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Nordic destinations

Article · 1 Feb 2025

Explore the Arctic North - long-distance walking in the Nordic countries

Head to the Arctic to explore some of the world's northernmost regions, including Scandinavia, Greenland, and Iceland. These destinations offer the chance to see the beautiful...

Skottinden's jagged profile as seen from Andopen

Article · 13 Jan 2025

Five of the best multi-day hikes in northern Norway

Northern Norway is a land of dramatic contrasts, where the rugged beauty of the Arctic meets the vastness of untouched wilderness. Here we highlight five exceptional multi-day...

Hiking in the Lake District doesn't have to break the bank

Article · 20 Nov 2024

Explore premium hiking spots for less

Premium hiking destinations don’t need to come with premium price tags. With a bit of forward planning, you can explore some of the world’s most breathtaking locations without overspending. Whether you’re admiring the serene lakes of the Lake...

The Kungsleden Trail is renowned for its breathtaking Arctic landscapes

Article · 14 Apr 2023

An introduction to the Kungsleden Trail

The Kungsleden is as varied as the vast Arctic wilderness, traversing snow-topped mountain ranges, expansive open fell, verdant forests and crossing lakes both large and small. Lying mostly within the Arctic Circle, the 460km route can be walked in...

Wild Photography Holidays

Article · 26 Feb 2022

How to photograph the northern lights

Seeing the northern lights can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Photographing this spectacular, natural phenomenon is difficult, but James Rushforth has this advice.

Tips for cheaper Norway hiking holidays

Article · 9 Jan 2021

How to hike in Norway on a budget

While Norway offers some of the most pristine alpine landscapes to explore in Europe, it is admittedly not a budget destination. The price tag is not insignificant even for hikers who are prepared to stay in shared, sometimes basic accommodation...

Heading up Mefjorden gazing at mountains rising 600m up from the fjord

Feature · 27 Dec 2020

Camping and kayaking in Norway: a packrafting adventure

Combining camping, walking and kayaking, Alex Kendall set out on a packrafting expedition to explore the peninsulas and fjords of Senja island in Norway.

skiing across snow

Feature · 1 Nov 2020

Hut-hopping in Huldreheimen

Frank Husslage took his skis and went for a five-day winter trip in the Norwegian snow. Allergic to crowds of any kind, Frank found a region ideal for people with this specific affliction: Huldreheimen, a little unknown gem between the more popular...

Ice Ultra 18 Yeti Nordisk 2 (Mikkel Beisner)

Article · 11 Apr 2018

Damian Hall on winning the Ice Ultra in Sweden

Damian Hall has won the Ice Ultra in Sweden - here we ask him about his race preparation, the dizzy heights of appearing on local radio and how he avoided penile frostbite. Yes,...