Claudia Hossbach

Claudia grew up near the Harz Mountains in Germany but has also lived in Sweden and Finland. She studied Scandinavian, British and American Studies at university and has acquired a deep knowledge of these regions through both the academic lense and extensive travel. She holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge, where her research focused on medieval Icelandic literature and the Vikings. Claudia is delighted to share her passion for the vibrant cultures that thrive in the cold and invites audiences to explore a region through its past. The combination of history, language, archaeology, and literature allows us to create vivid images of what life was like centuries ago.

As a tour guide since 2017, Claudia has introduced travelers to the culture of various regions, including Scandinavia, the British Isles, southern Italy, and the Azores - on foot, by bike and in kayaks. While cultural exploration is her specialty, she has a strong taste for adventure and the great outdoors.