Lofoten Islands Trips and Tours

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Norway Travel Insights

Off-Season Highlights of the Lofoten Islands

The word is out on the Lofoten Islands, especially in summer. Traveling in the off-season is an ideal option to bypass the crowds—and luckily, it's easy to go at any time of year. Here's what you can expect to find September through May.

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Meet our Local Travel Specialists

Experienced travel agents with a passion for Norway
Travel specialist Mar Quiñones
active 11 mins ago

Mar Quiñones

Hi! 
I'm Mar, a Mexican who loves to travel, explore the world, and see its incredible diversity. I deeply fell in love with Norway, one of the most beautiful countries in the world, whether in...

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Travel specialist Christina Wang
active 6 hours ago

Christina Wang

I love spending my spare time out hiking in the forest, exploring a charming village, or spending the day at the beach. My passion for traveling led me to study Tourism for three years in...

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Travel specialist Kadri Talvik
active 15 mins ago

Kadri Talvik

Hey! For me, travelling allows you to immerse yourself in different cultures and experiences and opens your eyes to things you would never have thought of without travel. I believe everyone should...

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Travel specialist Tom Christer Larsen
active 3 hours ago

Tom Christer Larsen

Possess a Master of Science degree in International Tourism and Hospitality Management. Have many years of work experience from hotel, aviation and tourism. Also have a wide personal travel...

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Trip Reviews for Norway

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

Absolutely amazing anniversary trip!
Norway | Apr 6 - Apr 15, 2024

Krisanne
Krisanne J.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Apr 18, 2024
Mar did an amazing job setting up the lodging, transportation and activities for our dream anniversary trip. She took into account all of the things we love to do and see. The hotels were spot-on both in amenities and location. The transportation was smooth and seamless. One of our favorite activities was the private floating fjord sauna experience in Fläm! Absolutely envigorating!! The details worked out by Fenne were also seamless. We never felt stressed or worried about where to be... Read more

Mar did an amazing job setting up the lodging, transportation and activities for our dream anniversary trip. She took into account all of the things we love to do and see. The hotels were spot-on both in amenities and location. The transportation was smooth and seamless. One of our favorite activities was the private floating fjord sauna experience in Fläm! Absolutely envigorating!! The details worked out by Fenne were also seamless. We never felt stressed or worried about where to be or how to get there. We had one glitch in that a gondola was not running on the day we had tickets for it. A quick message to the local expert, Julia, via What’sap assured us we would receive a refund and that we could continue on to our next location earlier without having to wait out the 5 hours that had been allotted in our travel for the gondola trip and area sightseeing. It actually gave us more time to explore Bergen on a rain-free afternoon that was perfect. All communication throughout the process was very timely and very clear.

Hotel Reviews
Flåmsbrygga Hotel
Flåm

Beautiful location with a view of the fjord. Very clean, comfortable and spacious. A cute lodge feel. The hotel made a lovely break in travel and we enjoyed the Viking beer tasting dinner and Aegir the associated brewery. We also had a 5 minute walk to the floating fjord sauna experience that was a favorite of our on the trip. The breakfast was also delightful.

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Classic Nordic mountain/fjord lodge feel.
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Heated bathroom floors! Such a treat.
Gudvangen Fjordtell & Apartments
Gudvangen

A unique lodging experience. The Viking rooms are filled with handmade wooden furniture made locally and have skylights with views of the surrounding waterfalls and mountains. Very spacious, although a little worn. At low/early season we basically had the place to ourselves. So much so that they started the fire in the lodge just for us and we enjoyed a bottle of wine in front of the fire watching the rainfall one evening all by ourselves.

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Opus XVI
Bergen

A beautifully appointed hotel in the city center. A very short walk to Bryggen or Mathallen the fish market. It was a lovely indulgence with the romance package with flowers and champagne in the room upon arrival and in-room breakfast. The breakfast was wonderful. Also a short walk to the tram line and the main train station. Lovely room and enormous bathroom!

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Hotel Victoria
Stavanger

Charming hotel! Full of character but with all the modern amenities. Surrounded by cobblestone streets with cafes, restaurants and shopping. On the wharf to access fjord tours. Fantastic breakfast and fun bar! Super cute bicycles for guests to use…the weather didn’t cooperate for us so we appreciated the umbrellas at the door also for guests to borrow!

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Beautiful location. About 20 minutes to the airport or the main cruise port.
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Activity Review
Private Fjord Sauna experience
Private Fjord Sauna experience
Norway

Such an amazing experience! The sauna looked directly into the fjord. We listened to music, soaked in the sauna at 175 F (79C) and plunged in the fjord at 40 F (4C). It was incredibly invigorating! Very clean and well maintained with friendly, helpful staff.

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Local specialist: Mar Quiñones

Great service and a brilliant holiday.
Norway | Apr 4 - Apr 14, 2024

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Steven A.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Apr 18, 2024

Great service and a brilliant holiday. It was self guided but useful to have Christina and the team on hand to clarify any doubts during the trip. Highlights were dog sledding in Røros, being in Bergen and Flåm, but all of it worked well for me and my family (7 and 8yo daughters).

Local specialist: Christina Wang
Christina
Christina Wang
Local specialist in Kristiansand, Norway | Replied on Apr 19, 2024

Hi Steven, I am so happy to read that you had a brilliant trip! :) It was a pleasure planning this trip for you and your family! All the best, Christina

Trip was amazing! Kimkim offered multiple se...
Norway | Apr 5 - Apr 12, 2024

Rhonda
Rhonda L.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Apr 13, 2024
Trip was amazing! Kimkim offered multiple selections for any easy-going-relaxef vacation. Fantastic experience wit Kimkim. Read more

Trip was amazing! Kimkim offered multiple selections for any easy-going-relaxef vacation. Fantastic experience wit Kimkim.

Hotel Reviews
Scandic Torget
Bergen

Room was extremely small, bit for one person it worked well.

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Location in the central city.
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Flåmsbrygga Hotel
Flåm

Great place to stay! Located in quick walking distance to all traveler locations.

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Scandic Byporten
Oslo
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Activity Reviews
Norway in a Nutshell Tour
Norway in a Nutshell Tour
Norway
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Winter Fjord Safari in a RIB Boat
Winter Fjord Safari in a RIB Boat
Flåm
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Viking Day in Gudvangen
Viking Day in Gudvangen
Gudvangen

Information provided was great. I had about 5 hours at this location and it was too long. You can visit this area in about 2 hours max including having a longer leisure lunch. This is not the Vikings Village fault - it was mine for booking too long it this location.

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Food and Culture walk in Bergen
Food and Culture walk in Bergen
Bergen

Guide was great (I don't recall her name). Food, especially the soup. The dried fish - not so much.

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Mostraumen Cruise
Mostraumen Cruise
Bergen
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Fløibanen
Fløibanen
Bergen
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Oslofjord Sightseeing Cruise
Oslofjord Sightseeing Cruise
Oslo
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Local specialist: Julia Plaschke