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With world-class skiing from mountaintop to fjord, a visit to the art nouveau delights of Ålesund, a day cruise on the Hjørundfjord, and a stay at the luxurious boutique Storfjord Hotel, you are in for the treat of a lifetime. 

Experience the snow-covered Sunnmøre Alps, known for their towering peaks and majestic fjord views. Wellness is in focus at Storfjord, and we guarantee you will return with batteries fully recharged after several days of fresh air in this spectacular mountain landscape. 

This experience is for travellers who prefer a private professional ski instructor over a busy group trip.

Ski Down the Fjords of the Sunnmøre Alps

Ski down the fjords of the Sunnmøre Alps

The mystery that circulates around the Northern Lights is as old as time. Norwegian folktales tell of Viking warriors marching to their eternal rest in the sky. Roman mythology couples the cosmic shimmers to Aurora, goddess of the dawn. While scientific knowledge of the celestial phenomenon has advanced, there remains a bit of magic that makes these glows elusive even to the world’s most expert forecasters. It could just be the weather, or it could be connected to the viewers who are present to experience them?

This journey encourages you to create your own magical connection in Alta, spending your days on adventures such as dogsledding, snowmobiling and ice-fishing, and your evenings seeking the elusive illuminations of the polar night. Your basecamps for the adventure will be three unique Arctic accommodations in the wilderness. Your guides will provide you with the comforts of good food and modern lodging amenities while sharing their knowledge of this incredible Arctic region.

Magical Northern Lights up at 70 Degrees North

Bonfire Night, Bjørnfjell Lodge

Norway is a country with a long and diverse history. Much of it can be found among the small villages and impressive nature along the coast and countryside. Some of the most popular Norwegian art of all time was made by creative people who were wowed by exactly the scenery.

On this journey, you will experience the same landscapes that have entranced Norway's most famous artists for centuries while travelling through mountains, fjords and coastal landscapes, and from cities to villages. But this journey is not all about the past; it also paints a portrait of how Norway has emerged as a modern welfare state with visionary art and architecture rooted in our rich cultural heritage.

Modern Luxury In The Realm Of Norwegian Folklore

Tungestølen Trekking Cabin Up Norway

We invite you to take your seat on an epic rail journey through tranquil landscapes peppered with majestic mountains, fjords and waterfalls. Alight at select spots to inspect nature at closer quarters – on foot, by boat or even in a kayak. See the best cultural highlights, eat local food, and cross the Arctic Circle to enjoy never-ending summer nights under the midnight sun!

Flåmsbanen travelling with train

If you and your kids have watched and rewatched Frozen, and the soundtrack has burned into your brain, now you can make this fairytale world a reality! On our customised, Frozen-inspired journey through Norway, we will introduce you to the real characters that inspired the ones in the film. We will take you to the true north, filled with world-class cuisine and rich cultural experiences, where snowy adventures with magical animals and people await. Experience Norwegian-style luxury, authentic Sami culture, and epic winter activities that will provide you with lasting memories for the little Elsas, Annas and Olafs in your life.

A Frozen Fairytale - Explore Northern Norway in Anna and Elsa’s footsteps

Sorrisniva Arctic Wilderness Lodge

Embark on a week-long road trip in and around Trondheim - 

 and the home of Bocuse d’Or 2023 - with good reason. Daily culinary experiences; tastings and lectures on biodynamic farming, microbrews, high-quality local food, food foraging, sustainable food production and the history of Norwegian food heritage. Raw nature on the coast and in the rural districts. Scenic drive on “The Golden Road” along the Trondheimsfjord. Charming farm & boutique hotel stays and visits to historical sites such as the Nidaros Cathedral.

Norway for Foodies - A Journey through Trøndelag

Britannia Bar

Visit the edge of the Arctic, known as the gateway to the midnight sun and twilight winter. These magical natural phenomenons have birthed several Norwegian myths, including “The Helgeland Myth”.

“It is said that long before people arrived in Helgeland, trolls were the masters of this region. Two kings ruled the area, Vågakallen in Lofoten, and The Sulis King in the mountains. One warm summer night The Sulis King’s seven daughters went for a swim in the ocean, protected by the beautiful Lekamøya. Across the fjord, Vågakallen's son in Lofoten spotted Lekamøya, and enchanted, he galloped towards her. However, he quickly realised he would not make it in time before sunrise. As Lekamøya and the daughters fled, Vågakallen's son in a rage fired an arrow towards them just before the first ray of sunlight turned them all into stone.”

