The troll

Now pay attention. Can you see the troll in the mountainside up there? If you look closely, you might spot a nose, a hunched back, or even two large eyes staring out over the fjord. These natural rock formations have inspired troll legends for generations. In Norwegian folklore, trolls were powerful but dim-witted creatures who lived in the mountains and forests—and turned to stone if touched by sunlight. Many peaks and boulders bear their names to this day. When the fog rolls in and the wind howls through the valleys, it’s easy to see how such stories came to life. The landscape is wild and mysterious, letting the imagination roam free. Maybe that’s why the troll is still watching us—from deep within the mountain, silent and still.