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Lofoten
Lofoten
Lofoten, west of Hinnøya, the largest island in Nordland, is perhaps the most famous archipelago in Scandinavia. Although fishing is still a major reason why people come to Lofoten, most visitors today are attracted by the environment, including the spectacular scenery. Mountains rising over 1,000 m (3,000 feet) on these relatively small islands are something you will not see anywhere else in this part of the world. It’s no wonder the mountains here are sometimes referred to as the Lofoten Wall.
This wall divides the Lofoten Islands into two sections, the “inner side” and the “outer side.” The inside, facing the mainland and bordered by the Vestfjord, is protected from the strong winds of the Norwegian Sea by the mountains, and is where most people live. The outside, facing the open sea, naturally has a much rougher climate and, although few people live here, it is well worth visiting on days with favorable weather conditions.
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