LOCAL FERRY ROUTES IN LOFOTEN ISLANDS
The Lofoten archipelago is located about 100 kilometers above the Arctic Circle and comprises seven main islands arching off mainland Norway. The five biggest islands are interconnected by tunnels and bridges that are part of 130 kilometers scenic road, known as King...
Hiking Bakkanosi: The best view over the Nærøyfjord
The UNESCO protected Nærøyfjord is a popular stop on the Norway in nutshell route. Many people take a train from Oslo to Flåm, and then they continue with a fjord cruise on the magnificent Aurlandsfjord and dramatic and narrow Nærøyfjord before continuing westwards to...
Sea Eagles in Lofoten: The Incredible Comeback of a Nearly Extinct Species
The white-tailed eagles (Haliaeëtus albicilla), also known as the sea eagles, are Norway’s largest bird of prey. With a distinctive white tail and a wingspan of up to 2.4 meters, these majestic birds might appear untouchable when gliding high up in the sky or...
The North Sea Route: Hidden Gem on the Southern Coast of Norway
The North Sea Route (Nordsjøruta) is a road that stretches along the south coast of Norway in between Kristiansand and Haugesund. This region is often overlooked by tourists who arrive in Norway by a ferry from Denmark and hurry up to see the famous Preikestolen. In...
The Best Thing About Spring in Norway? Fruit Blossoming in Hardanger!
I have always loved spring in Norway. No, not the time when you think that the spring has finally arrived, and then the winter hits again. And again. I mean the time when the landscape sheds its dull winter color, turns bright green as the new leaves burst out of...Radka & Ivar
