Things To Do in Norway, Restaurants in Norway
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Top 10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Longyearbyen, Svalbard
Longyearbyen is a great jumping-off point for experiencing the humbling power of the Arctic islands. Glaciers, mountains and primitive wildlife are the main attractions here. Be warned, though: Those polar bears look cuddly enough, but they are extremely dangerous and don't take kindly to gawking tourists.
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The 10 Best Outdoor Activities in Alesund, Western Norway
Perched at the top of Norway’s Western Fjord country, picture-perfect Alesund is spread over several islands stretching into the Atlantic, with the spectacular Sunnmøre Mountains as a backdrop. If its natural beauty doesn’t grab you, its architecture surely will: After an early 20th-century fire destroyed much of the town, Alesund was rebuilt in absolute Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) glory. Learn the history at Aalesunds Museum, or visit one of the world’s largest aquariums, the Atlanterhavsparken.
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What to do and see in Central Norway, Central Norway: The Best Gift & Specialty Shops
The central Norwegian area of Trondelag has its ideological capital in Trondheim, founded by Viking king Olaf Tryggvason in the 10th century and the seat of Norway's power until the 13th. Today, it's still the country's third-largest city, a university town with a rich culture. Trondelag's western offshore islands of Hitra and Froya are popular for outdoor adventures like camping, hiking, biking, snorkeling and scuba diving. They are also one of the world's best spots for deep sea fishing.
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What to do and see in Kristiansund, Western Norway: The Best Specialty Museums
Kristiansund [kristjɑnˈsʉnː] ( listen) (historically Christianssund and earlier Fosna) is a city and municipality on the western coast of Norway in the Nordmøre district of Møre og Romsdal county. It was officially awarded township status in 1742, and it is still the major town for the region. The administrative center of the municipality is the city of Kristiansund. Other settlements in the municipality include the villages of Kvalvåg, Rensvik, and Nedre Frei.
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Things to do in Geiranger, Western Norway: The Best Tours
This Norwegian tourist town is a magnet for outdoor adventurers, who flock each year for the Geiranger - From Fjord to Summit half-marathon and bike race. This World Heritage site is a popular stop-over for cruise ships. Don’t miss the awe-inspiring fjord and waterfalls, especially the Seven Sisters, the Suitor and the Bridal Veil.
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What to do and see in Norway, Norway: The Best Things to do Good for Adrenaline Seekers
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What to do and see in Kvinnherad Municipality, Western Norway: The Best Tours
Discover the best top things to do in Kvinnherad Municipality, Norway including PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: Folgefonna Glacier roundtrip from Bergen, 8 hours, Bergen - Folgefonna Glacier private cruise, Folgefonna glacier yacht cruise + VIP car transport, Folgefonna Glacier cruise and VIP car transport, 4 Day Bergen - Hardangerfjord cruise, Bergen to Hardangerfjord Fjord Adventure, Bergen - Rosendal full day round-cruise, Solstrand - Baroniet Rosendal private fjordcruise, Private day tour to Folgefonna Glacier - incl Blue Ice Hiking, Private day tour to Folgefonna Glacier - incl Blue Ice Hiking .
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6 Churches & Cathedrals in Valdres That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Valdres, Norway including Reinli Stave Church, Chapel of Lights, Lomen Stave Church, Oye Stave Church, Lomen stavkyrkje, Hore Stave Church.
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What to do and see in Stavanger Municipality, Western Norway: The Best Food & Drink
Discover the best top things to do in Stavanger Municipality, Norway including SocialCooking, Lervig, Gard Gartneri, Hanekam, Vinkontoret(Kontoret), Mathallen Stavanger.
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Top 8 Budget-friendly Things to do in Lillehammer, Eastern Norway
Lillehammer gained international fame as the host of the 1994 Winter Olympic Games. Since then, tourism has flourished in this Norwegian city. Skiing is excellent, of course, but even non-skiers can experience the thrill of the slopes by taking a lift to the top of Lysgårdsbakken Olympic ski jump site. Explore the awesome collections and structures of the Maihaugen open-air museum or hike the Fåberg Cultural Trail to the site of ancient petroglyphs.
