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"DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Norway" helps you get the most from your visit to this breathtakingly beautiful European country. You'll find in-depth detail on all the important sights with maps, photos and illustrations. There's 3D maps and cutaways for all the major sights plus advice on seeing wildlife, fishing, whale watching, mountains, midnight sun, fjords, lakes, vikings. Information on tours, cruises, hiking and tips on getting around make exploring the country effortless. The guide comes packed with reviews and listings for hotels, restaurants and bars for all budgets. Visiting Norway becomes a lot easier with maps of all major sights, with walks, scenic routes and thematic tours and sights, markets and festivals listed town by town. "DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Norway" - shows you what others only tell you.Author: Snorre Evensberget Paperback: 304 pages Company: DK Travel (2012-05-21) ISBN: 0756684323 List Price: $25.00 Amazon Price: $13.72 Used Price: $13.72 
The Rough Guide to Norway is the ultimate travel guide with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best Norwegian attractions. Discover the diverse regions of Norway; from the outstanding expresionist art in the unmissable Oslo galleries, to the Loften Islands and majestic coastline of Norway. This incisive, thoughtful guide delves deeper than any other guide into the heart of Norway and its people, the spectacular national parks, stunning scenery and cosmopolitan cities.Find detailed practical advice on what to see and do in Norway whilst relying on up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels in Norway, recommended restaurants in Norway, Norwegian bars, and all the insider tips to the best shopping and entertainment in Norway, for all budgets. You’ll find expert tips on exploring Norway’s untrammelled wilderness, catering for hikers and skiers, to Base jumpers and glacier hikers, with an authoritative background on Norway’s history and culture. Explore all corners of Norway with the clearest maps of any guide. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Norway. Author: Phil Lee Paperback: 496 pages Company: Rough Guides (2009-05-18) ISBN: 1848360274 List Price: $22.99 Amazon Price: $10.75 Used Price: $8.98 
An inspiring guide to the best of Norway: from the stunning fjords and solitary mountains, to wooden stave churches and small fishing villages. Contains features on Vikings, wildlife and Sami culture, as well as practical information on local transport, outdoor activities and entertainment.Recognized the world over by frequent flyers and armchair travelers alike, Eyewitness Travel Guides are the most colorful and comprehensive guides on the market. With beautifully commissioned photographs and spectacular 3-D aerial views revealing the charm of each destination, these amazing travel guides show what others only tell. Includes beautiful new full-color photos, illustrations, and enhanced maps Extensive information on local customs, currency, medical services, and transportation New "Discovering" feature helps decide which regions are best suited to the trip. The Best Just Keeps Getting Better! Author: Snorre Evensberget Paperback: 304 pages Company: DK Travel (2010-05-17) ISBN: 0756661463 List Price: $25.00 Amazon Price: $15.31 Used Price: $15.31 
Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships.Culture Smart! offers illuminating insights into the culture and society of a particular country. It will help you to turn your visit-whether on business or for pleasure-into a memorable and enriching experience. Contents include * customs, values, and traditions * historical, religious, and political background * life at home * leisure, social, and cultural life * eating and drinking * do's, don'ts, and taboos * business practices * communication, spoken and unspoken "Culture Smart has come to the rescue of hapless travellers." Sunday Times Travel "... the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries." Global Travel "...full of fascinating-as well as common-sense-tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas." Observer "...as useful as they are entertaining." Easyjet Magazine "...offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world." New York Times Author: Linda March Paperback: 168 pages Company: Kuperard (2006-09-05) (2006-09-05) ISBN: 1857333314 List Price: $9.95 Amazon Price: $5.35 Used Price: $5.36 
This book contains detailed coverage of the whole of Norway, with chapters covering the major cities and every area, full color mapping throughout, and useful practical information. Author: Marie Peyre Paperback: 384 pages ISBN13: 9789812822529, Condition: New, Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold! Company: Insight Guides (2011-04-01) ISBN: 9812822526 List Price: $22.99 Amazon Price: $13.83 Used Price: $10.99 
