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Buildings, streets and Alleys   Bergen

Buildings, streets and Alleys, Bergen

 14 Reviews  I found the old building beautiful and interesting. They are all around, in the city centre, in the Brygeen and even when getting further up the hill to the Floyen direction. So I added here few... 

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City center general   Stavanger

City center general, Stavanger

 4 Reviews  Stavanger city centre is covered by free wireless internett access. Send an SMS from your mobile phone to 04005 with the code word WIFI and your mobile number, you will be sent a password. then choose... 

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Kristiansten Fortress   Trondheim

Kristiansten Fortress, Trondheim

 3 Reviews  We went here and had a great view, I could even see the tower where we had dinner. It's quite interesting but the fortress is undergoing some restauration so there are fences and stuff disturbign the... 

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Surrounding areas   Bergen

Surrounding areas, Bergen

 9 Reviews  The snow has laid a blanket over the landscape. It really lightens your mind as it lightens up the dark months of winter. Some times I feel it's a shame the snow doesn't last longer, but on the other... 

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Prekestolen & Kjeragbolten   Stavanger

Prekestolen & Kjeragbolten, Stavanger

 3 Reviews  We where not in Stavanger but we make a great walk to.. Preikestolen.towering 604 m above the Lysefjord .is by far the best know tourist attraction in the Ryfylke region.The platau at the top.wich... 

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Nidaros Cathedral   Trondheim

Nidaros Cathedral, Trondheim

 5 Reviews  Visit the cathedral, the resting place of St. Olav. Trondheim used to be Norway's capital - it was called Nidaros at the time - and the cathedral was the coronation place for Norway's kings. 

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Tourist Information   Bergen

Tourist Information, Bergen

 9 Reviews  There are many cruise lines that visit Norway, while we were in various ports we saw Costa, Princess, P&O, Azamara Club, Celebrity, Royal Caribbean and many other smaller ships. The prime cruise... 

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Oil installations   Stavanger

Oil installations, Stavanger

 2 Reviews  One of the major industries of Stavanger is that of servicing the off-shore oil industry. A major need is that of safety training. In the event of emergency evaquation of an oil rig workers need to... 

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Tirpitz   Trondheim

Tirpitz, Trondheim

 1 Review  Here are some pictures of the area of Trondheim.This one shows a part of a little Picnic area behind a Store at the Trondheim-Fjord. We went inside, and buy a cup of coffee and at the walls inside of... 

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Tours and Activities   Bergen

Tours and Activities, Bergen

 11 Reviews  This is the sight of Bergen Harbor in summertime (photo was taken July 2012). In the summer months of June, July and August every year one can observe Luxury cruise liner docked at Skolten, Vågen... 

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Tourist information   Stavanger

Tourist information, Stavanger

 1 Review  In this place you can get information and guidence about more or less everything that can be done in Stavanger and in the area. They have brochures, information about activities, souvenirs, maps,... 

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City center   Trondheim

City center, Trondheim

 2 Reviews  If you have only a short time in Trondheim, go for a walk passed this square with St Olav looking out at his town, and up to the Nidaros Cathedral. Depending on your time schedule, see the... 

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Hansa Bryggen   Bergen

Hansa Bryggen, Bergen

 6 Reviews  An important part of Bergen's identity is the old wooden warf buildings called "Bryggen" Bryggen was placed on UNESCO's World Heritage list in 1979 and is now one of 4 sites on that list from... 

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Ullandhaugtårnet   Stavanger

Ullandhaugtårnet, Stavanger

 1 Review  This TV/Radio tower is the highest point in Stavanger (199 meters above sea level). From here you can see Stavanger and the area around. There is also some trails around here through the forest that... 

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Torget   Trondheim

Torget, Trondheim

 1 Review  A central meeting point in Trondheim. From this point most attractions are within easy reach, included the charming pedestrian street with lots of good book shops. The statue on the middle of the... 

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City centre / Waterfront / Parks   Bergen

City centre / Waterfront / Parks, Bergen

 10 Reviews  This is the central square and pedestrian street in the city centre. It seems that everything starts from here with crowded people, shopping, eating or just hanging around. Not sure how lovely it will... 

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Swiming   Stavanger

Swiming, Stavanger

 1 Review  If you come here during the summer and if it has been warm for a while, it will be worth going to the beach. It might sound strange but we do have very nices beaches here but the water can be pretty... 

