Når du rejser til Lofoten, rejser du nord for den 66. breddegrad, som markerer Polarcirklen og grænsen til Arktis.

Vidste du, at ordet Arktis stammer fra det græske ord arktikos, som betyder nordlig eller ved bjørnen? Hos de gamle grækere var stjernerne en vigtig del af både astrologi og navigation, og særligt stjernebillederne Store Bjørn og Lille Bjørn blev brugt til at orientere sig mod nord. Grækerne rejste ikke selv til Arktis, men navngav området ud fra dets placering under Bjørnen på den nordlige himmel. Derfor kom området længst mod nord til at hedde Arktis.

Modsat finder vi Antarktis, som betyder det modsatte af Arktis – området mod syd, på den anden side af Bjørnen.

Når vi taler om Arktis, handler det derfor ikke kun om sne, is, mørketid og midnatssol, men også om historie, myter og menneskets længselsfulde blik mod horisonten.

I Lofoten skiller den arktiske oplevelse sig ud fra mange andre områder nord for Polarcirklen, som er præget af kulde og sne store dele af året. Golfstrømmen løber tæt forbi Lofotens kyster og skaber et mildere klima samt varmere havtemperaturer, der giver øerne fire tydelige årstider. Det gør Lofoten til en helt særlig arktisk destination.

Påsken i Lofoten er noget helt særligt. Lyset er tilbage, naturen balancerer mellem vinter og forår, og stemningen skifter med vejret – fra rå og vild til stille og solrig. På vores seneste Påske Retreat havde vi 11 seje kvinder med, som sammen skabte en uge fyldt med nærvær, oplevelser og nye relationer.

Dagene bevægede sig naturligt mellem det aktive og det rolige. Alt fra vandreture i fjeldene, frokost i det fri og kolde havdyp efterfulgt af varm sauna, til stille stunder med yoga, refleksion og tid til bare at være. Men det, der virkelig gør oplevelsen unik, er fællesskabet.

At mødes med mennesker, man ikke nødvendigvis kender på forhånd, og alligevel hurtigt finder en fælles rytme med. Samtalerne, grinene og roen, man deler undervejs, bliver en lige så stor del af oplevelsen som naturen omkring.

Som en af vores gæster, Maria, skrev efter turen:

“Der var en fin balance mellem planlagte aktiviteter og tid til at koble af, som jo var hele formålet. Selvom vi ikke så “det hele”, føltes det som det bedste af Lofoten. Samtidig var der et skønt fællesskab og en god stemning hele vejen igennem.”

Det er netop den balance, vi ønsker at skabe på vores ture. 

Et rum, hvor både naturen og fællesskabet får plads, og hvor man kan tage hjem med lidt mere ro, energi og nye relationer i bagagen.

Det er et spørgsmål, vi ofte får, inden I tilmelder jer – og med god grund.
Vores ønske er at gøre de smukke fjelde og udelivseventyret i Lofoten tilgængeligt for så mange som muligt. Derfor har vi også fokus på, at vores ture på fjeldet er tilrettelagt, så de fleste kan være med.

Vandreturene kræver ingen særlig erfaring. En moderat til god grundform er dog en fordel, da vi bevæger os i varieret terræn og er udendørs det meste af dagen. Tempoet er roligt, og der er god tid til pauser undervejs. På nogle af turene vandrer vi op i fjeldene, og her vil både ben og puls naturligt kunne mærke arbejdet. Til gengæld bliver indsatsen belønnet med storslåede udsigter og naturoplevelser, der er hele anstrengelsen værd.

Tre ting, der er gode at have med på fjeldet – udover en god grundform:

⛰️Vandrestave – Vandring kan være belastende for knæ og led. Vandrestave aflaster kroppen og hjælper med at holde benene friske, især på længere ture og nedstigninger.

🥾Gode vandrestøvler/vandresko – De skal sidde godt, være stabile og have en skridsikker sål, så du står sikkert i ujævnt terræn

🍫 Gode snacks til pauserne – Energi gør en forskel 😉 Små pauser med lidt at spise holder humøret og energiniveauet oppe.

Er du i tvivl om, hvorvidt turen passer til dig, er du altid velkommen til at kontakte os. Vi hjælper gerne med at afklare, hvilken tur der matcher dit niveau og dine ønsker bedst.

Vi håber, vi ses i Lofoten ✨

Winter in Lofoten is something truly special. Snow-covered mountains, the calm that settles in, clear nights, and the northern lights dancing across the sky when we least expect it.

We just want to send a little loving reminder:

There is just a few spots left for our Northern Lights & Winter Adventure from February 25 to March 1, 2026, and the registration deadline is approaching.

