Travel

Norway : The Midnight sunset

Norway is situated in the western part of the Scandinavian peninsula. It extends about 1,100 mi (1,770 km) from the North Sea along the Norwegian Sea to more than 300 mi (483 km) above the Arctic Circle, the farthest north of any European country. It is slightly larger than New Mexico. Nearly 70% of Norway is uninhabitable and covered by mountains, glaciers, moors, and rivers.

Places to go: Explore the wonders of Arctic North Norway, with Fjords, Islands,  Mountain peaks & the Midnight sun, is a phenomenon occurring in latitudes north to the Arctic Circle and south and nearby to the north of the Antarctic Circle where the sun remains visible at the local midnight.  Given fair weather, the sun is visible for a continuous 24 hours.  The number of days per year with potential midnight sun increases the further north of the Arctic Circle or south of the Antarctic Circle one goes.  The Arctic Circle in North Norway is located close to the Arctic town of Bodo and south of the Lofoten Islands.  South of the Arctic Circle in Norway the nights are bright (”white”) as well during spring/early summer due to the altitude, although the sun is not visible all night.  Enjoy the exotic “white” nights - enjoy the never ending evenings, try a beautiful Arctic Spring Cruise or an adventurous Lapland cruise with breakfast at the North Cape, the Lofoten Islands, the Sognefjord & the Flam Railway.
Or explore the unique and unforgettable Lofoten Archipelago by car.  Fruit tree blossom in spring - scenic in the summer season and exotic in the winter season. The unique Norwegian Fjord are “must see” with snow covering mountain and beautiful color tree in spring, The Naeroyfjord - a narrow branch of the Sognefjord - and the Geirangerfjord are both on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Thing should do: The classical Norwegian travel is “Cruise“.  Spending days and nights in Cruise which along the way you will get to know the very best of the dramatic Norwegian coastline. Relax and enjoy the stunning scenery and a great range of excursions.

Norway Accommodations: There are various kind of places to stay in Norway
Hotel: The modern and old wooden hotel are waiting for you.
Farm holiday: Many farms offer accommodations and activities such as taking care of animals, horse riding or biking on the hill which you would never forget these experiences.
Bed&Breakfast: Norwegian hospitality through Bed and Breakfast.  A way to experience Norway closer to its heart.
Youth hostel: They are separated in 2 kinds - Hostelling International and VIP Backpackers Resorts International. You will meet guests of all ages and nationalities.
Camping: Camping, caravanning and tenting in fascinating wilderness Norway.
Cottage house: Another kind to touch Norwegian’s life in the woods valley and the mountain and also vary from simple one to luxurious
Fisherman’s cabin: Staying at a fishermen’s cabin is an experience out of the ordinary which they are along Norwegian coast.

Norwegian Foods: Norwegian cuisine is in its traditional form largely based on the raw materials readily available in a country dominated by mountains, wilderness and the sea. Hence, it differs in many respects from its continental counterparts with a stronger focus on game and fish. One typically Norwegian food is open face sandwiches (called smørbrød in Norwegian - which means butter bread). People eat them for breakfast, lunch and at night before going to bed.

Norway Shopping: Most towns and resorts have a shop where typical Norwegian handicrafts are on sale. Silversmiths and potteries are numerous and worth visiting. Traditional items include furs, printed textiles, woven articles, knitwear, woodcarving, silver, enamel, pewter, glass and porcelain. Tax-free cheques can be obtained from any of the 3000 shops carrying the sticker ‘Tax free for tourists’. These shops save visitors 11 to 18 per cent of the price paid by residents. VAT refunds are paid in cash at airports, ferries, cruise ships and border crossings.
Trolls: An hand painted in Norway, not in China or Bangladesh or Honduras. You can find different kinds of trolls, from the scary to the funny ones.
The cheese slicer: is a Norwegian invention (in addition to the paper clip possibly our most important contribution to mankind..;o) - and would make a good, useful souvenir.
Knitted Norwegian : Get some traditional unique Norwegian stlye.
A relatively affordable souvenirs that are uniquely Norwegian you can buy here. The best buys are:
Dale sweater, Freia milk chocolate from Norwegian happy cows, Stabburet canned mackerel, Moller’s Dobbel cod lever oil capsules that will surely energize you to be the next “bullies.”