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Hiking
HikingTrollkirka: stunning caves with waterfalls
On an extremely hot day in August, while we were on our way to visit the Atlantic Road, we stumbled upon a tiny parking lot in Fræna, Møre og Romsdal. We found a sign there, saying 'Trollkirka', but most of it was in Norwegian. While eating our sandwiches we tried to figure out what it…Read more
HikingEiafossen: a hike along the Rauma river
The Rauma is a 68-kilometer-long river that runs through the Romsdalen valley from Lesja to Åndalsnes in countless bends. All kinds of plants and trees grow along the river, and it's a lovely place to stretch your legs after all that road tripping around the area. Behind the Trollveggen visitor center, for example, you can…Read more
Hiking, SightseeingSpotting wildlife at Snøhetta viewpoint
Snøhetta viewpoint is an architectural masterpiece in Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella National Park. The gigantic glass mirror wall with organic wooden shapes was built by the architecture firm of the same name, Snøhetta, also known for the underwater restaurant and the most environmentally friendly hotel in the world. The viewpoint opened in 2011 and has won several international…Read more
Road trips
Winter
Hiking9 tips for hiking in Norway
Going hiking in Norway soon? Then make sure you're well prepared! It doesn't just make hiking a lot more comfortable and fun, in the worst case it can even be a matter of life and death. Every year tourists still have to be rescued from mountaintops by helicopter, so read on quickly and make sure…Read more
HikingHiking on Smøla: the colorful Maurdalen
During my six-week retreat on the island of Smøla, I hiked pretty much the whole island. Together with my loyal four-legged friend Finn, I explored almost every square meter of the island. Rain or shine. One of our favorites was the hike through Maurdalen. Fall conjured up the most beautiful colors in the landscape, and…Read more
HikingLitlefjellet, the hidden gem of Romsdal
Somewhere in Vengedalen lies a very well hidden gem. It's dreamy, beautiful and fairylike and it's called Litlefjellet (literally 'small mountain'). Locals also call it 'Romsdalseggen light'. Litlefjellet is my favorite spot in the entire area and getting their is fairly easy as well! Even though I'd rather keep this special place for myself, I can't possibly keep…Read more
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City breaks
Experience the far north for yourself?
From rugged mountains and endless roads to silent forests and the northern lights. Discover the trips through the far north and find your next adventure.