To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake it is necessary to stand out in the cold.

Aristotle

To be up north is to enjoy nature in its full beauty. Lofoten is a chain of islands in the county of Nordland in northern Norway. Lofoten has distinctive scenery with dramatic mountains and peaks, open sea and sheltered bays, beaches and untouched lands. It’s a little bit like taking the Swiss alps and placing them into the ocean.