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Dotted with quaint colorful houses that overlook the peaceful bay of the Barents Sea, Honningsvåg boasts a postcard-perfect scenery. Due to its location at the southeastern side of the large island of Magerøya, the traditional fishing village is well-known as the gateway to the iconic North Cape. Spend some time in Europe’s northernmost town and discover a […]

Bragging rights … it’s a thing these days. How does “I’ve gone as far north as you can possibly go in Europe” sound? Good? Then put a trip to North Cape — that’s Nordkapp to Norwegians — on your bucket list. Here are 6 amazing reasons to book the trip of a lifetime — to […]

When you learn about the remote northern island of Magerøya you hear it described as a barren tundra without trees. While this is a true description of the area littered with steep coastal cliffs and craggy inland mountains, Magerøya is a special place for many reasons. For example, did you know archaeologists have found settlements […]

The North Cape way up in the northernmost part of Norway is a place where dreams come to life. Experience never-ending sunlight in the summer, zip across the barren winter wonderland in a dog sled in the winter and watch thousands of puffins, gannets and cormorants fish for giant crabs from your vantage point at […]

Dramatic nature and a cityscape painted with fairytale-look-alike architecture, Ålesund looks like a colorful postcard. The little town on the west coast of Norway is surrounded by blue waters, imposing fjords and rugged mountains. Discover some of the top things to do in Ålesund to make planning your stay here a walk in the park. […]

Ah, Ålesund! With its Art Nouveau buildings and its dotted coastline, this Norwegian port town looks like something out of a fairytale. There are many gorgeous corners for you to explore and take pictures — both within the town proper and while exploring its surrounding nature. Consider the below as your guide to getting started! […]

If you’re a mountain lover then you don’t need much convincing to hike the Sunnmøre Alps. You can hardly wait to experience in person the jagged mountain peaks bursting out of the fjord more than 1,500 m (4,921 ft) straight up into the sky. Even if you’re not a diehard fan of heights, there are […]

Dubbed as the Norwegian mountaineering capital, Åndalsnes certainly lives up to its name. Few other places offer the same amount of stunning hiking opportunities. Here lies one of the world’s most scenic hikes not far from Europe’s tallest vertical rock and the Trollstigen plateau. Not convinced Åndalsnes is your cup of tea just yet? The […]

Known for offering some of the most scenic views in Norway, hiking Romsdalseggen Ridge is high on many’s list. The mountain ridge located in the heart of Romsdalen offers awe-inspiring views of the wild Romsdalsfjella mountains, the Norwegian Sea and the Romsdalsfjord. It is not without reason that Lonely Planet has described the view from […]

With more than 90% of Norway being covered by mountains, sometimes you need to get high up to take in the views. If the majestic mountains seem a bit… inaccessible to you, don’t worry: a Via Ferrata can get you all the way to the top, safely. You can conquer mountaintops — even if you’re […]