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Record Summer in the mountains
Norwegians are crossings into the mountains as never before, according to figures from the Tourist Association Norwegian Trekking Association. Families are responsible…
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Fjords, trains, the Arctic and the practicalities of moving around Norway.
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WHAT CAUSES THE NORTHERN LIGHTS?
Dead virgins or children’s souls? A warning of war and misfortune? Or reflections of the swan flapping its wings? In the olden days, these were all conceptions about…
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Viking Biking
After hiking and biking dozens of countries, the founders of Viking Biking had a vision of a more dynamic way to visit Oslo, one of the most active cities in the world.…
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Arctic Northern Norway Tours
Enjoy the Midnight sun & the bright nights: See stunning scenery along the Arctic coast of Norway, with alpine mountain peaks, beautiful islands, tiny fishing…
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DNT asking people to remember the mountain code in summer
With increased tourism and an increase in the number of rescue operations the Norwegian Tourist Association (DNT) encourages everyone to use the mountain code also in…
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Norwegian tourist industry not affected by the attacks in Europe
Many European cities have been affected by people’s fear of travelling in the aftermath of the attacks in Western Europe.However, in Oslo and Norway, this year still…
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Five energetic summer competitions in Northern Norway
If we feel fit and happy in the light summer, we need to get out and compete in the beautiful summer landscape. Here are some sporting competitions that could only take…
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North Cape
For more than 300 years people have travelled to the North Cape to experience Europe’s northernmost point. This majestic cliff has become one of the most visited…
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It is going towards a record year for tourism
Tourism operators in several places in the country report an “all time high” of tourists. According to the Norwegian Hospitality Association, it is going towards a new…
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Visit TRENDY OSLO
Iconic architecture has added a new reason to visit Oslo – the most charming of the scandinavian capitals, with the Opera house & the Astrup Fearnley museum, the…
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Norwegians passengers will receive claiming compensation for delayed flights
Only one in four Norwegians requires replacement due to flight delay. This is despite the fact that they are entitled to compensation. Only 26 percent of Norwegian…
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The kingdom of light
Northern Norway is by far the largest and most sparsely populated part of mainland Norway, and covers more than a third of the country. It stretches from the idyllic…
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Recover from stomach ailments on the holiday abroad
Many get their holiday ruined by food poisoning and being infected by eating food. But this can be avoided by following certain rules of diet and hygiene . Many…
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Denmark is the Norwegians’ holiday favorite
Tighter holiday budgets means that Norwegians choose well-known and more traditional resorts. This year, nearly 450,000 Norwegians had summer vacation in Denmark.…
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Increased demand for Red Cross holiday offer
Red Cross in Rogaland had to say no to 200 children this year who wanted to attend the offer “Holiday for all”. This is four times as many as the 50 they had to reject…