Places to stay
Hiking
HikingRomsdalseggen, the most beautiful hike in Norway
Now that it's official and we're going back to the Romsdal area this year, it was about time I wrote about our previous adventures. Because there's a very good reason we're going back: the hike along Romsdalseggen was our favorite hike EVER. An exaggerated statement? Perhaps. Read on and judge for yourself! How do you…Read more
HikingReindeer encounter at Besseggen
In the eastern part of Jotunheimen Nasjonalpark (national park) lies the Besseggen. All the way stretched out over the commune Vågå, province Oppdal, in the middle of fjord Norway. The Besseggen is known for the ridge (Besseggen Ridge) that lies between two lakes. The bright green Gjendevatnet on one hand and the deep blue Bessvatnet on the…Read more
HikingHiking through Aurlandsdalen – the Grand Canyon of Norway
Aurlandsdalen is also known as the Grand Canyon of Norway. Thousands of years ago, the valley in Aurland was carved out by a glacier. The valley runs from Geiteryggen to Vassbygdi and stretches over 40 kilometers. Today it's one of the better-known tourist hiking routes in Norway. Especially the section from Geiteryggen to Aurlandsvangen, near…Read more
Road trips
Winter
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
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.