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
If you visit Norway between late June and October, you will see families and friends wandering forest paths with small buckets and stained fingers. We are out gathering nature’s candy. Wild berries are a big part of everyday life here, from childhood memories of blueberry-stained smiles to Christmas desserts built on golden cloudberries. Picking is … Read more
The northern lights capture many imaginations before a trip to Norway, and I understand why. I grew up with winter skies as part of everyday life, and when the aurora gets going it really is as magical as the photos suggest. Bergen, however, is a special case. It sits on Norway’s west coast, squeezed between … Read more
Norway and beach holidays don’t always show up in the same sentence, but they should. With more coastline than almost any country in the world and a crazy variety of landscapes, our beaches range from sweeping North Sea dunes to bright white Arctic coves that look like the Caribbean until you dip a toe in. … Read more
Norway is a country of water. Fjords carve deep into the land, lakes sparkle on mountain plateaus, and the North Atlantic wraps our long coastline. Swimming here is about more than exercise. It is a way to meet the landscape, feel the seasons, and join a culture that treats cold water like a friendly dare. … Read more
Norway’s fjords are famous for their dramatic cliffs, mirror-still water, and quiet villages tucked between mountains and sea. They are not just scenery for postcards. On warm days, the shoreline turns into a relaxed gathering space, and plenty of people take a bracing dip. Swimming in a fjord in Norway feels different from a city … Read more
Norway’s right to roam, known in Norwegian as allemannsretten, is one of the country’s most cherished traditions. It gives everyone the freedom to explore nature, walk across open land, pitch a tent in the hills, and pick berries in late summer. As someone who grew up with it, I see it as both freedom and … Read more
Norway’s mountains, fjords, and forests are a dream for hikers. Trails weave from sea level to glacier rims, past waterfalls and over airy ridges. The beauty is real, and so are the conditions. Weather changes fast, distances feel longer than they look on a map, and a sunny start can turn into wind, fog, or … Read more