• Key Information

  • Lofoten Islands

  • Type
    Horst Islands
  • Area
    474 sq miles
  • Temperature Range
    34 °F to 61 °F
  • Learning Point
  • The Lofoten Islands are a group of beautiful islands in the northern part of Norway that are formed by an interesting geological process, creating a long ridge of high mountains and dramatic views.
  • Project
  • Draw a picture of the Lofoten Islands.
  • Location
  • Located in
    Norway
  • Fun Facts
  • The exact meaning of the name of the islands is not known.
  • The islands have a realtively high temeprature for their location so far north, partly due to the Norwegian Sea that surrounds them.
  • Horsts are raised sections of land that are caused by fractures on each side pushing up the land compared to the land along the edges which drop lower.
  • Many animals and birds live in the islands, including the Sea Eagles and Puffins.