16 Things to Do in Alesund, Norway and the Surrounding Fjords

16 Things to Do in Alesund, Norway and the Surrounding Fjords

This guide features the top things to do in Ålesund, Norway (also occasionally spelled Aalesund) and the surrounding area so you can make the most of your visit to this charming town. In addition to its famous architecture, it’s a popular destination because of...
Tips and Info for Norway’s Pulpit Rock Hike

Tips and Info for Norway’s Pulpit Rock Hike

The Pulpit Rock hike is one of the most famous hikes in Norway. This iconic rock formation, known as Preikestolen in Norwegian, juts out over the Lysefjord and is one of the top hiking destinations in Norway. I knew I wanted to get out onto the trails during my cruise...
Norway’s Most Scenic Railway: Everything You Need to Know About Riding the Flåmsbana

Norway’s Most Scenic Railway: Everything You Need to Know About Riding the Flåmsbana

The Scenic Flåm Railway, officially known as the Flåmsbana, is known as one of the most scenic train trips in Europe, if not the entire world. This engineering marvel travels along a track with one of the steepest grades in the world and winds through curving tunnels...