Kristin Folsland Olsen
Midnight Sun activities in Lofoten
One thing is seeing the Midnight Sun, another is experiencing it. If you want to make your trip completely unforgettable, we can suggest activities to achieve that.
Cool things to do in the Midnight Sun
Experience the Midnight Sun from the sea. There are several ways to experience the Midnight Sun from the water. If you want to fulfil your dream of landing the big cod in the rays of the Midnight Sun, several companies offer midnight fishing trips. If you are more a fan of oars than fishing rods, you can go on a kayaking trip from Svolvær, Henningsvær, Eggum or Ballstad.
Midnight Sun horseback riding
Lucky Luke is known for riding into the sunset. Here in Lofoten, you can experience riding into both the sunset and the sunrise – at the same time. The farm Hov Gård on the island of Gimsøy offers Midnight Sun horseback riding trips, which are also suitable for people who unfortunately are not faster than their own shadow.
Hallvard Kolltveit – Destination Lofoten
Take a hike in the midnight sun
How about enjoying a hike during night time? Since the sun never sets, you can explore Lofoten’s many scenic locations on foot.
When the clock strikes midnight, the landscape transforms. The harsh midday shadows disappear, replaced by a soft, warm glow that photographers call the “golden hour”—except here, it lasts for hours.
From late May to mid-July, the mountains are bathed in a surreal palette of pink, orange, and amber. Standing on a summit at 1:00 AM with the sun hovering just above the horizon is a perspective few places on Earth can offer, turning a standard hike into a once-in-a-lifetime memory.
