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Lofoten Islands with kids
Jagged peaks above white beaches, with midnight sun in summer and northern lights in winter.
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Which ages it suits
What children love
- Red fishing cabins on stilts
- Kayaking in the fjords
- Lofotr Viking Museum
- A sea eagle safari
Worth knowing
- Change in Oslo, then fly or take the ferry from Bodø. A car is close to essential.
- Expensive, so self-catering cabins help.
- Midnight sun from late May to mid-July, so pack eye masks.
What a week in Lofoten Islands costs a family
For two adults and two children aged 4 and 8, expect roughly £1,360 for return flights, £1,848 for a family room or apartment and £1,785 to spend in February, one of the best months to go. That's about £4,993 in all. The cheapest month is November, at about £3,737.
| Month | Season | Family of four, 7 nights |
|---|---|---|
| January | Normal | £4,365 |
| FebruaryBest | Busy | £4,993 |
| MarchBest | Busy | £4,993 |
| April | Normal | £4,365 |
| May | Normal | £4,365 |
| JuneBest | Busy | £4,993 |
| JulyBest | Peak | £5,818 |
| AugustBest | Peakschool hols | £6,142 |
| September | Normal | £4,365 |
| October | Normal | £4,365 |
| November | Cheap | £3,737 |
| December | Normal | £4,365 |
Return flights from London. Short-haul airlines usually charge children the adult fare. A mid-range family room or apartment, plus food, local transport and days out. Prices go up in UK school holidays; August is counted as school holidays here. These are rough guides, not quotes. Plan your own holiday to see costs for your party, dates and holiday style, and add real prices as you find them.
When to go
The best months for Lofoten Islands are February, March, June, July and August. It's cheapest in November. July and August are peak season, when prices are highest.
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