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ational Tourist Route Lofoten takes you on

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a drive through magnificent scenery and

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a vibrant coastal culture. The landscape

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is filled with contrasts ranging from the dramatic

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expanse of the ocean to craggy alpine peaks, glis-

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tening white sandy beaches, fishing villages in sheltered ports and verdant agricultural communities.

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The special quality of the Arctic light makes Lofoten

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a unique place. If you wish to see the midnight sun, Sørland

the northern lights or perhaps the blue light of the dark season, Lofoten is the place to go. Travelling by

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car or bicycle through Lofoten is easy, and the area offers plenty of options for activities. Take your time on this trip. Few other places provide such opportunities to be at one with nature. Day trips to Gimsøya, Eggum, Unstad, Vikten, Utakleiv, Nusfjord and Henningsvær will show you Lofoten at its best.

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National Tourist Route Lofoten runs from Å to Raftsundet, over a total distance of 184 kilometres (Euroroute 10). This route can also be combined with travel on the Hurtigruten coastal liner, ferries and Euroroute 6 onwards to other National Tourist Routes.

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18 NATIONAL TOURIST ROUTES. Each of these selected routes represents a unique motoring Helgelandskysten experience, and each offers its own distinctive combination of road, scenery and history.

The Norwegian Public Roads Administration seeks to enhance your journey by providing Atlanterhavsvegen spectacular viewing platforms, service Geiranger-Trollstigen facilities, car parks, picnic areas, Gamle StryneRondane fjellsvegen walking trails and art installations Sognefjellet GaularValdresflye fjellet along these routes.

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1 TORVDALSHALSEN. This rest area offers a splendid view of the expansive agricultural landscape of Vestvågøy island, as well as the Viking Museum at Borg. Architect: 70° Nord – Gisle Løkken.

2 EGGUM. A strikingly unique rest area with a car park and service facilities. Eggum is a popular recreational area and one of Lofoten’s best spots from which to observe the midnight sun.

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NUSFJORD. This is one of Norway’s oldest and best

preserved fishing villages, with long traditions from the famous Lofoten cod fisheries. The village seems a living museum, filled with interesting buildings and historical flair.

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4 GRUNNFØR. Here you can find a distinctive shelter and elevated vantage point for cyclists travelling along the outer edge of Austvågøy island. From Grunnfør, you have a view of the wide expanse of the ocean and the Vesterålen region. Architect: 70° Nord.

AKKARVIKODDEN (front page). Take a stop and enjoy the view of the ocean from the rest area at Akkarvikodden. The characteristic service building and the benches, all made of granite, reflect the rugged and stark scenery facing the Vestfjord.

Architect: Manthey Kula. Landscape architect: Landskapsfabrikken – Inge Dahlman.

Address: Industrigata 17 N-2605 Lillehammer

0541-12 grafisk.senter@vegvesen.no

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Photos: Norwegian Public Roads Administration

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Postal address: PO Box 1010 N-2605 Lillehammer

Phone: +47 815 22 000

Internet: nasjonaleturistveger.no vegvesen.no/nasjonaleturistveger