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History

Travel back in time and learn about Norway’s rich heritage, including Vikings and the Sami.

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Norwegian history

Historical milestones

The earliest signs of human settlement in Norway date back to 9000 BC. Norway was united to one kingdom 900 AD and got its own constitution in 1814.
Interest: History, Historical milestones

The Vikings

The Vikings built longships and raided Europe as traders and warriors.
Interest: History, Vikings

Stave churches

Urnes Stave Church in Luster, beside the Sognefjord, is the only stave church in the world to be included on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
Interest: Buildings & Monuments, Cultural heritage, History

Norway's remaining stave churches

Urnes Stave Church in Luster, beside the Sognefjord, is on the prestigious UNESCO's World Heritage List. Altogether Norway has 28 stave churches.
Interest: Buildings & Monuments, History

Religion in Norway

Norse mythology held sway until Norway became Christian around the year 1000. Today there is religious freedom.
Interest: History, Culture

Polar explorers

Roald Amundsen was the first man in history to visit the South Pole.
Interest: History

Norway's national day

17 May is Norway's Constitution Day and is celebrated with children's parades and festivities throughout the country.
Interest: National day

National costumes

The Norwegian national costumes came into existence about 100 years ago when a wave of national romanticism swept across the country.
Interest: History, Culture

The Pilgrims' Route to Trondheim

The old Pilgrims' Route between Oslo and Nidarosdomen Cathedral in Trondheim was reopened the summer of 1997.
Interest: Hiking, Tour suggestions, History, Religion

The history of skiing

People have been skiing for more than 4,000 years in Norway. In fact, this is where skiing first became a sport.
Interest: Skiing, History
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