Only here, near Espoo, can lovers of cold extremes complete an under-ice diving course in swimming trunks. But it’s about much more than just the spectacular.
Finland in winter
Extreme diving in the far north
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Ice climbing, ice breaking and ice diving in the Finnish winter
Finland: Breaking the ice
From comfortable to extreme: snow-covered Finland offers some exceptional activities beyond the classic winter sports for those who like to experiment. Malte Clavin visited the only course in the world where you can learn to free dive under ice.
Extreme activities in winter
Finland photo gallery
Attention: Extreme! Under-ice-diving-in-Badebüx. Plus pictures of ice climbing and ice breaking from wintry Finland.
Amazon expedition
Amazon for beginners
Deep in the Amazon region is a place where you can experience the rainforest in an extraordinary way, surrounded by the wilderness and all its inhabitants.
Mystical beauty at the Pacific Ocean
USA – Olympic National Park
Olympic National Park in the north-west of the USA is home to three ecosystems: Almost 2,500-metre-high mountains, which I hiked through on snowshoes, rugged rocky coasts, whose wide beaches and colourful tide pools attract big and small explorers, and the northernmost rainforest in the world, a mystical magic world of mosses and trees up to a hundred metres high.
Wondrous Valais
Canyoning, hiking and glacier trekking in Switzerland
In Saas-Fee and the Aletsch, WideOyster’s Lead Explorer Malte Clavin explores a via ferrata, suspension bridges, nature hikes, monster scooters, delicious local hut cuisine and the adventurous highlight of a glacier hike.
Caves, deserts & frankincense
Oman – in the sultanate of adventure
Breathtaking desert landscapes, impressive mountain ranges, exuberant hospitality and delicious food. Oman offers all of that. I venture deep into the interior – the 7th Hole Cave on the Selmah Plateau is quite something.
Rough coast, rainforest and the Hurricane Ridge
Olympic National Park photo gallery
Olympic National Park in Washington, USA, impresses with its diverse landscape, from wild beaches to lush rainforests and majestic mountain peaks. A natural paradise for adventurers and nature lovers.
4 icy adventures in Switzerland
Canyoning, ice climbing, cross-country skiing & ice bathing
Experience the thrill of winter in Switzerland with four ice adventures: ice canyoning in Pontresina, ice climbing on majestic frozen walls, tranquil cross-country skiing through Arosa’s serene forests, and daring ice bathing at Untersee, Europe’s first public ice bath.
Unique insights into a desert country
Oman photo gallery
Breathtaking desert landscapes, impressive mountain ranges, exuberant hospitality and delicious food. Oman offers it all. I ventured deep into the ‘interior’ – the 7th Hole cave on the Selmah Plateau is quite something.
Table Mountain Expedition
My life’s dream destination
Scientists called Venezuela’s Salto Angel waterfall the eighth wonder of the world. The dreamlike, yet mystical Table Mountains inspired James Cameron for his film Avatar. And I finally fulfilled my long-cherished No. 1 travel dream on my fourth attempt: a trip to what I consider the most spectacular landscape in the world.
Table Mountain Expedition
Venezuela photo gallery
Scientists called Venezuela’s Salto Angel waterfall the eighth wonder of the world. The dreamlike, yet mystical table mountains inspired James Cameron for his film Avatar. And I finally fulfilled my long-cherished No. 1 travel dream on my fourth attempt: a trip to what I consider the most spectacular landscape in the world.