Norwegian Natural Wonder Trolltunga Shines as an International Wedding Hotspot
June 21 2024 - 7:10AM
Business Wire
Trolltunga, Norway's most spectacular rock formation, has become
a dream wedding destination. This year, a record number of couples
exchanged vows on the longest day of the year, with ceremonies
lasting until midnight on the Instagram hotspot.
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"We came across a post on social media,
and it feels surreal to finally be standing here on Trolltunga. We
have been looking forward to this for a long time. It is
incredible", explains Daniele Arcuri & Lavinia Paretti. (Photo:
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For the first time, wedding ceremonies on Trolltunga lasted
until midnight to accommodate a record number of couples.
Conducting the ceremonies on the longest day of the year – the day
with the most daylight – provided a unique and unforgettable
wedding backdrop.
"We wanted to do something special for our wedding, and now we
are standing in the most beautiful nature we have ever seen. We are
almost speechless. This was a truly fantastic experience", says
Daniele Arcuri & Lavinia Paretti from Italy.
An International Dream
Mayor Roald Aga Haug married twenty couples from 11 countries,
including Norway, Scotland, Germany, Romania, Italy, Poland, Costa
Rica, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden, and Denmark. Multiple couples
describe it as a "dream to be married in the Norwegian nature" and
feel "blessed to be allowed to do this."
"We loved it. This was exactly what we wanted and came to Norway
& Trolltunga for", says Federica Migliori and Luka Landucci,
who also travelled from Italy.
A Growing Trend in Fairytale Landscape
Interest in nature weddings in Norway has increased
significantly in recent years. When the possibility was first
introduced, three couples got married on Trolltunga. The number has
now grown to 20 couples for several reasons. Record-high
temperatures in Europe have sparked massive interest in the
Norwegian fjords. Never before have there been so many tourists in
the Hardangerfjord region – just outside Bergen.
The wedding day started with a 10-kilometer hike to Trolltunga.
Equipment and wedding dresses were transported by helicopter, and
several tents were set up for the couples to change before the
ceremonies. Local musicians played captivating music to set the
right mood during the ceremonies.
A Revitalized Region
Although weddings do not generate significant income, the
increased interest in vacationing in Norway and Hardanger has led
to million-dollar regional investments. The area is now flourishing
with new activities and attractions every year. Hardanger,
including Trolltunga, has become one of the most popular
destinations in Norway.
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Andreas Skogseth, CEO +47 926 64 894
andreas@hardangerfjord.com