Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Borgund
(adult/child Nkr75/55; 8am-8pm mid-Jun-mid-Aug, 10am-5pm May-mid-Jun & mid-Aug-Sep)
One of the best-preserved examples, with a medieval wooden bell tower.
Fantoft Stave Church
,
Bergen
Poignantly reconstructed church that burned to the ground
in 1992.
Ringebu
A lovely little church set on a wooded hillside.
Stordal
Hybrid church unusual for being more spectacular on the inside.
Scenic Drives
Norway has some extraordinarily beautiful roads. Eighteen are designated as National
Tourist Routes, but even these only scratch the surface.
Sognefjellet Road,
Jotunheimen National Park
Breathtaking route across the roof of Nor-
way.
Kystriksveien Coastal Route
Norway's premier coastal road, especially between Stokkvå-
gen and Storvik.
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Trollstigen
The 'Troll's Ladder' is a dizzying succession of steep hairpin bends between
fjords.
SnøVegen
Short but nerve-wrackingly steep trail with unrivalled views over fjords.
E10, Lofoten Islands
Takes you through the dramatic landscapes for which Lofoten is fam-
ous.
Gamle Strynefjellsvegen
Among the loveliest drives in western Norway.
Ulvik to Odda, Hardangerfjord
Hugs the fjord shoreline with some fine vistas.
City Life
Set for the most part against picturesque backdrops, Norway's cities overflow with mu-
seums, architectural landmarks of distinction and large student populations who bring life
and personality to often-pedestrianised streets.
Bergen
Norway's prettiest and most cosmopolitan city.
Trondheim
A fine cathedral, culinary excellence and a buzzing student population.
