You should absolutely not venture into the Norwegian wilderness without listening to the advice of the locals.
Every year, tourists flock to Norway's beautiful natural landscapes, treating them like any other park and haven of peace. Norway is perfectly safe if you take the necessary precautions, but if you don't, it can be deadly.
This is Nigardsbreen, an arm of the Jostedal glacier, the largest glacier in continental Europe. It looks quite innocent.
Due to calving season, it can be dangerous to approach the glacier. A warning sign has been installed to inform tourists of the dangers of getting too close.
A group of tourists ignored the sign and crossed the line marked by chains to get a closer look at the glacier and take pictures. Unfortunately, a block of ice broke off and struck three people, killing one of them.
This kind of thing happens every year. Tourists get into trouble by underestimating the dangers. In most places, we don't have signs like that because Norwegians generally know how to stay safe in nature. We don't have fences to protect people from avalanches, blizzards, or falls from great heights. You're out there at your own risk.
Do you know Bear Grylls? The man behind Man vs. Wild? That's him:
There he is, crossing a river in Norway. In the "Norway: Edge of Survival" episode of season 6, he tried to survive a Norwegian storm. It's the only time in six seasons that he gave up. He knew that if he continued, he would die. He literally cried during the filming of that episode.
Bear Grylls knew his own limits and should not exceed them. If you visit Norway, please know your limits and respect nature.