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Faxe Kalkbrud (Faxe Limestone Quarry), with its turquoise blue waters and pristine white cliffs, lies only an hour away from Copenhagen and makes for a fantastic day trip for adults and kids alike, who dream of being archeologists – or just like smashing stones, like me 😉 The Story of the Limestone Quarry in Faxe … Read more
“Black Sun” (Sort Sol) is a phenomenal experience, where you can marvel at the fascinating patterns in the sky formed by hundreds of thousands of starlings weaving and wavering in the dim light of the morning and evening skies adorning the marshes of the Wadden Sea. The birds band together to protect themselves while departing … Read more
Gribskov is Denmark’s largest old forest, and there are many ancient relics, interesting natural areas, and cultural monuments. Gribskov is a Natura 2000 habitat and bird protection area and part of Nationalpark Kongerens Nordsjælland. Together with Store Dyrehave and Jægersborg Deer Park, the forest’s Par force hunting grounds have been designated as a UNESCO World … Read more
Frederiksborg Castle is one of Denmark’s most famous and breathtaking castles, situated on three islands surrounded by a lake and beautiful gardens. It was built by King Christian IV (yeah, that’s the king who built most of the cool things in Denmark) in the early decades of the 17th century. Initially, it was his dad … Read more
Store Dyrehave is a forest located south of Hillerød. The area used to be a royal deer park for hunting, established by King Christian IV in 1628. From the crossing known as the ‘royal star’ in the middle of the forest, eight roads spread throughout the verdant landscape. During King’s reign, a design like that … Read more
Great weather during Valentine day made us venture outside even though all we wanted to do was to stay inside and play some games 😀 But I am glad we moved our butts 😀 Pink sunset on frozen Amager Strand was so marvelous <3 See for yourself 🙂 The ice covered beach is not happening … Read more
Winter finally showed up in Denmark and for the last couple of days, we had minus temperatures 🙂 When I saw a forecast and clear sky, I knew it is time for some amazing sunrise pictures 🙂 After all, you only get a chance to see a frozen sea in Denmark every 2-4 years! So … Read more
Are you ready for a little bit of light to illuminate your evening and night? Because it’s time for yet another Copenhagen Light Festival! Even though the Pandemic is still rampaging throughout the world, the festival is nevertheless happening. During the current month (5th-27th of February), you will have an opportunity to enjoy light installations … Read more
Tisvildeleje is a picturesque area with sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, and a stunning forest. It is part of the Danish Riviera – a stretch of sandy dunes and beaches spreading over 70 km along the north coast of Zealand between Nivå and Hundested. Tisvilde Hegn The Tisvilde Hegn area contains Zealand’s largest heath (Melby … Read more
We decided to take a different route back home from Lofoten. The highway is comfortable to drive and fast, but we were still hungry for adventure, and instead of going on highway E6, we jumped on the coastal road Fv17. The coastal road offers breathtaking views as it follows the shore, but it requires quite … Read more
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