Extreme adventurer Erling Kagge: "If you've never failed, you haven't dared enough in life"

Sebastian Späth, 16.04.2025

If anyone has truly earned the title of adventurer, it’s Erling Kagge. Born in Oslo in 1963, he was the first person to reach the South Pole, the North Pole, and the summit of Mount Everest on foot. But what kind of vacation does a thrill-seeker like him look for?

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The Norwegian Erling Kagge is considered one of the greatest adventurers of our time. He was the first person to reach the so called three poles of the earth on foot without help - the North Pole, the South Pole and Mount Everest. The law graduate is a passionate art collector, publisher and author of several books, including "Stille. A guide", "Walking. Go further. A guide" and "Great art for little money". He lives in Oslo and has three daughters.

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