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Lofoten

You'll never forget your first approach to the Lofoten Islands. The islands' tall, craggy profiles stand against the sky like some spiky sea dragon. The beauty of this place is simply staggering.

Fjordal landscape.

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7 Days in Scandinavia: Copenhagen and Norway's Lofoten Islands

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  1. 1 Experiencing Copenhagen's thrumming culture of creativity on an art- and design-focused city tour
  2. 2 Shadowing Arctic farmers to feed local animals and harvest fresh produce
  3. 3 Paddling through Arctic waters on a guided Lofoten kayaking tour
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