See what the experts are saying about Sandnes. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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The best offbeat travel experiences
Dog Sledding: Traveling over the frozen tundra or through snow-laced forests at the speed of a dog can be one of the great experiences of the Nordic world. You can be a passenger, bundled aboard a sled, or a driver urging on a team of huskies... Continue reading »
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The best skiing
The Best Downhill Skiing Lillehammer: It may not be Switzerland, but Norway has its own alpine skiing, a lot of it centered at Lillehammer. The skiing at Lillehammer, Norway's oldest ski resort, is so superb that the 1994 Olympic committee... Continue reading »
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The best small towns and villages
Fredrikstad: Founded in 1567 at the mouth of the River Glomma, Fredrikstad preserved its Old Town, which had become a fortress by 1667. Today Fredrikstad (97km/60 miles south of Oslo) offers a glimpse of what a Norwegian town looked like seve... Continue reading »
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The best wildlife watching
Dovrefjell National Park: In central Norway, Dovrefjell is one of Norway's great national parks. You can see reindeer in the park, and it's also a habitat for the wolverine and the arctic fox, but don't count on seeing these elusive creatures... Continue reading »
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The best driving tours
Overland Route Oslo/Bergen: The mountainous drive from Oslo to Bergen is one of the grand scenic trips of Europe. You'll go through mountain passes and even make a ferry crossing here and there. Along the way, you'll pass fjords and snowcappe... Continue reading »
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The best websites
Norwegian Tourist Board, www.visitnorway.com: This is the official travel guide to Norway, welcoming you to this far-northern outpost with lots of tips on attractions and special interests, accommodations, dining, and entertainment, along wit... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
In this section, we've compiled everything you need to know about the practical details of planning your trip -- airlines, a calendar of events, details on currency, and more. Tracing Your Norwegian Roots If you're of Norwegian ancestry... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
Area Code -- The international country code for Norway is 47. If you're calling from outside the country, the city code is 2 for Oslo and 5 for Bergen. Inside Norway, no area or city codes are needed. Phone numbers have eight digits. Busin... Continue reading »
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Visitor information
In the United States, contact the Scandinavian Tourist Board, 655 Third Ave., Suite 1810, New York, NY 10017 (tel. 212/885-9700; www.goscandinavia.com), at least 3 months in advance for maps, sightseeing pointers, ferry schedules, and other i... Continue reading »
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When to go
Climate In the summer, the average temperature in Norway ranges from 57°F to 65°F (13°C-18°C). In January it hovers around 27°F (2°C), ideal weather for winter sports. The Gulf Stream warms the west coast, where winters tend to be tempe... Continue reading »
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Calendar of events
Dates are approximate. Check with the local tourist office before making plans to attend a specific event. January Northern Lights Festival, Tromsø. Classical and contemporary music performances by musicians from Norway and abroad. Visi... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Plane All transatlantic flights from North America land at Oslo's Fornebu Airport. SAS (tel. 800/221-2350 in the U.S.; www.scandinavian.net) flies nonstop daily from Newark to Oslo. The trip takes about 7 1/2 hours. Most other SAS fligh... Continue reading »
