Places to stay
Hiking
HikingTips & tricks for hiking to Trolltunga
It's one of the most famous spots in Norway and you'll see her appear in most videos, campaigns and brochures about Norway: Trolltunga. You can't get around it on Instagram, as people from all over the world pose on the piece of rock that resembles a Trolls Tongue (hence the name). And yes, it's absolutely…Read more
HikingPreikestolen – the most famous mountain in Norway
In the south of Norway, the 604-meter-high Preikestolen towers proudly above the Lysefjord. This enormous cliff - known in English as Pulpit Rock - owes its name to the dead-straight shape of the overhang. Quite a phenomenon! It's no wonder Preikestolen is the most famous mountain in Norway. And that's not just because the new…Read more
Gear, HikingHiking in the mountains: what to bring? My day hike checklist
My vacation excitement starts LONG before I actually leave. I don't just spend a lot of time discovering fun places I want to visit, hikes I want to do or road trips I want to take ahead of time.. I also spend a lot of time making and ticking off lists. Especially packing lists, like…Read more
Road trips
Winter
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
Gear
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.