Odda, a small, picturesque town in Western Norway, has been a popular tourist destination for centuries — even Kaiser Wilheim II stayed there! In recent times, the town has become popular thanks to viral photos from Trolltunga (located nearby) and the release of the “Ragnarok” series on Netflix (which was filmed in Odda). In our new article, we will discuss all aspects of traveling to Odda and explore the best things to do in Odda, Norway. By the way, we have even added Odda to our list of the 17 most picturesque towns and villages in Norway — check out more fabulous destinations in our article. And now, let’s have a look at what to do in Odda, Norway.
Oslo is one of the most expensive cities in the world, yet many tourists seek to visit this wonderful Norwegian capital. Even if you don’t have a great stash of cash for your next visit, it is possible for you to enjoy your time in Oslo. As you will see from this page, visiting Oslo on a budget is possible – you should just know some tips and tricks on how to do it. You can also explore a rich selection of guided city tours in Oslo at Oslo Walking.
Summer in Lofoten is arguably the best time to visit this beautiful archipelago. Even though you will (obviously) not see the Northern Lights on your Lofoten summer trip, there are plenty of exciting things to do in Lofoten in summer – from observing the beautiful midnight sun to hiking the archipelago’s countless trails to relaxing on white-sand beaches. In this guide to Lofoten Islands in summer, we will cover everything you need to know about traveling to this Norwegian archipelago.
Are you planning or organizing holidays to Lithuania? Or, perhaps, you are set on travelling the Baltics this summer? In this article, we will not only list the best cities and towns in Lithuania to visit but also dedicate a separate paragraph to the incredible Lithuania beaches. From the lively old town of Vilnius and the picturesque castle of Trakai to the spacious golden beaches of the Curonian Split – our travel guide to Lithuania will cover the best this country has to offer.
Flåm, a picturesque mountain village, is famous for its beauty and scenery, even by Norwegian standards. This village became so popular in big part thanks to Norway in a Nutshell Tour, which links Gudvangen to Flåm and Flåm to Myrdal (read in our travel guide below). In this Flåm travel guide, you will learn about how to get to this village and the top things to do in Flåm.
Norway’s North is an off-the-beaten-path destination that would absolutely blow your mind. Here, you can find some of the country’s most stunning and captivating hiking trails, such as the trail to Segla and the hiking path to Måtind (we have even listed them in our top 10 hikes in Norway). From Senja’s rugged mountainous landscapes to the fishing villages of Andenes, this region has something to offer to every traveler.
Many tourists coming to Norway choose the country’s biggest towns as destinations for their vacations: Oslo, Bergen, or Tromsø. But there are also many charming small towns in Norway – some are quite popular among travelers, and some are off-the-beaten-path destinations. In this article, we will list 17 beautiful small towns that, in our opinion, you should consider adding to your bucket list!
Summer is a perfect season for undertaking sports activities, and especially it would be ideal for enjoying the combination of tourism and sport. This type of activity allows you to explore new things, meet new people, and enjoy the scenic views in another country while keeping yourself in a good shape.
Spending summer holidays in Norway is always a good idea since this fantastic country with deep fjords, tumultuous yet beautiful waterfalls, and imposing mountains have always captivated the visitors of the Land of Vikings. In this article, I will talk about the perfectly suitable places for a great summer trip. Be confident that including at least a few attractions from this list in your travel plans would be brilliant.
Are you planning a winter trip to Norway? This beautiful Scandinavian country is even more fun to explore during the wintertime, and the variety of activities you can try is absolutely mind-blowing. There are many ways how you can make fabulous winter holidays in Norway, and we are going to explore some of the most exciting ways to spend your winter vacation in this country.
If you are preparing to visit Oslo anytime soon, you are likely to have a need to compose a list of things to see in Oslo. This Oslo sightseeing checklist of ours provides you with the best attractions, museums and galleries, bars, and restaurants in the Norwegian capital, as well as you will be able to get links to top-notch tours across this marvelous city. The entire Oslo sightseeing checklist is broken up into three sections: the first section is dedicated to attractions and, actually, sightseeing, while the latter two sections contain museums and restaurants, respectively. Enjoy!
In the second part of December, the streets of Oslo get noisier and more crowded, as people get busy with their pre-Christmas shopping and gift-seeking adventures. Many Norwegian cities become occupied by Christmas markets, where people are able to buy handmade gifts or delicious food. Besides, Christmas concerts typically take place right near or even on the markets. All in all, Christmas in Norway is, genuinely, a time of magic, when Norwegians – despite all the ado with Christmas preparations – become happier and get a chance to spend a great deal of time with their families.
Oslo can deservedly be named as a cultural capital of northern Europe, and this blog post of ours shows why the Norwegian capital has gained such a reputation. As you could understand judging by this post’s title, this article is written about Fram Museum in Oslo (and the museum is, indeed, very special and peculiar) which demonstrates, once again, the city’s cultural potential. Frankly, I am far from being a genuine fancier of art, so Oslo’s National Gallery – which, indeed, contains one of the finest collections of art in Europe – did not impress me that much. But real art fanciers and people who have some clue about it will doubtlessly love it; I am sure about it. Yet, this article gives some understanding about a museum that will certainly be interesting for thrill-seekers and adventurers. Below, you can see the reasons why.
When it comes to defining the most outstanding city in Scandinavia through the prism of culture, Oslo beats many culturally important cities, including Bergen, Copenhagen, Odense, Roskilde, Stockholm, and Malmö. Nowadays, Oslo is able to compete with such European cities like Paris, Madrid and Rome for the title of the most culturally developing European city. This article gives the readers an understanding of how the Norwegian capital has become a modern cultural center not only in Scandinavia, but in Europe.
Fredriksten Fortress is located right on Norway’s border with Sweden, and it is the fortress that played a key role in the history of this Scandinavian country. Charles XII, the King of Sweden, was shot dead while inspecting this fortress after his troops had besieged and conquered it. However, the circumstances of his death remain unclear up to the present time: while some people believe that he was killed by the Norwegians, others assume that his murder was a result of a plot by the Swedish elite. Even though this place is of significant importance for the Norwegians in terms of history and Norwegian-Swedish relations, it is quite difficult to get there, so not so many tourists venture to head to Halden in order to have a look at Fredriksten Fortress. It requires spending at least a half of the day (if not more) and the trip overall appears to be quite costly, though, as this article proves, the journey is fairly worth it.
As I decided to visit Oslo for the first time in winter, I didn’t expect much from this journey. You will not find orchestras giving concerts on the top of the opera house in such a period, yet those shows are just amazing. Only one ferry route is available, which will take you solely to the islands near Oslo (in summer, you can also reach Bygdøy by ferry), which works only for several hours in winter. Indeed, skiers will have plenty of fun skiing down from the hills within and outside of Oslo, but I am actually not that much into skiing. Luckily, I was mistaken.
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