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Saltstraumen is a small strait located in Norway, north of the arctic circle near Bodø, famous for having the strongest tidal currents on the planet! The narrow strait is the only waterway between the Norwegian Sea to the west and Skjerstadfjord to the east. Up to 400 million cubic meters of seawater forces its way … Read more
We got tired of sitting at home and not getting any exercise, so we decided to make a small bike trip. What is a better way to spend an afternoon than do a troll hunt! We are still missing a couple of trolls from the map, so it was time to add one more to … Read more
How you pack depends on how you want to spend your time on Lofoten and when. I have written down a list from the perspective of a relatively active person running around, doing some sightseeing, photography, camping, and hiking during summertime. I usually pack a lot of heavy camera equipment, so everything else has to … Read more
Day 1 – Arrival in Lofoten We arrived by ferry through Lødingen and drove all the way to Svolvær, exploring Lofoten by road and stopping around to take some pictures. But if you prefer, you can also take a ferry directly to Svolvær. Svolvær is the capital of Lofoten, so it is a perfect place to … Read more
Lofotr Viking Museum features a full reconstruction of the largest Viking-era house ever found in Scandinavia – an 83-meter long Chieftain’s house. The museum also has a blacksmith’s forge and two ships (replicas of the Gokstad ship, one in full-scale size), and their boathouses. The museum additionally offers various reenactments, immersing visitors in the Viking’s … Read more
Nusfjord is one of the oldest and best-preserved fishing villages in Norway and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There were a couple of reasons why we wanted to see Nusfjord; I have seen many picturesque images of this beautiful harbor nestled between the mountains and full of delightful yellow and red fisherman cabins, so I … Read more
Reinebringen hike gave us the most spectacular view during our stay in Lofoten, but it also had the most annoying and dangerous ascend. To be honest, I wouldn’t go there again, as I am pretty sure there are plenty of other hikes with magnificent views that are way less bothersome. The Trail The trail is … Read more
Å is a tiny village located at the end of the Lofoten archipelago marking the end of the E10 highway. It used to be a small fishing village specializing in stockfish, but now it focuses more on tourism due to the increasing number of people visiting the archipelago. You can visit there two museums: Tørrfiskmuseum … Read more
After the hike to the Devil’s Gate, my boyfriend was a little traumatized 😛 It was his first time hiking, and he was pretty intimidated by all the mud and stones he had to traverse in the rain. So when we again told him that the next hike to the top of Ryten would be … Read more
Both beaches are quite popular and are situated close to each other, separated only by a mountain with a tunnel. When I was researching the best beaches on Lofoten, they were both mentioned everywhere. Due to their popularity, there are often many campers, cars, and tents around. So if you dream of sleeping on one … Read more
Djevelporten hike is a beautiful hike starting in downtown Svolvær in Lofoten. It is a well-marked and popular hike ending at the famous Devil’s gate (Djevelporten) – a wedged rock between Frosken and Fløya. It is quite a steep trek, and if it is muddy, it might not be the best for first-timers. According to … Read more
This summer, the world was (and is) closed down thanks to Corona. Therefore we didn’t plan for any vacation, but suddenly Norway opened up for Denmark. We figured that the natural beauty and remoteness of Norway seems perfect for these crazy times! Plus, we had no idea how quickly the world could go back into … Read more
One of the best ways to see Norway is to go by car or caravan. It gives you the freedom of reaching remote locations and allows you to go where your heart leads you without any precise plan 🙂 Even though the car is the most comfortable for me, it doesn’t mean you can’t see … Read more
When the sun makes an appearance during the cold winter months in Copenhagen, you have to make the best of it! Especially when there is snow on the ground! We were fortunate enough to have such a day recently, so I immediately went to my favorite forest – Hareskoven and had an amazing day strolling … Read more
When 2020 started, I imagined it very differently – as most of us probably did. I had many travel plans and different goals. But then, thanks to someone’s dinner in China, we all had to change our aspirations for the year… I am among the lucky ones that did not feel many of the consequences … Read more
Bakken (Dyrehavsbakken) is an amusement park located near Klampenborg, about 10 km north of central Copenhagen. It opened in 1583 and is the world’s oldest operating amusement park! When I think about the Christmas atmosphere in Copenhagen, my mind usually centers around Tivoli and the inner city. So imagine my surprise when I went for … Read more
More than a week ago, I booked a trip to Tivoli for Tuesday the 8th. A couple of days later, a press conference announced that Copenhagen’s life is coming to a halt yet again. Fortunately for me, that was scheduled to happen Wednesday the 9th, giving me a chance to see Christmas Tivoli. As always, … Read more
Kaptajn Nalle found in Nordhavnen, Copenhagen is the first troll from the new series of trolls called “The Huge Troll Festival (den Kæmpestore Troldefolkefest)”. Having already visited two others during the summer (Stærke Storm from Silkeborg and Runde Rie from Roskilde), a late autumn stroll through Copenhagen’s northern harbor area to complete the troll hunt seemed … Read more
Although the ever-present pandemic destroyed many of my plans, I was lucky enough to continue my tradition of visiting Tivoli during Halloween. Yet again, I enjoyed a small photoshoot among thousands of illuminated lights and pumpkins. Funny enough, even the monsters were wearing the masks 😛 I guess no one can escape them. And if … Read more
Elmelunde is the oldest church on the island of Møn. It dates back to 1085!! What is remarkable about that particular church are the frescoes (kalkmalerier) from the 15th century. The frescos depict scenes from the Bible and daily life. They were painted by Elmelunde Master, who painted the frescoes in the churches of Elmelunde, … Read more