Day Trip

Bondhusvatnet in Norway: Hiking to Beautiful Lake

Bondhusvatnet is a glacial lake located in Sunndal, Norway, about a 2.5 hour's drive from Bergen. Bondhusvatnet is one of the most popular hiking destinations in the Hardanger region and also the most popular "Instagram photo spot".

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Bondhusvatnet hike

  • Destination: Sunndal, Mauranger, Norway
  • Distance: 5 km (3.1 miles) to the lake and back
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • When to go: All year round
  • Where to stay: Camping in the mountains, DNT huts, camping in Sunndal
     

Salla National Park in Lapland – Pahakuru Trail

Salla National Park is characterized by ancient forests surrounding ridges and gorges. From the tops of the fells, wilderness landscapes open up to lakes and vast mire areas. Marked viewpoints offer spots for admiring Lapland's midnight sun and the northern lights.

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Salla Pahakuru Trail

  • Destination: Salla, Lapland, Finland
  • Distance: 15 km (9.3 miles)
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • When to go: From June to October (year-round)
  • Duration: 4-5 hours

Small Bear’s Trail Is the Most Popular Day Hike in Finland

The “Pieni Karhunkierros” or Small Bear’s Trail in Oulanka National Park near Ruka Finland in Kuusamo is the most popular short hiking trail in Finland. It is visited by over 100,000 hikers annually. Known as a scenic route, the Small Bear’s Trail showcases most of the finest viewpoints of the legendary Karhunkierros (Bear's Trail).

The Small Bear’s Trail takes hikers on a 12-kilometer adventure to rugged cliffs, forested paths, and flowing rapids. On a calm day, suspension bridges reflect off the water's surface, which gleams with the blue of the sky. The park's steepest waterfall, Jyrävä, roars between rugged walls, and the rapids of River Kitkajoki foam tirelessly.



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Pieni Karhunkierros Small Bear's Trail

  • Destination: Oulanka National Park, Kuusamo & Ruka Finland
  • Distance: 12 km (7.5 miles)
  • Difficulty level: moderate
  • Duration: 3-6 h

Salla Lapland – Kaunisharju Trail and Aurora Viewpoint

The trails of Salla lead to the northern old-growth forests and fell landscapes. Finland's newest national park, Salla National Park, offers easily accessible hikes and trails, along with a touch of history.

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Kaunisharjun kierros Trail

  • Destination: Salla, Lapland, Finland
  • Distance: 11-11.6 km (6.8-7.2 miles)
  • Difficulty: Easy to moderate
  • When to go: From June to October (year-round)
  • Duration: 2-4 hours

Konttainen - Beautiful Hike in Ruka Kuusamo, Finland

Konttainen Trail in Kuusamo & Ruka Finland is one of the finest destinations for day hiking in the Ruka and Kuusamo region. From the summit of Konttainen, you can also access Finland's most famous hiking trail, Karhunkierros Bear’s Trail. In the Valtavaara-Pyhävaara Nature Reserve, you'll find stunning views of hills and fells.

The peak of Konttainen rises 433 meters (1421 ft) above sea level. From its numerous viewpoints, you can admire the scenery of Ruka and Northern Kuusamo, the neighboring Valtavaara, and the shimmering Lake Konttainen. Konttainen in winter is a beautiful day hike amidst the crown-snow scenery.



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Konttainen Hike in Kuusamo

  • Destination: Ruka, Kuusamo, Finland
  • Distance: 2 km (1.24 miles)
  • Difficulty: Easy (Classified as Demanding)
  • When to go: From June to October (year-round)
  • Duration: 1-2 hours

Husfjellet is located northeast of Senja Island in Northern Norway, close to popular attractions such as Tungeneset and Ersfjorden Beach. Husfjellet is praised as one of the most rewarding hiking destinations in Senja. Although the hike is classified as challenging, the ascent is mostly gradual, and the scenery is breathtaking throughout the journey.

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Husfjellet Hike

  • Destination: Skaland, Senja, Norway
  • Trail Length: 4 km (2.5 miles) one way
  • Difficulty: moderately challenging (possibly muddy bog, narrow and steep summit)
  • Duration: 2-3 hours one way, 5 hours round trip
  • Best Time to Go: from June to September
  • Where to Stay: camping in the mountains, campground in Skaland

Abisko National Park in northern Sweden is a popular hiking destination throughout the year. The most stunning attractions and photography spots of Abisko are easily accessible, even for those who prefer shorter and less challenging hikes. Short trails and viewpoints near the road are suitable even for the busy traveler – you can see a lot in a day.

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Nuolja summit trail

  • Destination: Abisko, Norrbotten, Lapland, Sweden
  • Distance: 10-11 km / 6.2-6.8 miles
  • Difficulty: moderate-challenging
  • When to go: June-September
  • Duration: 5-6 hours

Abisko Canyon Trail in Swedish Lapland: A Stunning Evening Hike

Abisko serves as the gateway to nature in northern Sweden, offering the most breathtaking attractions and easily accessible trails. Numerous hiking routes originate from Abisko, ranging from short day hikes to treks covering hundreds of kilometers.

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Abisko Canyon Trail

  • Destination: Abisko, Norrbotten, Lapland, Sweden
  • Distance: 1.6 km / 1 mile
  • Difficulty: easy
  • When to go: year-round destination
  • Duration: 30 min


Riisitunturi National Park in Posio Lapland is a great nature destination year-round. Riisitunturi is probably the most popular location for nature photographers in winter, when thick white crown snow covers the trees on the fells. Riisitunturi's winter is amazing for seeing Northern Lights as well.

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Riisin Rääpäsy Winter Trail

  • Destination: Posio, Lapland, Finland
  • Distance: 4.3 km (2.67 miles)
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • When to go: From November to April in winter (year-round)
  • Duration: 1.5-2 h