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AAlex Turner replied to the thread [Countrywide] Lofoten alternatives: where do you get similar dramatic scenery with fewer crowds (and why)?.If you want that Lofoten punch without feeling like you’re queueing for it, Senja is my go-to suggestion. Same sharp mountains dropping...
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AAlex Turner replied to the thread [Countrywide] Most beautiful lakes (Top 20): which ones have the best panoramas and are realistically accessible?.One lake that really surprised me with how easy it was for the payoff is Lovatnet. I drove right up to it, parked near the water, and...
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AAlex Turner replied to the thread [Countrywide] Turquoise glacier lakes: when is the color at its brightest, and which lakes are worth the trip?.One lake that really delivered that unreal turquoise for me was Bondhusvatnet in mid-July after a couple of warm, sunny days. That...
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AAlex Turner replied to the thread [Countrywide] Mirror lakes: where do you get the best mountain reflections, and in which seasons is the “glass water” most likely?.One of the most reliable mirror-lake moments I’ve had was at a small lake just off the road near Sognefjellet in early September. I got...
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AAlex Turner replied to the thread [Countrywide] River gorges & canyons: which viewpoints + short trails give the best “dramatic drop” experience?.One gorge that really delivers drama without demanding much effort is Vøringsfossen via the Fossli side viewpoints. From parking, it’s...
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AAlex Turner replied to the thread [Countrywide] Waterfalls with no hike: which ones are truly 0–20 minutes from parking (and still feel epic)?.One that really sticks with me is Låtefossen, mostly because it feels almost fake for how little effort it takes. You park basically...
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AAlex Turner replied to the thread [Countrywide] Glaciers you can see without a guide: which viewpoints and short approaches are truly accessible (and safe)?.One of the most satisfying no-guide glacier views I’ve had was at Nigardsbreen, just sticking to the official viewpoint and short...
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AAlex Turner replied to the thread [Countrywide] Glacier caves: when is it actually possible to visit, and which cave experiences are worth it (by season)?.I’m pretty blunt about glacier caves: if you’re not going with a guide, you shouldn’t be going at all. The only time I felt it truly...
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AAlex Turner replied to the thread [Countrywide] Mountain plateaus with big panoramas: where can you get wide views without extreme elevation gain?.If you want big, open views without grinding uphill all day, Hardangervidda is hard to beat. I walked a short section off one of the...
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AAlex Turner replied to the thread [Countrywide] Iconic rock formations: which cliffs/boulders feel most “symbolic” — and which are safer alternatives to the crowded classics?.I’ll say it straight: Preikestolen is iconic, but it’s not where I’d send someone who wants meaning over mayhem. The danger isn’t...
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AAlex Turner replied to the thread [Countrywide] Northern lights without a tour: where are the easiest places to park, stand, and wait comfortably (and safely)?.One of my most reliable DIY aurora nights was just outside Tromsø, pulling off at a quiet coastal stretch where the road widens and...
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AAlex Turner replied to the thread [Countrywide] Dark-sky spots for stargazing & astrophotography: where do you get the least light pollution with simple access?.One of my best night skies was out on the Lofoten coast, a bit away from the main villages where the light just drops off fast. I parked...
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AAlex Turner replied to the thread [Countrywide] Caves & grottos to visit: which ones are tourist-friendly, which need a guide, and what’s the seasonality reality?.I’ll be blunt: caves in Norway are not something to wing, and the ones that work best are the guided ones. Grønligrotta near Mo i Rana...
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AAlex Turner replied to the thread [Countrywide] Architectural viewpoints: which viewing platforms feel like an attraction (design + view), not just a parking stop?.One platform that really stayed with me was Stegastein above Aurland, because it feels intentional, not just functional. The way it juts...
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AAlex Turner replied to the thread [Countrywide] Bridges as destinations: which bridges are worth stopping for (and where’s the best viewpoint to see the full structure)?.One bridge that really feels like a destination is the Atlantic Road, especially the Storseisundet Bridge section. What makes it work is...