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The history of skiing
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Skiing in Norway
If you're looking for the best snow in Europe, the seach is over - head to Norway for truly excellent conditions fo rthe whole family.
Interest: Skiing, Mountains
Skiing in Norway
Short film on alpine skiing in Norway
Watch this video from the the easily accessible ski resorts in Norway. They usually offer good snow conditions from November to April.
Short film on alpine skiing in Norway
History
Travel back in time and learn about Norway’s rich heritage, including Vikings and the Sami.
Interest: History, History
History
Mountain guide
Here is a guide to all the main mountain regions in Norway. Galdhøpiggen is the tallest mountain at 2,469 metres. Find out more.
Interest: Hiking, Skiing, Mountains
Mountain guide
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
National costumes
Religion in Norway
Norse mythology held sway until Norway became Christian around the year 1000. Today there is religious freedom.
Interest: History, Culture
Religion in Norway
Polar explorers
Roald Amundsen was the first man in history to visit the South Pole.
Interest: History
Polar explorers
Fortresses of Norway
The most famous of all the Norwegian fortresses, is Akershus Fortress and Castle in Oslo city centre.
Interest: Buildings and Monuments, History
Fortresses of Norway
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 and Monuments, Cultural heritage, History
Stave churches
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
Historical milestones
The Vikings
The Vikings built longships and raided Europe as traders and warriors.
Interest: History, Vikings
The Vikings
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 and Monuments, History
Norway's remaining stave churches
Historical architecture
The Norwegian rose painting tradition developed from around 1750 and was both an imitation and in parts liberation from guild art.
Interest: Buildings and Monuments, History, Culture
Historical architecture
Family skiing in Norway
Norway has a long history of skiing - in fact when you say ski or slalom, you are actually speaking Norwegian.
Interest: Skiing, Family holiday
Family skiing in Norway
How to book your skiing holiday in Norway
Book your skiing trip to Norway easily from the UK.
Interest: Skiing
How to book your skiing holiday in Norway
Telemark skiing in Norway
Telemark skiing is an old recipe from Morgedal in Telemark that was re-discovered in the 1980s.
Interest: Skiing
Telemark skiing in Norway
Snowboarding in Norway
Norwegian terrain parks have invested a great deal of time and money in order to provide riders with more challenges and greater airtime.
Interest: Skiing
Snowboarding in Norway
Alpine skiing in Norway
Go skiing in the same tracks as Olympic gold medallists Lasse Kjus and Alberto Tomba at Hafjell, or choose another recommended ski resort.
Interest: Skiing
Alpine skiing in Norway
The Norwegian Mountain Code
The Norwegian Mountain Code is directed towards your safety.
Interest: Hiking, Skiing, Mountains, National parks
The Norwegian Mountain Code
Sign up for skiing lessons in Norway
Get the more fun out of your skiing holiday by learning to ski at Norwegian ski schools.
Interest: Skiing
Sign up for skiing lessons in Norway
Snowkiting in Norway
Reach speeds of up to 100 kilometres per hour on Hardangervidda.
Interest: Extreme sports, Skiing
Snowkiting in Norway
Ten recommended ski resorts in Norway
The magazine Norway.com recommends the following ten ski resorts.
Interest: Skiing
Ten recommended ski resorts in Norway
Cross-country skiing in Norway
Cross-country skiing in Norway is free of charge. Well-prepared tracks are found in large parts of the country.
Interest: Skiing
Cross-country skiing in Norway
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