This guide is based on our larger Adventure Guide to Scandinavia, but with abundant color photographs added and focusing on Oslo, the Fjords & Southern Norway. The author is a native of Scandinavia and knows it intimately.The spectacular, scenic fjords of Norway are long, deep and usually surrounded by mountains. Since most of the country's 4½ million people live in urban areas, it leaves most of the country uninhabited. This makes for abundant wildlife in the beautiful mountains, forests, lakes, and the famous fjords. Half the country's area is above the timberline while 25% is covered by forest. The highest mountain, and the highest peak in Scandinavia, is Mount Galdhøpiggen (2,469 m/8,100 feet), while the longest fjord is Sognefjorden (204 km/126 miles), the longest in the world. Norway is the home of skiing, not only for Scandinavia, but for the whole world. While Norway has some great ski resorts for alpine skiing and produced several great skiers in the four disciplines (slalom, giant-slalom, Super-G and downhill), the most popular form of skiing by far is cross-country, which is considered the national sport. Oslo is a small capital but, with just over 500,000 people, it's Norway's biggest city by far. What makes Oslo unique is its location. The Oslofjord links the city with the sea to the south. In the other three directions you find mountains, lakes and forests within easy reach from the city center. The fjords were created during the latest Ice Age when the layer of ice, which was three km (1.8 mile) thick, cut deep incisions in the earth's crust. Fjords are found all along the coastline in Norway. The four major fjords in this region are Hardangerfjord, Sognefjord, Nordfjord and Geirangerfjord. Sognefjord is the longest and also the deepest of the Norwegian fjords; some parts of it have been measured as deep as 1,300 m (4,000 feet). Geirangerfjord has some of the most spectacular waterfalls you will ever find anywhere in the world. Hardangerfjord is known for its flowers and fruit orchards in the springtime. National Geographic Traveler, in a global survey done by 200 specialists, reported that the Norwegian Fjords ranked as the world's greatest destination. Discover Scandinavia's pristine wilderness with suggestions on the best places to ski, hike, cycle, canoe and dogsled. The author takes you to Renaissance castles and Viking ruins; outlines spectacular driving tours; recommends the best cruises; and guides you through the magnificent countryside. Hundreds of hotel and restaurant choices are offered in all price ranges--from budget-friendly B&Bs to luxury hotels, from casual eateries to the hottest new restaurants, complete with thorough reviews showing what makes each place special. The myths and legends are explored, along with the history--from Harald Bluetooth to Sven Forkbeard, Knut the Great, Gorm the Old and the Vikings--examining how those traditions carry through in the culture today. The guide shows you how to meet the people, get involved, experience Norway directly and unforgettably. Author: Henrik Berezin Kindle Edition: 192 pages Kindle eBook Company: Hunter Publishing (2011-11-14) (2011-11-14) List Price: $7.99 Amazon Price: 
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Norway. In this 200-page compact guide, Rick Steves covers the essentials of Norway, including Oslo, Gudbrandsdal Valley, as well as Bergen. Visit the Oslo Cathedral, surround yourself with Gudbrandsdal Valley’s time-worn hills and log cabins, or get immersed in history at Bergen’s Hanseatic Quarter. You’ll get Rick’s firsthand advice on the best sights, eating, sleeping, and nightlife, and the maps and self-guided tours will ensure you make the most of your experience. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves Snapshot guide is a tour guide in your pocket. Rick Steves’ Snapshot guides consist of excerpted chapters from Rick Steves’ European country guidebooks. Snapshot guides are a great choice for travelers visiting a specific city or region, rather than multiple European destinations. These slim guides offer all of Rick’s up-to-date advice on what sights are worth your time and money. They include good-value hotel and restaurant recommendations, with no introductory information (such as overall trip planning, when to go, and travel practicalities). Author: Rick Steves Paperback: 200 pages Company: Avalon Travel Publishing (2010-03-02) ISBN: 1598805924 List Price: $11.95 Amazon Price: $5.46 Used Price: $4.67 
You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go -- they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's travel guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us!Much more detailed and complete than its major competitor, Frommer's Norway captures all the highlights of the "Land of the Midnight Sun" -- everything from panoramic fjords to ice-blue glaciers, sophisticated cities to rustic towns. We'll give you tips on how to enjoy the best museums, shopping, and nightlife, as well as some offbeat experiences, like riding the electric train from Myrdal to Flam or hiking the remote fishing villages of northern Norway. With full details on a wide range of hotels and restaurants, detailed maps, and smart money-saving tips, Frommer's has everything you'll need! 
