Short URL: http://tnot.es/NO - National Anthem of Norway.
Norway is officially called the Kingdom of the Norway; Kongeriket
Norge in Norwegian.
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Countries neighbouring Norway are: Sweden and
Finland and, to some extent, Denmark.
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Think of Norway, and one pictures fjords, the Arctic Circle,
and whales.
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The coastline of Norway is almost 22,000 km long; with all its fjords,
inlets and offshore islands.
The longest fjord in Norway is Sognafjorden, which extends inland 204
km. The mouth is north of Bergen.
Whalesafari:
Seems a little claustrophobic at first, but this Norwegian domain is a must see for
admirers of the whale.
If you're looking for low prices in Norway, you have to get out of the
cities and try the countryside. By the way, that's also where it's interesting to be.
Cities can be found everywhere, the Norwegian fjords cannot.
Sent in by: Jostedal
Glacier.
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Some of the most popular destinations in Norway
Alesund, Alta, Bergen, Bodo, Drammen, Fredrikstad, Gol, Hamar, Hammerfest, Haugesund, Kristiansand, Kristiansund, Lillehammer, Molde, Oslo, Sandnes, Stavanger, Stryn, Tonsberg, Tromso, Trondheim, Trysil.
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Bergen is in south-west Norway, 482km from Oslo.
Situated in a scenic valley below seven mountains, Bergen is a vivid
city with numerous historic buildings.
The city was founded as Björgvin in around 1070, by Olaf III.
The city developed quickly, and was the capital of Norway during the
12th and 13th centuries.
Bergen has suffered from a few fires during its history, and was badly
damaged when it was occupied by the Germans during World War II.
The city's oldest building is the 12th-century St Mary's Church, and
there are some interesting steep-roofed, wooden houses on the quayside that date from the
early 1700s.
The composer Edvard
Grieg and dramatist Ludvig Holberg were both from Bergen.
Bergen Guide:
Comprehensive guide for travellers intending a visit to Bergen, or you can read the brief
travelogues to get other people's perspectives.
Accommodation in Bergen
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Fjord Line:
Sailings from Newcastle (UK) to Stavanger, Haugesand and Bergen.
Fjord Norway:
Fjord Norway would like to welcome you to fjords and mountains, waterfalls and glaciers,
rivers, streams and the sea. Explore the mysteries of the fjords.
Fjord Travel:
Fjord Travel Norway is a small, family owned company located in the coastal city of
Bergen; known as the Gateway to the exotic Fjords of Western Norway. Choose between a wide
range of escorted and unescorted tours.
Norwegian
Coastal Voyage:
Along the Norwegian coast, Hurtigruten ships have been part of the lifeline of the local
communities for over a century; sailing in the wake of Captain Richard With, the founder
of Hurtigruten. You too can choose to cruise along Norway's western coast from Bergen up
to to Kirkenes and back.
Outer
Sognefjord and Dalsfjord:
Most of the holiday accommodation is right by the sea. Very good sea-fishing and organised
fishing trips available. The local residents consider late-winter and autumn the best
times of year for sea-fishing.
Jostedal Glacier:
The national park surrounds Jostedalsbreen -- the largest glacier on the continent of
Europe and an attractive area for walkers and hikers. Without specialist knowledge and
proper equipment, however, walking or skiing on the glacier is highly dangerous.
Norwegian National Parks:
Brief details about Norway's 20 National Parks, with a map showing their location.
Founded in the 8th century, Stavanger has a well-preserved
12th-century stone church.
Everybody knows about the Norwegian fjords and mountains but in the
south-west, especially around Stavanger, is the longest stretch of sandy beaches in
northern Europe; with the mountains and fjords a few miles inland.
Very popular with surfers and kite boarders from all over Scandinavia,
on good summer days all these beaches are packed - mainly with locals, as no-one else
knows about them.
Stavanger
Guide:
Free maps of Stavanger to help you plan your sightseeing.
