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Come along to the amazing Summer Moot (21st July - 2nd August), a festival of bushcrafting and camping in a beautiful woodland PLEASE CLICK HERE for more information.
A stavekirke, if you haven't seen one. Quite impressive, if they all haven't been burned down. And go pick some blueberries! Have fun!
I know it's a way out of your way, but if you head to Oslo, check out the Viking boat museum which also houses the Thor Heyerdahl rafts.
I know it's a way out of your way, but if you head to Oslo, check out the Viking boat museum which also houses the Thor Heyerdahl rafts.
Oh and spend some time around Kautokeino, it's pretty amazing. You go up on the plateau and the world stretches for miles and miles - and it's so barren. Can be very scary when it wants to be.
Yes sorry I was a bit vague about where I had been before wasn't I
I've spent time around Olso and Oslofiord, I've also done some stuff around Stavager and Karmoy.
This trip is up the Western Fiords and up into Finnmark before going to Lofoten.
What I'm interested in is stuff that might be interesting but might not make it into the normal guidebooks. You know, our sort of stuff....
I've spent time around Olso and Oslofiord, I've also done some stuff around Stavager and Karmoy.
This trip is up the Western Fiords and up into Finnmark before going to Lofoten.
What I'm interested in is stuff that might be interesting but might not make it into the normal guidebooks. You know, our sort of stuff....
Hmm, up the west and into Finnmark. I'm assuming you're staying the Norgee side of the border... places I would recommend. If you're staying west, take a trip into Ålesund. It's not only a lovely town (all rebuilt art deco) but it's very adventure linked - Devold sweaters come from near there. It's right next to the Sunnmøre Alps, which are absolutely wonderful. Amazing climbing to be had, or get a boat trip and sit on deck and marvel 
You must not miss Innerdalen, and Dalatårnet too!
If you're really serious about climbing, the Trollheimen is not too far out of your way - but if you want flatter ground, Dovrefjell is but a little further. This is one of my favourite parts of Norway. Along with the Rondane, it provides a gorgeous mix of flatter moor with peaks - both are very wild. See if this tickles your fancy:
http://www.aaens.dk/images/dovre fjeld sep net.jpg
There's a big gap in my knowledge that stretches from Trondheim to Tromsø, but north of that I can tell you more. Tromsø is one of my favourite cities - if you have time, get a boat around the islands. I sailed with a fisherman around the area and it is breathtaking. If you're driving to Kautokeino you must be passing through Alta - a town I know very well. Small, and dominated by the dam nearby, but the people are wonderful. If ever there were a town with character, it is Alta. Spend some time soaking up their way of life - Alta fjord (used by the Germans in WWII) is also good for boating.
When you get to Kautokeino, you must go up onto the plateau. I don't need to explain - you will understand when you get there! Plenty of opportunity to mingle with the Sami, too. You will probably need to get hold of an interpreter (locally) as the Sami don't tend to learn Norwegian - seeing how much they have been influenced by modern methods it's good to see them hold on to their language fiercely. They're a funny lot - they can be a huge amount of fun and extremely generous, but occasionally something will come up that is simply very different - for example, they have no concept of chance - either something will happen or it won't.
Anyway. I've doubtless gone on too long already - if you mention what sort of areas and types of things you're interested, I might know a few places
Cheers
Chris
You must not miss Innerdalen, and Dalatårnet too!If you're really serious about climbing, the Trollheimen is not too far out of your way - but if you want flatter ground, Dovrefjell is but a little further. This is one of my favourite parts of Norway. Along with the Rondane, it provides a gorgeous mix of flatter moor with peaks - both are very wild. See if this tickles your fancy:
http://www.aaens.dk/images/dovre fjeld sep net.jpg
There's a big gap in my knowledge that stretches from Trondheim to Tromsø, but north of that I can tell you more. Tromsø is one of my favourite cities - if you have time, get a boat around the islands. I sailed with a fisherman around the area and it is breathtaking. If you're driving to Kautokeino you must be passing through Alta - a town I know very well. Small, and dominated by the dam nearby, but the people are wonderful. If ever there were a town with character, it is Alta. Spend some time soaking up their way of life - Alta fjord (used by the Germans in WWII) is also good for boating.
When you get to Kautokeino, you must go up onto the plateau. I don't need to explain - you will understand when you get there! Plenty of opportunity to mingle with the Sami, too. You will probably need to get hold of an interpreter (locally) as the Sami don't tend to learn Norwegian - seeing how much they have been influenced by modern methods it's good to see them hold on to their language fiercely. They're a funny lot - they can be a huge amount of fun and extremely generous, but occasionally something will come up that is simply very different - for example, they have no concept of chance - either something will happen or it won't.
Anyway. I've doubtless gone on too long already - if you mention what sort of areas and types of things you're interested, I might know a few places
Cheers
Chris
Thanks for that Chris. That's given me some stuff to check out.
Have to see how it fit's into the route. 9 days to go now......
Have to see how it fit's into the route. 9 days to go now......
