Lofoten Islands
Lofoten Islands in Norway are situated between the 68th and 69th parallels of the Arctic Circle and the Gulf Stream. The Lofoten Islands experience some of the warmest weather given their high latitude. Deriving their name from the Norse for a lynx foot, they are renowned for their natural beauty, wildlife and during the summer months they bask in almost perpetual daylight.
With over 1,000 years of history, the islands are inextricably linked to the vast quantities of winter cod that migrate from the Barents Sea to spawn in Lofoten. When visiting any town, visitors often see the racked cod and stockfish on large A-frames that dry in the sun. There are excellent local fish restaurants that offer an excellent alternative to the lamb and other meats also available locally. Abundant in sea life with sea eagles, puffins and otters, the islands are a remote haven that is ideal for an open water swimming adventure.
SwimQuest Holidays
SwimQuest Holidays offers a holiday tour oriented around swimming in the Arctic Circle off the coast of Norway amid the archipelago with jagged cliffs rising from the sea and sea water temperatures ranges between 11-15°C due to the Gulf Stream. Renowned for an abundance of wildlife including sea eagles, puffins, otters, seals and whales, these far-flung islands are ideal for anyone looking for a challenging and inspiring week of swimming. Lofoten’s underwater world is fascinating: floating above glossy, peaceful kelp will make you feel at one with nature – and with the sun on the water, it’s easy to fall in love with the landscape as you swim amongst shoals of fish. The daily swimming distance is approximately 5 km per day, broken into two swims.
For a price of £2,500, accommodation in traditional Norwegian log cabins, a swimming itinerary, all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with alcohol included, safety boats, swim guides, one-on-one coaching and video footage to take home, feeds, transfers to and from Svolvaer airport, transport as required during the week, between swims, and VAT are included.
Into the Maelstrom
Into the Maelstrom will take place in the Lofoten Islands.
Lofoten Islands Video
External links
- Swimming Holidays In The Arctic Circle
- Getting Away From It All
- SwimQuest Holidays Nominated For Prestigious Award
- SwimQuest Holidays
- World Open Water Swimming Association
- Wild Swimming Brothers Take Risks To Live Up To Name
- Marathon Swimmer
- Open Water Swimming
- World Open Water Swimming Association
- Daily News of Open Water Swimming
- Hudson Brothers Swim Into And Outta The Maelstrom
- Looking At And Swimming Into The Maelstrom
- Orcas And Whirlpools Into The Maelstrom
- Artwork Inspired By Wild Swimming
