This winter, the Northern Lights over Norway will be the strongest we’ve seen in 50 years, according to the experts.
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The Svalbard archipelago constitutes the northernmost part of Norway between North Norway and the North Pole. The location of the islands ranges between 74 to 81 degrees north. Spitsbergen is the largest island and Longyearbyen is the administrative center. The archipelago features an Arctic climate, and offers a great destination for your holidays.
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The canal became known as “the fast route" between eastern and western Norway and was also the most important transport route between upper and lower Telemark for people, domestic animals, goods and timber.
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The New York Times recommends the "Stunnig Lyngen Alps" in Northern Norway as one of the "31 places to Go in 2010", and asks "Who needs a penthouse suite when you can book a lighthouse on a private island ?"
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The popular Norwegian coastal cruise line Hurtigruten has signed a cooperation agreement with the presigious National Geographic Center for Sustainable Destinations, with the aim to develop Geotourism.
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History about Sel municipality coat of arms is from the battle in Kringen 1612. The Scottish army - men who were hired to help in the Kalmar war - were on the road from Åndalsnes - Lesja - Dovre - Sel and should go to Sweden for the Kalmar war.
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So far 14 couples have signed up to be married this year in the Chapel at the Alta Igloo Hotel in the county of Finnmark in Northern Norway. The hotel opens in January each year and melts away in the spring...Read more...
TusenFryd is Norway's no.1 amusement park! We offer our guests a total of 33 carousels and attractions, 74 games and 23 restaurants. Vi have a special area for water activities, and lots of fun for all the family!..Read more...
If you choose to visit Hunderfossen in the summer time, we can guarantee you memorable experiences for the whole family.Our greatest attraction at this time of the year, Hunderfossen Family Park, has activities based on Norwegian culture and traditions...Read more...
The Sognefjorden lies at the heart of Fjord Norway, stretching 240 magnificent kilometres inland. Visitors will discover some of the wildest and most beautiful scenery in Norway. Read more about the Sognefjord..Read more...
Fun for all the family at Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park - Few parks cover such a variety as Kristiansand Zoo, which is why the Zoo like to call themselves 'The Living Park'. Just 11 km east of Kristiansand you will find the most beautiful and natural zoo, with scenery and environment in abundance....Read more...
If your are interested in wild nature and cultural attractions, Luster is the place to visit. The largest glacier on the European continent is Jostedalsbreen, having an area of almost 500 square metres.
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'Sommarland' - a world of fun adventures and exciting challenges. With more than 100 different activities, this is the place where children, young people and adults can have fun together..
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Enjoy the short walk from the City Hall and the city centre to Akershus Fortress. The fortress grounds are an ideal recreation area, just as they were in the 19th century.
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