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Shot from a mountain in Vestvågøy called " Himmeltinden " in the midle of the night at 29th of June. The photo shows part of the western group of Islands in Lofoten, Flakstad and Moskenes
Lofoten rated among the World's best Islands
National Geographic Traveler have listed the Lofoten Islands on 3. place for sustainable tourism and destination stewardship.
A panel of 522 experts in ecotourism, geotourism and destination stewardship donated time to review conditions in these 111 selected islands and archipelagos. They are worlds unto themselves—their own traditions, ecosystems, cultures, landscapes. That's what attracts us. But as micro-worlds, islands are also more vulnerable to population pressure, climate change, storm damage, invasive species, and now, tourism overkill.
National Geographic Traveler and National Geographic Center for Sustainable Destinations conducted this fourth annual Destination Scorecard survey, aided by George Washington University.
The destinations is rated in four categories:
- Best-rated Islands
- Doing Well
- In the Balance
- In Trouble
The Logfoten Islands is rated among the Best-rated Islands on at strong 3. place. Lofoten scored 82 points out of a total of 100 points. The winner, Faroe Islands, scored 87 points.
This is what National Geographic Travel and theri experts writes about the Lofoten Islands:
Lofoten, Norway
Chilly, high-latitude islands form a "masterpiece" of spectacular outcrops steeped in cherished tradition. "Many of the villagers rent out cozy rorbu, the historic fishermen's cabins". " There are several excellent museums and art galleries".
"One of my all-time favorite destinations. The weather is often rotten, but the beauty of the sea, rocks, and houses is awe-inspiring."
"As is true with most of Norway, he local authorities have been careful in making sure that tourism coexists with the traditional culture."
"Deep, placid fjords, jagged, rocky peaks—a historic and geologic masterpiece. Many of the tiny fishing villages rent out cozy rorbu, the historic cabins where workers were housed in-season, and there are several excellent museums and art galleries."
"Tourism development professional, appropriate, and benefiting a local population that is therefore very supportive. Information well-organized and sustainability guaranteed. In all a top destination."
"Good environmental quality. The use of fisherman cabins as accommodation particularly appropriate as opposed to large hotels."
"Still wonderful, but cruising tourism is a threat."
Welcome to my world
Shot from a mountain in Vestvågøy called " Himmeltinden " in the midle of the night at 29th of June. The photo shows part of the western group of Islands in Lofoten, Flakstad and Moskenes
Lofoten rated among the World's best Islands
National Geographic Traveler have listed the Lofoten Islands on 3. place for sustainable tourism and destination stewardship.
A panel of 522 experts in ecotourism, geotourism and destination stewardship donated time to review conditions in these 111 selected islands and archipelagos. They are worlds unto themselves—their own traditions, ecosystems, cultures, landscapes. That's what attracts us. But as micro-worlds, islands are also more vulnerable to population pressure, climate change, storm damage, invasive species, and now, tourism overkill.
National Geographic Traveler and National Geographic Center for Sustainable Destinations conducted this fourth annual Destination Scorecard survey, aided by George Washington University.
The destinations is rated in four categories:
- Best-rated Islands
- Doing Well
- In the Balance
- In Trouble
The Logfoten Islands is rated among the Best-rated Islands on at strong 3. place. Lofoten scored 82 points out of a total of 100 points. The winner, Faroe Islands, scored 87 points.
This is what National Geographic Travel and theri experts writes about the Lofoten Islands:
Lofoten, Norway
Chilly, high-latitude islands form a "masterpiece" of spectacular outcrops steeped in cherished tradition. "Many of the villagers rent out cozy rorbu, the historic fishermen's cabins". " There are several excellent museums and art galleries".
"One of my all-time favorite destinations. The weather is often rotten, but the beauty of the sea, rocks, and houses is awe-inspiring."
"As is true with most of Norway, he local authorities have been careful in making sure that tourism coexists with the traditional culture."
"Deep, placid fjords, jagged, rocky peaks—a historic and geologic masterpiece. Many of the tiny fishing villages rent out cozy rorbu, the historic cabins where workers were housed in-season, and there are several excellent museums and art galleries."
"Tourism development professional, appropriate, and benefiting a local population that is therefore very supportive. Information well-organized and sustainability guaranteed. In all a top destination."
"Good environmental quality. The use of fisherman cabins as accommodation particularly appropriate as opposed to large hotels."
"Still wonderful, but cruising tourism is a threat."