Day Trip

Fannaråken Hike in Jotunheimen National Park in Norway

The Fannaråken hike is one of the classic hikes in Norway's Jotunheimen National Park. Fannaråken (or Fannaråki) is a Scandinavian mountain, with a peak rising 2068 meters above sea level. From Fannaråki, stunning landscapes open up to western Jotunheimen.

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Fannaråken hike

  • Destination: Jotunheimen National Park, Luster, Norway
  • Route length: 15 km from Turtagrø (ascent approx. 1200 meters)
  • Difficulty: medium
  • Travel time: day trip 8 hours
  • When to go: July to August
  • Where to stay: in a tent without amenities, at Turtagrø Hotel with amenities (and then there's the back seat of the car for real adventurers :D)

Pyhätunturi Lapland - Hiking to the Top of Pyhä in Winter

Pyhätunturi is located in Pyhä-Luosto, Lapland. The largest and most famous peak of Pyhätunturi is called "Kultakero". In winter, the summit of Kultakero and the crown-snow trees on the slopes, as well as the vast fell scenery, are a delight for skiers and hikers alike.

The Pyhä ski resort is located in the southernmost large fell area of Finland, in Central Lapland. People often go to Pyhä for skiing, but Pyhä offers great opportunities for all kinds of winter activities.

Conquering the peak of Pyhä on foot or by a scenic lift is a great experience in the winter fells. It's worth going to the top in good weather - the winter sunset on the top of Pyhä is fabulously beautiful!



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Pyhä Finland Peak Hike

  • Destination: Kemijärvi, Central Lapland, Finland
  • Difficulty: easy
  • When to go: in winter, check the scenic lift opening times
  • Duration: a half-day trip

Pyhä Cross-Country Skiing Trails: Karhunjuomalampi Skiing Tour

Pyhätunturi, Lapland is a popular destination for downhill skiing, but Pyhä winter trails offer also amazing opportunities for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Karhunjuomalampi cross-country skiing tour is a magnificent day trip in winter!

Pyhä-Luosto National Park in Central Lapland, is the southernmost great fell area in Finland. It includes the oldest national park in Finland: Pyhä was established already in 1938. During winter, you can admire beautiful crown snow loaded trees and white fell scenery.

Pyhätunturi fell has been a sacred place of the Forest Sámi people. The various names on the area refer to religion and ancient belief. Pyhä (= Holy in English) is a beautiful place for nature pilgrimage year-round.



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Pyhä Karhunjuomalampi Cross-Country Skiing Tour

  • Destination: Pelkosenniemi and Kemijärvi, Central Lapland, Finland
  • Difficulty: easy, a short moderate leg 
  • When to go: from February to April for cross-country skiing
  • Duration: a day trip

Hiking in Lapland: Lake Pallasjärvi & Punainenhiekka

Lake Pallasjärvi is located in Western Lapland in Finland, at the border of Kittilä and Muonio. The beautiful lake with red sand beach is in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, on the South-East side of Pallastunturi fells. Visiting Lake Pallasjärvi and the Punainenhiekka day hut is convenient to include in a hiking trip such as the classic Hetta-Pallas hike in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park.

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Kebnekaise Hike: Climbing Solo the Highest Peak in Sweden

Kebnekaise (Giebmegáisi in Sámi) is Sweden’s highest mountain, its summit reaching 2,097 m. It has two peaks, the southern Sydtoppen and the northern Nordtoppen. Kebnekaise is located in North Sweden around 80 kilometers from Kiruna. It’s a real Swedish classic hike in a high alpine environment.

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Kebnekaise hike info

  • Destination: Norrbotten, Lapland, Sweden
  • Distance: 18 km (elevation gain 1,800 m) from Kebnekaise fell station
  • Difficulty: physically demanding but quite easy
  • When to go: from June to August for a summer hike
  • Duration: a daytrip, 10-14 hours
  • Where to stay: camping with or without facilities, or at Kebnekaise mountain lodge

Hiking in Lofoten: Haukland Beach and Veggen (489 m)

While the Kvalvika beach is the iconic beach of Lofoten Islands, Haukland beach is definitely a ‘must see’ arctic paradise as well. It’s probably the most famous beach for swimming and SUP boarding, with easy access by car (no climbing needed, the parking area is by the beach) or by public transportation.

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Haukland Beach and Veggen hike info

  • Destination: Lofoten islands, Haukland/Uttakleiv Vestvågøy, Norway
  • Distance: Veggen hike 1,8 km (489 m)
  • Difficulty: easy to moderate, some steep sections
  • When to go: from June to August for a summer hike
  • Duration: a daytrip 2+ hours (Veggen hike)
  • Where to stay: camping by the beach (Haukland beach or Uttakleiv camping site)

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 climb up to 2469 m.a.s.l. with around 1,500 meters of elevation gain.

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Galdhøpiggen hike info

  • Destination: Jotunheimen National Park, Lom, Norway
  • Distance: 13 km (elevation gain 1,500 m) from Spiterstulen
  • Difficulty: physically demanding but quite easy
  • When to go: from June to August for a summer hike
  • Duration: a daytrip, 7-9 hours
  • Where to stay: camping with or without facilities, or at Spiterstulen Tourist Lodge

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 (Horseidvika) is one of the most difficult beaches to reach in Lofoten Islands, as it basically requires a ferry trip and several hours of hiking unlike the easier destinations Kvalvika Beach and Haukland Beach. But the reward from the effort is something to remember.

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Horseid Beach hike info

  • Destination: Lofoten islands, Reine, Moskenesøy, Norway
  • Distance: 4.5 km / 2.8 miles (one way)
  • Difficulty: easy
  • When to go: from June to August for a summer hike
  • Duration: a daytrip 10 hours (5-7 hours for the hike), or overnight camping by the beach

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 beach was empty (in the middle of July!), with just the ice-cold emerald green water roaring on the white sand between massive vertical cliffs rising straight from the ocean.

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Kvalvika Beach and Ryten hike info

  • Destination: Lofoten Islands, Fredvang Moskenesøy, Norway
  • Distance: 2 km (elevation gain 200+ m), Kvalvika-Ryten 2,5 km (elevation gain 543 m)
  • Difficulty: easy, Kvalvika-Ryten moderate 
  • When to go: from June to August for a summer hike, accessible any time of the year
  • Duration: a daytrip 2-3 hours (just Kvalvika), 4-6 hours (Ryten through Kvalvika), or overnight camping by the beach