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NORWAY

editor — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 07:36:00 +0000

Norway, long and narrow eleven hundred miles long, in fact lies alongside Sweden. The mountains and fjords of Norway leave little land to farm and until recently Norway was the poor relation in Scandinavia, relying heavily on fishing and maritime commerce for survival. The discovery of oil off its Atlantic coast changed that and those same mountains and fjords make the country the most scenic of the Scandinavian countries. The fingers of water reaching into the Atlantic coastline of Norway are must sees for tourists. Cruising through the fjords, the visitor sees tiny patches of land where a few acres

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Map of Norway

editor — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 12:30:00 +0000

OSLO Oslo is the capital of Norway and was founded in 1050 by Harald, a Viking King Harderade. The city has experienced several influences mainly from the Hanseatic Guild which was followed by an union with Denmark, and later an alliance with Sweden and became independent in 1905. In the early days the dty was named Christiania which remained unchanged until 1924, when the dty again became Oslo. It has a population of nearly 500,000. In the last century it became a dominating factor in Norway’s economic life. Oslo is surrounded by water, forests and hills. Its mild climate offers

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Map of Bergen

editor — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 20:22:00 +0000

BERGEN Founded by King Olav Kyrre in 1070. Bergen is one of the country’s oldest towns and probably its most interesting. In the 12th and 13th centuries, one of Norway’s most prosperous periods, it was the capital of the kingdom. Many Norwegian kings were crowned here and many are buried here. During the 14th and 15th centuries it was one of the cities, that controlled commerce in Northern Europe. Big passenger steamers provide exciting comings and goings. With its 208,000 inhabitants, Bergen is today Norway’s second largest dty, commerdally and characteristically a product of the sea. Complementing the various shipping

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Travel to Trondheim Sights and Attractions in Trondheim

editor — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 16:20:00 +0000

Sights The Nidaros Cathedral – the largest Gothic medieval church building in the Nordic countries and Norway’s national shrine. Archbishop’s Palacet. The oldest profane building in the Nordic countries (Osthuset), built by Archbishop Eystein 1160-1170; Stifstgarden; Royal residence (the largest timber building in Scandinavia); Kristian Fortress (fantastic view of Trondheim, the fjord and the surroundings, built by General Cicignon after the town fire in 1681); Munkholmen (one-time abbey, fortress and prison); Tyholt Tower (spectacular view and a rotating restaurant); Ravnkloa (at the end of Munkegt, Trondheims liveliest indoor fish market); the old Ravnklo Clock; boats to Munkholmen island. 77-m forecastle.

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Map of Trondheim

editor — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 20:10:00 +0000

TRONDHEIM Founded in 997 AD by the Viking King Olav Tryggvason. Capital of Norway and chief ecclesiastical seat Ages, Trondheim is today one of the three largest towns in the country, with a population of 135,000. The area consits of forest and arable land. In its role as chief commercial, administrative and communication center of a large tract of country, Trondheim has developed into a major conurbation. Its architecture ranges from the well-known woodpanelled town houses of the merchant oligarchs of the past to the glass and concrete supermarkets and business premises of our own age. Trondheim is a pleasant

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Travel to Bergen Sights and Attractions in Bergen

editor — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 08:04:00 +0000

SIGHTS King Haakon’s Hall (13th century); Royal Ceremonial Hall; Rosenkranz Tower (16th century); St. Mary’s Church (12th century); Schotstuene (old assembly rooms); Bryg-gen Museum; Bryggen (the wharf, medieval wooden buildings with archaelogical museum and center for arts and crafts); Theata Room; Hanseatic Museum; Funicular to Mount Floien; Floien (view-point); The Cathedral; Korskirken (17th century church); Market for fish, flowers, fruit and vegetables; The Theater; Nykirkene (early 18th century church); The Aquarium; West Norway Museum of Applied Art and Crafts; Fishery Museum; Art Gallery (intermittent exhibitions); Munidpal Art Museum; Stenersen’s Collections; Rasmus Meyer’s Collections; Grieg Hall for concerts, opera, ballet etc.;

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Travel to Norway

editor — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 04:02:00 +0000

SIGHTS Your home is so much more than just a roof over your head… Property values have grown strongly in recent years, and chances are your home is worth a lot more now than it was when you bought it. Add in the value of renovations and improvements, and it’s a fair bet you have a decent honey pot of home equity to your name. It’s possible to tap into that equity without having to sell your place. A home loan top up or refinancing to a new loan are simple ways you can harness home equity, and it’s money

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