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The 7 Best Hiking & Camping Tours in Buskerud, Eastern Norway
Discover the best top things to do in Buskerud, Norway including Fagerlund Husky - Dog sledding Geilo, Vinternatt, Sigdal Aktiv, Visit Sigdal, Dokkaloeypa, Haglebu Turistheim, Draisine on Numedalsbanen.
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The 10 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Møre og Romsdal, Western Norway
The most northerly of the Western Fjord counties, More og Romsdal is a land of rich and rugged terrain, including steep mountains, rolling valleys, many islands, some of the country’s longest waterfalls and, of course, the deep fjords that make the area so famous. Geirangerfjord, one of Norway’s most visited fjords, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and home to the spectacular Brudesløret (Bride’s Veil) and De Syv Søstrene (The Seven Sisters) waterfalls. Picturesque Alesund is the county capital.
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6 Movie Theaters in Akershus That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Akershus, Norway including Odeon Kino, Ski Kino, Stabekk Cultural House and Cinema, Loerenskog kino, Kolben Kulturhus, ODEON Lillestrom.
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Top 8 Game & Entertainment Centers in Ostfold, Eastern Norway
Discover the best top things to do in Ostfold, Norway including Go-Kart At Rudskogen, Sprett Aktivitetspark Askim, Eventyrfabrikken, Evasion Moss, Bowling 1 Moss, Evasion Fredrikstad, Sprett Aktivitetspark, Splash Paintball.
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Things to do in Western Norway, Norway: The Best Game & Entertainment Centers
Western Norway (Norwegian: Vestlandet, Vest-Norge, Vest-Noreg) is the region along the Atlantic coast of southern Norway. It consists of the counties Rogaland, Hordaland, Sogn og Fjordane, and Møre og Romsdal. The region has a population of approximately 1.3 million people. The largest city is Bergen and the second-largest is Stavanger. Historically the regions of Agder, Vest-Telemark, Hallingdal, Valdres and northern parts of Gudbrandsdal have been included in Western Norway.
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The 6 Best Multi-day Tours in Hordaland, Western Norway
Lying at the heart of Norway’s Western Fjord area, Hordaland is home to culturally rich Bergen, the country’s second largest city. Hardangerfjord, Norway’s second-longest fjord (and the third-longest in the world), is here too, and cruising along its scenic 110 miles is a top area activity. Leirvik, the second-biggest town in Hordaland, has the interesting open-air Sunnhordland Folk Museum. Set atop one of the country’s biggest glaciers, Folgefonna National Park has a popular summer ski center.
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Things to do in Southern Norway, Southern Norway: The Best Bike Tours
Called Sørlandet, Norway's South Coast is known for its rocky coastline, its whitewashed houses and its idyllic archipelago. This warmest area in the country draws many resdents for a summer holiday. Kristiansand, the biggest city here and fifth-largest in all of Norway, has many lovely beaches, a very good zoo (Norway's most visited attraction) and a number of historic buildings. These date from the period of the city's 17th-century founding and are located in Posebyen, the old town area.
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What to do and see in Beitostolen, Eastern Norway: The Best Tours
Øystre Slidre is a municipality in Oppland county, Norway. It is part of the traditional region of Valdres. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Heggenes.
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The 10 Best Free Things to do in Stavanger, Western Norway
With about 120,000 people, Stavanger is Norway’s fourth-largest city and a fascinating mix of old and new. Its history stretches back deep into the Middle Ages. Stavanger was once a tranquil coastal market town and then later an important fishing port. But it was the 1969 discovery of oil offshore that forever changed the now bustling city’s fortunes and landscape. Don’t miss the well-preserved old town (Gamle Stavanger), the unique Canning Museum or the 12th-century Stavanger Cathedral.