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Lysefjord is an absolutely breathtaking place to go kayaking. Located on the west coast of Norway, the fjord is known for its crystal-clear waters and dramatic, towering cliffs. If you’re planning a trip to Lysefjord and want to experience the beauty of the area from a unique perspective, kayaking is a must! Here’s a guide to kayak rental in Lysefjord.
Norway is called the “Northern Playground” for a reason. With the Norwegian “Allemannsret” and its easy accessibility from roads, you can quickly embark on epic adventures in Norway’s nature (and get lost in the sheer beauty of the vast landscape).
The kayak is the perfect watercraft for multi-day trips in Norwegian nature. Kayaks are quite sea-worthy, doesn’t make a sound, doesn’t pollute, can haul loads of equipment and is easily paddled but challenging to master. And best of all, you’re always the captain of your boat!
Using a drysuit or dry top combined with dry pants is the best way to stay dry and warm during your paddling adventures. However, these are only dry as long as the latex gaskets, found in the neck and wrists are intact.
Foraging seaweed is something humans have done for several thousand years. Seaweed is also often called “sea vegetables”. In Norway, the first people to settle settled at the coast where their primary food source was the sea. Easy to get and very nutritious, seaweed was a natural source for food,
The stinging nettles are widely known as most of us, as kids, probably got stung at some point – and they pretty much grow anywhere close to human settlement. In Scandinavia, there’s a long tradition for using the nettle. The stem has been used to produce cloth and dyes, while
At the beginning of the kayak season (spring), nature is a wonderland of savoury herbs and wild plants. I’ve gone out to gather ramson, a common and very tasteful herb in Scandinavia, favoured by chefs in the “new Nordic kitchen”. It’s a good substitute for garlic and spring onions. Ramson:Ramson
