Lofoten, an archipelago in Northern Norway up in the Arctic Circle, had been on my bucket list since I first saw incredible images of the red robruer (fishing cabins) in the village of Hamnoy so many years ago. Nearby, the 360-degree views from Reinebringen (a pointed peak near the well-known town of Reine) called to me. When I finally had the opportunity to spend a week photographing this magical outdoor mecca, including Hamnoy and Reine, as well as other hamlets and islands, I don't think I slept more than three hours each night as the light of the midnight sun kept beckoning me to keep exploring.
While there is evidence of human activity in Lofoten as long as 11,000 years ago, a significant presence of human habitation arrived about 250 BC. Today, the archipelago has slowly become a tourist destination - at least for the lucky few who can travel to this remote region of northern Europe (thank goodness for airline miles in my case). With mountains that seemingly rise from aqua seas and pristine white sands beaches gently calling, Lofoten is a magical place to spend some time. Six main municipalities make up the archipelago while the main islands are connected by bridges. However, a smattering of ferries and smaller boats also transport both visitors and locals to more remote islands, sometimes even for free! (Skrova comes to mind).
I hope you enjoy this small gallery of images from the Lofoten archipelago!