When most people hear “islands” and “Northern Norway” in the same sentence, chances are visions of the now-famous Lofoten Islands are likely to pop into their heads. In fact, if you go and Google “northern Norway islands,” the very first result that comes up is about the Lofoten Islands.
Now, I have nothing against the Lofotens; in fact, I haven’t even been there! I know they are beautiful in any season, and that Instagram has put them on many travelers’ bucket lists.
But here’s the thing about Norway: there are tons of OTHER amazing islands in Norway’s north, too – and they aren’t nearly as crowded as the Lofotens in the summer months.
When I was talking about my third trip to Norway with the team at Visit Norway, the Lofoten…