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Article: Travel: The Good Family Hotel Guide - 6. Vandrerhjem Youth Hostel, Lofoten Islands, Norway
- Article from:
- The Independent (London, England)
- Article date:
- July 24, 1999
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Copyright informationCopyright 1999 The Independent - London. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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Much-loved for 25 years, its worldwide fans now bring their own
families on pilgrimages to this friendly cluster of old ochre
fishermen's cottages that ramble round wooden jetties cluttered with
anchors, rods and fish drying on racks.
Accommodation
Large simple family suites have their own kitchen and bathroom
(allow pounds 20 a night per unit), but you must book ahead. Washing
machines and tumble dryers are also provided.
Activities
Rowing boats and fishing rods come free; mountain bikes can be
hired for around pounds 7 a day to explore some of the island's
superb silver sand beaches - apart from one quiet main road, traffic
is minimal. The best beaches are at Visken (there's also a ...
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