Lofoten Islands

Adventure through Lofoten Islands, Norway.

Lofoten is located at the 68th and 69th parallels north of the Arctic Circle in North Norway. It is well known for its natural beauty and wilderness. The total land area amounts to 1,227 km², and the population totals 24,500. Between the mainland and the Lofoten archipelago lies the vast, open Vestfjorden, and to the north is Vesterålen. The principal towns in Lofoten are Leknes in Vestvågøy and Svolvær in Vågan. The Lofoten Islands are characterised by their mountains and peaks, sheltered inlets, stretches of seashore and large virgin areas.

Lofoten Islands photo-set
http://www.flickr.com/photos/little_frank/sets/72157633874325242/with/2234712874/

Soundtrack:
Last of the Mohicans

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