Is Lofoten Islands in Norway Actually Worth Visiting

Lofoten Islands are one of the most visited places in Norway, yet are they overrated or actually worth visiting?

Join the journey and SUBSCRIBE to the channel:

How you can help keep this channel on the road:
1) Become a part of the Patreon family:
2) Support us on Youtube and gain access to special content
3) Help us fill our tank with diesel through Paypal:

Follow us on INSTAGRAM for most up-to-date info and pictures:
@Wildvikingtravels

and on Facebook:

HELLO THERE:
We are Joe and Liisu, relatively new to YouTube but really excited to be a part of this community. We live small and sustainably in my home on wheels (a lovely van called Freyja) and from time to time out of our backpacks (we have not named the backpacks yet). On this channel, we ask you to join us on our travel adventures off the beaten track where we show you the beauty of untouched nature and wander into places most tourists don't dare to go.

[haystackhider]

The filming, the storyline, narrators voice, the music, the location, the timing, the total editing....a solid 10/10! Thanks.

[AudunWangen]

I'm Norwegian and visited Lofoten for the first time this summer. I decided to take a late ferry from Bodø to Moskenes, and we arrived around midnight. Best idea ever! Lofoten in midnight sun with no tourists on a motorcycle was amazing!

I just focused on riding, but next year I may go back to do some hiking and fishing. If your timing is right, you can avoid the worst tourist rush. Either go outside the tourist season, or go hiking at night. In the summer, the sun is always shining anyway 🌞

[giannishen]

Norway is truly breathtakingly beautiful, especially when the Northern Lights appear.
Thank you so much for sharing! Take care! Happy travels! 👍🥰🙏

[vidiot]

I visited at the end of March/ beginning of April of this year.. For my first time.. And I have to say it is at the top of all places that I have ever been to on this mud ball we call Earth..There was plenty of snow and it was glorious.. Stunning views everywhere you looked.. Not very crowded at all.. A great time to visit..Cod fishing was at it peak..And I got to see the Northern Lights for the first time in my life.. And it was thrilling to stand and stare at that magnificent sky... Truly a blessing to have the opportunity.. I appreciate and enjoy your videos very much.. especially in Scandinavia....

[catsmom]

An absolutely beautiful video with almost poetic narration. Thank you.

[lillyisgaming]

I've lived in Lofoten for 4 years and the biggest problem with the amount of tourists is not even the parking or traffic. It's that everyone tries to make a profit with AirBNB rentals, so locals have a huge problem finding anywhere permanent to live. There are few places for rent and some of those even rent out from September to May and do AirBNB during the summer, so you need to move again after a few months. It's really bad for local businesses, when they have trouble recruiting workers, because they can't find anywhere to live. It's really sad and should be more regulated. And that shifting cold weather is the standard also in summer. We used to joke that summer is the nicest day of the year ^^ Good that you had proper clothes for your hike, many tourists don't and need to be rescued in shorts, t-shirt and flip flops.If going anywhere in Norway I'd ask locals whenever you can. They can often point you to less overrun places that are just as nice as the popular ones.

[hilbillie]

I don't know about the channel but i LOVE his voice and accent. So calming!

[frangordon]

I have been to the Lofoten Islands twice in different seasons and they are as magical and magnificent as this video describes. I too cried when I saw the northern lights. They are beyond words. Thank you for sharing this video.

[bikerrecumbent]

It was fun 15 years ago climbing Reinebringen and being up there almost entirely alone, any time of the day. On the other hand, the stone steps make it so much easier now, it used to be quite a muddy hike, especially after rain.

[locochoco]

From Sweden here. I worked in Svolvaer 15 years ago, my GF at the time begged me to join her working/traveling and when we took the train up to Norway and I couldnt see anything but snow, everything was white but the train kept going. At first I thought, wtf have you talked me into doing.. But man, I LOVED IT. I'm a nature guy so for me it was an awesome experience and I met really nice people from work. One was working at the WW2 museum in Svolvaer and we shared a lot of nice conversations. I loved that you could literally go on a "unknown" trail and up seeing Kong Harald (King Harald) statue in the middle of the trail in absolutely NOWHERE. The only thing I had problem with during the summers were that it was bright 24/7 but when autumn hits thats no longer the problem 😂 Respect nature and the location you are travelling to, be sure to visit local cafés and so on. ❤ Love, from the man who claimed to tourists he was growing wine grapes on Svolvaer geita.🤩

[Karim-ikij]

To anyone watching this. The videos and pictures do it no justice. When I got there, my mind was blown with every car turn. Every hike was amazing!

[MyOutdoorsUK]

I couldn't agree more. I spent just over a week there last September although on foot and public transport (bus and ferry). I was fortunate that in a whole week it only rained for about 8 hours and all in one night, although the clouds rolled in every night and denied me a sight of the aurora. Mid-september meant there were no long queues and I was able to wild camp on one of the most well known and popular beaches for 3 days, sharing with only 1 or 2 other tents. As someone who's spent 30 years in adventure tourism I can say Lofoten isn't overrated but you have to choose your time to visit to get the most from your visit. As you rightly say, it's importand to support the many small local businesses too.

[kathykaehler]

I have been to Norway and cannot wait to return ...as always, your vlogs are so calming and peaceful...thanks

[taybak]

This was really well produced. Informative, great writing/narration, awesome photography, seamless production and good vibes. You should be a poet or a writer.

[johnbrennick]

This was a wonderful video! I finally really see the Lofoten, which are on my list. I loved this video.
(Usually I check the timeline of the video to see how much longer I have to listen to finish it, but with this video I checked in the hope I had plenty more video to watch.

[jeremyfitch]

Recently returned from my trip to Lofoten in early July, and I made the exact same face when I went over that bridge!

[CostaWanti]

Thanks for actually giving a true picture of how it is and that you mentioned that you should give back to the locals.

[p--p]

This was the best film of visiting Lofoten I've ever seen. And I was there already, going this year again and plan much more in the future. Not mentioning hundreds of other films I've seen sofar. So positive and passionate, always a smile on face ! Absolutely stunning comentary. Thank you so much !

[WonderfulWorld]

This was a wonderful episode of your travels in Norway! I'm glad that after all your patience and efforts, you got an unforgettable reward: seeing the Northern lights. I hope I'll get to see them as well some day. Happy and safe travels!

[Ed-davies]

Oh man i tell you this was absolutely stunning and just took my breath away ❤