If you dream about waking up to the sound of waves and a skyline of granite peaks, wild camping in Lofoten is as good as it gets. The islands are built for tents and small adventures, with white sand beaches, teal water, and alpine heaths only a short hike from the road. The catch is … Read more
If you have ever wondered what it feels like when the sun simply does not rise, the polar nights in Norway are your answer. North of the Arctic Circle, winter brings a stretch of weeks where the sun stays below the horizon. It is not pitch black all day, but the light is brief and … Read more
Trolltunga is one of Norway’s most photographed viewpoints, a thin rock ledge jutting into thin air above Ringedalsvatnet. The hike is spectacular, long, and exposed. It rewards those who plan well and punishes those who treat it like a casual stroll. I grew up hiking in Norway and have guided friends and visitors here many … Read more
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