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Bakklandet, gamle bybro and the wharfs   Trondheim

Bakklandet, gamle bybro and the wharfs, Trondheim

 2 Reviews  Trondheim is a seaport located at the mouth of a river. Buildings sit right on the waterfront. I recommend renting a car. The city is just big enough to make it difficult to get around but not big... 

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Fish Market   Bergen

Fish Market, Bergen

 4 Reviews  I just enjoyed this fantastic part of the world. My ship was Trollfjord, I understand similar to Midnatsol. My trip was from June 23rd to July 4th.,Bergen to Bergen. It was summer, yes, but we still... 

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Stavanger kulturhus   Stavanger

Stavanger kulturhus, Stavanger

 1 Review  Stavanger is a great city. I like it a lot. The city centre is quite pretty, especially the old part with its little white house built all close to each other. In the centre of Stavanger is the... 

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Stiftsgården   Trondheim

Stiftsgården, Trondheim

 2 Reviews  Stiftsgården Where our royal princess wedding was celebrated in May(congratulations Märtha and Ari!). I visited Trondheim only a couple of days later, and there was still flower decorations on the... 

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Mount Fløien   Bergen

Mount Fløien, Bergen

 5 Reviews  This is a view of the city of Bergen from the top of Mount Floyen...there are some great views up there...I totally recommend it! It was quite windy when we were up there though, enough that I even... 

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Tonstad   Stavanger

Tonstad, Stavanger

 1 Review  This is from a small village called Tonstad in Sirdal, its about 100 km east of Stavanger. My brothers daughter had her adult-celebration (confirmation) there late april 2001. See the pictures here 

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17. mai/May 17th   Trondheim

17. mai/May 17th, Trondheim

 1 Review  If you're going to Trondheim in the summer, you have to take one of the sightseeing boats out to Munkholmen. It's a tiny island right outside of the city centre, and the boat trip takes appr. 15... 

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History and facts   Bergen

History and facts, Bergen

 2 Reviews  I could not find any information as to the significance of the design or colors, except that it was designed in such as a way as not to be that similar to the Danish Flag. Denmark ruled Norway for a... 

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Looking for work in Norway.

by Regina1965

Here are some links to finding a job in Norway. We went there to look for job and signed up with several job-agencies, and I found Jobbsafari to be one of the best agencies. And Orcus was very good as well.The first thing to do is to go to Nav "The Norwegian Labour and Welfare Organisation" and EURES which is a job-search facility and a CV database.Finn is a website for all possible things for sale, vacancies, how to meet people etc.And Stillinger is a website with a list of websites with job vacancies. The Norwegian "ledige stillinger" means vacancies.New in Norway is a website on how to settle in. And Utlendingsdirektoratet is the official website for the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration.But you will find almost every information needed here Norway.Knowing some Norwegian, written and spoken, is necessary if one wants to find a job in Norway - and in some cases English is necessary...

Down-town Oslo.
My experience of 17 Mai.

by Dizzyhead

Norway is a very beautiful country and very proud people. They celebrate their national day very good and I am jealous of them to be a Swedish citizen. We dont celebrate out national day in the same way. In Norway it is a big cultural party and people dress up in folklore dresses and everybody has a flag in their hand. Proud people celebrate their national day on the 17th May. Heia Norge! Heia Norge!Heia Norge! Well, when I was there for many years ago and you still was a puppy in the head. We were there to celebrate the national day together with the Norwegian people. We did that too, but before the kortege come through the capital of Norway - OSLO. Then some Swedish teenager walk in the middle of the street and look terrible afer a party night. Not acceptable. Sorry Norway, I have done it already, but will think more and respect your national day next time I come... :)

Norsko 2010 - Oslo

by qquest111

Oslo je hlavní křižovatkou tras v Norsku, hlavním přístavním městem a hlavním turistickým místem. Zejména proto je tu také centrum všeho dění, včetně cíle mnoha přistěhovalců. To lze poznat téměř jako v Londýně na každém rohu, kde jsou ruzné pro nás nezvyklé etniky od klasických černochů, přes muslimy, indy a další různé kultury. Je to země velmi vyspělá, její HDP je pro nás velkým vzorem a zatím současně také utopií. Jejich ceny i platy jsou zhruba stejné jako u nás, jen ten kurz vychází cca 3,2,- Kč/NOK :-)Takže on ten chleba tady stojí 26 NOKů taky, akorát si to člověk musí v hlavě vynásobit. A nebo na druhou stranu občas lepší nepřepočítávat. Je tu drahé všechno. Hlavně ubytování. Jedna noc v hostelu přijde v přepočtu cca na...

