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 […]
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 […]
