The Viking Festival in Lofoten, celebrated annually in August, is the highlight for visitors. It showcases mock battles, live ...

The Dominican Republic said Tuesday it has deported or repatriated nearly 11,000 Haitians in the past week, fulfilling a ...

The historic fishing village of Sørvågen, on Moskenesøya island, sits at the precipitous reaches of Norway ’s Lofoten ...

Half a dozen drysuit-clad surfers on colourful foam boards bob in the water, waiting for a set to roll through. The swell isn ...

This is deterrence against potential future attacks on the Nordic region, says the Norwegian Armed Forces in a statement ...

(Portugal’s national dish, Bacalhau, is often made with stockfish from Norway.) Still from Astrid Ardagh’s On Air (2024) at Kraftholmen Photo: Kjell Ove Storvik, courtesy the Lofoten ...

Like the Northern Lights, which is possibly Norway's most famous natural phenomenon, the midnight sun is another major event ...

Imagine a place where the sun never sets — welcome to Lofoten, Norway! In this video, we experience the magic of 24 hours of daylight in one of the most incredible places on Earth.

Norway's distinct seasons and diverse geography offer unique experiences all year long. The Local has picked its favourite ...

How to enjoy the coldest season like a Nordic native – from orca spotting around the Lofoten islands to skating on Sweden’s ...