Plongée à Lofoten Islands — Norway

Lofoten offers diving in Arctic Norway's stunning fjord scenery — orca snorkeling from October to January, massive kelp forests, and the possibility of diving under the Northern Lights. The Gulf Stream keeps water surprisingly 'warm' for the latitude, and the sea life includes wolffish, king crabs, and dense cod aggregations.

Score
55.9
Visibilité
9–24m
Température
4–14°C
Meilleurs mois
January, February, March
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World Class
Intermediate
Lofoten Islands
NorwayNorthern Europe
55.9

SCORE

68.2000°N

14.4000°E

Lofoten offers diving in Arctic Norway's stunning fjord scenery — orca snorkeling from October to January, massive kelp forests, and the possibility of diving under the Northern Lights. The Gulf Stream keeps water surprisingly 'warm' for the latitude, and the sea life includes wolffish, king crabs, and dense cod aggregations.

Norway's Arctic Diving Paradise

Visibility9–24 m
Temperature4–14°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$120
Best MonthsJanuary, February, March, September
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML66.0CH28.0VIS67.0SV42.0TMP35.0DA62.0OP73.0TS60.0GT68.0VAL50.0CRD57.0SP57.0

Marine Life

66.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
96
Megafauna Encounters
28
Reef Fish Abundance
98
Macro Life
30
Endemic Species
60
Marine Life Diversity
66.0
Coral & Reef Health
28.0
Visibility & Conditions
67.0
Dive Site Variety
42.0
Water Temperature
35.0
Depth & Access
62.0
Operator Quality
73.0
Topside Experience
60.0
Getting There
68.0
Value & Cost
50.0
Crowding
57.0
Social Proof
57.0

Dive Types

driftpelagic

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

midnight sun kayaking (summer)Northern Lights viewing (winter)Reinebringen ridge hikefishing village photography (Reine, Hamnoy)Viking Museum visit

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Lofotr Viking Museum
  • Nusfjord fishing village
  • Svolvaer Goat (rock climbing icon)

Non-Diver Score

9/10

Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifemoderate

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber200 km — Haukeland University Hospital Chamber, Bergen (or Tromsø)
Nearest Hospital15 km

Small hospitals in Lofoten; chamber in Tromsø (flight 1 hr) or Bergen; helicopter available; cold water diving

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Lofoten Diving

PADI

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