The Lofoten village Reine is a tourist magnet in the summer, yet it arguably looks even more beautiful in the winter. Situated in Norway’s remote northwest, the Arctic archipelago of Lofoten stands ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Lofoten Islands in Norway, known for their unspoiled nature, are often reached by water. While Norway is associated with its fjords and majestic coastal landscapes, travelers have to go beyond the ...

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 ...

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 ...

UNSTAD, Norway — Ignoring hailstones and gusts of freezing wind, Rolf Hellem-Brusso straps on his rubberized mittens, picks up his surfboard and navigates his way across the rocky shoreline toward the ...

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 ...