Reine

Reine is a fishing village on the Lofoten Islands in northern Norway and the administrative seat of Moskenes municipality in the far west of the archipelago; it has around 300 inhabitants. The village is spread over a chain of small islands linked by bridges and is small enough to explore on foot. Fishing and fish processing still shape life here; you may photograph the drying stockfish but not touch it, because it is food. Many of the traditional rorbuer, red fishermen's cabins on stilts, are now rented out; book early for summer and the northern lights season.

The climb up Reinebringen on stone steps built by Nepalese Sherpas offers the best-known view; go early or late in the day and check the condition of the path beforehand. It is strongly discouraged in winter, and you should skip it in bad weather too. The midnight sun shines in early summer, and the northern lights can be seen from autumn to spring. The E10 links the islands by bridges; the ferry from Bodø docks at Moskenes, only a short drive from Reine. Park in designated places and camp only where it is allowed.