An Arctic landscape in summer with some sparse trees, a lake, mountains in the distance and a blue sky with some clouds. An Arctic landscape in summer with some sparse trees, a lake, mountains in the distance and a blue sky with some clouds.
Exploration 2026
14-27 June
The sun falls gently towards the horizon, spreading a warm glow over the North Atlantic. Midnight comes and the yellow orb pauses for an instant, then dusk becomes dawn with no night in between – it's a day lasting for weeks.
A person walking with a backpack forward on a stoney path, through a forest of low and twisted birch trees.
A person walking with a backpack forward on a stoney path, through a forest of low and twisted birch trees.
Exploration 2026

Two weeks of exploring the Scandinavian Arctic under the midnight sun – from the barren inland with its rivers and reindeer to the beautiful fjords and mountains of the North Atlantic coast.

We begin by travelling north and then continuing further north. In the borderlands between taiga and tundra, not far from where continental Europe ends, we hike through old forests of low, twisted birches, fetch water from crystal clear brooks and sleep immersed in nature. After some days we continue our journey to the coast with its dramatic cliffs, deep fjords and a myriad of birds. For those that feel like it, there are mountain huts with saunas next to meltwater lakes where the contrast between heat and cold can be a rebirth for tired muscles. And then, eventually, we get back on the train to calmly return home.


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A tent stands in the foreground on a cliff overlooking a fjord, a steep peninsula and the ocean. It is midnight and the sun that does not set can be seen towards the horizon.
Prerequisites

• Relative physical fitness
• Some outdoor experience
• Patience (or a couple of good books)


Physical fitness

   You need to be able to walk for 4-6 hours on uneven terrain with a full backpack. Consider that you also need to do it for a couple of days in a row (every fourth day is a day of rest).


Outdoor experience

   You need to be comfortable sleeping in a tent and living in the outdoors for a while. That is, not glamping nor camping but washing in streams, pooping in the woods and so on.


Patience

   You need the patience to cross a continent by train. Twice. Of course, you are in good company and we bring nice things to eat and drink, still, actually having nothing to do is quite a difference from most people's everyday.


Would you like to come along but are unsure whether the trip is for you? Send me an email and we'll have a chat!



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A tent stands in the foreground on a cliff overlooking a fjord, a steep peninsula and the ocean. It is midnight and the sun that does not set can be seen towards the horizon.
A torrent rushes towards the camera, lined by sharp rocks and trees. In the distance, mountains and a somewhat cloudy sky can be seen.
A torrent rushes towards the camera, lined by sharp rocks and trees. In the distance, mountains and a somewhat cloudy sky can be seen.
Equipment

Normal equipment for hiking and wild camping. Participants are sent a full minimum equipment list and we will meet up to have a look at it (and your backpack) before departure.

It's always good to travel light. Apart from clothes for layering, you'll need to bring a comfortable backpack (at least 50 litres), waterproof boots, a sleeping bag, something to read or keep you occupied on the train, as well as some other small things. I take care of the rest.

If there is something you do not have, or think is not good enough for the trip, let me know! I have gear I can rent or lend you, and if you want to purchase something new, I am happy to give you pointers.



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A train runs on a single track railway along a fairly steep slope. The slope is covered with trees and in the distance there is a mountain with patches of snow.
Everything else

• 4-6 people
• €1750 per person
       Includes everything –
tickets, food, wine, saunas in the middle of nowhere
• Flexible end date
• Pre-trip advice and meetups

Apart from visiting a uniquely beautiful part of the world, the trip also coincides with the summer solstice and we travel so we can partake in two different traditions of celebration.

If the length of the trip does not fit with your schedule, it can be modified to include a solo return that is more suitable.

Worth repeating is that the price includes everything from start to finish. That is, everything-everything and no extras whatsoever. Feel like leaving the wallet at home? Go ahead!



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A train runs on a single track railway along a fairly steep slope. The slope is covered with trees and in the distance there is a mountain with patches of snow.