Norway’s Lofoten Islands are really far north, way above the Arctic Circle. I was a little nervous. The van is not equipped for harsh conditions and I have no breakdown cover in case something goes wrong. But this was the right decision. Lofoten was the highlight of Norway! I hope this post will help anyone […]
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Lofoten by Campervan: surfing, sunsets and Aurora – here’s a good place to camp
We left the Hidden Beach and drove for 5 minutes before finding this place… A small secluded beach in Norway’s Lofoten Islands with surfing, amazing sunsets and good viewing of the Aurora. The added bonus is that you can camp with your van right on the beach Also see: Lofoten by campervan: How to reach […]
Lofoten by camper: How to reach the hidden beach – and where to park your van
The ‘Magic Beach’ – aka Kvalvika Beach – in Norway’s Lofoten Islands is only accessible by a 2 hour hike. It’s a secluded white sand beach with turquoise water, surrounded by towering snow-covered mountains. Right up in the Arctic Circle! In this post I’ll show you how to get there and I’ll also show you […]
20 essential tips if you want to see the Aurora Borealis – the Northern Lights!
It had been 7 days since we drove past the sign that said ‘The Arctic Circle’ but we still hadn’t seen any sign of the Aurora Borealis. No one wants to leave Norway until they’ve seen the Northern Lights. Also see this post (with more Aurora photos): Lofoten by Campervan: Watching the Northern Lights on […]
