Haukland is a perfect example and a regular entrant on lists of the best beaches in Europe: sugar-white sand, royal blue ...

But the beaches in Norway, especially the Lofoten Islands, are world-class. The water is known for its turquoise clarity, giving the landscape a similar vibe without the heat or the crowds.

A kayaking expedition through Norway’s Lofoten islands offers white-sand beaches, royal encounters — and the chance to channel your inner Viking. The Lofoten Islands stretch for nearly 100 ...

Towns such as Tromsø, Bodø, and the Lofoten Islands in northern Norway experience as much as two months of constant daylight. Farther north in Svalbard, the sun remains up for more than three ...

Complementing Lofoten’s two small airports — in Svolvaer and Leknes — the local ferry system provides a variety of travel options, including inter-island express boats and for scenic multi ...