The 3 swords on the rock
The monument “Sverd i fjell” – swords in the rock – erected in 1983 to commemorate the Battle of Hafrsfjord in 872 AD.
Designed by local sculptor Fritz Røed based on the model of 3 Viking swords found in different places in Norway.
The swords are stuck in the stone,...
Birkebeinerrennet
Birkebeinerrennet is Norway’s most traditional cross-country ski race.
Founded in 1932, it runs every year from Rena to Lillehammer in the Innlandet county, 2 hours’ drive from Oslo (112 miles).
The Birkebeinerrennet is 54 km long and is run in classic style.
The departure...
Bodø 2024 European Capital of Culture
First Cultural Capital North of the Arctic Circle – 67°17′00″N
In the video it seems that Queen Sonia of Norway herself (86 years old) is skiing 🙂
In Bodø there is also a touch of Italy with Via Querinissima, the historic route of the Venetian captain Pietro Querini who, shipwrecked...
10 things to do in Stavanger
Welcome to Stavanger, one of Norway’s gems that offers a fascinating combination of breathtaking natural beauty and a culture rich in history. If you are ready for an unforgettable Norwegian adventure, Stavanger is the place for you. In this article, we will explore the top 10 attractions and...
Aurora Borealis in Tromsø the capital of northern Norway.
There are no polar bears in Tromsø … but only in Svalbard (staying in Norwegian territory).
I take you with me on a walk around Tromsø to hunt for the Aurora Borealis or Nordlys (in Norwegian) meaning “the lights of the North.”
The photo of the polar bear I took while loitering...