The dramatic mountains provide an unforgettable welcome to Lofoten whether you arrive by sea, air or car. Those mountains provide hiking trails galore for incredible views over the other highlights of ...

At some point on my second night in Norway, I stop checking my watch. Not out of laziness or an act of rebellion, but simply because it has stopped mattering. It’s 11 p.m. I am standing on ...

Northern Norway may not spring instantly to mind for those planning a beach vacation. Yet the golden sands of the remote Lofoten Islands draw photographers, surfers and backpackers from the world over ...

It's said that you can have sun for breakfast, storms for lunch and calm seas for dinner in Norway's Lofoten Islands. That's how changeable the area's weather is. But the Norwegians have another ...

Basking within the icy flourish of the Arctic Circle is a jagged shoal of islands harbouring a secret. Happiness lives in this wild place, a calm contentment and sense of belonging nurtured by respect ...

Oliver Smith is The Telegraph’s Deputy Head of Travel and has been writing about holidays for almost 20 years, covering everything from airline bag fees to the best Greek islands. He can be contacted ...

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 ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Viewed from a distance we could almost have passed for an amphibious commando unit on a dawn raid. The RIB in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. The landscapes and nature of Norway’s spectacular Lofoten ...