This trip is for those who dream of:
❄️ Genuine Arctic winter vibes
🌌 Great chances to see the northern lights
🥾 Beautiful winter hikes at a relaxed pace

🛥️ Boat trip to the magical Trollfjord
🔥 Sauna, cold dips, and warm communities
🤍 Traveling together with others

It’s a journey where we connect with nature, take our time, and share the experiences together. If Lofoten has been on your bucket list for a long time, or if you just feel this calling, now is the time to take action.

If you have any questions or are unsure about anything practical, please feel free to reply to this email – we’re always happy to help.

We hope to see you under the northern lights ✨

Work location: Lofoten (mandatory on-site presence from February to September each year)

Employment: Permanent full-time position

Start: 1 februar 2026

North Away is growing, and we’re looking for a colleague who wants to be part of our team and help shape the future of North Away. As Adventure & Operations Coordinator, you will be responsible for both the day-to-day operations and the practical execution and development of our trips and community activities. You will play a key role in creating strong guest experiences and contributing to the development of our company. The position combines administrative project management, innovation, coordination, customer interaction, and active tour leadership.

This is a permanent position where we expect you to live in Lofoten during our high season (February–September), and for the rest of the year we offer a high degree of flexibility.februar–september) og resten af året tilbyder vi stor fleksibilitet.

Your primary responsibilities

Administrative operations

• Responding to emails, customer contact, and guest communication
• Managing booking flow and travel administration
• Coordinating with local suppliers, partners, and collaborators
• Preparing participant lists, travel information, briefing sessions, and internal documents

Tour leadership & execution

• Joining as a tour leader on our group trips
• Ensuring logistics, flow, and guest safety throughout the trips
• Acting as host, guide, and support person for our guests
• Handling minor changes, weather challenges, and improvisation with calmness

Development & local projects

• Contributing to the development of our offerings in Lofoten (community, partnerships, experiences)
• Participating in the development of new travel formats and concepts
• Helping strengthen North Away’s local presence and network
• Assisting with social media, event planning, and communication if you have a flair for it

We imagine that you are…

• Structured and good at maintaining an overview
• Empathetic and genuinely enjoy working with people
• Calm and solution-oriented – especially when things change
• Comfortable in nature and open to learning new routes/areas (we will train you)
• Someone who thrives with both independence and teamwork
• Fluent in Danish or Norwegian + strong in English
• Have a driver’s license (category B)
• Have experience with service, coordination, hospitality, travel, or events (not required)

We offer a permanent position in the heart of Lofoten, where nature becomes part of your everyday life and workplace. You’ll have a job with responsibility, freedom, and great variety, and you’ll play an important role in a growing company where your ideas and commitment truly make a difference. The position requires that you are able to participate in light to moderate hikes and generally enjoy physical activity outdoors.

You’ll become part of a small team built on presence, trust, and openness, and you’ll have the opportunity to help develop Lofoten as an experience destination together with us. We’ll assist you in finding housing and settling into life in Lofoten.

Practical information

• Permanent full-time position
• Requirement: Physical presence in Lofoten from February – September each year.
• For the rest of the year, you can work from wherever suits you best — whether that’s in Lofoten with us or anywhere else in the world. We ourselves live in Lofoten year-round, and of course you’re always more than welcome to stay here permanently.
• Salary based on qualifications

Send your application and CV to info@north@away.com

Now things are suddenly moving fast! Behind the scenes, we’re working intensely on new adventures and exciting projects. There’s going to be a lot happening in that area — simply because we love it and because we just can’t help ourselves.

Of course, we’ll be returning with our own North Away concepts, which have previously been a great success. Naturally, they’ll include a few adjustments based on the valuable feedback we’ve received from past guests.

In addition, we’re planning community trips in collaboration with brands that share our values. Right now, we have trips coming up with two winter bathing associations and Sauna85, and we can already reveal that the winter bathing brand NORDBAEK will be returning in 2026.

In addition, more retreats will be added to the program. So be sure to keep an eye on us on Instagram, Facebook, and here on our website – your dream dates and dream trip might be the perfect fit in your calendar.

And if you need that final push, don’t hesitate to give us a call – or read here what previous travelers have said about our trips: https://www.trustpilot.com/review/north-away.com

We look forward to seeing you in Lofoten.

Lofoten is magical all year round, but in winter, the archipelago transforms into a true wonderland. Here, north of the Arctic Circle, raw nature, golden light, and deep tranquility come together in a way rarely found anywhere else in the world.

As winter approaches, Lofoten becomes blanketed in a soft layer of snow, and the atmosphere changes completely. This is when you feel nature up close and understand why many consider winter the most authentic time to visit Lofoten.

