Your adventure starts in downtown Stavanger. You grab a coffee, step onto a modern electric bus, and find your seat. There’s no engine noise competing with conversation and no time lost on hotel pickups across the city. Instead, the transition happens naturally: streets become forests, rocky hillsides stretch toward the horizon, and the landscape grows […]
Let’s talk about the people the travel industry has forgotten. Not a morning person. A late riser. Someone who booked a trip to Norway and considers it a personal victory if they’re not rushing out the door before 9am. In Scandinavia, they have a name for you: a B-person. And the adventure tourism industry has […]
If you’re planning a hiking trip near Stavanger, chances are you’ve asked yourself this question: is Kjerag harder than Preikestolen? The short answer is yes. Kjerag is significantly more demanding than Preikestolen in terms of terrain, elevation changes, and the physical effort required. Most hikers find Kjerag tougher — but that doesn’t mean Kjerag is […]
You’ve already heard of it or at least seen pictures of it: Kjeragbolten – the massive boulder suspended between two cliffs, nearly 1,000 meters above the Lysefjord. Stand beside it, and the fjord below looks almost impossibly far down. If you are planning to hike Kjerag in 2026, here is everything you need to know. […]
Your ship docks in Stavanger early in the morning. By late morning, you could already be on your way up to Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) – one of Norway’s most recognized hikes – and be comfortably back on your ship with time to spare before departure. For cruise passengers, the challenge is rarely the hike itself. […]
Kjerag rises a dizzying 1,000 meters above Lysefjorden, like Norway’s own granite skyscraper. At the top waits Kjeragbolten – the famous boulder wedged between cliffs, dangling above the abyss. It’s the ultimate photo spot, but here’s the twist: only about half the visitors dare to step out on it. The rest cheer from a safe distance. […]
Norway’s Constitution Day on May 17th is a vibrant and joyous celebration, marked by parades, traditional costumes, and lots of ice cream. If you’re visiting Norway during this festive time, here’s how you can join in the celebrations like a true local. What’s so special about the May 17th? Celebrated annually to honor the signing […]
With their boundless energy and striking eyes, huskies are stars of the canine world, especially in the realm of dog sledding. Here’s a condensed journey through five amusing and enlightening facts about these captivating dogs and the thrilling sport they excel in. Huskies are born to run Huskies were originally bred by the Chukchi people […]
The Lofoten archipelago is a place of breathtaking beauty and fascinating history. You probably already know all about the Instagram gold vistas, the vibrant, local cuisine, the picturesque little houses and the Viking treasures found at the local museum. But did you know that the Lofoten islands are also one of the best places for kayaking in […]
Lofoten is very often — and correctly — described as a group of islands. However, this one-of-a-kind archipelago of Northern Norway is just as much the sum of its unique towns, fishing ports and villages. Yes, exciting drives and boat trips across awe-inspiring land- and seascapes are a must when in Lofoten. But people are […]
