The author couple has resided on the archipelago (unless traveling) for over 25 years. New in the continuously updated 9th edition are winter photos and activities, such as snowshoe hiking. This high-quality hardcover standard work on the Lofoten consists of four sections: an introductory part with more than 70 pages featuring contributions about the land and its people, covering geology, climate and weather, flora and fauna, the Lofoten, fishing and angling, as well as the light, art, and artists on the archipelago; followed by over 80 pages as a practical section with comprehensive information on travel preparation, arrival, information, transport, accommodation, food and drink, active holidays (including cycling, paddling, and many organized tours), a practical A-Z, and a vocabulary list; thirdly, 12 island routes including the so-called Whale Route to the neighboring Vesterålen.