🌅 The golden polar light, when the sun hangs low in the sky
🌌 The Arctic sky, as the northern lights dance over the mountains
🏔️ Snow under your feet on a snowshoe hike
🛶 The silence as we glide through a winter wonderland by kayak
🏔️ The most beautiful drives through Lofoten’s landscapes

Let us take care of your winter adventure. Contact us for a chat, and let’s plan your journey to magical winter Lofoten.

We’ve now wrapped up another peak season in Lofoten, and what a season it has been. We, Fie and Bjørn, are left feeling proud, fulfilled, motivated, happy, inspired, and above all, grateful.

This year, we welcomed even more visitors, and once again, we can say that together we’ve created truly special experiences. At least, that’s what our guests’ feedback tells us.

The words we hear most often when people describe their journey with us are presence, safety, and experiences that go far beyond the ordinary. And that is exactly the core of what we aim to share with our guests.

The season has been filled with both individual stays and larger group projects, and we’ve enjoyed every single meeting, every trip, and every experience we’ve shared. Additionally, we’ve had the pleasure of exciting collaborations with NORDBAEK, Emma Østergaard, EYDA, and Laura Petri — projects that have made the season valuable and even more inspiring.

We also can’t overlook the friendships that occasionally form between us and our guests, not to mention the network we’ve built, which we are incredibly grateful and happy for. It means the world to us to feel how Lofoten connects people across boundaries.

Now, we turn our focus to the 2026 season. We have so many exciting plans in the works, and we look forward to presenting new projects, experiences, and collaborations.

We hope that your paths will cross with Lofoten and us once again.

With warm regards
Fie og Bjørn

Do you dream of working with content creation, social media, and storytelling at a small travel agency based in Lofoten? Then read on:

We are looking for an intern who is eager to learn, experiment, and grow with us. The internship is unpaid, flexible, and can be tailored to fit your study program.

What you will be working on:

• Video editing and content production for TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube
• Creating newsletters and content plans
• Idea development and visual storytelling
• Community management (comments, messages, and audience interaction)
• Collection and use of guest reviews and user-generated content
• Pinterest setup, SEO, or small graphic tasks in Canva
• Insight into strategy, branding, and campaign work

This internship is for you who:

• Wants to improve your skills in social media and digital communication
• Has experience with (or wants to learn) video editing and working with visual content
• Is curious, proactive, and eager to test ideas in practice
• Can work independently and thrive in a flexible, informal work environment

What you’ll gain:

• Guidance and learning through close collaboration with us at North Away
• Insight into how to build and run a travel brand from the ground up
• Freedom to bring your own ideas into play and create work you can add to your portfolio
• Opportunity to join us on an event or trip to Lofoten, if it fits your schedule

The internship is primarily remote, with the possibility of in-person meetings and trips depending on where you live and what makes sense for both of us. Start date is flexible, and we prefer an internship lasting longer than one month.

Does this sound like something for you?
Then send a short application to info@north-away.com by August 1, 2025.

The midnight sun is one of nature’s most breathtaking and magical phenomena. It occurs in the northern parts of the world, where during the summer months the sun never sets but remains visible throughout the night. Imagine a sun that never says goodnight, where day and night blend together in an endless light.

The phenomenon is caused by the Earth's tilt in relation to its orbit around the sun. Above the Arctic Circle, which Lofoten lies close to, the sun stays so high in the sky during summer that it does not dip below the horizon for several weeks.

The Midnight Sun in Lofoten

Lofoten is one of the very best places to experience the midnight sun. From the end of May to mid-July, the archipelago is bathed in soft, golden light that gives the landscape a unique atmosphere and tranquility. It is not just a sight for the eyes but an experience that speaks to the soul and awakens the spirit of adventure.

The long, bright nights invite truly unique activities — such as hiking under the glowing sky, nighttime fishing trips, or simply enjoying the silence and beauty of nature outside the usual daily rhythm. For many, the midnight sun becomes a memory for life.

Experience the midnight sun with us – unique adventures in Lofoten

Midnatssolen har en central rolle i vores rejser, og du kan opleve dette magiske fænomen sammen med os.

North Away ApS is a Nordic travel agency specializing in active outdoor adventures. We offer authentic and active trips to Lofoten, appealing to adventurous travelers seeking experiences beyond the ordinary.

We organize both unique group trips and individually tailored journeys to Lofoten, where the magic of nature, local expertise, and community combine with your need for peace, adventure, and reflection. Join us and experience the unforgettable glow of the midnight sun as we create lifelong memories together.