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Lofoten Nordeca Tourist Route 20014
This Lofoten National Tourist Route Map belongs to a series of 18 map and postcards sets describing popular tourist routes all over Norway. The map set includes a map in 1: 100,000 presenting an accurate topography (based on the Norwegian topographic survey) which describes local footpaths, cycle or ski routes, sport and recreational facilities, places of interest, places to stay and eat, viewpoints.The Lofoten National Tourist Route in the county of Nordland is a 230 kilometre-long stretch of road between the bridge across Raftsundet in the north and ร… in the south. Svolvรฆr and Leknes are the two urban centres in the area.This national tourist route takes you through Lofoten`s distinctive and stunning scenery – a contrast of craggy peaks, white beaches and emerald green sea. The tidal currents between the islands are at the base of Lofoten`s important fishing industry and its rich cultural traditions. Along the shores are many fishing hamlets with their characteristic rorbuer (fishermen’s cabins). Every year the wonders of nature and the living coastal culture attract thousands of visitors, filling the brief weeks of summer with life and sound – and the midnight sun. There are many opportunities for activities at sea and in the mountains, but the Lofoten Islands are also a place of peace and quiet. Winter is the best time for Lofoten fishery, for the skrei (winter cod) in particular, which still means so much for the local settlements.Getting around the islands by car or cycle is easy. From Bodรธ and Moskenes there are boats to the island communities of Vรฆrรธy and Rรธst, the last settlements before the open sea. The rocks south of Rรธst are the nesting sites for millions of seabirds. Whales, seals and killer whales are also to be seen in the area, and organised boat trips give you the chance to sea birds and sea animals at close range.Several descriptions and illustrations are included in the map to deliver a good visual representation of the trip.The set features:One map: scale 1:100,000 Text in three languages (Norwegian, English and German)5 Postcards (13.5x25cm)To see the list of other titles in this series, please click on the series link.