Norway is a once-in-a-lifetime destination and the essence of its appeal is remarkably simple: this is one of the most beautiful countries on earth. Anthony Ham, Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage, and you can rely on us to tell it like we see it. Inside This Book 55 maps 102 days of research 23 of the most spectacular fjords Hundreds of money-saving tips Inspirational photos Clear, easy-to-use maps Outdoors feature In-depth background Easy-to-read layout At-a-glance practical info Author: Anthony Ham Paperback: 452 pages Company: Lonely Planet (2011-06-01) ISBN: 1741793300 List Price: $23.99 Amazon Price: $15.25 Used Price: $15.48 
Frommer's Norway gives you the complete overview of insider knowledge on what to do in this picturesque country.Packed with detailed, opinionated and honest reviews, this guide gives you the lowdown on what's worth your time and what's not, providing extensive listings of accommodation, attractions and restaurants around Norway's cities and towns whatever your budget. Norway's regions and respective highlights are broken down by thoughtful chapter sections with itineraries and accompanying maps to help you to plan your way while you stay, according to your timeframe. Discover scenic landscape drives, boat trips and stunning famed fjords; the best restaurants for Norwegian and international cuisines; historic and cultural attractions. Importantly, this guide provides the latest trip-planning advice and money-saving tips, as well as a directory of useful contacts to ensure you make the most of your stay in this deeply colourful country. Take a look inside. Complete Guides: Complete guides give you the respective A to Z, helping you to find the places to stay, eat, shop and explore that are best suited for you wherever you are or are planning to go. Amazon.com DVD: Norway travel
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In the 9th Century Norsemen swept down from the Scandinavian peninsula to become the scourge of Europe. They sacked the city of Paris, founded the city of Dublin, Ireland, served the Byzantine Court of Iceland, and discovered America in the year 1000. With the coming of Christianity in the 11th Century they settled into their own lands, withdrew from the affairs of an emerging Europe and sank into obscurity for a few hundred years. Fishing and farming were the primary occupations. Cod was once the main export of Norway, and it is still important. But today Norway is the second largest exporter of oil in the world. In the 19960's oil was discovered in the North Sea off the coast of Norway. But how to get it? Norway launched one of the most audacious oil recovery efforts, designing and building the most massive offshore drilling platform on the Globe ... like the Vikings of old, they plunder the sea for oil. Almost all Norwegians speak English, have a relative living in America, or have visited the U.S. themselves. But they still retain a unique culture and remain a vibrant, dynamic people, determined to make a satisfying and rewarding life for every citizen in their Country. How they accomplish it is a fascinating study of a success oriented people." Norway - From the Land of the Vikings" will cover the entire country from south to the North Cape, the most northern point in Europe. We will visit all the major cities starting with Oslo the Capital and Constitution Day celebration...the biggest holiday in Norway after Christmas.Stavanger is the center of the oil industry which has transformed Norway into a relatively wealthy nation today. Modern technology has been applied to developing the most stupendous offshore drilling platforms anywhere. Norway is the second largest exporter of oil in the World (second only to Saudia Arabia). Even so, gasoline is near $5 a gallon.Bergen is the second largest city, an old time fish market still exists along the waterfront, as well as part of the medieval city...wooden buildings which escaped the many times the city was destroyed by fire.North, we journey over to the Lofoton Islands and some of the most surreal beauty of the Country. We see rows and rows of cod drying in the sun. This used to be the major export of Norway, but declining fish stocks have forced the Islanders to divert attention to tourism.To that end, they have discovered and rebuilt the largest Viking communal house ever found. The Vikings turn out to be more than just brutal raiders...they had sophisticated housing with most advanced construction techniques, wove complex fabrics for clothing, were the first to develop sails that could sail into the wind, the first to develop a compass, the first Europeans to discover and land in North America (500 years before Columbus). They were such accomplished sailors they were able to take cattle and sheep from Norway to Iceland across the Atlantic Ocean! A thousand years ago!In Alta, the midnight sun warms the air to 80º Fahrenheit, even though we are 300 miles north of the Arctic Circle. The Sami live here...people you've always called Lapplanders. They have been here 10,000 years, and still depend on reindeer to some extent, as they have for centuries.This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply. DVD: NTSC Company: TravelVideoStore (2010-01-25) ISBN: 1887550216 List Price: $24.95 Amazon Price: $24.95 Used Price: $20.95 