Reasons to visit Norway

by adema29

If you like sceneries and history I can understand why you're coming in Norway.The sceneries here are unique and breathtaking. You'll find also some relics from the late history (middle age and modern period.I wouldn't reccommend you to come here for architecture.Usually, for architecture you'd rather choose Italy or Spain, France, Russia, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, isn’t it?!

Viking farm-Stavanger-Ullandhaug
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Going to the kindergarten in Norway

by adema29

I was impressed to see now, in 21st century, that somewhere in that crazy World, the six yrs. old kinds are going unaccompanied to the kindergarten.I still remember that it was the same in Romania only (!) 35 yrs. ago. I have stopped my car in Sola in Rogaland, one year ago, only to follow with my sight the small group of kids with their push-bikes in a rainy morning, going at their “job”.

Useful phone numbers

by ealgisi

The most common European emergency number 112 (following Directive 2002/22/EC: Universal Service Directive) and also standard on GSM mobile phones. 112 is used in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Republic of Macedonia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine and the United Kingdom in addition to their other emergency numbers.Here are some useful phone numbers that you might need while in Norway:Police: 112Ambulance: 113Fire: 110Police (non-urgent): 02800

Tourist Information Offices in Oslo

by hopang

1) Tourist Information Office located at the Central StationAddress: Jernbanetorget 1, Oslo (inside the Trafikanten Service Center)Tel. +47 815 30 555. Fax +47 23 15 88 11Opening hours:Monday - Friday 7.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m.Saturday - Sunday 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. (October to April)Saturday - Sunday 8.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. (May to September)Please note: Reduced opening hours on public holidays (minimum 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.)2) Tourist Information Office located at the City HallAddress: Fridtjof Nansens plass 5, OsloOpening hours:January to March: Monday to Friday 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.April and May: Monday to Saturday 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.June to August: Monday to Sunday 9.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.September: Monday to Saturday 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.October to December: Monday to Friday 9.00a.m. to 4.00 p.m.Closed on public holidays.General information:- E-mail: info@visitoslo.com Hotel...

Tourist Information Office at Trafikanten in Oslo
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Few words in Norvegian

by ealgisi

Below few words in Norvegian that you can use while visiting Norway.Where is ...?: Hvor er ...?How much is the fare?: Hvor mye koster billetten?One ticket to ..., please.: En billett til ..., takk.Train: TogBus: BussSubway, Underground: T-baneAirport: FlyplassTrain station = JernbanestasjonBus station: BusstasjonAre there any vacancies for tonight?: Er det noe ledig for i natt?No vacancies: Alt opptatt.How much does this cost?: Hvor mye koster dette?What is this?: Hva er dette?I'll buy it.: Jeg kjøper det.I would like to buy ...: Jeg vil gjerne ha ... Do you have ...: Har du ... Do you accept credit cards?: Tar dere kredittkort?Tourist Information: TuristinformasjonMuseum: MuseumBank: BankPolice station: PolitistasjonHospital: SykehusStore, Shop: ButikkRestaurant: RestaurantChurch: KirkeRestrooms: Toalettone: entwo: tothree: trefour: firefive: femsix: seksseven: sjueight: åttenine:...

Nice beaches and skerries

by nyperose

It all depends where in Norway you are planning to go. It the southern part it can be very sunny and mild in October. Oslo has a microclimate and is pretty much protected compared to other places.The southern part of Norway has beautiful beaches and skerries where you can swim out directly from the cliffs. The water temperature can rise to about 22 degrees during hot summers.Kids love to fish crabs on the beaches. They attach an open mussel to a string and collect the crabs in a bucket. Afterwards they let them out in the sea again. This activity keeps the children busy while the parents can have a nice time reading and sun-bathing. I wonder if this is usual in other countries?

Great online weather service

by SailorRoar

Hi If you are planing a trip to Norway, you might be interested in checking the weather forecast. We have a great new service for that. Here is the link to a page containgin information in English, which explains how to use the site. http://www.yr.no/om_yrno/1.2025949

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 6 Reviews and 152 Opinions  Situated at the very center of the town. All tourist attactions are 300 meters around. Very good... 

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