Hermannsdalstinden is the highest peak on Moskenesoya island in Lofoten, hence many visitors to the archipelago set their eyes on this majestic mountain, and so did we. A hiking trip to Hermannsdalstinden isn’t an easy day out thou, quite the opposite – conquering the summit involves a rather long approach, climbing an airy ridge and negotiating a boulder field, not…
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Hermannsdalstinden hike – at the roof of Moskenesoya island, Lofoten
Day trip to Værøy – an island in the clouds, in Lofoten
Værøy is a small island located approximately 30 km from main ‘body’ of Lofoten archipelago. It’s accessible by ferry, however due to sailings schedule going for a day trip to Værøy can be tricky. We have long planned visiting this charming island and finally managed to set our feet on Værøy hiking trails only a couple of weeks ago. Continue…
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Hike from Hetta to Pallas – how we fell in love with Finnish Lapland
It was not ‘love at first sight’… –Ela reminded (and heartily laughed!) when I shared my plan to write a more personal article about our experience and impressions of early days in Finland… We arrived in Finnish Lapland after two months spent in Norway, surrounded by magnificent rocky mountains caressing our eyes every day. However, when we first crossed the…
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Nigardsbreen – eye to eye with the largest glacier in Europe
Nigardsbreen is one of the easiest accessible glaciers in Norway hence it makes a perfect first glacier experience. Its long tongue reaches almost to the shores of lake Nigardsbrevatnet, at 284 masl, and great news is – you can actually drive to the lake’s head and take a short hike (or take a boat) to see the glacier up close!…
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Matmora – hiking ‘off beaten track’ in Lofoten
Matmora is famed for being one of the most scenic mountains in eastern Lofoten. You won’t, however, meet mad crowds while conquering it, as the mountain is located a bit off the ‘main Lofoten way’, on the northern tip of Austvagoya island. The trail leads along a rugged ridge, with spectacular views in all directions that will leave you speechless….
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