Out in the open sea
If you zoom in on Helgeland on the map, the Træna archipelago appears as a dot, 33 nautical miles due west out in the open sea.
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Vibrant big city
Munich and its 1.5 million inhabitants really like to celebrate summer. Open-air restaurants, music festivals and bathing activities along the Isar river make Germany’s third largest city a real summer hotspot.
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Lighthouse holiday at the mouth of the fjord
Off the Trøndelag coast lies the large island of Hitra. A little further out is the beautiful island of Frøya. A boat ride beyond is the little island community of Mausund, and another boat ride takes you to Vingleia lighthouse, at the mouth of the fjord.
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Couples therapy in Gothenburg
What about surprising your partner with a mini-break to Gothenburg this spring?
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Kids dream holiday
Say the name Billund, and the first thing that enters the heads of families with children is Legoland. And yes, the amusement park which last year celebrated 50 years of fun is definitely worth a visit. But after that you should head to the North Sea.
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A family in the wilderness
High waves, heavy snowfall, small children and lots of luggage to transport over the icy sea. The trip to Nordkvaløya island in Troms began as a real challenge for Selma (3), Alice (6) and their parents Martin and Helena.
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Joys of the mountains
The sun hasn’t yet risen, but the moon is showing the way. It’s winter, but our cheeks are rosy. It’s dark, but still not gloomy. We are in the heart of Sunnmøre, where the peaks rise around us on all sides like mighty fortresses. Now is the time! This is what I’ve been waiting for: The first peak tour of the year.
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Beatlemania in Liverpool
The story of Liverpool’s most famous sons starts right at the airport, named after John Lennon.
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From seaweed to summit
There’s something magical about stepping off the boat in your ski boots, standing in seaweed to put on your skis and, several hours later, reaching the top of white, alpine mountains with the fjord immediately below. Somehow, you feel entitled to a descent on untouched powder snow.
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VAKE: The Varanger Arctic Kite Enduro
The northeasternmost tip of Norway has vast white plains, wind aplenty and mountain snow into late summer. Every year, Varanger – known as "the Hawaii of snow kiting" – invites athletes from across the globe to compete in the world’s toughest snow kiting competition – the Varanger Arctic Kite Enduro (VAKE).
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Hamburg with the children
HAGENBECK ZOOPeople have been flocking to Hagenbeck Zoo in Hamburg for over 100 years. The park is home to 1,860 animals from all corners of the globe, including the largest herd of elephants in Europe. The kids can join in with the feeding of the elephants and giraffes and learn lots of exciting things in the process.
Photo: Lutz Schnier
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