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.
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.
Looking for a white Christmas in Northern Europe? Planning to celebrate your Christmas holidays traveling? Look no further than our article!
Norway is almost synonymous with fjords. These stunning waterways, carved by ancient glaciers, snake inland from the dramatic coastline, creating landscapes of unparalleled beauty that draw visitors from across the globe. Deciding which are the most beautiful fjords in Norway is truly tough. And to help you navigate this breathtaking landscape, our article will explore some of the best fjords in Norway, their main destinations, and the top things to do in each area.
Scandinavian ice hotels offer the guests something that cannot be substituted: the unique feeling of comfort in the place that can barely be associated with comfort or convenience at all. They provide tourists with a feeling of something extraordinary, which is a guarantee that their trips will be remembered for long. And that is a thing that can be found, among others, in Scandinavian and Nordic countries, and it has become a specialty of those lands for tourists.
Usually named the most beautiful voyage in the world, Hurtigruten represents a route along the coastline of Norway. During the last decades, it has become a unique and outstanding tourist attraction, offering memorable trips with fabulous perspectives.If you plan to travel somewhere for your winter holidays, consider coming to this Nordic country.
Uppsala is all about history and culture, with religion and learning at the core of its nearly 1000-year existence as a Christian center. An ancient castle overlooks the town which has 18 hours of daylight at the time of the summer solstice. With a walk along the historical buildings, a one-day trip to Uppsala is well worth as visitors get transported into a relaxed and leisurely environment.
We invite you to explore Oslo, the city of the Nobel Peace Prize, on our 2 hours walking tour. All sites connected to the Prize are located close to each other and illustrate a fascinating story of impressive achievements and crushed dreams.
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.
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.
In 2013, Disney released a 3D computer-animated fantasy film that has infatuated many people around the globe, and its name is Frozen. After being inspirited by The Snow Queen, a fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen, Disney managed to create one of the most successful computer-animated films on the basis of Norwegian fairy tales and superstitions: its box office reached $1.276 billion, while the movie’s budget equaled only $150 million. But what stands behind the wondrous Frozen scenery?
Norway is an ideal country for tourists who prefer to purchase cruises to Norway and come in this simple, yet very exciting way. Sure, it is barely possible to stand all those splendid views of the fabulous Norwegian nature. Yet, all cruise passengers want to explore the country more than just gazing at its nature, and taking tailored Norwegian excursions are a perfect way of doing so. Nordiva Tours offers both standard and customizable Norwegian excursions for tourists, who come on cruises to Norway and have some time for exploring the cities of this Scandinavian land. Our company is well aware of the fact that the majority of such tourists may be short of free time, and so customizable, tailored Norwegian excursions are the only suitable option for them. If you want to make an enquiry, you can do so on this page.
Nordiva Tours is happy to come up with a new service for our clients, which is called Bespoke Tours. This service turns out to be a perfect choice for travelers who have already made up their minds about the cities they want to visit and places they want to see, yet don’t know how to do it or are limited in time. This short article explains how this service works and why it may be a good idea to resort to it.
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.
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.
A travel to the Arctic regions is never complete without dog sledding. This fast-paced fun activity has been known to exist in sports as well as vacation to-do-lists. However, dog sledding has a very long history, dating back to thousands of years. If you plan to travel somewhere for your winter holidays, consider coming to this Nordic country.
Norway is a country that seems impossible to explore in one single trip. Gorgeous fjords, authentic, well-preserved nature, myriads of important historical sights, and an abundance of interesting museums make this land a perfect place to explore. This article will give you an insight into the top things to do in Norway and how to get the most out of your journey.
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