Mountain Biking Norway’s West Coast: Oslo to Lofoten Islands

The Lofoten Islands have skilled a surge in tourism lately. However that is nonetheless a spot the place mountain biking, mountaineering, fishing, snowboarding and even Arctic browsing outpace the Prevagen lull of cruise ship touring. The scene has a younger, adventurous vibe, with resorts starting from price range to luxurious.

Maunsell is a good mannequin however even he couldn’t outshine the panorama. After I’d snapped one other spherical of pictures, I put my digital camera down, took within the scene exterior the viewfinder and questioned why my grandparents ever determined to depart Norway. After a difficult descent by way of headlight, we stopped at a neighborhood pub for a hamburger and beer. As quickly as we received the invoice ($40+), I spotted precisely why the household moved.

Keep in Oslo

Thon Lodge Rosenkrantz Oslo: Central location makes strolling to eating places and sights a breeze. Presumably the nation’s finest resort breakfast unfold. From $175.

Keep in Reine

Catogården: Within the Lofoten Islands there’s a bent to hurry from one scenic vacation spot to the following. That is comprehensible, however at this boutique resort there’s surroundings from each room they usually’ll hook you up with actions together with kayaking, fishing, yoga and RIB (Inflexible Inflatable Boat) safari. From $150

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