From 13 August 2018 travellers can enjoy direct flights between London and Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik in southern Norway. Tickets are now on sale via www.wideroe.no/en
Timetable
In operation from 13 August 2018.
Departure from London on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays: 8pm
Departure from Kristiansand on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays: 5.30pm
Flight time: 2 Hours
#VisitNordlys - new social media campaign by Visit Norway, SAS and northern Norway Tourist Board Three British influencers handpicked to join other European influencers in northern Norway to capture the unique universe within the Aurora Zone Follow the campaign on Instagram @VisitNordlys and www.visitnorway.com/visit-nordlys Win a trip to northern Norway on www.visitnorway.com/visit-nordlys
2017 marks the 150th anniversary of Norway’s most famous play – Henrik Ibsen’s Peer Gynt. To celebrate the anniversary, four young Norwegian artists were invited to make their own versions of the original compositions Edvard Grieg wrote for the play. The results are four contemporary takes on “Morning Mood”, “In the Hall of the Mountain King” and “Anitra’s Dance”.
The compositions Grieg w
Lonely Planet has selected Oslo - as the only Scandinavian city – as one of the 10 best cities in the world to visit in 2018. The Norwegian capital is, among other things, highlighted for its combination of exciting architecture, art, food and nature experiences.
The international travel guide Lonely Planet has just announced its annual “Best in Travel” list that declares 10 travel destination
“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.
