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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

Important years in the history of Norway.
Interest: History, Historical milestones

The Vikings

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

Stave churches

Norway is the only country in Northern Europe with wooden churches from the Middle Ages still intact.
Interest: Buildings and Monuments, Cultural heritage, History

Religion in Norway

Norse mythology held sway until Norway became Christian around the year 1000. Today there is religious freedom.
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

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

Norway's remaining stave churches

Norway has 28 stave churches.
Interest: Buildings and Monuments, History

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

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
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