6. Visit the Oslofjord Islands. The islands of Oslo offer a blend of historical sites, tranquil walks, and ideal swimming spots, easily accessible in just a few minutes by passenger ferry. Each island boasts its unique charm, from Hovedøya's beaches and historical ruins to Lindøya's residential atmosphere.
History. 11,000 years ago: First signs of human settlement in Northern Norway. 800–1066: The Viking era. 1030: Olaf Haraldsson is killed at the battle of Stiklestad. He was the driving force behind Norway's conversion to Christianity and was later canonised and known as Saint Olav. 1349: The Black Death kills half of Norway's population. 1450: Norway …
The nature in Norway ranges from incredible fjords in the west, insane mountains in the north, temperate beaches in the south, to humongous forest areas in the east. There's something for everyone in Norway, no matter if you prefer relaxed nature experiences near major cities, or want to go on multiple day hikes in places like Jotunheimen.
Norway was originally a country of emigration with almost 850,000 Norwegians going abroad between 1825 and 1945. At the turn of the 20 th century, most Norwegians emigrated temporarily to work in the US. Immigrants to Norway in the 1960s were mostly from neighboring Nordic countries, with whom they shared a common labor …
Norway is a big country and—outside the cities—best explored by vehicle. Buses are plentiful, clean, and well-regulated, though travelers looking to explore outside major towns may wish to rent their own cars. Many chose to visit the country's famously beautiful fjord-laced coast by boat, and even if you chose to drive, you'll find car ...
The Norwegian alphabet has three extra vowels that English speakers must master. Here's everything you need to know about Norway's 29-letter alphabet. It might be a surprise to some, but the Norwegian alphabet is slightly different from the English one. Whereas the Latin-based modern English alphabet has 26 letters, the …
Norway is a constitutional monarchy and divides state power between the Parliament, the Cabinet, and the Supreme Court. The signing of the constitution in 1814 was an important milestone for modern Norway, although full independence from Sweden was not achieved until 1905. The Economist Intelligence Unit rated Norway a "full democracy" in 2019.
Puncturing Norway's west coast between the Storfjord (of which the Geirangerfjord is a famous arm) and the epic Sognefjord, the Nordfjord stretches 106 kilometres (66 miles) inland from some of Norway's wildest coastline to spectacular mountains, valleys and glaciers at the heart of the country. Some people consider the …
3. Norway's Arctic City: Tromsø Tromsø . Situated 349 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle, Tromsø is best known for its important role as the base for many major Arctic expeditions since the mid 1800s.The Tromsø area was first settled in the 13th century as a fishing village, and the industry has been an integral part of life here ever since, …
Learning a new language is a tough ask as an adult, but it's essential to ensure a positive experience living in Norway. Not only is it difficult, but foreigners in Norway need to make extra effort to learn Norwegian, because Scandinavians speak such good English. Some expats choose to learn the language because their company pays for lessons ...
This cold and northernmost area of the globe contains the Arctic, the northernmost parts of Scandinavia, Russia, Canada, Greenland and Alaska. Within the Arctic Circle, you can experience the spectacular natural phenomena of Polar Nights (24 hours of darkness) and the Midnight Sun (24 hours of daylight). The amazing Northern …
Rain is common in the west, especially in Bergen, Haugesund and Stavanger. In autumn and winter, the rain on the west coast can be relentless, and it can rain pretty much non-stop for days on end. However, one bonus of living in this part is of Norway is that temperatures are fairly mild all year round, compared to other areas in the country.
February-March is probably the best time as the days are lighter, although there may be more snow on the ground so you shouldn't attempt this as an inexperienced camper. The usual camping season in Norway runs from the late spring (April-May) through to the end of summer (August-September). July is the busiest month.
Current denominations. Norway is one of several countries that uses a currency that literally translates as "crown". The Norwegian krone, or to use its abbreviated sign/code NOK, is used freely in the country and its dependent territories. 1 NOK contains 100 øre, in the same way the euro has cents or the pound pennies.
A typical Norwegian breakfast usually consists of sandwiches with various cold cuts, spreads, cheese or jam. Most Norwegians drink coffee in the morning, and some will also have a glass of milk or juice. Yogurt, eggs, oatmeal, cereals, and crispbread are other popular choices when it comes to breakfast in Norway.
Oslo is Norway's most multicultural city by far. Of the 700,000 people who live in Oslo, 33% have an immigrant background. That means they were born in a different country, or born in Norway to immigrant parents. The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo. Oslo's city hall hosts the Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony every year.
5. Trollfjord. The amazingly narrow Trollfjord is a 1.5-mile long fjord that juts off from the narrow Raftsund near the Lofoten islands. With its narrow entrance and steep mountain sides, the Trollfjord is one of Norway's most spectacular fjords, yet lesser known by tourists because of its awkward location.
9.) Visit the Briksdalsbreen Glacier. Possibly one of the easiest glaciers to visit around Stryn, the Briksdalsbreen Glacier is truly one of the best places in Norway you should see. The Glacier itself is an 'offshoot' or arm of the much larger, Jostedalsbreen glacier which is also amazing to see (but harder to get to).
Dutch for "bear mountain," Beerenberg is located on Norway's arctic island of Jan Mayen. At 2,277 meters high (7470 ft), Beerenberg extends across the southern end of Jan Mayen and is the world's most northern active volcano. Beerenberg has erupted six times over the past 250 years, most recently in 1985, when over 7 million cubic ...
Norway, country of northern Europe that occupies the western half of the Scandinavian peninsula. Nearly half of the inhabitants of the country live in the far south, in the region around Oslo, the capital. About two-thirds of Norway is mountainous, and off its much-indented coastline lie, carved by deep glacial fjords, some 50,000 islands.
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