At the very southern end of the Lofoten Islands are bird cliffs that hold Norway’s largest colony of Atlantic Puffins, and also good numbers of kittiwakes, Razorbills, Black Guillemots, shags, Northern Fulmars and White-tailed Eagles. Storm Petrels and Leach Petrels can be seen from early July onwards. Characteristic shoreline species are Whimbrel, Red-necked Phalarope, Arctic Skua, Turnstone and Arctic Tern.
Slightly further south is Værøy, an island with quite a few specialties. A special dog was bred to hunt puffins –the Norwegian Lundehund- while islanders caught the White-tailed Eagles with their hands!
tour Lofoten Impressions & Local Artists
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"Leaving Reine you will venture across scenic landscapes to Sund, and visit the Fishery Museum and a blacksmith whom is known for his beautiful cormorants made of steel. The decorative wrought iron cormorants can be found in the Pentagon, the Kremlin and in the King of Norway's palace. Here you will also find a collection of boats, many originally used in fishing operations during the former years of the great Lofoten Fishery. Take a peak in the fisherman's cabin, which contains a wide range of domestic utensils, tools and other objects used in the fisherman's home.
As you travel further witness the majestic mountain peaks and the large swaths of fertile land that served as the stage of Viking history. Arriving in Flakstad, visit one of the oldest churches in Lofoten dating back to 1780. The church was built from Russian timber as a result of the Pomor Trade, which was a bartering agreement involving stockfish. The building itself is inspired by the Russian churches and their architectural style from the 18th century.
In the middle of Lofoten, between steep mountains facing the open sea, visit the glassblower's studio in Vikten. In 1976 Åsvar Tangrand was the first person in Northern Norway to work with glassblowing. At his studio called the Glass Hut, you will witness the glassblower form a non-descript glob of material into a beautiful work of art. Survey the unique glass works on display, or relax in the Glass Hut's lounge to admire another impressive work of art - nature's views of the beach and ocean, and enjoy some light refreshments.
Continuing on, you will have a photo opportunity at Norway's most famous beach, Haukland. With its pearly white sand and sapphire water surrounded by greenery and mountain peaks, you will feel as if you are in an arctic paradise"
The highlight of this tour turned out to be the 'light refreshments'. which were oh so yummy waffles: no one noticed that we had 2 helpings! But the blacksmith's complex was also impressive and in such a scenic position; also the glassblower was well worth watching and had spme ;ovely items on sale. All together a first class tour
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