Pickyourtrail Travel Blog

In some areas landscape is made to wonder, and in Hiking Pulpit Rock, which is locally referred to as Preikestolen, a 604-meter high cliff, which towers above Lysefjord, the landscape is made to wonder. The plateau is wide, unpolished, blown about by the wind – an arena on which the wildness of Norway presents itself […]

Norwegian dog sledging is not the brochure ideal most first-time tourists have built in their minds: it is much better and much more real. Norway, with its huge arctic terrain, its winter roads that can be trusted, and some of the most responsible mushers globally, has one of the clearest experiences of the arctic adventure […]

Every hiker dreams about a moment when it is possible to stand on this impossible cliff, which extends to the air itself. And this is the place where the Trolltunga hiking is. Nevertheless, the Trolltunga hike is not a mere perspective walk in reality. It is 22 km of wild Norwegian nature, shifting plateaus, unexpected […]

What‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ if it were to happen that you wake up and you are surrounded by towering cliffs, waterfalls that go straight into sparkling waters and villages that look like they are taken out of a fairytale? The Geirangerfjord Travel Guide 2026 will help you discover this enchanting fjord, which is very popular in Norway. This […]

Norwegian winter is not a season, it is a whole body experience created with the help of latitude, darkness, snow and the electricity of Northern Lights. It is as though the world has tipped over on its side in winter in Norway, the sun lingers on the horizon, fjords turn into a mirror, and the […]

Planning your Norway fjord trip? The best time to visit Norwegian fjords is May through September, with peak conditions in June, July, and August. This window offers optimal weather, full cruise schedules, and accessible hiking trails. For fewer crowds and better prices, visit in May or September. If Northern Lights are your priority, head to […]

Looking for a holiday trip to Finland when the summer is leaving and the autumn is painting the pictures of the landscapes? September is one of the most glamorous times to visit Finland. Finland in September is the start of the “ruska” season—when forests and lakes burst into fiery shades of red, orange, and gold. […]

Are you planning to visit Finland in May? May is the shoulder season that falls between the winter season and peak summer tourism. The month offers a delightful spring experience with moderate temperatures, blooming nature and long daylight hours, thereby making it perfect for outdoor activities. This is also when Finland tourism begins transitioning into […]

Finland in March is a sweet spot between Arctic winter charm and the magic of the spring season. The season is one of the best months to experience the magical winter landscapes of Finland tourism, where snow-covered pine forests meet extended daylight hours. This combination creates unique opportunities for travellers to experience an authentic Nordic […]

What​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ about a sun that hardly sets, fjords that shine like glass, and a world full of adventures, festivals, and animals at every turn? That is summer in Norway, a dream destination ideal for mountain hikes, whale watching, fjord cruises, and indulging in the local fare like fresh salmon and brown cheese. Under the guidance […]

A​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ fjord that shines like a mirror, waterfalls tumbling, and the enchanting Northern Lights – are these not the things you were dreaming of? Get to all of it with our 7-Day Norway Travel Guide! The Land of the Midnight Sun is a nature-filled dream for the outdoorsy or for more urbane travellers. Whether you […]

You are heading to Norway, you are not sure where to stay in Norway, how much your nightly bills will look like, how each city you are going to compares to the other- this guide is your roadmap. Since Norway is one of the most expensive hotels in Europe (in terms of price), having some […]