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Introduction
The "Land of the Midnight Sun" offers a truly unique experience. Norwegians view their scrub-covered islands, snow-crested peaks, and glacier-born fjords as symbols of a wilderness culture. The majestic scenery inspired the symphonies of Grie... Continue reading »
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Frommer's favorite experiences
Enjoying Nature: Norway is one of the last major countries of the world where you can experience a close encounter with nature in one of the last partially unspoiled wildernesses in the world. The country extends 1,770km (1,097 miles) from so... Continue reading »
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Best dining bets
Bagatelle (Oslo; tel. 22-44-63-97): Owner-chef Eyvind Hellstr?m has made a grand cuisine a great cuisine with his expertise in market-fresh ingredients. He still focuses on seafood, insisting on the best and freshest catch of the day. Anticip... Continue reading »
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Best hotel bets
Grand Hotel (Oslo; tel. 800/223-5652 in the U.S., or 23-21-20-00; www.grand.no): This is Norway's premier hotel, the last of Oslo's classic old-world palaces. It opened in 1874 and is still going strong. Ibsen and Munch were regular visitors.... Continue reading »
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The best active vacations
Fishing: The cold, clear waters of Norway's freshwater streams are renowned for their salmon and trout, and the storm-tossed seas off the coast have traditionally provided enough cod and mackerel to satisfy most of the nation's population. Se... Continue reading »
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The best buys
Ceramics: In the 1960s and 1970s, Norway earned a reputation among potters and stoneware enthusiasts for its chunky, utilitarian pottery. The trend today is to emulate the fragile, more decorative designs popular in France, England, and Germa... Continue reading »
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The best cruises
Sognefjord: If you take only one fjord trip in your life, make it that panoramic marvel known as Sognefjord in western Norway. Excursions leave from the harbor at Bergen. As you sail along, it's like a fantasy look at Norway, with the deep bl... Continue reading »
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The best festivals and celebrations
Bergen International Festival: This European cultural highlight, which takes place in late May and early June, ranks in importance with the Edinburgh and Salzburg festivals. Major artists from all over the world descend on the small city to p... Continue reading »
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The best fishing
Alta: In the north of Norway, 1,989km (1,233 miles) north of Oslo, this frontier outpost is known for having the best salmon-fishing waters in the world. Hook up with AKU, Storengveien 26 (tel. 78-43-48-40; www.aku-finnmark.no), which leads s... Continue reading »
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The best hikes
Besseggen Ridge: In the Jotunheimen Nasjonal Park, Norway's greatest park, you'll find a landscape of glaciers, mountains, lakes, and waterfalls, crowned by two towering peaks, Glittertind at 2,452m (8,043 ft.) and Galdh?piggen at 2,469m (8,0... Continue reading »
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The best inns and bed & breakfasts
Dalen Hotel (Dalen I Telemark; tel. 35-07-70-00; www.dalenhotel.no): At the terminus of the Telemark Canal, the Dalen Hotel's architecture is studded with dragon heads and Viking-inspired gingerbread. Built in 1894 and still going strong, it... Continue reading »
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The best museums
Viking Ship Museum (Oslo): Three stunning burial vessels from the Viking era were excavated on the shores of the Oslofjord and are now displayed in Bygd?y, Oslo's "museum island." The most spectacular is the Oseberg, from the 9th century, a 2... Continue reading »
