At the end of the 1800s, the British (and other Europeans) ‘discovered’ the beautiful Norwegian fjord landscape. They were looking for perfect fishing conditions, especially salmon and trout fishing. They were captivated by the beautiful landscape. The Geirangerfjord in Øye,… Read More ›
The history of Rosendal dates back to the 1650s, when the nobleman Ludvig Holgersen Rosenkrantz (1628-1685) came to Bergen as Commissioner of War for the Danish king, Fredrik III. At a ball at the fortress of Bergenhus he met Karen… Read More ›
Hopperstad Stave Church (Norwegian: Hopperstad stavkyrkje) is a stave church near Vikøyri in the municipality of Vik in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. The stave church is assumed to have been built around 1130 and still stands at its original… Read More ›
The Hardangerfjord, near Kinsarvik – a breathtaking view. (Photo: Willy Haraldsen/touristphoto.no) The Hardangerfjord – the Queen of the fjords and the third largest fjord in the world (179 kilometers, or 111 miles) – is located south-east of Bergen, easily… Read More ›
People have traveled along the Norwegian coastline with “Hurtigruten” since 1893. The journey is known as “The World’s Most Beautiful Sea Voyage”. Now everybody can travel along in the world’s longest TV program! Spectacular fjords, midnight sun and genuine Norwegian… Read More ›
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