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Hiking
HikingMardalsfossen, the highest waterfall in Norway
At 655 meters, Mardalsfossen is the highest waterfall in all of Norway! Its free fall of 297 meters is even the highest free fall in Scandinavia and the fourth highest in the world. You can get so close to this waterfall that you'll get a free soaking. The hike only takes 45 minutes (one way),…Read more
HikingMeasuring equipment and the risk of collapse on Mannen
Mannen is as notorious as it is famous in Norway. From the top you have a beautiful view over the Romsdalen valley and the Rauma river. But there's also a downside: this mountain could break off at any moment, crash down into the valley and cause a lot of damage and flooding. Don't worry, though,…Read more
HikingRampestreken, THE viewpoint of Åndalsnes
Looking for some free adrenaline? 550 meters above Åndalsnes hangs Rampestreken, a viewpoint that's guaranteed to make your knees go weak. Whether that's from the fear of heights or from the insane view, I'll leave up to you. You can be standing on top of Rampestreken within an hour or so, but you do have…Read more
Road trips
Winter
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
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.