Lindholm Høje, Viking burial site in Danish Jutland
Denmark
Lindholm Høje, Viking burial site in Danish Jutland
In the north of Jutland, near the city of Aalborg, lies a special place: Lindholm Høje. Lindholm Høje is a burial site from the Viking Age. For centuries, the site lay buried beneath a thick layer of sand, caused by sand drifting. In…
Bulbjerg, 47-metre high limestone cliff in North Jutland
Denmark
Bulbjerg, 47-metre high limestone cliff in North Jutland
Denmark is a country with predominantly flat landscapes. But in the northwest of Jutland, things are a little different. Here you’ll find Bulbjerg, an impressive limestone cliff that rises no less than 47 metres high. A true eye-catcher in the flat…
Sneglehuset, cutest little house in Denmark
Denmark
Sneglehuset, cutest little house in Denmark
Are you doing a road trip along the west coast of Denmark? Then Thyborøn in Central Jutland is a great place for a pit stop. In this fishing village with fewer than 2,500 inhabitants, you’ll find a fun attraction: Sneglehuset. Sneglehuset is…
Mortagne-au-Perche, a pleasant surprise in Normandy
France
Mortagne-au-Perche, a pleasant surprise in Normandy
During my stay in the French Orne (Basse-Normandie), I discover several towns bearing the label Petite Cité de Caractère; a French designation for small towns and villages recognized for their unique character and heritage. Alongside the charming La Perrière and the…
Víðimýrarkirkja in Skagafjörður, one of the oldest turf churches in Iceland
Iceland
Víðimýrarkirkja in Skagafjörður, one of the oldest turf churches in Iceland
I love combining culture with nature, especially when on a road trip. While driving a part of the Arctic Coast Way in North Iceland, I pass Ring Road 1 near Varmahlíð and come across Víðimýrarkirkja, one of Iceland’s oldest turf…
Hofsós Sundlaug, Iceland’s most beautiful swimming pool?
Iceland
Hofsós Sundlaug, Iceland’s most beautiful swimming pool?
Iceland has stunning spots for swimming and enjoying geothermal waters. I’ve already visited several hot pools in the Westfjords and hot pools in the Eastfjords. This time, I’m heading to a few thermal baths in North Iceland. Driving along the…
Námafjall Hverir and the Krafla fires, the geothermal heart of Iceland
Iceland
Námafjall Hverir and the Krafla fires, the geothermal heart of Iceland
Námafjall Hverir is located in the north of Iceland, near Lake Mývatn and is one of the country’s most impressive geothermal areas. I visit Hverir after driving a section of the Arctic Coast Way and continuing onto part of the…
Arctic Coast Way in winter: which part are we driving?
Iceland
Arctic Coast Way in winter: which part are we driving?
A few years ago, I visited the south of Iceland in winter. Now it’s time to explore the north! We fly from Reykjavik to Akureyri with Icelandair, pick up our rental car and head straight to Forest Lagoon (Skógarböðin), one of…
Glaumbær Museum, traditional turf farm in North Iceland
Iceland
Glaumbær Museum, traditional turf farm in North Iceland
On the Tröllaskagi peninsula, in the village of Varmahlíð, you’ll find a traditional Icelandic turf farm: Glaumbær. The buildings on this farm complex date back to the 18th and 19th centuries and were inhabited until 1947. Whether you’re driving the…
Húsavík in winter: what to do in Iceland’s whale town?
Iceland
Húsavík in winter: what to do in Iceland’s whale town?
Húsavík is a harbor town in the north of Iceland, known as the whale-watching capital of Europe. During summer, the Skjálfandi Bay attracts countless whales, making it a prime reason to visit this northern destination. But what about visiting Húsavík…