From the dramatic cliffs of Norway to the jagged peaks of the Dolomites and the volcanic landscapes of Iceland, Europe is packed with some of the most unforgettable hikes in the world. In this guide, we share our favorite hikes in Europe, trails that stand out for their scenery, uniqueness, and overall experience from start […]
Norway is one of our favorite countries in the world, and narrowing down the best things to do in Norway for this list was genuinely hard. There’s just so much worth doing. We’ve been twice so far, and we’re already dreaming about a third trip. Our first visit was a family trip with the kids […]
After two trips to Norway, one through the fjord region, one through the far north, we started getting the same question over and over in our comments: Can we combine both into one trip? How do we do the fjords AND the Lofoten Islands in 10 days? That’s exactly what this post is for. We’ve […]
For hikers, few places in Europe can match Norway. The hikes in Norway are endlessly varied and genuinely world-class, from the fjords of southern Norway, the jagged peaks of the Lofoten Islands, and the remote coastline of Vesterålen and Senja. Alongside the Dolomites and the Swiss Alps, this is one of our absolute favorite places […]
Where can you go to find that perfect day hike? The hike that leaves you breathless as you climb the summit of the mountain. The hike with the awe-inspiring views. The hike that is so enjoyable because the terrain and its views are always changing. The hike that has you saying “Wow!” over and over […]
This 10-day itinerary through Norway’s fjord region features Stavanger, Bergen, Geirangerfjord, and Ålesund, with four bucket-list hikes — Pulpit Rock, Kjeragbolten, Trolltunga, and Romsdalseggen Ridge — plus hotel recommendations and practical planning advice based on our own road trip through Norway. This was the first road trip we ever did in Europe, but this is […]
Kjeragbolten is one of Norway’s most iconic and nerve-wracking hikes: a boulder wedged 1,000 meters above Lysefjord, reached by a strenuous 12 km trail from the Stavanger area. When Tim and I first researched Norway as a travel destination, we repeatedly saw photos of what looked to be crazy people standing on a boulder with […]