The Lofoten archipelago sits in the Norwegian Sea, entirely within the Arctic Circle. Beautiful and dramatic, it feels wild and unspoiled, a place of tranquil haven for those seeking peace and a playground for the intrepid seeking adventure.
HMS Gåssten is moored in Henningsvær, the gateway to Lofoten. With its towering mountains, deep blue fjords and long white beaches, the archipelago’s majesty is breathtaking. The turbulent Norwegian Sea regularly serves up four seasons in a single day, reminding us of the power of the elements.
The archipelago stretches for some 175km and your highly skilled Skipper knows it like the back of his hand. The islands, some of which have been inhabited since 1120, when King Øystein built a church and lodgings for fishermen, are comprised of volcanic gneiss and granite rock, which are the eroded tops of a partially submerged mountain range whose highest peak is Higravtinded (3,760 feet / 1,146 metres) on Austvågøya and the North Atlantic Current tempers the climate of the islands
Simply put, Lofoten is devastatingly beautiful. With its vaulted skies, sheer mountains and endless horizons, the archipelago is an unforgettable assault on all your senses.
The archipelago stretches for some 175km and your highly skilled Skipper knows it like the back of his hand. The islands, some of which have been inhabited since 1120, when King Øystein built a church and lodgings for fishermen, are comprised of volcanic gneiss and granite rock, which are the eroded tops of a partially submerged mountain range whose highest peak is Higravtinded (3,760 feet / 1,146 metres) on Austvågøya and the North Atlantic Current tempers the climate of the islands.
Simply put, Lofoten is devastatingly beautiful. With its vaulted skies, sheer mountains and endless horizons the archipelago has to be witnessed – seen, heard, smelt, tasted and felt – first-hand to be believed.
