Rubus chamaemorus is a native to alpine and arctic tundra and boreal forest, producing amber-colored edible fruit similar to the raspberry or blackberry. English common name is cloudberry. The cloudberry grows to 10–25 cm high, each fruit is initially pale red, ripening into an amber color in early autumn. In Norway early to mid August is the prime season to find ripe cloudberries. The ripe...
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Blaafarveværket Modum, Norway -family day out
In 1773, the Royal Modum Blaafarveværk was established to extract cobalt from the mines at Modum. The cobalt was to be used to make the cobalt blue dye for the world's porcelain and glass industries. Today, Blaafarveværket is one of Norways most visited tourist attractions and the museum offers a mixture of art, culture and countryside which creates tranquillity and recreation. There's always...
Read moreThe Oslo Fjord -amazing beach and boat life
The sun is shining, the sea is glittering, there are hot dogs sizzling in all sizes and flavours on the barbecue. It's summer in the Oslo Fjord. Whilst the parents catch up over the barbecue all the children busy themselves by jumping into the clear blue sea of salty water from a giant slide. Then later, after som lunch, they will all be heading out with the boat for some "tube racing". This...
Read moreA family mountain hike in Norefjell Norway
So this is what we've been up to lately, mountain hiking with family in Norefjell Norway. Mostly sunshine, lots of fresh air and crystal clear mounting waterfalls. The girls are truly enjoying themselves -and so am I. Norefjell, Norway is located approx 1 hour outside Oslo. Norefjell is one of the best ski resorts in Norway and are famous for hosting the Winter Olympics in 1952. But the summer...
Read moreNorwegian Summer at its best, little A at Hvaler
With a local bakery, arguably Norway's best fishmonger and endless with orange polished rocks stretching out into the deep blue sea... What better place to spend a sunny day for the Little Scandinavian family!?! Jumping from the rocks, swimming around, fishing crabs, freshly made fish cakes from "Fjordkroken)" (yes, the fishmonger is located on the harbour next to where the fishermen comes in)...
Read moreWhat to pack when going on holiday with children
When traveling with children there is a lot more preparation to do in advance, like packing for the whole family. In our household I'm so fortunate to be the "Head of packing", with lots of help and assistance from Little B and Little A. The girls actually write their own packing list. It's a lovely thing to do as they get to prepare themselves for the upcoming family holiday. Useful ideas when...
Read moreOut of office {on holiday}
So we've escaped the rain and have landed swiftly on our feet in Alba Cuneo in Italy. A charming city in the heart of Piedemont, big enough to offer exciting shopping and bustling restaurants and at the same time small enough to offer the unique tranqullity and be charmingly inviting in such a friendly manner only Italians know how to. @ Little Scandinavian On sunny days there will be limited...
Read moreHow we spend our Scandinavian Summer holidays in Southern Norway
The Norwegian coastline outside of Sandefjord, Norway is arguably one of the most beautiful places in summer time! And this is the bold hole, where we hang out during the month of August. © Photo by Little Scandinavian, Sandefjord Norway
Read moreGreetings from the Norwegian Fjords
So, a I'm leaving behind a few days with very little Internet access thanks to my, no name mentioned, Internet provider. I'm currently in the car on my way to weekend in Scotland. Initially planned as a family trip, but since the grandparents insisted we've left the girls in London with them. Now very much looking forward to a romantic dinner for two at the Pierhouse Hotel in Port Appin. Then...
Read morePhotos from our Family Mountain Hike in Norway
We've regularly enjoyed Norway's majestic mountains as a family. All four seasons have their own charm, with the Summer being the most attractive season as the weather is more stable. Our favourite is probably early Autumn, from August when the green landscape turns bright orange and red. These photos are from one of our hikes, in Hardangervidda. Little b was 5 years and Little A was 1 year old....
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