“When it comes to skiing, Norway has absolutely everything. Those opportunities for skiing in Norway – including the facilities and not least the culture and the people you meet – are what has made me the alpine skier I am today.”
The above quote comes from Norwegian Olympic champion and five-time world champion in alpine skiing Aksel Lund Svindal.
In “Come Follow My Path”, a new skiing vide
This summer four sheep are roaming Norway, from the iconic Pulpit Rock in the west to the idyllic Lofoten Islands in the north. As part of a Visit Norway social media campaign they are showcasing Norwegian life and nature through their own cameras and a joint Instagram account, and two weeks into the campaign a whopping 3,1 million have been reached in the UK alone.
Have you ever wondered what the life of a sheep is like? This summer you will have the chance to get to know five very special Norwegian sheep, and see what Norwegian lifestyle is all about – from a sheep’s point of view.
Forget about dancing with wolves, at Polar Park in Northern Norway it is all about spending the night with them. This December the first guests spent the night in a cabin located inside a wolf enclosure, spending the evening in front of the fireplace before stepping out for a wolf kiss the following morning.
Over the past two years, it has become 35% cheaper for Brits to holiday in Norway. A very favourable pound to the Norwegian krone makes this the perfect time to go – many have already taken advantage with an increase of British bed nights by 23% compared to 2013.
Over the past two years, it has become 35% cheaper to host meetings and conferences in Norway. A very favourable pound to the Norwegian krone makes this the perfect time to go – combining memorable activities like northern lights hunting and top facilities with a budget-friendly bill.
From February 2016, it will be even easier to experience the mythical northern lights in Norway. Tour operator Inghams introduces two new packages featuring an exclusive direct flight from London Gatwick to Evenes, visiting towns such Harstad and Narvik, as well as the stunning fjords and islands scattered across Northern Norway.
For the first time this August, Mimi Goes Glamping kicks off. A cooperation between Bergen National Opera and Åmot Operafarm, the new festival combines music, outdoor activities like yoga and fly fishing, and locally produced gourmet food, all in scenic surroundings just outside Bergen.
Norway is hardly known to be on the cheap, and while we still have a way to go on the Spanish it has never been a financially better time to go. The airline Widerøe and the hotel chain Scandic are this summer introducing a package offering travellers the opportunity to fly and stay 14 days across all of Norway for less than £660.
On Monday 20th April, Visit Norway launches its new travel app making the learning experience a game – with a chance to win a trip to Norway.
From 1 July it is easier than ever to combine three of Norway’s most iconic hikes. Between July and August, there will be a daily express bus route between the Pulpit Rock, Kjerag and the Troll’s Tongue. Branded ‘The Kinder Egg’, the three hikes include challenging uphill walks and spectacular views in the fjord region.
