NORWAY’S STAVE CHURCHES
These are magnificent buildings from the 12th century, other wordly, Tolkeinesque. Or, as my son said when I sent him … Continue reading NORWAY’S STAVE CHURCHES
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NORWAY’S TOP SCENIC DRIVES – SOGNEFJELLET.
A magnificent drive – this wonderful road is a dream for anyone who loves wild mountain landscapes.Tundra terrain, incredibly colourful … Continue reading NORWAY’S TOP SCENIC DRIVES – SOGNEFJELLET.
NORWAY’S TOP SCENIC DRIVES – THE AURLANDSFJELLET
This route is one of Norway’s National Tourist Routes and billed as a top scenic drive.I have to class it … Continue reading NORWAY’S TOP SCENIC DRIVES – THE AURLANDSFJELLET
A CRUISE UP THE WESTERN FJORDS
Naeroyfjord is a World Heritage Site fjord and it truly deserves its status.It’s a narrow fjord, with towering mountains on … Continue reading A CRUISE UP THE WESTERN FJORDS
HAUKLAND COASTAL WALK
Our second base during our 6 days in Lofoten was in Haukland, a few minutes stroll from a nice … Continue reading HAUKLAND COASTAL WALK
HIKING NORWAY’S HIGHEST MOUNTAIN
This was unplanned but turned out to be one of our most memorable experiences in Norway – for both good … Continue reading HIKING NORWAY’S HIGHEST MOUNTAIN
THE TROLLFJORD AND SEA EAGLES GALORE
An amazing 2 hour RIB trip from Svolvaer introduced us up close and personal to 25 sea – eagles, a … Continue reading THE TROLLFJORD AND SEA EAGLES GALORE
LOFOTEN HIKES – RYTEN AND KVALVIKA BEACH
This beach is reckoned to be one of Norway’s finest and the photos of it looked amazing. Ryten (pron Ritten) is … Continue reading LOFOTEN HIKES – RYTEN AND KVALVIKA BEACH
LOFOTEN – BUNES BEACH HIKE
Overall verdict: pleasant, easy hike to a beach with the little ferry trip across the Kirkefjord , the most stunning … Continue reading LOFOTEN – BUNES BEACH HIKE
LOFOTEN’S PRETTIEST VILLAGES
The hailed loveliest villages – Reine, Nusford, A – lived up to their hype and were all in wonderfully scenic … Continue reading LOFOTEN’S PRETTIEST VILLAGES
