Adventures & Stories

Backpacking, hiking and running in the fells, mountains and forests of the North. Photos and stories from Lapland, Finland, Norway & Sweden.

Galdhøpiggen hike: On the top of Scandinavia

Galdhøpiggen summit in Norway's Jotunheimen National Park is the highest point of Scandinavia and Northern Europe. To reach an astonishing panoramic view over the mountainous Norway, you just have to…

Hiking in Lofoten: the Scenic Horseid Beach

Would you like to experience scenic, out-of-this-world views, without the disturbance of 100 other people? Hike to Horseidvika and the Horseid Beach in Lofoten Islands! The Horseid Beach…

Adventure running in Nuuksio National Park

Nuuksio National Park in southern Finland is less than an hour's drive from Helsinki. Its easy accessibility makes it ideal for beginner hikers. Although Nuuksio is a relatively urban nature area…

Hiking in Lofoten: the Iconic Kvalvika Beach and Ryten (543 m)

I walked on the spectacular Kvalvika Beach in Lofotodden National Park in Lofoten Islands already fifteen years ago on my diving and hiking trip to Norway. Back then the day-hike was quiet, and the…

Hiking the 82 km Karhunkierros Bear's Trail 2/2

The most popular hiking trail in Finland is Karhunkierros , also known as the Bear’s Trail. It takes you through the Oulanka National Park to beautiful forests and scenic views by the swirling River…

Karhunkierros - Hiking the 82 km Bear’s Trail 1/2

Karhunkierros, the Bear’s Trail , is the most popular hiking trail in Finland. It takes you through the Oulanka National Park to beautiful forests and scenic views by the swirling River Oulankajoki.