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STOCKHOLM & SWEDEN: We cruise through Stockholm's sun-dappled archipelago, stroll through the Karl Milles sculpture garden, and admire the world's best-preserved 17th century warship, the Vasa. Then it's off to the woodsy "Kingdom of Crystal" and the vacation island of Öland, an out-of-the-way charmer with timeless windmills, ancient ruins and glorious sand beaches. OSLO & NORWAY: In Oslo, we see testaments to maritime prowess in Viking Ships and the celebrated Kon Tiki raft. We "Scream" with painter Edvard Munch before heading south to the glorious vistas of Telemark country and a boisterous celebration of Norwegian village life, complete with traditional costumes, dancing and potato pancakes. Next it's a boat cruise through the impossibly beautiful scenery of the fjords. And we end up in Bergen, Norway's best-preserved medieval cityDVD: NTSC Company: Small World Productions, Inc. List Price: $24.95 Amazon Price: $24.95 Used Price: $12.00 
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Home to the infamous Vikings, this supreme land of the North boasts amazing fjords, breathtaking mountains and glorious cities which have survived the ages and continue to thrive. Richard Bangs brings a crew from his popular PBS series into the land of the Norsemen for a hi-def look at one of the most beautiful places on Earth. 2008/color/60 min/NR.Director: Richard Bangs Blu-ray: Color, NTSC, WidescreenTravel to magical Norway for a tour of its deep fjords, impressive mountains and thriving cities in high definition. Visit the Arctic north, go to modern Oslo and sail down the jagged coastline. Finally, experience the emerald Sognefjord with explorer Richard Bangs as he seeks to find the meaning of today s Viking spirit in Norway. Format: BLU-RAY DISC Genre: TELEVISION Rating: E Company: Topics Entertainment (2009-11-03) List Price: $19.99 Amazon Price: $8.66 Used Price: $4.82 
Around The World - Oslo, Norway Travel DVD
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Oslo is a county and municipality, as well as the capital and largest city in Norway. Oslo was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt). Founded around 1048 by King Harald III "Hardraade" of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by a fire in 1624. The Danish-Norwegian king Christian IV moved and rebuilt the city closer to Akershus fortress, as Christiania (briefly also spelt Kristiania). In 1925 the city reclaimed its original Norwegian name, Oslo. The diocese of Oslo is one of the five original dioceses in Norway, which originated around the year 1070.
Oslo is the cultural, scientific, economic and governmental centre of Norway. The city is also a hub of Norwegian trade, banking, industry and shipping. It is an important centre for maritime industries and maritime trade in Europe. The city is home to many companies within the maritime sector, some of them are amongst the world's largest shipping companies, shipbrokers and maritime insurance brokers. Oslo is a pilot city of the Council of Europe and the European Commission intercultural cities programme.
Oslo is considered a global city and ranked "Beta World City" in studies performed by the Globalization and World Cities Study Group and Network in 2008. For several years, Oslo has been listed as one of the most expensive cities in the world along with such other global capitals as Zurich, Geneva, Copenhagen, Paris, and Tokyo. In 2009, however, Oslo regained its status as the world's most expensive city.
As of 2010, the metropolitan area of Oslo has a population of 1,422,442 of whom 912,046 live in the contiguous conurbation.DVD: NTSC, SubtitledAround The World, Travel DVD, Oslo, Norway Company: ISBN: 7884205440 List Price: Amazon Price: $14.98 Used Price: $14.98 
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The term travel hacking describes exploring the world on a budget and using personal connections, social technology and promotions to see more for less. Explore the beauty, culture and events of Norway on a budget with The Travel Hacking Guide to Norway.Combining personal experience, local insight and online resources, veteran tour guide and techie Scott David Meyer uncovers the lesser-known treasures of Norway. Travelers who want to meet the locals and feel the energy of modern Norway can use this guide to: • Connect with Norwegians for a visit outside the typical tourist route. • Camp, hike and CouchSurf your way across the country. • Find affordable and alternative tickets and accommodations. • Learn the culture and join Norway's festivals and celebrations. • Experience the fjords, sea and mountains with a practical guide. • Access routinely updated online resources. The Travel Hacking Guide to Norway is more than a guide, it is a challenge to rethink the possibilities of travel, technology and social connections. Begin your Norwegian adventure by exploring the frontiers of travel, education and business at: scottdavidmeyer.com/Norway Author: Scott Meyer Kindle Edition: 93 pages Kindle eBook Company: ScottDavidMeyer.com (2012-05-01) (2012-05-01) List Price: Amazon Price: 
Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships.Culture Smart! offers illuminating insights into the culture and society of a particular country. It will help you to turn your visit-whether on business or for pleasure-into a memorable and enriching experience. Contents include * customs, values, and traditions * historical, religious, and political background * life at home * leisure, social, and cultural life * eating and drinking * do's, don'ts, and taboos * business practices * communication, spoken and unspoken "Culture Smart has come to the rescue of hapless travellers." Sunday Times Travel "... the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries." Global Travel "...full of fascinating-as well as common-sense-tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas." Observer "...as useful as they are entertaining." Easyjet Magazine "...offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world." New York Times Author: Linda March Kindle Edition: 168 pages Kindle eBook Company: Kuperard (2010-09-28) (2010-09-28) List Price: $9.95 Amazon Price: 
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Norway. In this 200-page compact guide, Rick Steves covers the essentials of Norway, including Oslo, Gudbrandsdal Valley, as well as Bergen. Visit the Oslo Cathedral, surround yourself with Gudbrandsdal Valley’s time-worn hills and log cabins, or get immersed in history at Bergen’s Hanseatic Quarter. You’ll get Rick’s firsthand advice on the best sights, eating, sleeping, and nightlife, and the maps and self-guided tours will ensure you make the most of your experience. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves Snapshot guide is a tour guide in your pocket. Rick Steves’ Snapshot guides consist of excerpted chapters from Rick Steves’ European country guidebooks. Snapshot guides are a great choice for travelers visiting a specific city or region, rather than multiple European destinations. These slim guides offer all of Rick’s up-to-date advice on what sights are worth your time and money. They include good-value hotel and restaurant recommendations, with no introductory information (such as overall trip planning, when to go, and travel practicalities). Author: Rick Steves Kindle Edition: Kindle eBook Company: Avalon Travel Publishing (2010-01-27) (2010-01-27) List Price: $9.95 Amazon Price: 
Frommer's Norway gives you the complete overview of insider knowledge on what to do in this picturesque country.Packed with detailed, opinionated and honest reviews, this guide gives you the lowdown on what's worth your time and what's not, providing extensive listings of accommodation, attractions and restaurants around Norway's cities and towns whatever your budget. Norway's regions and respective highlights are broken down by thoughtful chapter sections with itineraries and accompanying maps to help you to plan your way while you stay, according to your timeframe. Discover scenic landscape drives, boat trips and stunning famed fjords; the best restaurants for Norwegian and international cuisines; historic and cultural attractions. Importantly, this guide provides the latest trip-planning advice and money-saving tips, as well as a directory of useful contacts to ensure you make the most of your stay in this deeply colourful country. Take a look inside. Complete Guides: Complete guides give you the respective A to Z, helping you to find the places to stay, eat, shop and explore that are best suited for you wherever you are or are planning to go. 
With Oslo, Norway City Center Street Map for Kindle, you no longer have to carry a cumbersome map around with you. Instead, all you need is your trusted Kindle.This ebook features: - A detailed Oslo city center street map based on OpenStreetMap, optimized for Kindle - A searchable street index with hyperlinks that allow you to go directly to the map tile with the street you are looking for - A convenient navigation bar, which helps you easily browse the map in all directions - Clear, comprehensive instructions, so that anyone can start using the map immediately Author: eReaderMaps Kindle Edition: 108 pages Kindle eBook Company: eReaderMaps.com (2012-01-20) (2012-01-20) List Price: Amazon Price:
This guide is based on our larger Adventure Guide to Scandinavia, but with abundant color photographs added and focusing on Oslo, the Fjords & Southern Norway. The author is a native of Scandinavia and knows it intimately.The spectacular, scenic fjords of Norway are long, deep and usually surrounded by mountains. Since most of the country's 4½ million people live in urban areas, it leaves most of the country uninhabited. This makes for abundant wildlife in the beautiful mountains, forests, lakes, and the famous fjords. Half the country's area is above the timberline while 25% is covered by forest. The highest mountain, and the highest peak in Scandinavia, is Mount Galdhøpiggen (2,469 m/8,100 feet), while the longest fjord is Sognefjorden (204 km/126 miles), the longest in the world. Norway is the home of skiing, not only for