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The Lillehammer Region
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You may have an impression of the Lillehammer region from watching the Olympic winter games in 1994, or the Netflix series “Lilyhammer”. But if you… more
Fredrikstad
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Fredrikstad is a cosy city with deep historical roots. And it’s home to one of the best-preserved fortress towns in Scandinavia. more
The Jotunheimen Mountains
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Enjoy the view from the top of Galdhøpiggen, Norway's highest mountain, or walk along the narrow, but popular, Besseggen ridge. more
Rallarvegen - The Navvies’ Road
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Rallarvegen, the old works road alongside the Bergen Railway and the Flåm Railway (Haugastøl – Finse - Myrdal - Flåm) is Norway’s most popular cycle… more
Langedrag Wildlife park
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The houses at Langedrag are situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty. They look like fairytale castles, 1000 metres above sea level with a… more
The Besseggen Ridge in Jotunheimen
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Hike over the Besseggen ridge
The Besseggen ridge is one of the most popular day hikes in Norway and has reched a kind of cult status. “Everyone”… more
Trekking in Aurlandsdalen, Norway
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TREKKING MOUNTAIN to FJORD 2015
Geilo to Aurland - day by day Program
Meeting point: Bardøla Høyfjellshotel, N 3580 GEILO
Thursday: Arrival in… more
Båtservice Sightseeing
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Båtservice offers guided tours by boat and/or boat in Oslo.
1. Mini Cruise - hop on-hop off: 1,5-hour boat tour (summer season)
2. Fjord… more
Dogsledding
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Drive your own sled with 5-6 friendly huskies or just relax in the sled. The trip leader drives his own team in front and the participants team will… more
Viking Biking
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With Viking Biking you can experience Oslo on a bike - a fun way to take in the sights, either on a guided tour or on a rented bike.
Guided bike… more
Hafjell Bike Park
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Hafjell Bike Park is considered the best of its kind for downhill riding, and has expanded and developed the trail network and the riders’ facilities… more
Oslo Winter Park
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The largest ski resort in the Oslo area, with 18 slopes and 11 lifts - just 30 minutes from the city centre.
Oslo Winter Park (formerly Tryvann)… more
Akerselva river
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The Akerselva river runs from Maridalsvannet through the centre of Oslo and into the Oslo Fjord.
The river is eight km of recreation, through… more
Hunderfossen Amusement park
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Would you like to experience something fun and exciting this summer? Bring your family and friends to Hunderfossen Family Park in Lillehammer for a… more
Statholdergaarden
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Statholdergaarden is Bernt Stiansen's gourmet restaurant. In 1993 Stiansen became Norway's first culinary arts world champion. The restaurant, with… more
Dinner Bar & Restaurant
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One of the best Chinese restaurants in Oslo, with two forks in the Michelin guide.
Dinner has been serving Szechuan specialities since 1989, but the… more
Ekebergrestauranten
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Restaurant and banquet facilities in a historic functionalist-style building with stunning views of the city and the fjord.
The à la carte… more
Theatercaféen
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A piece of Norwegian cultural history, located in the elegant Hotel Continental across from the National Theatre.
Theatercafeen has been one of… more
Gamle Raadhus Restaurant
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Oslo's original city hall from 1641 is the home of Gamle Raadhus Restaurant. Food has been served here since 1856, and today lunch and dinner is made… more
Dining at Sygard Grytting
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At Sygard Grytting we aspire to provide a cuisine which reflects the surroundings in order to create more holistic experience. Our aim is to serve the… more
Engebret Café
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Engebret Café - an institution in Oslo where Ibsen, Bjørnson, Grieg and Munch all had regular tables. History is engraved in the historic walls. The… more
Engø Gård og Hotell & Restaurant
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A stay at Engø gård, hotel and restaurant is an unparalleled experience. Set in a beautiful natural location, amid historical buildings, and with a… more
NorefjellHytta
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Heartfelt warmth, hospitality, incredible view over large parts of Eastern Norway, and time to enjoy… That is Norefjellhytta. Norway’s first “alpine… more
Tingnes Spiseri
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The restaurant Tingnes Spiseri is located at Nes with a beautiful view over lake Mjøsa and Helgøya. Here you can enjoy a cup of coffe or a home made… more
Nobel Peace Center
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Nobel Peace Prize museum with an exciting combination of changing and permanent exhibitions that promote popular interest in issues relating to war,… more
Hedalen Stave Church
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The Hedalen Stave Church may be the oldest of its kind in Valdres today. It comprises an unusual amount of catholic items and among these a reliquary.… more
Ibsen Museum
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The Ibsen Museum includes a comprehensive exhibit featuring the playwright Ibsen's life and work, as well as Ibsen's private home, where he spent the… more
National Gallery
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Norway's largest public collection of paintings, drawings and sculptures is found in the National Gallery, established in 1837. The gallery's central… more
Astrup Fearnley Museet
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The Astrup Fearnley Collection is a collection of modern and contemporary art counted among the most significant of its kind in Northern Europe. The… more
The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet
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Oslo's Opera House is located right at the harbour, with an angled, white exterior that appears to rise from the water. It invites its visitors to… more
The Vigeland Museum
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Sculpture museum located in the studio and home of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943). The building is regarded as one of the finest examples of… more
Fram Museum - The Polar Ship Fram
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Fram is the strongest wooden ship ever built and still holds the records for sailing farthest north and farthest south.
At the Fram Museum you can… more
Munch Museum
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Edvard Munch has a unique position among Nordic painters and is considered a pioneer in expressionism.
The Munch Museum's collection, left to the… more
The Viking Ship Museum
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Museum on the Bygdøy peninsula with Viking ship discoveries from Gokstad, Oseberg and Tune as well as other finds from Viking tombs around the Oslo… more
Holmenkollen Ski Museum & Tower
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A historic landmark in the Norwegian consciousness, Holmenkollen embodies more than a century of skiing competitions.
Inside the ski jump is the… more
Maihaugen Museum
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Maihaugen is the ideal day out for both young and old. Maihaugen is one of the largest open air museums in Norway with 200 buildings from the 1200s… more
Gol Stave Church
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Gol Stave Church, which is in the mediaval park Gordarike, is a true copy of the Gol stave church built in the 1200s. The copy was built in the 1980s… more
Dynamic Variation:
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“Norway is a break from the noise”
Belgian small school teachers Delfien Cocquyt and Fien Sinove from Gent are best friends. The devote travellers finance frequent exotic vacations with weekend babysitting.
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“Norway feels clean and delicate”
To a lot of people Scandinavia is somewhere on the opposite side of the earth. This year exchange student Liu Ai Yin from Taipei in Taiwan is reading economics at The University of Helsinki in Finland. She had the idea to bring over some of her Taiwanese family members for a fun holiday in Norway.
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“In Norway even the King is down to earth”
Best friends Mora and González have been to the Olympic city of Lillehammer for work. During their four day visit, they also seized the opportunity to discover Norwegian nature and the nearby capital, Oslo.
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Places to go
Norway is large. Far larger than most people realise. We recommend focusing on one region at a time, and coming back to see the rest later. If you only plan one trip to Norway, take your time as you travel; make the journey itself your destination.
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Mountains
The soul singer Marvin Gaye sang that there “ain’t no mountain high enough” – but then again he never came to Norway. With almost 300 mountain peaks above 2,000 metres he would probably have found himself a suitable challenge.
