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Hiking
HikingHow hiking to Bøyabreen glacier nearly killed us
In Jostedalsbreen Nasjonalpark lies the biggest glacier of continental Europe: Jostedalsbreen. This ice giant is 100 kilometers long, 16 kilometers wide and at some places up to 500 meters thick. The nature reserve around the Jostedalsbreen is located in the province Sogn og Fjordane in western Norway. The Jostedalsbreen glacier takes up half of the national…Read more
HikingHiking Langfoss got me addicted for life
Along the E134 highway, between Markus and Skare, rumbles one of the five highest waterfalls of Norway: the Langfoss. Literally: long (lang) waterfall (foss). Because of her wondrous surroundings and accessibility, the Langfoss has earned a spot on the CNN list of the 10 most beautiful waterfalls in the world. The Langfoss is not only super impressive…Read more
HikingRecovery hiking to the Jettegrytene (potholes) in Åbødalen
In the region of Ryfylke, close to Sauda, lies Åbødalen. It's a dusty road through a valley that's sparsely populated, that's mostly known for its beautiful walks, stunning picnic locations with waterfalls in the background and of course also the Jettegrytene (also known as 'natural potholes' or the literal translation 'giant's kettle'). A jettegryte is an exceptionally smooth cavity or…Read more
Road trips
Winter
Excursions, WinterDog sledding through the frozen valley in Northern Norway
During our unforgettable fairytale week in Tromsø last year, we went dog sledding on the fourth day. THE moment I fell in love with the feeling of standing on a dog sled. And later that year, also the big inspiration for entering and my drive to win Fjällräven Polar. Honestly, the love has never gone away. This…Read more
Excursions, WinterChasing the northern lights with Roy Sætre
This week it's exactly one year ago that we had a dream vacation in Tromsø. A great reason to look back on a very special night. The night we decided to go on a northern lights tour and search one more time for the ultimate high: seeing the northern lights. Since we had fallen pretty…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
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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.