Sustainable Luxury in Lofoten is all about getting back to the core. What does that mean? It means awareness around consumption, fair trade, local food, and traditions, and that nature is being preserved. Less is more. Norwegian luxury is not about being extravagant but about ensuring quality at each step. Sustainable luxury is about the right amount at the right time, respecting the elements in the lodging, destination, and local community.
Sustainable Luxury Affects Tiny Communities in Lofoten
Why is Sustainable Luxury so important in Lofoten? We must all remember that Lofoten is a small geographical area in Norway, with many guests worldwide. So why only visit when you can be a sustainable traveler? Be aware of your impact and adopt good practices to reduce stress on the destination and the local communities. Be aware and support places that deliver high-quality, outstanding hospitality, local food, and healthy consumption of the local area’s sources.
Sørvågen 419, Nusfjord 19 & Unstad 11
The largest village in Lofoten has 419 inhabitants; if you are a group of 12 travelers, you have increased the population by 2,6 % when arriving in town. If you visit the charming fishing village of Nusfjord, which has 19 inhabitants, the population has increased by 64 %. If you are visiting Unstad, the surfer’s paradise with 11 people living in the village, you will have increased the population by 119 % with 12 visiting guests.
Loften a Sustainable Destination to Visit
Sustainability in Lofoten is crucial for further survival. Even a small group of 12 travelers dramatically impacts the local community. Every traveler can use their time to understand the local community and history, respect nature’s vulnerability, and eat local food. Traveler’s visiting Lofoten must understand that Lofoten has to be sustainable now and in the future to take care of area resources. Lofoten, as a destination, has developed the Code of Conduct when visiting Lofoten. As Lofoten Rangers says:
«Don’t leave a trace in Lofoten; let Lofoten leave a trace in you.»
Become a Sustainable Luxury Traveler in Lofoten
How to contribute to sustainable tourism in Lofoten? Choose local guides and suppliers who will provide quality in the form of safe, good experiences with local knowledge. Also, eat at the local restaurants in Lofoten.
3 Places for Sustainable Luxury in Lofoten, Norway
Holmen in Lofoten – Sørvågen 419 inhabitants
If you want a definition of sustainable luxury in Norway, then I think Holmen in Lofoten has taken a big step in the right direction. They have understood that less is more. And that is why you should be at Holmen for three nights to enjoy their whole concept. Luxury is time, good sleep, local ingredients, and the pleasure of just being and not doing. Look at the weather and wildlife, and maybe grab a coffee in the sunshine and enjoy the day. Sometimes the most incredible luxury is doing nothing more than watching the kithamw gulls flying into the harbor after being out at sea looking for food.
Nusfjord Resort – 19 inahbitants
Nusfjord Arctic Resort is a charming fishing village that has decided that it would rather be smaller in size and big in experience. In Nusfjord, only three daily buses can come to the fishing village. And there isn’t much parking in the area either. So here, you are encouraged to stay the night and experience the place and its peacefulness. It’s a unique atmosphere to wake up to the singing of the kithamw gulls. Outside are the local fishermen waiting for the first guests who will come aboard to try their luck at fishing in Lofoten.
Unstad Arctic Surf – 11 inhabitants
The art of being in touch with nature’s elements is Unstad Arctic Surf. Sometimes nature can be the most incredible luxury, getting to experience the elements directly on the body by surfing or the Arctic challenge and taking the time to be with the ocean and the activities for the next hour or two. The most incredible luxury can sometimes be to do something without being disturbed. It’s just about an interaction between you, the sea, and your skills – and good help from your professional surf instructor from Unstad Artic Surf.
Sustainable Luxury in Lofoten is all about the power of nature and how that impacts you as a responsible traveler visiting the islands
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