The Lofoten Archipelago is located north of the Arctic Circle. However, throughout the year, the temperatures are inconsistent with its location, meaning it’s not as cold as you might think. This is because of the largest positive temperature anomaly associated with latitude. That makes Lofoten a paradise on the Arctic.
Here you can find countless species like the sea eagle, cormorants, and puffins. You can also find otters and moose as well as the biggest salmons you have ever seen.
The settlers of one of the islands named it Lofoten which means “Lynx’s foot.” Another island was named “the foot of the wolf”, and from a bird’s perspective, these islands really resemble the footsteps of these animals.
What creates the anomaly of the Arctic Circle are the numerous gully streams that are influenced by the Norwegian and North Atlantic currents. Naturally, this archipelago is under UNESCO protection, and the National Geographic team ranked it the third on the list of the most beautiful islands in the world.
Because of the temperatures and how far away it is, not a lot of people get to visit this extraordinary place, so you can imagine the untouched nature, peace, and quiet that awaits you if you decide to visit it.
