares in the rewards. Access, capacity and geography now shape who benefits, and who feels the strain. Northern Norway ...

The World Cup, good weather and negative press have been cited as possible causes for an off year for tourist visits to Norway’s Lofoten archipelago. Although the region is known for its spectacular ...

Just 24,500 people live on the islands, but up to 1 million visit every year Credit: Rudolf Balasko [email protected] A Norwegian mayor has raised fears that the Lofoten Islands could become ...

As tourism numbers soar and local infrastructure strains, Norway will join other European nations in introducing a tourist tax. Cruise passengers are among the groups being targeted first. While ...

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 ...