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Just thinking about Norway’s nature is enough to take your breath away. The untamed mountaintops, forever glazed with ice; the serpentine fjords, created so many ice ages ago; the picturesque villages untouched by time, dotted with medieval churches; the cascading waterfalls and proud, fragrant trees… It feels like a fairytale, doesn’t it? And yet, accessing […]

The row of houses on the wharf is among Bergen’s most iconic attractions. Red, yellow and white, the photogenic yet slightly crooked wooden houses take you on a journey far back in time. “For almost 400 years, we’ve had a German community in the middle of this Norwegian city,” says Jo Gjerstad, a local historian […]

Deep in the heart of Fjord Norway, a legendary rock formation awaits to take your breath away: Preikestolen. When deciding how to explore it, you have both active and more relaxing options at hand. The 604-meters high steep cliff also known as the Pulpit Rock has been offering panoramic views to Lysefjord for more than […]

At 3,556 feet above sea level, Kjerag is the highest peak in the Lysefjord.  When is the best time to hike to kjerag? Kjerag is a seasonal hiking destination, and the season is very short. The plateau is normally covered in snow until late June. The season ends when the road closes for the season due […]

A visit to Ryfylke would not be complete without a day trip to Preikestolen, arguably the most well known attraction in the region. Preikestolen, which is also known as Pulpit Rock, is a cliff that stands 604 m (1981 ft) over the Lysefjord. The popular hike to the top of the cliff is about 4 […]

Check out 3 ways to explore the southernmost big fjord in Norway. On a fjord cruise  This is definitely the most relaxing and comfortable way to see the fjord. Departing from the harbor of Stavanger, you can admire the fjord and its attractions from the comfort of a boat, either through panoramic windows or on […]

It’s time to tick Preikestolen off your bucket list! The impressive rock formation hovering 604 m (1982 ft) above the beautiful Lysefjord has become a popular attraction for both tourists and Norwegians who want to experience one of the most spectacular viewpoints in the world. Located only an hour by bus or by car from […]

Located an hour by bus outside of Stavanger, Preikestolen also known as the Pulpit Rock, is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Norway. It has been named one of the world’s most spectacular viewing points both by Lonely Planet and CNN Go. The plateau holds many interesting facts and stories, some of which […]

Kjerag is one of Norway’s many impressive rock formations that require a hike to get to. Once you reach the bolt, the area offers unparalleled views and thrills. Here are some interesting facts about the famous boulder that is located outside Stavanger. Kjerag is popularly referred as the ‘Majesty of the Lysefjord’. The boulder is […]

“The adrenaline capital of Norway.” Nope, it’s not Oslo or Bergen. Instead, that honorific is about Voss, a relatively small place in the heart of Fjord Norway. But do you know why Voss is so special? This picturesque village between Sognefjord and Hardangerfjord is blessed with a vibrant landscape and an even more vibrant tradition when it comes to extreme sports. […]