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There are few places in the world where skiing feels as raw and alive as it does in Lofoten. The peaks rise straight from the sea, the air smells of salt, and every descent ends with the ocean in view. Even after years of living here, every tour still feels special, partly because the light, the snow, and the weather never repeat themselves. The best time to ski in Lofoten. Although the ski touring season runs from late January to April, the best conditions are usually from mid-February to...

Seeing the northern lights is the most magical thing I’ve ever experienced. I never thought I would feel this way, but the more I see them, the more hooked I am on going out to chase them. Here in Lofoten, it has become almost an addiction. Every night is different, and you never really know when it’s going to happen. Sometimes the sky moves slowly, like it’s breathing, and other times it explodes with wild, electric colors. That unpredictability is part of the magic. When the auroras appear,...

In the heart of the Lofoten Islands, silhouetted against the sky over Svolvær, rises one of Norway’s most iconic rock formations: Svolværgeita . Nicknamed "The Goat" due to its two distinctive "horns," this granite spire has been a symbol for climbers worldwide for over a century. A bit of history Svolværgeita was first climbed in 1910 by Ferdinand Schjelderup, Alf Bonnevie Bryn, and Carl Wilhelm Rubenson. Since then, it has become a rite of passage for many climbers visiting Lofoten. The...