Majesties of the sea
Surrounded by towering, snow-capped royal mountains and the deep blue sea, we are just about to be wowed by something even more royal. Whale watching in Tromsø should be on everyone's bucket list.
Topics: Adventures
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Find happiness in Lofoten
In winter there is no queue to see the Northern Lights, to go whale watching or skiing from Lofoten’s many mountains. And if you go fishing, success is guaranteed!
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Shopping, gourmet food and Preikestolen
City vacation and extraordinary nature experiences - with Stavanger as home base, you’re in for a contrasting and exciting winter holiday.
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Action-packed winter adventure
In this extreme environment you could have an action-packed and extraordinary winter vacation. Let’s head out to Kirkenes!
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Sun and slush
It’s 2 days since the gang from Oslo set off, loaded down with ski equipment, to explore the ‘Sunnfjord trail’. Three days of guided summit touring in some of the finest mountains the Vestland region has to offer.
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Golf in Widerøe surroundings
Our long, narrow country boasts a wealth of golf courses. Several are just a short distance from a Widerøe destination. Many of the smaller clubs exist solely thanks to fantastic voluntary efforts by enthusiastic locals.
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Gateway to the ski slopes
There are a number of ski resorts to be found just one hour from the capital of Bavaria, such as Wallberg and Alpspitze. However, most people prefer making a slightly longer journey and head for Zugspitze, which at 2,962 metres above sea level is the highest ski resort in Bavaria with the best guarantee of snow.
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Winter in the Norwegian capital
Oslo in December is a feast of Christmas shopping and festive preparations. The first weekend of Advent will see the centenary lighting of the huge Universitetsplassen Christmas tree. The Jul i Vinterland Christmas market, in the middle of Spikersuppa, welcomes Christmas shoppers up until 22 December, with stalls, festive workshops and entertainment.
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Dogsledding and gourmet dining
“It’s superb! I was a little stiff and nervous at first, but I’m now mastering the sled better.” Harald Olsen has made the trip from Oslo to Alta together with his wife Anne to experience the beautiful, ice-cold Finnmarksvidda.
Photo: Kristin Folsland Olsen
The frost mist is in evidence and minus 22 degrees really hits you in the face as the team gallops on eager paws across the frozen Alta -
The party city
Aberdeen’s lively social scene is an intoxicating mix of traditional pubs and cool clubs, with establishments offering a cocktail of classic favourites and modern fusion.
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Bringing new life to an old mining community
Around 90 km from Bodø, surrounded by majestic peaks, glaciers and one of Norway’s largest untouched mountain landscapes, lies the old mining community of Sulitjelma. The area, nicknamed “Lapland’s hell”, came to be the second largest industrial workplace in the country in the early 20th century. Everything here was owned by the mining company.
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Across the pond
Do it your way is the message from Visit Liverpool, promising that you really can come as you are – whether you’re here for the museums and galleries, some football, The Beatles, or some crazy Bongo’s Bingo.
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Underwater Joy
The area around Mo i Rana is a paradise of caves, with several water-filled caves and around 200 dry caves. Jordbrugrotta is the largest water-filled diving cave in Northern Europe. Cave divers come here from around the world to experience the uniquely clear water, marble formations and Norwegian nature.
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City of music
Throughout the year one festival after another takes place in this lively city, and autumn is no exception. From 18–21 September, the annual Reeperbahn Festival takes place. Over four hectic days, 360 concerts take place featuring everything from heavy metal and punk to indie, hip-hop, jazz and soul.
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The city between seven mountains
There’s a lack of consensus as to which of the mountains surrounding Bergen actually belong to the “seven mountains”, but everyone can at least agree that Ulriken and Fløyfjellet are two of them, so we decided to take the kids on a hike ‘across Vidden’, as the locals say. This walk is around 15 kilometres, and can comfortably be done in a day, even with a 10-year-old and an 8-year-old in tow.
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Out in the forest
Let’s be honest here: Stedsans in the Woods is not for everybody. If, however, you’re dreaming of getting back to nature with a touch of hippy chic, this glamping site in the middle of the woods in Halland province, is a thought-provoking experience.
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Adults only
Do you dream of falling asleep to a lion’s roar and waking up to the sound of cackling parrots and flamingos? If so, spend the night at Gir Lion Lodges at London Zoo the next time you’re visiting the city. As well as private guided tours around the park after closing, the price includes a welcome drink, dinner buffet and a full English breakfast.
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Archipelago landscape
Vega is like a blue shadow out at sea. The myriad of islands that make up the Vega islands off the Helgeland coast form one of Europe’s most extensive archipelagos. Out here in the blue await great experiences on a small scale.
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Around the streets of Copenhagen
Every third tourist in Copenhagen comes for the food, according to the head of local tourism. Consequently, foodie walking tours have become hugely popular.
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Lofoten’s wild west
The Lofoten wall extends over 100 km out into the Norwegian Sea. Out towards its tip lies Moskenes island with its green meadows, white beaches and majestic mountains. A tour of Moskenes takes 2 to 5 days, depending on how many detours you’re tempted to make and how much time you have at your disposal.
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