Amber – one of eight different types of beer brewed in the Klostergården Microbrewery. (Photo: ThorNews) On the beautiful island of Tautra in Central Norway, located at the ruins of a medieval Cestercian dating back to the year 1207 AD… Read More ›
Central Norway
The Most Popular Excursions of Hurtigruten
The Hurtigruten Cruises in Norway are increasing, and each year approximately 200 000 passengers travel along the world’s most beautiful voyage. Approximately 8,000 of these are round trip passengers – those traveling from Bergen to Kirkenes and back to Bergen…. Read More ›
Norveg – The Coastal Heritage Museum in Middle Norway – A Must-See
In the middle of Norway, located at the tip of the sea in idyllic Røvik, you find Norveg – Centre for Norwegian Coastal Heritage and Industry. The sea has throughout history been Norway’s most important resource, and fishing has provided… Read More ›
Norway’s Greatest Winter Fair in Røros
For the 160th time, ‘Rørosmartnan’ is held in the beautiful mining town of Røros. The streets will be filled with stalls, people and traditional food and music during the market. The aim is to give the visitors a feeling of… Read More ›
Rare Cave Paintings at the Saga Island of Leka – Solsemhula
For just over 100 years ago, the first cave paintings in Northern Europe were discovered on the Saga Island of Leka in Nord-Trøndelag County. On May 3rd 1912, three young men found the sensational paintings located deep inside the Solsemhula… Read More ›
Kolvereid – The Smallest City in Norway
Kolvereid ‘High Street’ on a calm Sunday afternoon. With its 1.601 inhabitants, Kolvereid is the smallest city in Norway. It is the administrative center of Nærøy municipality in Nord-Trøndelag County, located in the middle of Norway. Kolvereid has a position… Read More ›
Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim – Nidarosdomen
Norway’s national sanctuary, The Nidaros Cathedral, is built on the grave of Olaf the Holy, Norway’s patron saint. The construction started in 1070, but the oldest parts still in existence are from the middle of the 12th century. St. Olaf,… Read More ›
“Rockheim” – Nominated for Europe’s Best Museum
Rockheim is the national experience center for pop and rock in Norway. Along with 45 other museums in Europe, the rock museum in Trondheim is nominated to become this year’s museum by the European Museum Forum. Rockheim has an aim… Read More ›
The Historical City of Røros – “The Mining Town”
The mining town of Røros is sometimes called “Bergstaden” which means “the mining town” due to its historical notoriety for copper mining. It is one of two towns in Norway that were historically designated “mining towns”, along with the “silver-town”… Read More ›
Namsos Rock City – Music from the Middle of Norway
Interior detail from the Rock City Hotel Located in the middle of Norway, more specifically in the city of Namsos, you can find the Resource Center for Pop and Rock Music. ‘Namsos Rock City’ offers education for developing new ideas… Read More ›
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