Focusing on the things that matter the most

Let's be honest: Norway is incredibly unique but also secluded. Sure, some of most beautiful places here, like Kvalvika Beach in the North or Trolltunga in Vestland, might be very crowded for a few months during the year, but there are also mountaintops where you can spend the whole day and night without anyone else. The mountains aren't that high, but they are steep! The good thing is that if you hike for 20-30 minutes, you get some fantastic views, which is pretty unbelievable. And because you're at sea level, you don't get tired similarly when hiking at high altitudes.

2. Norway incredibly unique but still secluded:

There’s something strikingly different about those harder-to-reach rural places. Places where the landscape has been the same for centuries. The convenience that people are seeking from elsewhere isn’t important here. Getting somewhere quickly doesn’t matter when the journey itself is worth it, not the destination. Life itself feels more honest and genuine.

I firmly believe that if you want to truly feel present, there’s no better place than Norway. Places like Vestvågøy or Tromsø are completely at the mercy of the elements. There, nature’s force sets the rhythm, and we humans are only a tiny piece of it all. And you can feel this deep in your soul when you stand by the wild sea or at one of the silent lakes when you travel through vast open spaces and explore nature's barren, raw beauty in the north. It is the best way to empty your mind of the ordinary and let your everyday stress fade away. It makes us see what’s really important in life, and everything else simply falls away.

And to me, it’s this indescribable focus on the things that really matter that make these places in the north the ideal location for your elopement. In that vast, majestic landscape far from big cities, it is as if for the moment everything was focusing on you. And it’s just the two of you.

1. It's easier to be present for each other:

Why to plan an elopement in Norway?

The reasons you should elope in Norway

Because Norway lengthens so north, you can most likely experience the nightless night during the summer. The reasons why you should consider eloping in Norway are numerous, from the stunning natural landscapes to the unique cultural experiences. If you haven’t seen the midnight sun in Northern Norway, I promise you it will blow your mind. It'’s like you'’re having endless sunset for six hours. You just don't want to sleep!

7. You can experience The midnight sun on your elopement day:

I mean, how cool is that! So, if you're having an LGBT elopement, Norway is the place to do it. It's one of the safest places in the world and truth be told, I've traveled through Norway several times and never felt unsafe or scared anywhere. In fact, I can't name a country that feels safer than Norway. 

6. Norway is a country that was one of the first to legalize same-sex marriage in the world:

Some may desire the predictability of a clear sunny day, but in my experience, Norway’s unpredictable weather crafts the most memorable stories. A sudden drizzle, a gust of chilly wind, or a looming cloud—each adds a touch of rawness and authenticity to your fjord elopement. This is why I think there's beauty in embracing what the day brings. It's nature's way of reminding us that true love isn't about perfection but thriving in every circumstance.

5. The unpredictability makes everything feel more real:

There are a lot of steep mountains, especially in the North, where you can't take a gondola up or land with a helicopter because there are no gondolas and it's impossible to land with a helicopter to the mountaintops that remind more needle than anything else. Sometimes, it can feel annoying, but I promise you - when you experience the steep hikes yourself - it's so much more rewarding, and you understand why the people with their sneakers don't share the same views. This makes your elopement in Norway so unique compared to other EU countries.

4. You usually can't buy a ticket to a mountaintop:

If you've been lucky enough to enjoy Norway's nature, you probably have wondered how most trails aren't well marked. For some, it's a negative, but for me, it's one of the biggest positives of the country. I mean, it just feels different: when you go hiking, you have to pay attention to your steps and whether the path you're going is made by humans or sheep. It feels so much more organic compared to the well-maintained trails of Alps where you can almost drive a car.

Also, not everyone has the will to hike up to those mountains, which gives you more secluded options for your elopement.

3. Norway's nature isn't for everyone (which is also a positive for secludness):