Category: Lofoten Islands
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Weeks 35-36: Lofoten Islands

The Lofoten Islands are an archipelago in northern Norway, above the Arctic Circle. There are 6 major islands that were formed from glaciers carving steep sided valleys between razor-like ridges and peaks. These vary from dramatic to extremely dramatic. Human habitation is largely defined by coastal fishing towns. Lofoten sits near the meeting of the…