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BEST Things to Do in LOFOTEN ISLANDS: The ULTIMATE Norway Travel Guide

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👁️ 299 views📅 7 months ago⏱️ 46:06
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Creator's Key Takeaways

What an amazing end to our time in Lefotan.

Vic Beach, a hidden gem, is an excellent alternative to the crowds of the other two.

It's unbelievable that this amazing turquoise crystalclear water and stunning scenery surrounding it is 100 miles above the Arctic Circle.

The getting up there was hard, but it was very very rewarding.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Go to the Viking Museum earlier in the day to avoid parking issues
Visit Vic Beach as an alternative to crowded Hawkland and Uta Cleave beaches
Book horseback riding reservations with height and weight information
Bring warm layers and goggles for the Zodiac boat tour
Allow 3 hours for the Viking Museum to fully experience it

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Finding less crowded alternatives to popular spotsUse Vic Beach instead of Hawkland/Uta Cleave; visit attractions early
Not having enough time for activitiesAllow 3 hours for Viking Museum; book tours in advance
Weather and cold temperaturesTour operators provide warm suits, goggles, and gear for water activities

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the best non-hiking activities in Lofoten Islands?
QHow to avoid crowds at popular Lofoten beaches?
QWhat to expect at the Viking Museum?
QIs the sea eagle safari worth it?
QHow to find the famous football stadium in Henningsvær?

Port Highlights

Eggum4½ Happy Bacon
Top: WWII German radar station fort
Gimsøya Island4 Happy Bacon
Top: Horseback riding on closed beach
Henningsvær4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Henningsvær football stadium
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YouTube Video Description

We take a break from hiking for a few days and do some non-hiking related activities, exploring all throughout the Lofoten Islands, doing so many FUN THINGS! From a relaxing ride on Icelandic horses to an action-packed ride on a zodiac boat, from a Viking museum to World War II forts, from SERENE, BEAUTIFUL beaches to WILD, soaring sea eagles, from a walk to an island to the kick of a football, what an AMAZING END TO OUR TIME IN LOFOTEN! 🏞️This video is part of our Northern Norway series...to see other Norway videos including those on Lofoten, check out: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXInJ-XoGlnogLKU9-gu8qVOAX0SPWyDP 🎥For more of BEAUTIFUL Norway, check out our Norwegian Fjord cruise series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXInJ-XoGlnqCuAWlgtft2e0oLEvW7wMg 🎥For the BEST PLACE TO STAY in Lofoten, check out: https://youtu.be/akerip-haIM 🎥Check out our LONDON video for our layover to Norway: https://youtu.be/5Vj21pOiZLA Episode 040 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Driving 02:47 Vik Beach, Norway 04:35 Driving 04:45 Lofoten Viking Museum / Lofotr Viking Museum in Borg 11:30 Driving 12:34 Borga Eggum fort in Eggum 16:25 Driving 16:54 Hov Gard horseback riding in Lofoten 23:25 Driving 26:20 The Next Day 27:17 Svolvaer Sea Eagle RIB Boat Tour 34:13 Svinoya Island Walking Tour 36:08 World War II bunker 38:57 Driving 39:39 Henningsvaer 40:11 Henningsvaer Football Stadium (soccer) 44:11 Driving MUSIC: 🎶Music licensed through Musicbed. #lofoten #lofotenislands #norwaytravel _______________ ABOUT: 🏞️We are a family of 4 plus our Siberian Husky who love the outdoors, hiking, and traveling. With budgeting and savings in mind, we enjoy many modes of travel—travel trailer, rooftop tent, backpack, cruise ship, or hotel. 🗺️We've traveled as a couple for 2 decades and have been traveling with our kids for more than 13 years, and we believe travel and adventure doesn’t have to stop with kids. Whether you choose to hike, camp, cruise, or overland, we want to inspire you to put your dreams into action by giving you tips and tricks for destinations and deals, so you can adventure better and Dream Then Do!