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National Tourist Route Lofoten takes you on a drive through magnificent scenery and a vibrant coastal culture. The landscape is filled with contrasts ranging from the dramatic expanse of the ocean to craggy alpine peaks, glistening white sandy beaches, fishing hamlets in sheltered ports and verdant agricultural communities.

The light makes Lofoten a unique place. If you wish to see the midnight sun, the northern lights or perhaps the blue light of the dark season, Lofoten is the place to go. Travelling by car or bicycle through Lofoten is easy, and the area offers plenty of options for activities. Take your time on this trip. Few other places provide such opportunities to be at one with nature. Day trips to Gimsøya, Eggum, Unstad, Vikten, Utakleiv, Nusfjord and Henningsvær will show you Lofoten at its best.

This route can also be combined with travel on the Hurtigruten coastal steamer, ferries and Euroroute 6 onwards to other National Tourist Routes.

National Tourist Route Lofoten runs from Å to Raftsundet, over a total distance of 184 kilometres.



Information about National Tourist Route Lofoten, download pdf.

Travel info Lofoten

Several access roads lead to Lofoten National Tourist Route. You can drive by National Road 10 or take one of several ferries. Clicking on the ferry routes indicated will bring you to an information site for the chosen route.

In the south, ferries operate the routes Bodø - Moskenes, Svolvær - Skutvik and Bognes - Lødingen. In the north, a ferry operates the route Melbu - Fiskebøl. More information on the ferries can be obtained by clicking on the links in the menu on the left.

Restrictions on buses: Some secondary roades on the route has maximum permitted length for buses and coaches is 12.4 metres.

Questions concerning places to stay, places to eat, itineraries etc. should be addressed to local and regional tourist agencies and enterprises. In the menu on the left you will find some links that may be helpful.

Have a good trip!

Flakstadpollen bay. Photo: Jarle Wæhler
Flakstadpollen bay.

Photo: Jarle Wæhler
Borg at Vestvågøy island blends into the landscape with the Himmeltindan peaks in the background. Photo: Jarle Wæhler
Borg at Vestvågøy island blends into the landscape with the Himmeltindan peaks in the background.

Photo: Jarle Wæhler
Gimsøystraumen bridge. Photo: Jarle Wæhler
Gimsøystraumen bridge.

Photo: Jarle Wæhler
A June night near Henningsvær. Henningsvær is located on a short diversion from Euroroute 10. Photo: Jarle Wæhler
A June night near Henningsvær. Henningsvær is located on a short diversion
from Euroroute 10.

Photo: Jarle Wæhler
A June evening in Henningsvær, just before large numbers of visitors arrive in Lofoten. Henningsvær is located just off Euroroute 10. Photo: Jarle Wæhler
A June evening in Henningsvær, just before large numbers of visitors arrive in Lofoten. Henningsvær is located just off Euroroute 10.

Photo: Jarle Wæhler
Ramberg Hamlet in Flakstad, seen from Euroroute 10. Photo: Jarle Wæhler
Ramberg Hamlet in Flakstad, seen from Euroroute 10.

Photo: Jarle Wæhler
Nusfjord in Flakstad, one of Lofoten’s best preserved fishing hamlets. Nusfjord is on the Lofoten National Tourist Route and the tourist route project has contributed to the planning of a parking area just outside the protected site. Photo: Jiri Havran
Nusfjord in Flakstad, one of Lofoten’s best preserved fishing hamlets. Nusfjord is on the Lofoten National Tourist Route and the tourist route project has contributed to the planning of a parking area just outside the protected site.

Photo: Jiri Havran
Andøya Island near Reine in the late evening sun. Photo: Jarle Wæhler
Andøya Island near Reine in the late evening sun.

Photo: Jarle Wæhler
Brunstranda in Flakstad, close to National Tourist Route Lofoten. Photo: Steinar Skaar
Brunstranda in Flakstad, close to National Tourist Route Lofoten.

Photo: Steinar Skaar
Reine in Moskenes. Photo: Steinar Skaar
Reine in Moskenes.

Photo: Steinar Skaar
Exotic! Winter surfing in the waves off Undstad on the outer Lofoten coast. Undstad is located on a short diversion from Euroroute 10. Photo: Steinar Skaar
Exotic! Winter surfing in the waves off Undstad on the outer Lofoten coast. Undstad is located on a short diversion from Euroroute 10.

Photo: Steinar Skaar
Overview map of the stretch, with locations described under the "Architecture" menu.

If you wish to plan your journey or consult more detailed maps you will find links to maps and route planners in the menu "Travel info".
National Tourist Route Lofoten takes you on a drive through magnificent scenery and a vibrant coastal culture. The landscape is filled with contrasts ranging from the dramatic expanse of the ocean to craggy alpine peaks, glistening white sandy beaches, fishing hamlets in sheltered ports and verdant agricultural communities.
Here you can find a simple map providing a geographical overview of the route. If you wish to plan your journey or consult more detailed maps you will find links to maps and route planners in the menu "Travel info".
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