Fringing the Arctic Circle and boasting some of the most spectacular scenery in Norway, the Lofoten Islands provide a breathtaking backdrop for a Scandinavian adventure. Exploring from the water is the best way to do these islands justice, and there are few more memorable vessels to embark upon your Lofoten adventure from than the unique Swedish minesweeper HMS Gåssten, beautifully converted for private charter.
During your six nights on board you will chart a course that takes in some of Lofoten's most iconic sights but also some serene and lesser-visited gems. Spectacular landscapes of dramatic fjords, sparkling bays and wild beaches are a given, as are picturesque fishing villages where brightly painted cabins stand out against verdant slopes, and vestiges of Viking crafts and traditions are visible to this day. Plying the waters of Lofoten on board HMS Gåssten allows for a deeper immersion into the landscapes of the archipelago - and a more active one, if that is where your interests lie. Go kayaking or paddle boarding in pristine bays, fish for your lunch, play a midnight round of golf at one of the most dramatic courses in the world or warm up after a wild swim in a private sauna. Back on board, enjoy delectable cuisine prepared by HMS Gåssten's skilled chef, and reflect upon days of adventure that will prove difficult to match.
For those wishing to extend a stay in the archipelago, enjoy a few nights at Holmen Lofoten, a collection of storehouses and cabins transformed into characterful boutique hotel. Gastronomes should not miss the four-night 'Kitchen On The Edge Of The World' experience, a unique culinary adventure based on the natural larder of Lofoten. Created by Ingunn Rasmussen and celebrated chef, Valentine Warner, the 2024 roster includes chefs: Lennox Hastie, Jose Pizarro, Heidi Bjerkan, Jeremy Lee and Henry Harris (NB: Limited availability).
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Photography credit to Simon Biffen & Beetle Campbell.
