I’ve wanted to visit the general area of Lofoten for quite some time just for the landscapes. I’m awar ethat it’s a famous spot though; would you say it has suffered with overtourism, or has it managed to stay on top of that? If it does get too many, is there somewhere else you’d recommend (besides Norway in general having so much spectacular scenery)?
The tourism is quite severe during summer. It’s hard or almost impossible to find hotel rooms, and accommodation is generally expensive. Most people travel with caravans because it’s way cheaper. The roads in Lofoten are narrow and many people find it difficult to drive there. I’ve seen many accidents where tourists have gone off the road.
That aside, it is very beautiful and definitely worth a visit. If you want to find alternative beautiful places, see Vesterålen (Andøy), Senja and Tromsø which are nearby. If you want to see fjords, the south western side of Norway is quite beautful - from Bergen to Ålesund. Places like Flåm, Geiranger, Åndalsnes, Loen etc. Western Norway is generally very beautiful (but Lofoten is the most beautiful place I know).
I’ve wanted to visit the general area of Lofoten for quite some time just for the landscapes. I’m awar ethat it’s a famous spot though; would you say it has suffered with overtourism, or has it managed to stay on top of that? If it does get too many, is there somewhere else you’d recommend (besides Norway in general having so much spectacular scenery)?
The tourism is quite severe during summer. It’s hard or almost impossible to find hotel rooms, and accommodation is generally expensive. Most people travel with caravans because it’s way cheaper. The roads in Lofoten are narrow and many people find it difficult to drive there. I’ve seen many accidents where tourists have gone off the road.
That aside, it is very beautiful and definitely worth a visit. If you want to find alternative beautiful places, see Vesterålen (Andøy), Senja and Tromsø which are nearby. If you want to see fjords, the south western side of Norway is quite beautful - from Bergen to Ålesund. Places like Flåm, Geiranger, Åndalsnes, Loen etc. Western Norway is generally very beautiful (but Lofoten is the most beautiful place I know).
Thank you!