Meeting Europe’s most southerly reindeer population

The last remaining wild tundra reindeer in Europe are only found in places of southern Norway, the same region we now are traveling through. Until now only seen tracks from these amazing animals and we had little hope of seeing them, since they are very shy and aware of humans. But today we awoke to … Continue reading Meeting Europe’s most southerly reindeer population

Knaben mining town

Today we arrived at Knaben, an old mining town that was active from 1885 until 1973. The mines where important for the Germans during WW2 because of the mineral Molybdenum, which is very important in the production of Bratwurst… Just kidding, but it is important in the production of high strength alloys, like armor plating. … Continue reading Knaben mining town