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Lofoten archipelago

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Lofoten archipelago
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“Norway’s Lofoten archipelago is made up of six principal, populated, islands and hundreds of smaller ones that are empty of people. It's also full of new work by exciting artists.”
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Condé Nast TravelerAug 13

At Norway's Newest Island Retreat, Redefining the Relationship Between Community and Tourism

Far beyond Norway’s better-known northern islands, Ytri Island Retreat is creating a community-minded kind of luxury in the Træna archipelago.

Neighboring archipelago, dented by overtourism.

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  • Ytri Island RetreatHotelNorway's most remote island retreat, 112 miles from Bodø.
  • Træna archipelagoSightArchipelago enfolded by blueberry seas, name means 'outer point'.
  • Træna 365PlaceLocal development company that brainstormed alternative futures.
  • Bonaparte InteriørPlaceDesign firm that used local materials for the hotel.
  • TrænstavenSightEmblematic shark-toothed mountain rearing out of the ocean.
  • Sanna islandSightIsland with the Kirkhelleren cave, one of the oldest inhabited.
  • KirkhellerenSightColossal cave in the mountainside, archaeological discoveries made here.
  • TrænafestivalenFestivalMusic festival in July culminating with a rave in Kirkhelleren.
  • Lofoten archipelagoSightNeighboring archipelago, dented by overtourism.
  • HurtigrutenPlaceCruise ships that offload day trippers a few times a week.
  • AlmaRestaurantHotel restaurant with wild island ingredients and chef's table.
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