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Summary of Norway’s Constitution Day When Is It? – The actual Independence Day is on June 7th, while Constitution Day, celebrated as the national holiday, is on May 17th. Significance – The day commemorates Norway’s constitution and its independence from Sweden after a devastating war. Celebrations – Enjoy vibrant parades, traditional costumes, and festive atmospheres,…
Summary Weather in Norway: Climate, Seasons, and Average Monthly Temperature 10 Popular Alcoholic Beverages in Norway Luggage Policies at Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA Taking a Dog to Norway: Rules and Regulations What to Wear in Norway in Warm and Cold Weather A Guide to Tipping in Norway Customs Regulations and Rules for Travelers to Norway…
Summary Vigeland Park Sculptures Sandy Shores Around Stavanger Winter Sports in Lillehammer 1. Vigeland Park Sculptures Vigeland Park, located in Oslo, is home to over 200 unique sculptures created by artist Gustav Vigeland. This park is not only a stunning display of art but also an essential part of Norway’s culture and history. Visitors can…
Summary of Norway Travel Insights Top Cruises to See the Northern Lights Weather in Norway: Climate, Seasons, and Average Monthly Temperature The Best Time of the Year to Visit Norway The 10 Best Sights in Norway What to Do and See in Tromsø, Norway Experience the Northern Lights and the Midnight Sun in the country…
Content Summary A Word About Adapters, Converters, and Transformers What Is an Adapter? Transformers or Converters Where to Get Converters and Adapters Tip About Hair Dryers Norway uses the Europlug (Type C & F), which has two round prongs. If you are traveling from the U.S., you will likely need either an electricity transformer or…
1. Tromsø Overview 2. Arctic Cathedral 3. Tromsø Cathedral 4. Tromsø Harbor and Mountains 5. Mack’s Brewery 6. Ølhallen Beer Hall 7. Kayaking in a Norwegian Fjord Nearby 8. Where to Dine Tromsø Overview Tromsø, also spelled Tromso in English, is the third-largest city in the world north of the Arctic Circle. The city extends…
Summary of Norwegian Alcoholic Beverages Akevitt Mead (mjød) Gløgg Punsch Brennivin Beer Cider Vodka Wine Fruit Beer Beer, wine, and spirits add Skal to festive gatherings. Norwegians enjoy a robust pub culture and a burgeoning culinary scene, especially in the larger cities of Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, and Tromsø. They began brewing beer 3,000 years ago,…
Bergen offers a variety of free events and attractions that are perfect for budget-conscious travelers. Fisketorget—the Fish Market Visit the Bryggen Wharf (UNESCO) Free Attractions With the Bergen Card Constitution Day Fisketorget—The Fish Market alfreddiem / Flickr / CC BY 2.0 Bergen’s free fish market offers visitors local sights and sounds at no cost. Visitors…
Summary Southwestern Norway: Beaches Around Stavanger Oslo City Area: Beaches in Oslo Western Norway: Beach in Selje Mjelle’s Red Sand Beach Strandskog Nude Beach (Near Oslo) Kvalvika Beach in Moskenesoy While it’s better known for its fjords, the beautiful beaches of Norway draw thousands of visitors every year. There are about three months out of…
1. Overview of Bergen, Norway 2. Best Things to Do 3. Culinary Delights 4. Accommodation Options 5. Ideal Visiting Times 6. Travel Logistics Most towns have one or two main attractions — a beautiful mountain setting, interesting architecture, or a UNESCO World Heritage Site. However, there are places like Bergen, Norway, which seem to have…
Norse Atlantic Airways: A New Era in Low-Cost Long-Haul Flights Months after low-cost airline Norwegian Air, known for its affordable long-haul flights, announced it would be ending its cheap, transatlantic service, a new contender may be taking up the reins. Introducing Norse Atlantic Airways Cue Norse Atlantic Airways, an airline based in Norway founded by…
A team of researchers from Norway were granted permission to test Viking ruler Rollo’s descendants’ remains to establish whether he was Danish or Norwegian. Palais Benedictine, Fecamp, France. Norwegian and Icelandic historians understand Rollo to be the same person as Ganger Hrólfr, who came from Norway. However, some Danish experts believe that Rollo was actually…
Rare Cedid Atlas Tercümesi Discovered at National Library of Norway Thanks to a community of map lovers, Norwegian reference librarian Anders Kvernberg has uncovered a remarkable edition of a rare atlas. National Library of Norway, Oslo. Image by Teresa Grau Ros / CC BY-SA 2.0 Published in Istanbul in 1803, this significant work had remained…
Brunost: The Delightful Norwegian Brown Cheese I loved a lot of foods in Norway – salty licorice gummy candy, cloudberry jam, reindeer stew, nettle pie, milk chocolate, waffles with sour cream – but the thing I loved best was brunost. Brown cheese. Thanks to a meticulous co-operative system, low population density, and rolling, picturesque hills,…
Surrounded by stunning mountains and calming fjords, the city of Bergen in Norway is truly a beguiling destination. Moreover, a new project is transforming a section of waterfront into a unique gathering point complete with a hiking trail, amphitheater, and a floating swimming pool shaped like a starfish. Officially named True Blue, the first phases…
Experience the Vøringsfossen Bridge in Norway Those crossing a new bridge erected in will be treated to amazing views from on high. The footbridge crosses the canyon 50 meters above the Vøringsfossen waterfall, which was the most visited natural attraction in Norway in 2018 and is situated close to Eifjord. The Vøringsfossen waterfall was the…
iBestTravel Travel News Norway Share Oct 1, 2020 • 4 min read Come hail, rain or shine, Norwegians know how to embrace the outdoors ©Getty Images Norway has strong outdoor traditions, even in the depths of winter. In a country where winters are stubbornly long and dark, they’ve learned to embrace the outdoors as much…
The New Stylish Norwegian Passports Norway has recently unveiled a set of attractive new passports and ID cards. These innovative designs feature illustrations depicting the stunning landscapes of the country, which wonderfully transition from day to night under UV light. The design was crafted by Oslo-based Neue Design Studio, selected for their creative concept that…
Winter Adventures in Norway with iBestTravel Winter in Norway’s Far North is Europe’s premier Arctic playground. Yes, temperatures can plummet well below freezing, and it’s true that ethereal darkness envelops the land for months at a time. However, these elements contribute to the allure and rewards of this wintry wonderland. From the otherworldly northern lights…
Norway’s Magnificent Road Trips: Explore the Scenic Routes Norway translates to ‘narrow way through the straits,’ a fitting description of the striking glacial fjords that carve its western coast. As I venture north from Bergen, I initially pass through areas dominated by engineering workshops and factories supporting the oil and gas industries that have enriched…