The Scandinavian countries are a true playground for outdoor enthusiasts. Beautiful nature, paired with a myriad of opportunities to realize. In this article, we’ve rounded up a few favorite (bushcraft) activities that keep us busy on our trips up North (and beyond). “Bushcraft” is just a word that is often used nowadays to describe activities that people who are enthusiastic about the outdoors have always practiced anyway. It doesn’t matter whether it’s about looking for food, preparing it at the campfire, doing handicrafts or just finding a suitable shelter for the night – in the far north there is something for everyone.
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Norway
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Every fishing enthusiast has probably heard of the incredible fishing grounds in Norway – giants, endless possibilities and fish everywhere. Norway is a true paradise when it comes to fishing and everyone …
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Saltstraumen is the strongest tidal current in the world and the place to be for world record fishing. Here is home to the large coalfish, cod and halibut. As the countless fish …
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When it comes to fishing, Lofoten is defenitely one of the places to be. Record fish are caught here every year. The Lofoten are particularly known for their huge Atlantic cod and …
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The amount and variety of berries throughout the Scandinavian wild is sheer endless. Summers are short but very intense and the long days make for an annual feast in the northern summer …
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Foraging mushroomsPicking mushrooms is a great way for free and delicious food. With sheer endless forests and suitable habitats many European countries are a paradise for every mushroom hunter and those who …
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Yes, we are actually talking about the ‘weed’ that grows behind the house. Stinging nettle is a widely overlooked ingredient in most kitchens and people categorize it rather as weed than anything …
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The arctic region of Finnmark is the most remote and wildest area in Europe. Yet it is fairly easy to get there and it’s a beautiful travel destination for outdoor enthusiasts, nature …
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Finnmark (nor.: Fylke) is the northern most region in Europe and one for the purists. All roads to the North come to an end here. It’s a playground for outdoor enthusiasts, inviting …
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You might have heard already rumors and first hand stories about the man-eating mosquitos from the North – dark clouds consisting of an indeterminable amount of individual mosquitos that will hunt you …