On this journey, you will immerse yourself in the mythical fairy tales of Norway, and become a part of the story of the eternally immortalised trolls in the peculiar mountains around you. One thing’s for sure: after this trip, it’s you who will live happily ever after…

Norway's Arctic Circle Region: Myths and Marvels in Helgeland

Bolga Brygge, Bolga, Helgelandskysten - Lars Westvig

Imagine a far-flung place that touches you at the core. Where you can let your internal compass guide your senses to seek what lies beyond. Find a place where time stands still, so remote as if sometimes you were the only one that existed. Feel the wind gently touch your face, a heart full of joy. Taste the richness that lives in the soil. Listen and discover something inside of yourself while seeking what lies beyond. A renewed sense of self. People and places that touch your heart.

Bergen, Ålesund & Beyond - Heritage Awakened

Kilsti Compact Lodge

The famous travel company Thomas Cook created the Discovery Route in the 1880s – the first-ever high-end fjord package holidays to be sold in Norway. Their clients at the time were mainly rich Englishmen. This new Discovery Route will take you through the incomparable beauty of Norway in all its diversity. Conquer Preikestolen, look out over Allmannajuvet and, after an active day, relaxation and local food and drink will provide the perfect end to your adventures.

is this Norway’s most sustainable journey?

Discovery Route - Trolltunga Active

Norway is the land of ‘kos’. Kos is a truly special, yet intangible concept that is uniquely Norwegian. It is the art of consciously appreciating what is happening. Kos is a state of mind, a feeling that can be felt alone or with others.

Long journeys encompass a slow approach to travel. Spellbinding accommodations make perfect home offices, family spaces or launchpads to explore the local areas and their plentiful secrets. Slow travel means fewer travel days and longer stays, being in one place long enough to make meaningful connections and conversations, absorbing and understanding the culture. Slow travel is time for personal awareness: tuning into your own feelings, redefining and setting new goals, feeling peace, clearing brain fog, invigorating the mind and establishing what matters in a new normal. Essentially, slow travel is the perfect way to find 'Kos' and exactly what we need right now.

Finding Kos by travelling slow - FjordNorway - Storfjord

If Norway is an escape from the daily grind, Svalbard – 1300 km (810 miles) from the North Pole – is an escape from the escape. One of Earth's last great wildernesses, Svalbard takes the Norwegian experience to a whole new level. Remote enough to house the world's biggest seed bank, yet refined enough to boast one of the world's most extensive wine cellars, the island is an exotic place of polar bears and snowmobiles, invigorating cold and no trees. 

Our summer Svalbard adventure takes in the best of its wonders: landscapes and wildlife; surprisingly diverse dishes to eat (and the northernmost beer brewed); insights into the Arctic permaculture and food-growing in sub-zero conditions. Take a boat into its stunning fjords and conquer glaciers with your new ice-climbing skills. Who knows, you might just spot a polar bear...

Far out in Svalbard Basecamp Explorer

There are numerous reasons to take this trip, three of which are:

Green, sustainable travel - no need for lengthy drives (or a driving licence)

A perfect way to recharge your batteries in stunning, ever changing surroundings

Great for solo travel and self-reflection; get quality downtime and gain new perspectives.

: Public bus and regular ferry alternatives can be replaced with private transfers for those who wish to Upgrade their Møre-experience.

Ålesund City

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A once-in-a-lifetime road trip above the Arctic Circle which includes spectacular stops on your way through beautiful nature. Up here everything is an adventure, driving in the midst of an Arctic coastal and mountain environment provides a powerful sense of serenity. But North or the Arctic Circle it is extremely important to be aware of the weather and its genuine power. 

The Norwegian landscape at this latitude is characterised by an exotic climate. Watching the midnight sun start a new day late at night is a memory that will stay with you forever. That being said, we believe it will be the genuine people of the North who will immerse you in local life and their cultural heritage who will enrich you and leave the strongest everlasting impression.

Pelsfjorden Varanger

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