Every year, in the short season from July to September, over 20,000 cyclists travel the 'Rallarvegen' route from the mountains to the Fjords of Norway, passing glaciars and fresh water lakes as well as boutique hotels and gourmet restaurants... If you are looking for an active holiday this cycling route is well worth considering. Rallarvegen was originally built in 1902 as a construction road in...
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The worlds most beautiful hotel, the Walaker in Solvorn, Norway
Hotels doesn't come more beautiful than the Walaker Hotel. Hidden away in the deep fjords of Norway this historical boutique hotel offers guests a unique experience with unparalleled views. When visiting my in-laws recently they showed my pictures from a recent trip the the West Coast of Norway. In between all the holiday photos I came across a photo I at first glance thought to be a postcard...
Read moreBoutique Hotel; Haaheim Gaard – far more than a farm holiday in Norway
It used to be a run down farm, situated deep in the Norwegian Fjords, with no running water or electricity. Today, Haaheim Gard has been restored to its former glory and is part of De Historiske as one of Norway's finest boutique hotels. Haaheim Gaard offers the pleasure of staying in a truly remarkable place where you can savour the flavours of a bygone era. From the warm and friendly welcome...
Read moreBoutique hotel; Juvet Landscape and Design Hotel in Valldal, Norway
In our series of posts on special places to stay in Norway we would like to share perhaps Norway's most stunning design hotel, Juvet Landscape Hotel. The hotel is build as part of an old Norwegian farm as a great example on how modern architecture can go hand in hand with heritage sites. The Juvet Landscape Hotel at Valldal, by the architect company Jensen & Skodvin, is build attached to a farm...
Read moreBoutique Hotel; Herangtunet design lodge in the Norwegian wilderness
As part of a series of posts on special places to stay in Norway we want to draw your attention to the unique Herangtunet Boutique Hotel, a family-run design hotel in a lodge style, surrounded by forest and lakes, on the footsteps of some of the tallest mountain areas in Norway, Jotunheimen. But don't let the traditional Norwegian timber houses deceive you. This 'tun' of buildings, looking like...
Read moreBergen off the beaten track
© Visit Bergen / Photographer Per Nybø Because Bergen has a lot more to offer than exploring the famous Hanseatic wharf 'Bryggen', admire the view from Mount Floyen, visiting Edvard Grieg's home Troldhaugen, see 'The Scream' by Edvard Munch and visit the buzzing Bergen Fish Market. Discover one of Norway's most beautiful cities with this mini guide; Bergen off the beaten track. Stay at Hotel...
Read moreNorway steals the limelight from the new Ferrari in this official video
Sharp turns and wild nature is why Norway is regarded as some of the world's best road trips. And when launching the 488 Spider 2016 model, Ferrari chose to shoot the official video in... Norway! The video features top attratctions in Norway, such as the Atlantic Road, Trollstigen (the Trolls ladder), The Aurlands Tunnel (the world's longest road tunnel) and one of the worlds most beautiful...
Read moreRent a Scandinavian Summer House on the Norwegian Riviera
During the summer months, the picturesque towns and villages of Southern Norway 'Sørlandet' are popular destinations for holidaymakers. And we just found this contemporary house for rent online and wanted to share with you as it would make the perfect base for the family Summer holiday! "Where should we go this year for our Summer holiday?" I asked some friends recently. "We want sun, sea and...
Read moreA weekend escape to Winter and Norefjell, Norway
Winter Wonderland might be just a bit closer than what you think it is. Norefjell is a mountain area and ski resort, a beautiful piece of Scandinavia and one of its kind, situated just an hour outside the Norwegian capital. Family friendly, or perfect as a romantic getaway. Whatever you choose you are sure to experience a something rather special. Get there with a less than 2 hours flight....
Read moreWinter Fishing on a Friday in the Arctic, beautiful Lofoten, Norway
Photographer and all rights reserved © Felix Röser Location: Lofoten Island, Norway Lofoten is and island group in Northern Norway, well known for its natural beauty with breathtaking, unforgettable scenery; Impressive alpine mountain peaks, Arctic fjords and tiny fishing settlements. And it's the latter we'd like to draw your attention too, as February is the official season for "Lofotfiske"....
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