UNESCO has officially designated The Fjord Coast Regional- and Geopark as a UNESCO Global Geopark, recognizing the site’s international geological significance and its strong community-driven approach to conservation and sustainable development.
From the midnight sun in the north to the dramatic fjords of the west, few places on earth offer such diverse landscapes as in Norway. Northern Norway Tourism Board and Fjord Norway combine dramatic scenery, coastal history, and northern adventure for an unforgettable experience. With Widerøe Airlines providing flights from Dublin, Brussels, Aberdeen, München and Hamburg to Bergen, with direct onw
Royals were among the first tourists to visit the Norwegian fjords 150 years ago. Tomorrow, Princess Märtha Louise of Norway will marry American Durek Verrett in Geiranger, bringing guests from around the world to the fjord region. Destination Ålesund & Sunnmøre is honored they chose to host the big celebration and the event in Ålesund and Geirangerfjord.
Kyrre Gørvell-Dahl (aka KYGO) says that the spectacular performance of the new album KYGO from the tip of Trolltunga in the Hardangerfjord was a great tribute to Norwegian nature. "A dream come true", says Kygo.
With a 40-meter-long ladder stretching 790 meters above the fjord in the Norwegian village of Loen, "Stigull" is one of this summer's new big attractions in Fjord Norway. "It looks like people are floating in thin air," says initiator Per Helge Bø.
Spend the night in spectacular surroundings with the ocean as your nearest neighbour. Panoramahyttene at Sandhåland (Karmøy) is finally ready to welcome its first guests.
Voss announces great skiing conditions. In the small Norwegian town you will find two of the largest ski resorts in western Norway - Voss Resort and Myrkdalen. In addition, there are many other activities to try out for the days you want to rest your feet.
Voss's rich food culture is a testament to enduring traditions and a commitment to quality. Local producers, like Vossakjøt, blend traditional craftsmanship with modern twists. The increasing popularity of local and regional cuisine has given Voss a new opportunity to attract more visitors. As demand grows, Voss's local restaurants, including Myrkdalen Hotel, embrace the trend.
It's always great to see movies that take place in Bergen, and we totally love My Norwegian Holiday. But as with all movies there are also some things in the movie that aren't correct. So on behalf of Bergen and Norway we in Visit Bergen decided to create this unceremonious list of: Yes and No, this is how we do it in Norway. Presented with a large sprinkling of Christmas Spirit.
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It's always great to see movies that take place in Bergen, and we totally love My Norwegian Holiday. But as with all movies there are also some things in the movie that aren't correct. So on behalf of Bergen and Norway we in Visit Bergen decided to create this unceremonious list of: Yes and No, this is how we do it in Norway. Presented with a large sprinkling of Christmas Spirit.
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Floating saunas and refreshing winter bathing have become a hot trend in several places in Fjord Norway recent years. But did you know that the traditional Norwegian Christmas bath has a history of over 100 years? In Voss, a small group of pensioner ladies maintain this cool tradition for both social reasons and health benefits.
Nuart is launching two significant street artworks in Stavanger! Locations: The Stavanger Train Station and Stavanger International Airport, Sola.
