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Bodø, the lively town in Nordland just above the Arctic Circle, has many attractions to lure you in and keep your attention and adrenaline undiminished throughout your trip. But perhaps none as exciting as Saltstraumen! It’s the strongest tidal whirlpool in the whole world! Saltstraumen was created about 3,000 years ago, after the ice melted […]

The Norwegian town of Bodø, just north of the Arctic Circle, is well known for being surrounded by a beautiful countryside but that’s not all the town is famous for. Diplomatic fracas Bodø has a reputation for intrigue and scandal. In 1818, an English trading company was involved in illegal activities in Bodø. Norwegian officials […]

The gateway to northern Norway, Bodø has much to offer visitors. From awe-inspiring natural wonders to a thriving arts scene, these are ten reasons to explore in and around Bodø.

Home to the Queen of the fjords, Norway’s third-largest glacier, famous waterfalls and beautiful mountain farms, Hardanger encompasses everything Norway is famous for. Speckled with flowers in the spring and heavy in fruit in the fall – Hardanger is wildly beautiful. A place you need to see, feel and smell for yourself. Are you ready […]

If you’re searching for an unparalleled outdoor adventure, look no further than the Jostedalsbreen glacier. Here are ten facts worth knowing about this momentous glacier. It sets a European record Jostedalsbreen glacier is not only monumental for its beauty, but also its size. That’s because it’s the largest glacier in mainland Europe and covers a […]

Strap on your crampons, grab an ice pick and let’s look at 7 ice-cold facts about this world-class, millennia-old sheet of ice. Its icy blue mass stretching through a mountain pass as if to reach out and touch the aquamarine valley lake below, Nigardsbreen is an awe-inspiring but accessible glacier popular for guided hikes in the Nordfjord […]

Western Norway’s Nordfjord is home to the country’s 6-largest fjord, the Nordfjorden. It is also very much home to adventure. Between the coast and the glaciers, outdoor activities await to challenge new and experienced adventure seekers. You’ll find a land of extremes, from the deepest lake to the highest cliff, yet Nordfjord remains grounded and welcoming.  Here […]

69° 57′. That’s the latitude of a relatively small city, tucked away off the beaten path in Northern Norway. But despite its small size, Alta is huge in terms of inducing wanderlust to anyone who visits it — from its clear skies, ideal for chasing the elusive Aurora Borealis, to its endless outdoor adventures just […]

Arctic Norway is like a world of its own. Everything is white, vast, and glistening, while the changing of the seasons brings forth dramatic changes in the light, elevating every time you visit into the experience of a lifetime! And located well within Arctic Norway, right next to the wild heart of Finnmark, Alta is […]

Surrounded by Finnmark’s wild beauty and steeped in history that literally spans thousands of years, this small city in Northern Norway may be off the beaten path but is totally worth your time. Alta has a lot to entice you with, from UNESCO World Heritage sites and dancing lights in the sky, to untamed landscapes […]