The hiking of the olden days, with minimal baggage, freeze-dried food and powdered soups is soon a thing of the past. The mountains are just as beautiful and your back pack is still easier to carry if it weighs less, but hand on heart, there are many of us that probably want a bit of […]
Emil Åreng, a star in the world of bartending, believes that if you live close to nature you should take the chance to use it for delicious flavours. We meet him in the deep forests and talk about forest cocktails, the best of Norrlands flora, and the art of refusing shortcuts.
The thousand-year-old St Olavsleden is a pilgrim path for thru hikers from the Swedish to the Norwegian coast, through villages, forests and over mountains. Make a contemporary pilgrimage and find your own meditative calm in a stressed out existence.
Vivallen is a shieling of great importance when it comes to understanding early sami history and culture. The finds made by archaeologists tell us an unconventional story when looked upon from a different angle.
When you travel in the borderland mountains between Jämtland and Tröndelag you can sense a certain brotherhood that dates way back. One thing that affected both regions on the swedish and the norwegian side was the war campaign in 1718-1719, which lead to a disastrous retreat for the swedes in the middle of a blizzard.
Jamtli Regional Museum, is not just another museum that one visits, it’s rather something that has to be experienced. The outdoor museum comes alive every summer as actors and role-players re-create an interactive journey through yesteryear.
Adventure with added comfort Bear’s Den in Lofsdalen is a hideout for watching wildlife up close, especially the Scandinavian brown bear.
Åre in Sweden is not only Scandinavia’s main ski destination – it’s also a world class bike destination. Mattias Fredriksson has been living in Åre for the last 20 years and seen how the small northern village has evolved over time.
Summer and mountain biking are just the perfect combination for guests visiting the mountains of Funäsfjällen, in the western part of Härjedalen, Sweden. The trails are many, well-marked and amble their way over undulating peaks as far as the eye can see. Regardless of experience level, there are trails to match any occasion and cyclist. […]
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