Today we are taking a very special trip into the heart of Norwegian Fjordland. And when I say the heart, I don’t just mean the heart of the land. Because today we’re chatting with two locals who are so enthusiastic about welcoming you to their homeland, that you can’t help but feel the love.

My friend Steinar Soerli is the fifth-generation owner of the wildly luxurious Amot in Western Norway, and we are joined by Kesia Yansen, the General Manager of the property.

We’ll hear their stories about the transformation of this homestead into a luxury destination, explore the breathtaking fjords of the region, and learn more about the local community and homegrown cuisine.

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Photo of Kesia by Helle Frogner; Photo of Steinar by Per Olav Sølvberg; Films are made by @Ingeborg Sol Fure

Listen to hear:

• 01:58 – What their favorite view here is
• 02:45 – About the geology and geography of the Norwegian Fjordland
• 07:06 – Which historical character’s influence still shapes the way Norwegians live
• 11:26 – How the culture of this region differs from the rest
• 14:09 – Why a few of the Fjords are UNESCO World Heritage sites
• 15:26 – What Steinar’s favorite memory from his childhood on property is
• 17:49 – About the inspiration of turning the property into luxury experience
• 20:04 – How Amot has a unique overlay as a tiny village
• 28:10 – What the best way to come to understand the Fjords and the local scene is
• 31:33 – Why you can have over the top experiences here
• 35:36 – How they have a fond memory of a past guest
• 37:03 – About a few fun facts on the country
• 39:56 – What you will learn about the world by visiting the Fjords of Norway

Listener Exclusive Amenities

A special experience at Hestad chapel with a beautiful performance hosted by singer Ingvild Vagstad Øvstedal where she tells the story about the chapel with old Norwegian songs dated back to Viking area.