National Geographic Traveller (UK)

May 2026 |

This month’s issue looks northwards to the fjords, forests and mountains of Norway. Teetering on the northeastern edge of Europe, the Scandinavian nation is one big outdoor adventure, with the summer months a prime time to enjoy it. We uncover the best experiences from top to bottom – hiking above the Arctic Circle in the wild archipelago of Vesterålen; kayaking through the clear waters surrounding the Lofoten islands; meeting the producers and chefs keeping traditional food culture alive in the fjord region of Sunnmøre; staying in cabins in forests filled with cloudberries and chantarelle mushrooms; roaming the art-filled streets of Oslo’s Grünerløkka district; and much more.