Things To Do in Norway, Restaurants in Norway
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What to do and see in Bergen, Western Norway: The Best Boat Tours & Water Sports
The colorful Norwegian city of Bergen is also a gateway to majestic fjords. Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf will give you a sense of the local culture – take some time to snap photos of the Hanseatic commercial buildings, which look like scenery from a movie set. Don’t breathe too deeply when you visit the outdoor fish market, a reminder of the city’s role in early fish trade. Ferry across a fjord to Lysøen, where the former villa of 19th-century composer Ole Bull will captivate you with fairytale charm.
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Top 6 Sights & Landmarks in Bronnoysund, Northern Norway
Brønnøysund (Urban East Norwegian pronunciation: [²brønːøyˌsʉn] ( listen)) is a town and the administrative centre of the municipality of Brønnøy, Norway. It is also a former municipality in Nordland county. The village of Brønnøysund received town status in 2000. The city lies along the coast and is often called "the coastal town in the middle of Norway." Brønnøysund is also the regional center of Southern Helgeland. The 3.25-square-kilometre (800-acre) town has a population (2013) of 4,924; giving the town a population density of 1,515 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,920/sq mi).
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Things to do in Southern Norway, Southern Norway: The Best Shopping
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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6 Bars & Clubs in Oppland That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Oppland, Norway including Felix Pub & Scene, Hematt, Toppen Bar, Bare Bar, Flipp - Games & Beers, Solsia.
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5 Hidden Gems Things to do in Rjukan That You Shouldn't Miss
Rjukan (Norwegian: [ˈrjʉːkɑn]) is a town and the administrative centre of Tinn municipality in Telemark, Norway. It is situated in Vestfjorddalen, between Møsvatn and Lake Tinn, and got its name after Rjukan Falls west of the town. The Tinn municipality council granted township status for Rjukan in 1996. The town has 3,386 inhabitants (Jan. 2007).
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Top 10 Historic Sites in Larvik Municipality, Eastern Norway
Discover the best top things to do in Larvik Municipality, Norway including The Citadel, Fredriksvern Shipyard, Fredriksvern Verft, Thor Heyerdahls barndomshjem, Optical Telegraph, Stavern Fort, Herregarden, Kaupang in Skiringssal, Bergene Burial Ground, Stavern Inner Square.
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10 Free Things to do in Central Norway That You Shouldn't Miss
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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Things to do in Norway, Norway: The Best Educational sites
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What to do and see in Northern Norway, Northern Norway: The Best Multi-day Tours
Home to both the midnight sun (with constant daylight from April to July) and the northern lights, North Norway is a rugged land of steep mountains, deep fjords and scenic coastline, making it a great place for outdoor adventures like dog sledding, snowmobiling and wildlife safaris. It's also the ancient home of the Sami people, 3,000 of whom live (along with 100,000 reindeer) at Kautokeino, Norway's largest municipality at over 3,700 square miles.
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9 Bowling Alleys in Western Norway That You Shouldn't Miss
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 5 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Aust-Agder, Southern Norway
Discover the best top things to do in Aust-Agder, Norway including Trollaktiv, Vitensenteret Sorlandet Arendal, Elgtun, Hovden Alpinsenter, Smag & Behag Bjellandstrand.
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Things to do in Tromso, Northern Norway: The Best Multi-day Tours
The fjords and mountain ranges of Tromso are simply magical. Here, the northern lights sparkle across the same navy blue sky that's illuminated by the midnight sun. You'll be spellbound by Tromso's enchanting fishing villages, fragrant botanical gardens and crystalline waterfalls. Music is a major part of the Tromso culture, particularly techno and electronic music, which adds some thumping thunder to the city once a year during the annual Insomnia Festival.
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8 Outdoor Activities in Eigersund Municipality That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Eigersund Municipality, Norway including Gamle Jaerbanen, Coastal Adventures, Magma UNESCO Global Geopark, Skadbergsanden, Trollpikken, Auglend & Vandringshavn, Migaren Via Ferrata, Jaerruta.
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The 7 Best Water & Amusement Parks in Oslo, Eastern Norway
The 1000-year-old Norwegian capital sits at the head of Oslo Fjord. This stunning setting gives hints of the wild wonders that lie just beyond the city. From taking in visual delights at Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Viking Ship Museum, the Munch Museum and Holmenkollen, to the challenging content within the new Nobel Peace Centre and the Holocoust Center, Oslo offers plenty of food for thought. The Oslo Pass allows free travel on public transport, free parking and many museum and sight admissions.
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The 10 Best Things to do in Balestrand, Western Norway
Balestrand is a municipality in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. It is located on the northern shore of the Sognefjorden in the traditional district of Sogn. The administrative center is the village of Balestrand. Other villages in the municipality include Ese, Kvamme, Låne, Sæle, Tjugum, and Vetlefjorden.
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What to do and see in Southern Norway, Southern Norway: The Best Hidden Gems Things to do
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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5 Beaches in Fredrikstad Municipality That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Fredrikstad Municipality, Norway including Maerrapanna Bathing and Recreational Area, Foten Badeplass, Letretangen, Vispen Beach, Djupeklo.
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Top 8 Nature & Parks in Rjukan, Eastern Norway
Rjukan (Norwegian: [ˈrjʉːkɑn]) is a town and the administrative centre of Tinn municipality in Telemark, Norway. It is situated in Vestfjorddalen, between Møsvatn and Lake Tinn, and got its name after Rjukan Falls west of the town. The Tinn municipality council granted township status for Rjukan in 1996. The town has 3,386 inhabitants (Jan. 2007).
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Things to do in Buskerud, Eastern Norway: The Best Scenic Railroads
Discover the best top things to do in Buskerud, Norway including Private Full-Day Round Trip from Oslo to Sognefjord via Flåm Railway, Private day tour - Bergen to Oslo - incl Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway, Private day tour to Oslo - incl Premium Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway, Day tour from Oslo to Bergen, incl Flåm Railway and Sognefjord Cruise , Day tour from Bergen to Oslo - incl Premium Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway.