Norway

Pining for the fjords? Us, too - but there's a lot of other stuff about the land of the Vikings that floats our longboat. Besides dramatic scenery, there's great history and culture in Oslo, Bergen, and other smaller cities and towns - and it goes without saying the winter sports are incredible!

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Arctic Bodø is a European Capital of Culture 2024

Jacob Wackerhausen This one´s of special interest to me since I recently experienced an exciting sojourn in Norway´s Arctic (though I didn´t make it to this compact city of a bit over 53,000 (second photo at top), located just above the Arctic Circle). Though there are plenty of urban amenities, here the main allures for visitors are adventure and ecotourism, starting with the Saltstraumen, a narrow strait (just 490 feet/150 meters wide) between a pair of fjords whose claim to fame is one of…

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Our winter adventure above Norway´s Arctic Circle

Nearly 20 years ago, I visited Norge for the first time – on a press trip sponsored by Visit Norway to capital Oslo, historic second city Bergen, and a Hurtigruten cruise to the fjords and up to far-northern Svalbard. It was all beautiful, of course, but it was in summertime, and over this past Christmas and New Year´s I had to privilege of coming back in winter. Naturally, it was a whole different – and a chilling yet in many ways even more enchanting – experience. read post

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5 of Oslo's top attractions

Norway's beautiful capital is a major global hub, yet only around 20 percent of its extension is truly urbanized, so in addition to city streets it's possible to spend time in parks, woodlands, hills, and lakes. Oslo's major avenue, Karl Johans gate, is lined with pedestrian-friendly areas. Oslo's main pedestrian boulevard begins at Oslo Central Station on the waterfront and winds its way past several prominent tourist attractions, including the Royal Palace and National Theatre, as well…

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The spectacular scenery of Norway in a nutshell

The "Norway-in-a-nutshell" tour can be undertaken throughout from Bergen or Oslo as a single-day trip or spread over three days. However, if planning a one-day excursion, Voss would be a more convenient and relaxing base. This small, thriving town nestles on the shore of Vangsvatnet Lake beneath mountains which, in winter, provide some of the finest skiing in the country. Throughout the summer, the ski lifts continue to operate, taking visitors onto the plateau to the north, where…

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Dave Acton December 23, 2024 at 1:16pm

The Times of London touts the joys of winter travel to Bergen: https://www.thetimes.com/travel/destinations/europe-travel/norway/w...

Norway’s west coast city break that’s even better in winter

Dips in the bracing North Sea, fantastic art and orca spotting — Bergen might be the gateway to the fjords but it is also a dazzling city break in it…
Helen Brown June 21, 2024 at 2:22pm

Älesund isn´t usually a city that gets a lot of attention from international travelers, but a few months back, Travel Noire gave it some love: https://travelnoire.com/alesund-norway

Why Ålesund, Norway Should Be Your European Getaway Destination - Travel Noire

Ålesund, Norway, is a hidden gem within this Scandinavian treasure trove is a gem that should be on every traveler's radar.
David Paul Appell March 25, 2024 at 10:35am

It's too bad I didn't see this piece in Lonely Planet before going to Oslo last December - and getting sticker shock, to put it mildly! https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/spending-diaries-what-i-spent...

Total Trip: What I spent on a budget weekend in Oslo

Could one writer stick to a budget in the notoriously expensive capital?
José Balido February 18, 2024 at 10:41am

Afar makes an excellent case for why you should visit Norge this year: https://www.afar.com/magazine/this-is-why-you-should-travel-to-norway

Why This Nordic Country Should Be at the Top of Your Travel Bucket List

Greener travel ideas invite visitors to explore Norway’s Arctic culture, world-class restaurants, and famous fjords in new ways.
María José January 31, 2024 at 1:21pm

Here's a look at the small Arctic city of Bodø, one of this year's European Capitals of Culture: https://adventure.com/bodo-norway-2024-european-capital-of-culture/

Here’s why Bodo is the 2024 European Capital of Culture | Adventure.com
Helen Brown November 12, 2023 at 8:51pm

A black-travel blog I follow, Travel Noire, recently took a look a rail itinerary way up north called the Arcitc Circle Express: https://travelnoire.com/arctic-circle-express-train-norway

Check Out The Arctic Circle Express Train In Norway - Travel Noire

While travelers can’t physically see the Arctic Circle, the regions within its perimeter are home to stunning natural landscapes. Travelers can...
Paul Varmuza September 25, 2023 at 8:49am

I remember visiting Oslo a few years ago was not a cheap proposition, so I wish I´d had this as a resource! https://www.mensjournal.com/travel/where-to-lodge-norway
Max Pesling March 7, 2023 at 2:56pm

For most travelers, Norway is an undersung gem. And even if you've been, like I have, you might be interested at this peek from the U.S. trade outlet Travel Weekly gives us at what new stuff the country has to offer this year: https://www.travelweekly.com/Europe-Travel/Norway-entices-with-new-...

Norway entices visitors with new places to stay and things to do

Bodo, in Norway's Nordland district, has been named a European Capital of Culture for 2024. For clients who can't wait that long to visit, Norway als…
Jordan Simon January 8, 2023 at 2:50pm

Enjoying northern Norway in the winter, written for Travel+Leisure by a local: https://www.travelandleisure.com/northern-norway-winter-travel-auth...

Northern Norway’s Arctic Landscapes Are the Best Place to Unplug — With Nighttime Skiing and Cozy H…

The Arctic landscapes of northern Norway make for a singular snow-cloaked adventure. Heine Bakkeid revisits the fjords and forests that shaped him —…
Riccardo R November 26, 2022 at 10:58pm

Travel Weekly recently came out with a roundup of what's new in Norway of interest to visitors, and there's some pretty interesting stuff here! https://www.travelweekly.com/Europe-Travel/Insights/State-of-touris...

What's new for travel in Norway

The destination features rugged beauty, rich culture and foodie bona fides, and it is a leader in ecotourism.