Nordafjells [English translation]

Once I traveled north of the mountains1,

There came such a heavy snow.

But the ptarmingan2 lent me her wings,

And I saw everything on the earth

Once I traveled north of the mountains,

I saw five longships come.

And the sails bore a strangers sigil,

And our time was at an end.

Yes, I have been into the sky

And down to the oceans edge!

And those who wishes to tread my path,

mustn't have heavy loads!

Once I traveled north of the mountains,

There came such a heavy snow.

But the ptarmingan lent me her ears,

And I heard everything on earth.

Once I traveled north of the mountains,

I saw a chieftain come.

And Olav Tryggvason 3 was his name,

And my time is now at an end.

Yes, I have been into the sky

And down to the oceans edge!

And those who wishes to tread my path,

mustn't have heavy loads!

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nordenfjells2. common bird in Norwegian mountains https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lagopus3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olaf_Tryggvason