Dear clients, We know that a lot of our travelers are looking forward to coming to Norway but are concerned about travel restrictions and impacts on their travel plans. We totally understand your concerns and are working round the clock to get on top of this quickly changing situation, in order to inform our guests […]
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The Lofoten Islands are draped across the turbulent waters of the Norwegian Sea, far above the Arctic Circle. The islands offer an unique landscape of majestic mountains, deep fjords, tiny fishing villages and long, sandy beaches. Click here for exciting trips to the Lofoten Islands Here are some reasons why the Lofoten Islands should be on your bucket […]
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There is an increasing awareness that we need to care more for our dear and vulnerable mother-earth, so that the future generations also can enjoy the natural wonders, as much as we can today. There is no doubt that Norway takes environmental issues seriously. Norway is a blessed country with many natural wonders and beautiful […]
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One of the most scenic rail lines in Norway is without doubt Flam Railway. A journey on this rail line is one you will surely never forget. It has been several times named one of the most spectacular rail lines in Europe. It is also one of the steepest railway lines in the world, with […]
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It is late November, freezing cold and it had snowed last night as I make my way to the port of Stavanger to start my day cruise to Lysefjord. The wild and dramatic fjord cuts its way 40 km into the country between steep mountains.
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Sometimes people ask how we Norwegians cope with the long and dark winters? When asked, there is often no immediate answer, but I guess we are simply fascinated by the ever-changing light and weather conditions. Summer is the complete opposite of the dark winter months. In some parts of the country there is actually daylight 24/7! We therefore […]
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Bergen is beautifully located at the Western coast of Norway. Bergen is surrounded by mountains, local fjords & islands. Bergen is famous for its authentic areas of tiny wooden houses, steep hillsides & most of all, the picturesque UNESCO Bryggen wharf. The old Bryggen wharf, a row of characteristique wooden houses, is a reminder of […]
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Due to Norway’s topography, with mountain crossings and fjords cutting into the country, it is difficult for other than locals to plan and put together a proper itinerary to visit the highlights of Norway. That’s why we are here; we know where to go, what to see and how to get around. We have put […]
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The vast Norwegian coast – stretching from the Swedish border in south-east to the Russian border in north-east, may be the most complex land edge on the planet. If you put Norway’s 63 000 miles of fjords, bays, and island shores into a single line, it would circle the planet two and a half times!
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The spectacular Hjorundfjord is a 35-kilometre long fjord branch of the larger Storfjord, stretching south from the Alesund area. The more famous Unesco Geirangerfjord is also a branch of the same Storfjord. This amazing fjord is surrounded by the spectacular Sunnmorsalpene mountain range, with alpine mountain peaks reaching 1700 metres straight up from the fjord.
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The Midnight sun is visible north of the Arctic Circle during the main summer months. The Arctic circle is located south of the Arctic town of Bodo & the Lofoten Islands, and north of the Helgeland coast.
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If you are planning a visit to the unique Norwegian Fjords, we offer a selection of amazing Fjord tours, such as «The Grand Tour of the Fjords». This is an extensive round trip from Oslo with fjord cruises on Geirangerfjord, Hardangerfjord & Sognefjord, spectacular rail journeys (Bergen Line, Flam Railway, Dovre Line), amazing mountain roads, […]
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Enjoy a Fjord cruise on the UNESCO Geirangerfjord This spectacular fjord is a branch of the majestic Storfjord, which cuts in from the Atlantic sea just south of the Art Nouveau town of Alesund. In 2005 two Norwegian fjords were added to the UNESCO World Natural Sites List; the Geirangerfjord and the narrow Naeroyfjord, which is a branch […]
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The spectacular Northern Lights – nature’s own light show- are solar winds that meet the atmosphere in a zone around the magnetic North Pole, forming arches, waves and curls of light moving across the sky, with sudden rays of light shooting down from space. The Northern Lights are visible between October and March when the […]
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Christmas celebration in Norway The main Christmas celebration is on Christmas Eve; the evening of December 24.
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