Fredrikstad is one of those places that sneaks up on you. Just over an hour south of Oslo, this riverfront city blends a living medieval-style fortress town with a relaxed, seaside vibe and island-hopping on its doorstep. It feels intimate yet full of small discoveries: cobbled lanes in the Old Town, cafés along the Glomma … Read more
Norway is small in population, wide in landscape, and big on quality of life. From the bustle of Oslo to the blue hour quiet of Tromsø, each city has its own rhythm, job market, and culture. If you are planning a move, choosing the right place will shape your daily life more than any other … Read more
If you want a close encounter with a real Norwegian glacier without a full alpine expedition, Engabreen is a standout. This ice tongue of Svartisen drops from high mountains into a deep blue fjord landscape on the Helgeland coast, with a short boat ride and an easy lakeside approach that suits most travelers. The scenery … Read more
Oslo is the kind of city that sneaks up on you. One minute you are sitting by the fjord with a coffee, watching island ferries slip past. The next you are in a world-class museum, or hiking among spruce trees with views across the entire city. This Oslo travel guide walks you through when to … Read more
Hardangerjøkulen is one of Norway’s most striking icecaps, sitting like a white crown on the northern edge of Hardangervidda between Oslo and Bergen. With the car-free village of Finse at its feet and big-sky views in every direction, this is glacier country at its purest. Whether you come for a gentle day hike to a … Read more
Nigardsbreen is one of the most accessible glacier arms of Jostedalsbreen, the largest ice cap on mainland Europe. Tucked up the green Jostedalen valley in Vestland, it delivers the classic Norway combo in one day: turquoise meltwater, polished granite, and jagged blue ice. If you want a glacier experience that is dramatic yet manageable, Nigardsbreen … Read more
Folgefonna is one of those places that quietly steals the show. Tucked above the blue arms of the Hardangerfjord, this ice cap feeds dramatic valley glaciers, turquoise lakes, and old farming villages that still smell faintly of wood smoke after rain. If you are curious about glacier hiking in Norway, summer skiing, or simply want … Read more
Buarbreen is one of the most accessible glacier arms of Folgefonna, tucked at the end of the green Buer Valley just outside Odda. The hike takes you from farmland and birch forest to a rugged moraine where blue ice hangs between two peaks. Expect ropes and chains, boulders, river spray, and a finish line that … Read more
Austdalsbreen is one of those places that stays with you long after you leave. Tucked into the upper reaches of Jostedalen in Vestland county, this glacier arm of the mighty Jostedalsbreen reaches down toward turquoise meltwater lakes and stark, moonlike rock. It feels wild yet accessible, and with the right planning you can step onto … Read more
Haugabreen is a graceful tongue of blue ice dropping out of Myklebustbreen on the western edge of Jostedalsbreen National Park. It sits at the head of quiet Stardalen, a valley that still feels a bit off the main tourist circuit. I grew up not far from here, and Haugabreen is where many locals take their … Read more