ABOUT NORWEGIAN ROUTES.
Hi! We are Mirko and Mara. We love Norway and Scandinavia, and we want to help you discover them at their best in a conscious, ethical, and sustainable way.
Norwegian Routes aims to be a resource designed by great enthusiasts of the Far North, for travelers and enthusiasts (just like us) who want to explore and discover the wonders of these wild lands! We believe that the travel experience is something unique and unrepeatable, and we are aware that many places we visit are once in a lifetime. However, as travelers, we have learned that it is difficult to find reliable information and in-depth guides that truly allow you to understand the places you visit and their culture, going beyond clichés and the most beaten and overcrowded areas.
Some would say: you would need a local friend to suggest what to do and what to see. That’s why we created Norwegian Routes: we want to share our immense passion and all our experience and knowledge of Norway and Scandinavia.
Our aim is to share in-depth guides that cover everything from must-see tourist destinations to hidden gems off the beaten path. Whether you’re interested in outdoor activities or you’re more of a culture lover, we would like to take you away from the usual overcrowded tourist stops and allow you to fully experience the authentic charm of Norway, the secret places, the hidden gems, discover the local food and culture, history, and heritage.
We would like to share our experiences and stories from these remote and wild places and also provide tips and advice on how to explore these areas in a safe, ethical, and responsible way.
Who’s behind Norwegian Routes?
Mirko is a journalist, naturalist, and independent researcher, while Mara is a travel writer, avid explorer, and photographer. We have lived and traveled extensively throughout Norway and Scandinavia, exploring the most remote and wildest places. We are both certified Norway Experts by the Norwegian Tourist Board.
Discover Norway like a Local
Our love for Norway and the Far North comes from afar. We have lived in Tromsø and in some remote villages in the surrounding region, among the counties of Troms and Finnmark, where the Northern Lights dance above the snowy landscape every night.
We have spent years exploring the country’s far-reaching wilderness, from the frozen tundra of Lapland to the rugged fjords of the west coast. We have traversed the country from North to South, journeyed thousands of kilometers of trails through Lapland, and lived for several months among the neighboring Sweden and Finland.
Traveling has increasingly become a reason for living for us, to the point that we have decided to dedicate ourselves full-time to exploring the world. We believe there are so many wonderful places and interesting cultures to discover out there. Today, we consider ourselves full-time travelers and have embraced a nomadic lifestyle. We continue to write about Norway and beyond in various languages, and even though we are on the move, we always keep one foot in the Far North with our hearts.
So, whether you are a seasoned traveler or planning your first trip to Norway, we hope you find this blog useful and inspiring! And if you are planning your trip, we hope you can fully discover the true spirit of Norway.
Let’s get in touch!
If you wish to contact us, have any questions, or would like to propose a partnership, please feel free to send us an email: 
Let’s Discover Norway, Responsibly!
Just a few words about something that is close to our hearts: one of our aims is to promote the culture of conscientious and sustainable travel, both from an ethical and an environmental point of view. For this reason, in our guides we will try – when possible – to promote responsible ways of travel, which have a positive impact on the local economy of small villages and small local family-run businesses, and the least negative impact on the environment.
Our commitment is to recommend only quality tours, conducted in an ethical and sustainable manner by local agencies, guides, and tour operators. This is to help preserve the local culture and encourage respect for the locals.
Over the years, we have participated in various volunteer projects, and we are always willing to lend a hand to local communities and in safeguarding our wonderful and fragile world. Norway has a wonderful yet fragile ecosystem and cultural heritage. Over-tourism could irreversibly damage this heritage, so every traveler should act responsibly.
We are also proud that this blog is hosted in a data center powered exclusively by carbon-neutral green energy.