Svolvær

As the cod, or skrei, migrate from the Barents Sea, the fishermen as well as the seafood chefs are waiting for them. Tender flakes of glistening white cod on the plate. Fried cod tongues are served crispy and golden. And around the tables people sigh, sated and happy. Maybe you caught the fish yourself? Or even participated in the World Cod Fishing Championship? 

Regardless of whether or not you were involved in hauling in the fish, you will benefit from being outdoors in Lofoten. The blue daylight during short winter days, the Northern Lights that tint the sky with a hint of green—or that explodes in a blaze of white and red-purple dance. Mountains that climb straight out of the sea. Jagged tips and peaks. And a myriad of boats. 

Go out on the water. This is where it's at! Or up the mountains. You can almost see more skiers than fishermen in the winter in Svolvær now. Lofoten has become a mecca for skiers.