Northern Lights Viewing – visitors passing through Norway during the winter (from November to March) will likely want to trek to the northern parts of that country to view a unique phenomenon: the Northern Lights – which bathe the sky in various bright colors at night (usually between 6 pm and 2 am). They are […]
Nobel Peace Prize Concert (Oslo Spektrum, Oslo) – every December, just after the annual Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony is held for its recipients, a high-profile concert is held in their honor at the Oslo Spektrum. Unlike the award ceremony (which is invitation-only), the general public can attend the concert itself. It typically attracts various […]
Miklagard Golf (Klofta) – located 20 km north of Oslo, this Robert Trent Jones-designed 18-hole course (which opened in 2002) is considered one of the best in Scandinavia. This parkland course is set in beautiful farming landscape, with extremely fast and large greens. High rough and water gives the golfer a true challenge, especially on […]
Korketrekkeren (Frognerseteren, Oslo) – this winter sports spot, whose name is Norwegian for ‘corkscrew’, is a popular toboggan run (located next to the original bobsleigh run from the 1952 Olympics), which starts at Frognerseteren, and ends at Midtstuen metro train station. Since this is a public facility, admission is free. However, one must pay to […]
Hiking Excursions (west coast of Norway) – along the fjords on Norway’s west coast, the mountains attract all the attention. If you want to experience them at their very best, you have to put your boots on and get out there. There are a multitude of paths throughout the region. There are few places in […]
Grønmo Golfklubb (Sørliveien 1, Oslo) – this is a 9-hole golf course, located just 15 minutes (via car) outside of Oslo. The driving range has 30 impact sites (of which 10 are covered), as well as a small putting green. See the course’s website for more details: www.gronmogk.no
Fjord Excursions (west coast of Norway) – various charter boat and tour services are available for visitors to cruise up and down the picturesque Norwegian coast, especially the country’s numerous fjords (narrow inlets of the sea). Some of these charter boat services also offer fishing as part of the cruise, while others offer themed outings […]
Båtservice Sightseeing AS (Oslo) – for visitors seeking a novel way to acquaint themselves with the Norwegian capital, this company offers cruises through its waters (some accompanied by coach trips to various popular sights like the city’s museums, the city center, and the Opera House. One of them (conducted on a sailing ship) includes live […]
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