The capital of Southern Norway, Kristianstad is a summer getaway that has family attractions and untouched nature on land and water. Behind Kristiansand’s allure is a pretty historical quarter, a green seaside promenade and the adorable wooden wharfs where fishermen once sold their catch. The east and west harbours are both screened from the Skagerrak …
Norway’s second city was the home of kings in the Middle Ages and a trading post for the Hanseatic League. A remnant from that era is Bryggen, a photogenic quayside district of painted wooden houses with triangular gables. Bergen’s city centre is watched by an arc of seven mountains capped with snow for much of …
An industrial centre on the Glomma River, Sarpsborg has the most powerful waterfall in Europe moments from its city centre. Sarp Falls is very much part of an industrial landscape and its force is captured by three power stations. Despite the paper mills and factories, Sarpsborg has a rich cultural heritage. There are Bronze Age …
On the northern shore of the Oslofjord, Norway’s capital and the third largest city in Scandinavia is a trendy and sophisticated metropolis that has grown rich from shipping and oil. Key to the high quality of life, nature is everywhere in Oslo, as the fjord is right in the city’s backyard and you’re never more …
The Norwegian capital is a veritable hotbed of activity, and like many popular modern metropolitan hubs, has something to suit every taste. From high art and contemporary architecture to flavours from around the world, Oslo is known for its diversity. The combination of traditional Scandinavian culture mixed with a progressive, contemporary atmosphere makes for a …
Norway is a place where the old and the new blend seamlessly, and where you can find natural attractions jostling for space next to cutting-edge cultural venues. The capital city of Oslo is as vibrant as they come, but if you prefer you can take a trip to snowy mountains and stunning gorges. This is …
Picture perfect landscapes – from world-famous fjords, unbelievable mountain vistas, to fantastic cities – await you in Norway. Each region – south, west, interior, and arctic – is distinctly different and when you take in the wonder that is the northern lights or the sun glinting off an enormous glacier in one holiday, then you’re …