1/15 The name Lofoten Photo: Vidar Nordli-Mathisen / Unsplash Lofoten is a well-known name all over the world. But what does Lofoten really mean? The foot of Vesterålen (Formerly called Lo) Gaupefot Reinmule Boot or shoes 2/15 Number of municipalities Photo: Sondre Skjelvik Lofoten is an archipelago made up of several islands. The largest are Austvågøya, Gimsøya, Vestvågøya, Flakstadøya, Moskenesøya, Værøya and Røstlandet. But how many municipalities are there? 6 8 7 10 3/15 The mountains in Lofoten Photo: Dina Storvik / news The mountains in Lofoten are the first thing you see when you arrive. But how old are they really? 400 million years old 2.7 million years old 2.7 billion years old 3.5 billion years old 4/15 Flora in Lofoten Photo: Dina Storvik / news The flora in Lofoten is also very old. Are there plants in Lofoten that have survived the ice age? Yes No 5/15 Lofoten and Vesterålen Photo: Marcus Krogtoft Lofoten is often mentioned in connection with Vesterålen, which is the nearest neighbor. Which fjord is it that both Lofoten and Vesterålen want to call theirs. Vestfjorden Kjerkfjorden Trollfjorden Bunesfjorden 6/15 Stockfish in Lofoten Photo: Sofie Retterstøl Olaisen / news The stockfish is one of the reasons why Lofoten was put on the map. But who imports most of the stockfish from Lofoten? USA, Norway and Italy Italy, Croatia and Nigeria Italy, France and USA Croatia, USA and France 7/15 What is this construction used for? You can see this construction in many places in Lofoten. But what is it used for? Dry fish Store boats Suspension for tools Social gathering place 8/15 Stockfish Photo: John Inge Johansen But what is the name of this construction? Stockfish rack Dry rack Helle Hjelle 9/15 Stockfish Photo: Synnøve Sundby Fallmyr / news But why is stockfish so popular in Catholic countries? Because the pope had financial interests in stockfish exports. Because the pope said it was okay to eat during Lent. Because Catholic priests are very fond of bacalao, which the stockfish is used for. It has nothing to do with religion. They just like the taste. 10/15 Fish Photo: Rolf M. Aagaard / Aftenposten Stockfish is thus dried cod. But what exactly is the difference between cod and cod? There are two completely different types of fish. Much like saithe and mackerel. There is no difference. There are only different names Skrei wanders, cod does not 11/15 Tourists in Lofoten Photo: Synnøve Sundby Fallmyr / news But enough about fish, now it’s about people. Approximately how many tourists are registered to spend the night in Lofoten in 2019 (ie before the pandemic)? approx. 900,000 approx. 5.2 million approx. 200,000 approx. 2 million 12/15 Musicians from Lofoten Photo: Morten Skogly / news There are also many famous artists from Lofoten. What’s this guy’s name? Sondre Lerche Magnus Eliassen Sondre Justad Ola Bremnes 13/15 Culture from Lofoten Photo: Josef Benoni Ness Tveit / news What is the name of the mountain that Sondre Justad has made it a summer tradition to play a concert on? Festvågtinden Reinebringen Tjeldbergtinden Helvetestinden 14/15 Festival Photo: Jonathan Vivaas Kise / Trevarefest Several festivals are arranged in Lofoten. What is the name of the festival that was held in an old factory in Henningsvær for the first time in 2017? Factory party Trevarefest Høllafest Kubafestivalen 15/15 Culture and tourism Photo: Synnøve Sundby Fallmyr / news Henningsvær has many exciting offers for tourists. What is the name of the place that has been described as “a strange hybrid of English pub, Nepalese tea house, sidewalk restaurant in Nice and base camp on Everest”? Brigen Kaffebar Klatrekafeen Henningsvær Lysstøperi & Cafe Trevarefabrikken
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