There is a hill in Alta that we love to climb to catch the sunset over the sleepy little town.  Here we are looking to the south towards Kåfjord.

The Christmas Star flower, more commonly called poinsettia, is found in nearly every Norwegian home during Christmas. Its star-shaped petals and deep red colour make it a popular holiday decoration. It also thrives in low-light conditions, making it ideal for Norwegian winters. The tradition of using this flower at Christmas actually originated in Mexico in [...]

The darkest day of the year is known as winter solstice.

The moon appears brighter in the dark winters. It reflects off the water and the snow. It is beautiful in the night sky but it also chases away the Northern Lights. The best time to see Aurora Borealis is around the time of the New Moon, when it is much darker. On 27th December, we [...]