The song was released as the lead and only single from his third studio album Visa vid vindens ängar (2011).

"Resan till dig" was one of Rybak's most appreciated single by music critics since "Fairytale".

Eurovisionary called it the most commercial single from his album Visa vid videns änger.

[1] On 10 June 2011 Alexander performed the live on Norwegian TV show God Morgen Norge.

[2] On 30 June 2011 he performed the song live on Norwegian entertainment TV show Allsang på Grensen.