Scandinavia, but for the whole world. While Norway has some great ski resorts for alpine skiing and produced several great skiers in the four disciplines (slalom, giant-slalom, Super-G and downhill), the most popular form of skiing by far is cross-country, which is considered the national sport. Oslo is a small capital but, with just over 500,000 people, it's Norway's biggest city by far. What makes Oslo unique is its location. The Oslofjord links the city with the sea to the south. In the other three directions you find mountains, lakes and forests within easy reach from the city center. The fjords were created during the latest Ice Age when the layer of ice, which was three km (1.8 mile) thick, cut deep incisions in the earth's crust. Fjords are found all along the coastline in Norway. The four major fjords in this region are Hardangerfjord, Sognefjord, Nordfjord and Geirangerfjord. Sognefjord is the longest and also the deepest of the Norwegian fjords; some parts of it have been measured as deep as 1,300 m (4,000 feet). Geirangerfjord has some of the most spectacular waterfalls you will ever find anywhere in the world. Hardangerfjord is known for its flowers and fruit orchards in the springtime. National Geographic Traveler, in a global survey done by 200 specialists, reported that the Norwegian Fjords ranked as the world's greatest destination. Discover Scandinavia's pristine wilderness with suggestions on the best places to ski, hike, cycle, canoe and dogsled. The author takes you to Renaissance castles and Viking ruins; outlines spectacular driving tours; recommends the best cruises; and guides you through the magnificent countryside. Hundreds of hotel and restaurant choices are offered in all price ranges--from budget-friendly B&Bs to luxury hotels, from casual eateries to the hottest new restaurants, complete with thorough reviews showing what makes each place special. The myths and legends are explored, along with the history--from Harald Bluetooth to Sven Forkbeard, Knut the Great, Gorm the Old and the Vikings--examining how those traditions carry through in the culture today. The guide shows you how to meet the people, get involved, experience Norway directly and unforgettably. Author: Henrik Berezin Kindle Edition: 192 pages Kindle eBook Company: Hunter Publishing (2011-11-14) (2011-11-14) List Price: $7.99 Amazon Price: 
The Rough Guide to Norway is the ultimate travel guide with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best Norwegian attractions. Discover the vibrant regions of Norway from the outstanding art of Madrid to tapas in Barcelona and foot-stamping Flamenco in Southern Spain. This incisive, thoughtful guide delves deeper than any other guide into the heart of Norway and its people, the spectacular national parks, stunning scenery and cosmopolitan cities.Find detailed practical advice on what to see and do in Norway whilst relying on up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels in Norway, recommended restaurants in Norway, Norwegian bars, and all the insider tips to the best shopping and entertainment in Norway, for all budgets. You’ll find expert tips on exploring Norway’s untrammelled wilderness, catering for hikers and skiers, to Base jumpers and glacier hikers, with an authoritative background on Norway’s history and culture. Explore all corners of Norway with the clearest maps of any guide. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Norway.Author: Phil Lee Kindle Edition: 496 pages Kindle eBook Company: Rough Guides (2009-05-18) (2009-05-18) List Price: $22.99 Amazon Price: 
‘Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other’. New York TimesThe ultimate, most comprehensive guide to travelling in Norway includes up-to-date reviews of the best places to stay, eat, sights, cultural information, maps, transport tips and a few best kept secrets – all the essentials to get to the heart of Norway.This guide is the result of over 100 days of research by 3 dedicated authors and local experts who immersed themselves in Norway, finding unique experiences, and sharing practical and honest advice, so you come away informed and amazed.Inside Lonely Planet Norway:• Full color styling and images• Over 50 clear, easy-to-read color maps • A brilliant new page layout for fast and hassle-free reading while on the go• Itineraries organized by region or length of trip • Up-to-date recommended points-of-interest – covering eating, sleeping, going out, shopping, activities and attractions• In-depth features to uncover the world’s iconic sights• Hundreds of money saving tips• Our latest trip planning tools to help you get around smoothly • Additional sections including Top Experiences, History, Culture, Outdoors, Food, and an A-Z survival guide. Written and researched by Anthony Ham, Stuart Butler, Miles Roddis.Author: Lonely Planet Kindle Edition: 452 pages Kindle eBook Company: Lonely Planet (2011-08-19) (2011-08-19) List Price: $21.99 Amazon Price: 
