Seasonal Work in Lofoten: Jobs, Housing, Visas and How to Apply (2026–27)
Lofoten has roughly 24,500 residents and around one million visitors a year. As you might see, no local workforce closes…
Author: Hege Jacobsen
Hege Jacobsen is a Norwegian native and the founder of the travel website Travel To Norway. She has worked as a niche travel blogger since 2020, partly based in the Caribbean and partly Norway. For years, Hege has been a full time solo female traveler, writing in-depth about the destinations she has visited. In 2023, she started the travel blog Travel To Norway, to write more about her exotic polar home country. Also in 2023, Hege gave a TEDx talk about how to communicate better with A Traveler's Mindset!
Norway In December: What to Actually Expect (From A Lofoten Local)
Is traveling to Norway in December a good idea? As a native, I actually find December to be a really…
Lofoten in September: The Locals’ Favorite Month for Hiking (2026)
September is hiking season for the locals in Lofoten (and in the whole of Norway, actually). Not July, not August,…
Sustainable Travel in Lofoten: How to Visit Without Being Part of the Problem (2026)
One million tourists visited the Lofoten Islands in 2025. The islands have a total permanent population of 25.000. In Reine,…
Buying Alcohol in Norway: A Complete Guide to Norwegian Alcohol Laws
Norway is a country with extraordinary nature, a strong economy, and alcohol laws that will catch you off guard if…
Nusfjord Lofoten: The Norwegian Fishing Village You Actually Have to Pay to Enter (Complete Guide 2026)
Nusfjord is tucked about 10 kilometers off the E10, the main road running the length of the Lofoten Islands. I…
Coolcation in Lofoten Islands: Your Ultimate Local Guide to Norway’s Cool Summer Escape (2026)
While Europe’s Mediterranean beaches swelter under 40°C heatwaves and the Acropolis closes its gates to protect visitors from overheating, we…
Best Things to Do in Henningsvær, Lofoten: A Complete Travel Guide to Norway’s Most Iconic Fishing Village (2026)
If you’re planning a trip to the Lofoten Islands, chances are you’ve already seen photos of a tiny fishing village…
How to Get to the North Cape, Norway (From Someone Who Lived There) 2026
Yep, I lived in Honningsvåg, the gateway to the North Cape, for a whole summer. Let me tell you how…
The 10 Commandments for Driving in Lofoten: A Practical Guide for Visitors
Do We Really Need 10 commandments for driving in Lofoten? Pfffff, weeell, I am inclined to say yes. I am…