Cloudberry: The golden secret of the Arctic
The cloudberry is one of the rarest berries in the northern hemisphere, only to be found in high altitudes of the vast nordic countryside. Because …
The Arctic Salmon War
Nowadays the Arctic regions of Scandinavia are generally thought to be among the most peaceful territories in the world, but few realize that it hasn’t …
Inside Tromsø
Tips by certified guide Lyonel Perabo. Features what to see in Tromsø, best places to see the Northern Lights, history, local food and gifts to …
Flake Salt:The unique taste of the Arctic Ocean
Since they established themselves on the Arctic coast of Norway in the 1600s, the Hegelunds have made good use of the rich local flake salt …
The Kvitnes Estate
The Kvitnes trading post on Vannøya in the Arctic was established by Jeremias Figenschau towards the end of the 1600s. Kvitnes would become one of …
Some Surprising Facts about Norwegian Salmon
The oldest Norwegian document that describes salmon fishing is quite an odd one. It’s not a letter, not a manuscript but… a rock. More precisely, …
Gravlax: The Arctic Origins of a Legendary Dish
Gravlax is one of the few world-famous Scandinavian dishes out there, and while many know that it is basically prepared with salmon and herbs, few …
Authentic Arctic Smoked Salmon à la Hegelund
When Morten C. Hegelund arrived in Karlsøy in 1635, he brought much more than his own person and possessions; he took with him his familial …
The Danish Origins of the Hegelund Clan
The family of Morten Hegelund, who relocated to the Arctic in 1635, comes from Viborg, Ribe and Ebeltoft on the Jutland peninsula of Denmark. The …
The Helgøy Church
The church of Helgøy has been the church of the Hegelunds for several hundred years and many members of the clan were deeply involved in …