Preikestolen, also called Pulpit Rock, is one of Norway’s most iconic hikes. The cliff towers over Lysefjord with a square plateau that feels made for photos. Getting there is straightforward once you know which road, bus, or tour to pick. I grew up in western Norway and have been up to the rock in different … Read more
Few places shout “Norway” quite like Trolltunga, the slender rock ledge hanging 700 meters above Ringedalsvatnet outside Odda. If your dream is to say your vows with a dramatic fjord backdrop, Trolltunga is one of the most memorable spots you can pick. From my years living in Norway and helping visitors plan big moments here, … Read more
Trolltunga is one of the most dramatic and famous viewpoints in Norway, a narrow rock ledge hanging high above a deep blue mountain lake in the Hardanger region. Over the last decade it has gone from a relatively unknown local spot to a bucket list destination for hikers from all over the world. As a … Read more
Getting married at Trolltunga is one of the most dramatic and memorable ways you can say “I do” in Norway. This famous rock ledge, hanging nearly 700 meters above Ringedalsvatnet in Hardanger, has become a dream location for adventurous couples from all over the world. A wedding here is not just about a ceremony, but … Read more
Trolltunga is one of Norway’s most iconic hikes, and getting yourself to the correct trailhead is half the job. The rock sits high above the Hardangerfjord near the small town of Odda, with a few different parking areas and seasonal shuttles that can make the approach smoother if you know how they work. Whether you … Read more
Svalbard is one of those rare places where the Arctic still feels vast and untamed. The archipelago sits far north in the Barents Sea, wrapped in glaciers and cold seas, and its wildlife has adapted to short summers, long polar nights, and shifting sea ice. Even a few hours outside Longyearbyen can remind you that … Read more
Norway is not exactly famous for reptiles, but we do have snakes. They are part of our forests, heathlands, and lake shores, and if you spend time outdoors you will eventually meet one. As someone born and raised here, I have bumped into them on spring hikes, at the cabin, and once while picking blueberries … Read more
Norway’s coast is a maze of fjords, islands, skerries and sheltered sounds that shaped everything from our cuisine to our shipping routes. Simple question, though: how long is it? You will see different answers depending on who you ask and how they measure. Short answer: If you include every fjord and island edge that hugs … Read more
Norway is a dream for anyone who loves Atlantic salmon. The combination of glacier-fed water, long summer days, and a culture that treats rivers with respect has created some of the world’s most iconic fisheries. From lush valleys in Trøndelag to the rugged tundra of Finnmark, you will find rivers that fit every angler’s style, … Read more
Norway is a dream for trout anglers, with wild fish, clear water, and miles of accessible coastline and mountain lakes. From sea trout cruising shallow fjord bays to golden brown trout rising on still summer evenings, the variety and quality here are hard to beat. As someone who grew up fishing these waters, I’ll walk … Read more