Stavanger Travel:
A tourist and visitor information service for south west Norway, including Stavanger,
Bergen, Kristiansand, Haugesund, the mountains and coastal areas. Includes a guide to
accommodation, sightseeing, shopping, places to eat and drink and other essential
information for visitors.
Accommodation in Stavanger
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The capital of Norway is on the Aker River, at the head of Oslo
Fjord; in the south- east corner of the country.
Oslo was founded by Harold III of Norway, around 1050, and became the
site of the royal residence circa 1300.
Oslo was destroyed by fire in 1624 and then rebuilt under Christian IV
of Denmark and Norway and renamed Kristiania in his honour.
The capital reassumed its historical name of Oslo in 1925, and hosted
the Winter Olympic Games in 1952.
Oslo appears modern in its design and architecture, and has many
museums, parks, and public statues. Frogner Park contains around 150 Norwegian sculptures
by Gustav Vigeland.
The Norwegian Nobel Institute, in Oslo, helps to select the winner of
the Nobel Peace Prize.
Accommodation in Oslo
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Oslo Tips
Bogstadveien is one of the most popular streets/areas in Oslo, with a
great selection of good shopping, cafes, and bars and easy to get around on foot.
Pluscamp:
An association of first-class campsites in central locations throughout Norway. Reasonable
prices makes your money go further.
UngInfo:
Get Streetwise before you visit the capital of Norway. The information is very linear, but
you will probably want to read it all.
Most of Lapland is north of the Arctic Circle, and extends across
the northern parts of Norway, Sweden, Finland,
and the Kola Peninsula of Russia.
The highest point is Mount Kebnekaise (2,111 m), in Swedish Lapland.
Most inhabitants of Lapland are Sami (Lapps or Laplanders), who speak
a Finno-Ugric language also known as Sami.
The Sami live mostly in Norway, where they are called Finns and herd
reindeer for food and clothing.
Visit the former Winter Olympic city of Norway and find plenty of
interest, even in summer.
There are a number of golf courses in the Lillehammer region, ranging
from 18-hole championship golf courses to challenging 9-hole forest or mountain golf
courses. There's also a 9-hole Pitch and Putt facility.
Lillehammer Turist:
Lillehammer resort guide with maps of the area, accommodation listings, transportation
summary and a hyperlinked article detailing local attractions.
Maihaugen Outdoor
Museum:
Maihaugen, centrally located in Lillehammer, is the largest open-air museum in Norway,
with 185 buildings – mostly from Lillehammer town and the Gudbrandsdalen valley.
Skibladner Paddle
Steamer:
Launched in 1856, the S.S. Skibladner is the world's oldest paddle steamer in scheduled
service. Summer sailings around Lake Mjøsa: Lillehammer, Moelv, Gjøvik, Hamar and
Eidsvoll.
Sjusjøen:
Only 20km from the centre of Lillehammer, Sjusjoen's forest and mountain terrain has
become one of Northern Europe's best skiing destinations.
Accommodation in Lillehammer
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The northernmost town of Europe is on the island of Kvaløy,
northern Norway.
From mid-May to July 29 the sun doesn't drop below the horizon, but
you won't see daylight at all from November 18 to January 23.
Accommodation in Hammerfest
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Founded as Nidaros on the central western coast in AD 997, the
city served as the capital of Norway until 1380.
The tomb of King Olaf II, patron saint of Norway, is under the
11th-century Nidaros Cathedral.
Accommodation in Trondheim
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Color Line:
Color Line is Norway’s largest cruise ferry line, operating ferries between Norway,
Denmark, Germany and Sweden with a total of eight cruise ferries and one express boat.
Experience
Norway by Train:
Tickets booked via the Internet Travel Planner service must be collected at least 24 hours
before departure. Tickets to be sent by post may only be forwarded to people with
permanent addresses in Norway.
Norwegian
Rail Routes:
The Scan Rail site has a map of the train lines in Norway and the rest of Scandinavia.
Norway
Ski Maps:
Detailed maps of Norwegian ski area, featuring information about lifts, snowboard areas,
runs and their respective difficulty levels.
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