Serpentine roads, wild fjords, colourful cottage houses, sparkling blue waters and jutting mountaintops. You really are spoilt for choice when it comes to the beauty of the Lofoten islands (your Instagram will thank you). The Arctic Norway archipelago is known for its breathtaking beautiful vistas. But how much do you really know about this ancient, […]
The Lofoten archipelago is a dream come true for every visitor who wishes to experience the beating heart of Norway. Named after a lynx, the Arctic archipelago carries an almost feral, untamed beauty all year long. Its jutting mountaintops and diverse wildlife juxtaposed with postcard-perfect fishing houses and the glittering waters of the fjords, the […]
Trollfjorden is a two km (1.2 mi) long fjord with a narrow entrance and steep mountains on all sides. Known for its natural beauty and wildlife, accessing the fjord is best done by boat. Here are 3 ways to experience Trollfjorden in Lofoten. Explore it on a sea eagle RIB safari Beginning in Svolvær, you’ll journey […]
From its polar museum to its mountainous sherpa staircase, and from its eclectic architecture to its wild Arctic landscape, Norway’s “Paris of the North” has many ways to steal your heart. But if you really want to make your time in Tromsø unforgettable, hop on a dog sled! It’s the best way to take in […]
Tromsø, the Arctic Capital of Norway, is incredibly picturesque all year long. In the summer, the midnight sun bathes everything in a warm glow all night long, as the sun doesn’t set from the end of May to the end of July. In the winter, you can get glimpses of the (usually elusive) northern lights […]
As an urban city situated in the land of the midnight sun and northern lights, Tromsø is a place where you can enjoy modern art exhibitions one day, view wild reindeer as you chase summer or winter lights the next and explore the arctic wilderness with sled dogs the third day! Witness northern lights, polar […]
As one of the oldest cities in Norway, Bergen has a long and illustrious architectural history. A visit to one or more of these locations will provide you a unique insight into the rich history and life of the city. The city center is peppered with charming little wooden structures along cobbled streets, old churches, […]
“There is no bad weather, only bad clothes.” This old Norwegian saying is definitely something you need to keep in mind when planning your vacation to beautiful Bergen. See, Bergen may be Norway’s second largest city, but it’s first in all of Europe… when it comes to rainfall! Bergen’s unique location between seven mountains doesn’t […]
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about Norway? Its rich Viking heritage? Its endless skiing slopes? Its ridiculously good looking people? Allow us to add one more to your list: the fjords. Norway fjords are truly a wonder of Nature — so much so, that several of them are UNESCO […]
You can find historic statues decoarting many different parts of Bergen. They are placed in front of grand buildings, in city squares and in lush parks. Some are even placed on tall pedestals. The stiff characters in question are immortalized to remind us how they have shaped Norway, some culturally and some politically. Join us […]
