Coolcation in Lofoten Islands: Your Complete 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…
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!
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…
Visit Lofoten in Spring: Weather, Things to Do & Why It’s a Wild Adventure (2026)
If you’ve been dreaming about the Lofoten Islands but feel unsure about when to go, let me tell you a little secret: Spring is probably…
Horseback Riding In Lofoten: Welcome To Hov Gård On Gimsøya
Let’s clear something up first: winter in Lofoten is not only about chasing the Northern Lights. Yes, the aurora is…
4 Top Rated Options – Best Kayaking In Reine Lofoten (2026)
Looking for the best way to explore the beautiful Reine Fjord up close and personal – in a kayak? Lucky…
How to Get to Lofoten from Tromsø — Ferry, Drive & Flight Options (2026)
Traveling from Tromsø to Lofoten is one of the most beautiful journeys you can take in Northern Norway, and I…
Best Time to Visit Lofoten: A Local’s Guide to the Seasons
When is the best time to visit Lofoten? Well, it depends. If you want endless daylight, epic hikes, and midnight…
7 Best Restaurants In Reine Lofoten From A Local (2026)
It may come as no surprise to you that the spectacular Lofoten Island archipelago, which is located along the Arctic…