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Travelling to Norway in June is an exceptional plan. Not only does the warm weather reaches up north as well, enabling you to visit all of the wonderful places that are covered with snow during other times in the year, but you can also experience how the sun almost never goes down at this latitude as we approach the summer solstice. The days last 19 hours, and everything is endowed with unique energy and the sky is filled with light of stunning hues.
Oslo is the perfect starting point to explore the pristine landscapes of the north, which are revealed in all their glory after the long winter. Within a few hours you can depart the beautiful and modern capital, and arrive by train to some very authentic Norwegian towns, where there are a variety of fascinating hiking trails. We suggest joining an organized group, since you’ll be traversing in isolated places where it can still get quite cold at night. In addition, you’ll need to transport heavy equipment (tent, winter-weight sleeping bag, food, etc.) But don’t worry, if you prefer more independent travel, there are original hikes organized by small but very competent expedition companies.
One of these is Road Junky, an alternative online travel guide that has been dedicated to organizing retreats not tourist destinations since 2011. This year, they launched a new project: the Road Junky Walk, a one-week walking tour across central Norway, from the mountains to the fjords, that takes place June 14-21.
This is an original route discovered by the same guide who will accompany the group, an expert in survival techniques. To top it off, the tour includes short basic survival lessons: how to start a fire without using matches or a lighter, how to recognize edible plants, etc. Of course, it won’t actually be necessary to apply these techniques to survive the trip! Everything is ready for participants to make the most of the amazing landscape and the experience, offering something between adventure and comfort. Participants sleep in tents but don’t have to lug their backpacks around, since there will be a van to transport everything from one camp to the next. After a hearty breakfast, the hike is a light one, about 5 hours a day (so it’s not just for the sporty among us). Once you’ve arrived there will be a bonfire and hot dinner ready.
This really is the perfect opportunity to explore the beautiful northern landscapes in an original and affordable way. Road Junky has already organized the expedition. The only things left to do now are book your flight to Oslo, pack some comfortable shoes in your suitcase, and get your camera ready to capture the northern sky at its peak.
For more information and reservations go to this website: www.roadjunkywalk.com
Sara Frau