‘Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other’. New York TimesThe ultimate, most comprehensive guide to travelling in Scandinavia includes up-to-date reviews of the best places to stay, eat, sights, cultural information, maps, transport tips and a few best kept secrets – all the essentials to get to the heart of Scandinavia.This guide is the result of months of research by 8 dedicated authors and local experts who immersed themselves in Scandinavia, finding unique experiences, and sharing practical and honest advice, so you come away informed and amazed.Inside Lonely Planet Scandinavia:• Full color styling and images• Clear, easy-to-read color maps • A brilliant new page layout for fast and hassle-free reading while on the go• Itineraries organized by region or length of trip • Up-to-date recommended points-of-interest – covering eating, sleeping, going out, shopping, activities and attractions• Our latest trip planning tools to help you get around smoothly • Additional sections including Top Experiences, History, Culture, Food, and an A-Z survival guide. Special eBook enhancements• Scalable maps – enabling you to zoom in for greater detail• Comprehensive interlinking – to enable you to seamlessly flip between pages, jump between maps and reviews, or visit the websites of places we recommend• Search – go straight to what you are looking for with the inbuilt search capability • Add notes – touch a word to add notes and personalize your guidebook • Bookmark – use bookmarks to quickly return to a page• Dictionary –look up the meaning of any word • Plus pinch and zoom images and scalable font sizeWritten and researched by Andy Symington, Becky Ohlsen, Mark Elliott, Anthony Ham, Simon Richmond, Carolyn Bain, Fran Parnell, Cristian BonettoAuthor: Planet Lonely Kindle Edition: 548 pages Kindle eBook Company: Lonely Planet (2012-02-24) (2012-02-24) List Price: Amazon Price: 
Norway (Norge) is the westernmost, northernmost — and in fact the easternmost — of the three Scandinavian countries. Best known for the complex and deep fjords along its west coast, it stretches from the North Sea near Denmark and Scotland into the Arctic Ocean where it borders northern Finland and the northwestern tip of Russia. A great introduction to Norway is the one-day Norway in a Nutshell package on a single ticket from Oslo or Bergen into the mountains, with a boat trip through the fjords. You can break the trip at several interesting cabins for walking or just admiring the view, and even hire a mountain bike for part of the journey. One of the highlights of the 'Norway in a Nutshell' package is Flåmsbana, a 20km railway that's one of the steepest in the world. Along the way you'll see beautiful mountains, rivers, valleys, waterfalls, and other beautiful sights on your way to the town of Flåm. • Go on top of the nearest top/mountain. Just for the walk. And for the view. • Try the fine beer (pilsner) from the oldest brewery in Norway, Aass Bryggeri (pronounced: åås). Hiking Norway has endless opportunties for hiking in its wide wilderness, from easy walks in Oslo's city forest to alpine climbing in Jotunheimen or Troms. A number of areas are protected as national parks, but most the country is equally attractive and available to the public. In Norway, travelers enjoy a right to access, which means it is possible to camp freely in most places for a couple of days, as long as you're not on cultivated land and provided you are at least 150 m away from houses and farm buildings. Don't leave any traces and take your rubbish away for recycling. Den Norske Turistforening (DNT) (The Norwegian Mountain Touring Association) operates many staffed and self-service mountain cabins, marks mountain routes, offers maps and route information, guided tours, and several other services for mountain hikers in Norway. Mountainous aereas ar popular among both Norwegians and tourists. Why not visit Galdhøpiggen (2469), the highest mountain in Norway, or join a [[musk ox safari]] in Dovrefjell! For maps, bypass Google Maps, whose coverage of Norway is poor, and try the national mapping agency's Atlas.no site, which concords with their excellent printed hiking maps. Skiing Both cross country and alpine skiing are popular sports in the winter, and the largest areas, Trysil,Hafjell or Hemsedal for example, compete well with the Alps. Telemark is also a nice area to ski in. (The birth place of cross country ski.) Voss, Geilo and Oppdal are other major ski resorts. Around Oslo there is large park ideal for cross-country skiing. In Stryn, at Galdhøpiggen and at Folgefonna there alpine ski centres that are open in summer only (May-September), offering unique opportunities for alpine skiing in T-shirt and short pants. Cycling In Norway, you can rent, virtually everywhere, a bicycle. Cycling routes exist usually near bigger cities; you can find some tours at Cycle tourism in Norway. Some roads and tunnels are forbidden for cyclists as they are life-threatening; read the section By bicycle above. Some city dumps may have a special section where you can pick up discarded bicycles (and other stuff) for free. The charity thrift-stores (FRETEX/ELEVATOR/NMS Gjenbruk)sometimes stock used bicycles. Author: sherif mavericks Kindle Edition: 92 pages Kindle eBook Company: (2012-03-11) (2012-03-11) List Price: Amazon Price: |
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