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Geirangerfjord

The Geirangerfjord is situated in south western Norway, northeast of Bergen, Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord, set 120km from one another are considered as archetypical fjord landscapes and among the most scenically outstanding anywhere. Their exceptional natural beauty is derived from their narrow and steep-sided crystalline rock walls that rise up to 1,400m from the Norwegian Sea. The Geirangerfjord stands proudly as one of the most popular sightseeing spots in the world that portrays the forces of nature. The main sightseeing spots include the Briksdal Glacier in Sogn og Fjordane and the Dalsnibba Observatory Access is possible from Oslo, Bergen and Ålesund with the use of trains and buses.

Polaria

Polaria is an exhibition centre that opened in May 1998. It has a unique exterior that attracts the visitors from all around the world. Polaria showcases large panoramic views of the Lofoten Islands, which features a presentation on the ecology of animals and plants in the Arctic Circle. The show gives you a good understanding of how living organisms and animals lead their lives in the Arctic region. You can also meet Bearded Seals and other cute animals at the aquarium.

Address: Hjalmar Johansensgt 12

Tel: +47 77 60 69 00

Fax: +47 77 60 69 11

Email: info@polaria.no

Website: www.polaria.no

Longyearbyen

Longearbyen is the central town at Svalbard Islands and it is located on the largest island called Spitsbergen. Mining plays a major part of the community and you can even enjoy a mining guided tour. But Longyearbyen offers more exotic excursions than that such as glacier trekking, dog sledding, fjord cruising, hiking, skiing during the summer period, and snow mobile riding.

You can view the midnight sun between April 19 and August 23 and if you want to experience the period when the sun doesn’t rise you should visit this area between October 28 to February 14

Access: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes from Tromsø to Longyearbyen by Scandinavian Airlines SAS. There are no roads connecting the islands so you will have to travel by plane.

Rica Bryggen Hotel

The Rica Bryggen Hotel is located in Honningsvåg, northern region of Norway.

Address: Vågen 1

Tel: +47 78 47 28 88

Fax: +47 78 47 27 24

Email: rica.bryggen.hotel@rica.no

Website: www.rica.no

Rica Hotel Karasjok

The Rica Hotel Karasjok is an hotel with a modern-style guest house. The hotel also has a restaurant with beautiful interior, a lobby bar, and a large sauna. There is also a Sami mountain hut-style facility where you can enjoy Sami cuisine.

Address: Porsangervn. 3

Tel: +47 78 46 74 00

Fax: +47 78 46 68 02

Email:rica.hotel.karasjok@rica.no

Website: www.rica.no

Husfliden

At Husfliden you can purchase traditional handicraft products, such as hand-knit sweaters, woodcarvings and woven goods.

Address: Rosenkranz gate 19-21

Tel: +47 22 42 10 75

Business hours: Monday to Wednesday/Fridays 10am to 5pm Thursdays 10am to 6pm Saturdays 10am to 3pm

Closed: Sundays

Website: www.husfliden.no

Stavanger

Stavanger is Norway’s third largest metropolitan area and it is located on the south west coast of Norway. Stavenger has a great number of colourful wooden architectural structures and it is said to have the largest number of wooden houses in Europe. Its economy is driven by the North Sea oil fields. The principal sightseeing spots of this town include the Norwegian Oil Field Museum, Canned Goods Museum, and the cathedral. Also, an interesting suggestion is to head for the hills. Two of the best day hikes in Norway are located a couple of hours out of town on the beautiful Lysefjorden. Not too far from Stavanger, alpine centres are ready for skiers and snowboarders throughout the winter season. You can travel with a high-speed boat from Bergen to Stavanger or to Lysefjord by bus or boat from Stavanger.

Website: www.destinasjon-stavanger.no/

Telemark Canal

At the Telemark Canal you can travel past the rural areas on the dynamic Queen Victoria boat, which will take you through the Telemark Canal from the coastal area. The Telemark Canal received the Europe Nostra award for its restoration techniques and preservation abilities. Enjoy a serene boat ride through the canal while interacting with the friendly locals.

Sandefjord

Sandefjord is small town in the south of Norway, located 120km from Oslo and 20km from Larvik. It was an important trading zone during the Viking period that supported entire generations with whale hunting. Today Sandefjord is home to Europe's only whale hunting museum where you can learn about the whale hunting around the world. The museum displays a life size model of the world’s largest whale, the blue whale. During summer, Norwegians from all parts of the country come to Sandefjord to live the good life by the sea. The coastline offers a wide variety of sandy beaches and islets. The Sandefjord Torp Airport is one of Oslo's international airports, and there is a bus that goes to Sandefjord Airport from Oslo City which takes approximately 2 hours.

Oslo Sweater Shop

The Oslo Sweater Shop is a well known store that stocks 500 different types of Norwegian sweaters and cardigans. It is very popular for its woollen and cotton products.

Address: Biskop Gunnerus' gate 3

Tel: +47 22 11 29 22

Inside Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel

Address: Tullingsgate 5

Tel: +47 22 11 29 22

Website: www.oslosweatershop.com

Folgefonna Glacier Summer Ski Centre

Folgefonna Summer Ski Centre is situated on the glacier at 1,200 metres above sea level, 19 km from Jondal ferry quay. It is the third largest summer ski centre in Norway and it provides fine conditions for snowboard, alpine and cross-country skiing. To ski in the summer is a fantastic experience so for the ski lover this is a great outdoor activity to do in the summer.

Website: www.folgefonn.no

Radisson SAS Atlantic Hotel

This hotel is located in the city of Stavanger, conveniently 14km from the airport. This is a romantic hotel, adjacent to a lake.

Address: Olav's gate 3

Tel: +47 51 76 10 00

Fax: +47 51 76 10 01

Reservations: Stavanger@RadissonSAS.com

Website: www.radissonsas.com

Scandic Bergen Airport

Address: Kokstadflaten 2

Tel: +47 21 61 44 00

Fax: +47 21 61 44 11

Email:bergen@scandic-hotels.com

197 rooms

Website: www.scandic-hotels.com

Kafe Sult

Its name, "Sult", means "hunger" in Norwegian. Although it does not offer a vast selection of dishes, it is reputed for its excellent flavours and it is always buzzing with people.

Address: Thorvald Meyers Gate 26

Tel: 22 87 04 67

Business hours: Tuesday to Friday 4pm to late Saturdays 1pm to 1am Sundays 1pm to midnight Closed: Mondays

Fjord Cruise

Why not view Oslo by the water? This is a highly recommended tour that snakes leisurely around islands and bays over a period of two hours.

Operation time: April 28 to September 30, daily from 10.30am 1pm, 3.30pm & 5.45pm

Duration: 2 hours

Fee: 195kr

Reservations/inquiries: Boat Service Sightseeing AS

Tel: +47 23 35 68 90

Email: sales@boatsightseeing.com

Website: www.boatsightseeing.com